Contest Info Updated Below With the Event Schedule, Hotel, Ticket and Shuttle Information and Much More.
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EVENT INFORMATION:
The 2024 NPC Worldwide Arnold Amateur Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure, Bikini, Physique & Wellness Championships will be held February 29-March 1 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio. Gary Udit is event director.
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ONLINE REGISTRATION IS OPEN AT THIS LINK
$250 per class
TO SEE AVAILABLE CLASSES, CLICK TO VIEW THE ENTRY FORM
PRE-QUALIFYING RULES:
All athletes must have pre-qualified for this contest. Click for qualifying rules
Each athlete in the 2024 Arnold Amateur will receive a three-day admission to the Arnold Expo. Tickets to OTHER events such as Arnold Classic are sold separately. For more information, visit the tickets tab on this page
If you cannot find the information you need, please contact us:
Event Director Gary Udit
gary@garyudit.com
or 412-377-1438
or email
arnoldamateur@npcevents.com
The 2024 NPC Worldwide Arnold Amateur Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure, Bikini, Physique & Wellness Championships will be held February 29-March 1 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio.
The 2024 NPC Worldwide Arnold Amateur will offer the OPEN and MASTERS categories in the following divisions, as well as wheelchair classes in Men's and Women's Bodybuilding:
Men’s Bodybuilding
Classic Physique
Men’s Physique
Women's Bodybuilding
Women’s Physique
Fitness
Figure
Bikini
Wellness
DIVISIONS AND CLASSES
TO SEE AVAILABLE CLASSES, CLICK TO VIEW THE ENTRY FORM
COMPETITOR ELIGIBILITY
You must PRE-QUALIFY for this event.
For eligibility requirements and qualifying information, please see QUALIFYING RULES at this link
All athletes must be a member of the National Physique Committee (except Canadians who must be a member of CPA). NPC cards can be purchased from the entry form. Athletes from outside of the US and Canada need an NPC USA card since event is held in the US.
PRO CARDS
Pro cards are given in OPEN divisions in this event. For more information, see the PRO CARDS tab on this page.
COST
The fee to enter the Arnold Amateur is $250 per class. Crossovers are allowed in all divisions. Register early so we can get an accurate athlete count to prepare for the event.
TICKETS
RULES
The 2024 Arnold Amateur will follow rules outlined by the National Physique Committee. Please see the NPC RULES for more information at the main NPC website
OTHER INFO
If you cannot find the info you need, view the tabs below. If you have questions, write arnoldamateur@npcevents.com
COMPETITOR ELIGIBILITY
You must have pre-qualified for this event. For eligibility requirements and qualifying information, please visit this link on our site.
SCHEDULE FOR
2024 NPC WORLDWIDE
ARNOLD AMATEUR
CHECK-IN
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 28
Hyatt Hayes Room
1st Floor
OFFICIAL COMPETITOR CHECK-INS
ALL COMPETITORS MANDATORY CHECK-IN
10:00 am – 2:00 pm
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 29, 2024
Battelle Hall - Hyatt
PREJUDGING and FINALS
for these divisions:
Men BB
Classic
Men Physique
Women BB
Women Physique
8:00 am
PREJUDGING
Men BB
Over 50/40/35/
Open/Wheelchair
Classic
Over 50/40/35/Open
Men Physique
Over 50/40/35/Open
Women BB
Over 50/40/35/
Open/Wheelchair
Women Physique
Over 40/35/Open
FINALS
begin 30 minutes
after Prejudging
Men BB
Over 50/40/35
/Open/Wheelchair
Classic
Over 50/40/35/Open
Men Physique
Over 50/40/35/Open
Women BB
Over 50/40/35/
Open/Wheelchair
Women Physique
Over 40/35/Open
FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2024
Battelle Hall - Hyatt
PREJUDGING and FINALS
for these divisions:
Fitness
Figure
Bikini
Wellness
8:00 am
PREJUDGING
Fitness 2-Pc
Open
Figure
Over 50/40/35/Open
Bikini
Over 50/40/35/Open
Wellness
Over 35/Open
FINALS
begin 30 minutes
after Prejudging
Fitness Routines
Open
Figure
Over 50/40/35/Open
Fitness Awards
Open
Bikini
Over 50/40/35/Open
Wellness
Over 35/Open
Official Photographer
Chris Nicoll
Contact info
info@profitnessphotos.com
Website
profitnessphotos.com
Event Director
Gary Udit
412-377-1438
gudit@comcast.net
Online registration is OPEN
CLICK TO REGISTER
Registration fee is $250 per class.
Expo Tickets and other events such as Arnold Classic are sold separately.
PRO CARDS
The 2024 Arnold Amateur will serve as an official pro qualifier for the IFBB Pro League.
Pro cards are given in OPEN divisions in this event. Pro cards are not given in MASTERS divisions.
Overall winners in OPEN CLASSES of Men’s Bodybuilding, Women's Bodybuilding, Classic Physique, Women’s Physique, Fitness, Figure, Bikini and Wellness will receive professional status to compete in the IFBB Pro League.
The top two overall in Open Men’s Physique and Open Bikini will receive pro status.
You must meet the qualifying rules to compete. View them here
For pro cards, there is a minimum number of five athletes required per division (not per class) as stated
Host Hotel
DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Columbus Downtown
SPECIAL RATE FOR ARNOLD AMATEUR
You must book by February 1, 2024
CLICK HERE TO BOOK
Trainer's Passes/Backstage Passes Are Not Permitted at This Event.
Inquiries? Contact gary@garyudit.com or 412-377-1438
MUSIC RULES
All Bodybuilding, Classic Physique and Women Physique contestants MUST supply their own music.
You may UPLOAD YOUR MUSIC and please also BRING YOUR MUSIC to checkin as a backup (USB or thumb drive preferred).
TO UPLOAD YOUR MUSIC
You may UPLOAD YOUR MUSIC using a link in the CONFIRMATION EMAIL you will receive after registering for the event. Check the email you received after you entered the contest and the music upload link will be in there. If you cannot find your confirmation of entry in your email box, check your spambox of your email. If you have questions, write arnoldamateur@npcevents.com
UPLOAD ONLY YOUR MUSIC SELECTION, NOT ENTIRE ALBUMS
ALSO, PLEASE BRING MUSIC TO EVENT CHECK-IN!
Please also bring your music to checkin as a backup (your music only, not entire songs ) so we have it in case of any problem during the upload.
Vulgar music is NOT be permitted and will be grounds for disqualification. Posing music must be the only music provided and MUST be no longer than 70 seconds. ALL posing music will begin when the competitor’s name is announced.
Streaming info to be posted later
The NPC Arnold Amateur will be governed by rules set forth by the National Physique Committee.
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LINKS TO BOOK APPOINTMENTS WILL POST HERE AFTER JANUARY 4, 2024
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The Arnold Sports Festival offers unprecedented international exposure to the Arnold Amateur Championships. The Arnold Amateur draws competitors from 80 nations to compete at the Greater Columbus Convention Center's Battelle Grand, home of the world-famous Arnold Classic.
The Arnold Amateur also receives worldwide coverage as more than 600 media are credentialed each year for the Weekend.
The Arnold Amateur offers the unique opportunity for companies to market themselves to the athletes, coaches and fans of the future stars of professional bodybuilding, fitness, figure, bikini and men’s physique. The images and exposure for this event are seen worldwide and shared with hundreds of thousands through the extensive media coverage of the event.
Sponsorship Contact:
Gary Udit
GMU Productions
arnoldamateur@npcevents.com
The Arnold Downtown Shuttle Bus connects every major downtown hotel to the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
The Arnold Downtown Shuttle Bus Route provides wheelchair assistance for ease of transportation. Shuttle buses will be marked by “Arnold Downtown Shuttle.”
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE ARNOLD EVENT SHUTTLE, CLICK HERE
ARNOLD DOWNTOWN SHUTTLE BUS ROUTE
Greater Columbus Convention Center to
Columbus Renaissance Hotel to
Sheraton Columbus at Capitol Square to
Holiday Inn Downtown to
DoubleTree Hotel to
Hotel LeVeque to
Courtyard by Marriott to
Greater Columbus Convention Center
ARNOLD DOWNTOWN SHUTTLE HOURS OF OPERATION
Thursday, February 29, 2024
10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Friday, March 1, 2024
7 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Saturday, March 2, 2024
7 a.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 3, 2024
7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THE ARNOLD EVENT SHUTTLE, CLICK HERE
