Polish Bodybuilding, Fitness & Powerlifting Federation, “Maniac Gym” Sport Club and the city of Bialystok extends a warm welcome to all IFBB-affiliated National Federations wishing to participate in the IFBB World Fitness Championships in Bialystok, Poland, October 27-28th 2018.
COMPETITION RESULTS
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GALLERY -from our media patronage Bialystokonline.pl
DETAILED RUNNING ORDER
Due to the numerous queries about accommodation during the World Championships in Fitness, which will be held 26-29.10.2018r. we would like to inform you that there are still vacancies available in Cristal and Esperanto hotels.
👉 www.hotelesperanto.net
👉 http://hotelcristal.com.pl/
TANNING
There will be a professional tanning services available at the competition provided by Pro Tan Poland Team.
If you would like to book your tan, contact Mrs. Joanna Piotrkowicz at e-mail:sklepzawodnikapl@gmail.com or phone: +48 604 414 123 or just book your tanning service here:
Fitness World Championships – http://www.protan-europe.com/book-your-tan/68. The information about time and place we send via email or sms at Thursday before the contest.”
ABOUT BIALYSTOK
Bialystok, with a population of nearly 300 thousand, is the biggest city of north-eastern Poland, serving the function of the capital of the Podlaskie Voivodeship. It is the administrative, economic and academic centre of the region which, due to its exceptional environmental assets, has been termed the Green Lungs of Poland.
Bialystok
Bialystok has evolved as a place, which is the melting pot of different nations, religions, cultures, customs, and traditions, where the occidental rationalism meets the oriental mysticism. It has become an example of the integration of ethnic and religious groups, a meeting place for Poles, Belarusians, Jews, Lithuanians, Germans, Russians and Tartars. It is also the biggest center of the Orthodox Church in Poland. Protestants, Muslims and Buddhists have their organizations here as well. From ages, people of different culture, religion and nationality live here together. This created the specific atmosphere of this city, based on openness, friendliness and hospitality.
THE VENUE
Podlasie Opera -2 Odeska Str., 15-406 Bialystok, Poland
Podlasie Opera and Philharmonic – European Art Centre in Bialystok is the largest arts institution in north-eastern Poland and the most modern cultural center in this region of Europe. With its modern architecture and excellent technological solutions, the Podlaskie Opera guarantees high quality of all projects, ventures and productions. 2012 IFBB World Fitness Championships were held here, just next weekend after offcial opening of the building, so the beauty of the human body will be exposed once again on the Grand Stage of this complex.
The organization of the World Fitness Championships is co-financed from the funds of the Ministry of Sport and Tourism of the Republic of Poland.
The honorary patronage was taken by the President of the city of Bialystok
CURRENCY
The national currency in Poland is the Polish Zloty.
1 EUR = 4.15 PLN (as for 2018)
1 USD = 3.32 PLN (as for 2018)
Current rates may be checked at: http://www.xe.com/currency/pln-polish-zloty
All major credit cards are widely accepted at most major hotels, department stores and restaurants. You may be requested to show your passport.
CLIMATE
During the month of October, the daily mean temperature is 1.50C (34.70F), with average high 4.00C (39.00F) and average low -1.00 (30.00F). Average rainy days: 9. Average snowy days: 5.
ELECTRICAL CURRENT
The electrical outlets are 220 V, 50 Hz. Socket / plug of type C plug, with two round prongs, popularly known as the europlug and used in all continental Europe countries.
Detailed info at: http://www.worldstandards.eu/electricity/plugs-and-sockets/
LANGUAGE
The official language in Poland is Polish. English is widely spoken in hotels, restaurants, shopping centers and tourist areas.
CATEGORIES OPEN FOR COMPETITION
DISCIPLINE | CATEGORY | |
1 | Women Bodyfitness | Up to & incl 158 cm |
2 | Women Bodyfitness | Up to & incl 163 cm |
3 | Women Bodyfitness | Up to & incl 168 cm |
4 | Women Bodyfitness | Over 168 cm |
5 | Women Fitness | Up to & incl 163 cm |
6 | Women Fitness | Over 163 cm |
7 | Women Bikini Fitness | Up to & incl 158 cm |
8 | Women Bikini Fitness | Up to & incl 160 cm |
9 | Women Bikini Fitness | Up to & incl 162 cm |
10 | Women Bikini Fitness | Up to & incl 164 cm |
11 | Women Bikini Fitness | Up to & incl 166 cm |
12 | Women Bikini Fitness | Up to & incl 169 cm |
13 | Women Bikini Fitness | Up to & incl 172 cm |
14 | Women Bikini Fitness | Over 172 cm |
15 | Women Physique | Up to & incl 163 cm |
16 | Women Physique | Over 163 cm |
17 | Women Wellness Fitness | Up to & incl 163 cm |
18 | Women Wellness Fitness | Over 163 cm |
19 | Men Fitness* | Open Class |
20 | Men Physique | Up to & incl 170 cm |
21 | Men Physique | Up to & incl 173 cm |
22 | Men Physique | Up to & incl 176 cm |
23 | Men Physique | Up to & incl 179 cm |
24 | Men Physique | Up to & incl 182 cm |
25 | Men Physique | Over 182 cm |
26 | Muscular Men’s Physique | Open |
27 | Mixed Pairs | Open Class |
* – Men’s Fitness category weight / height limits:
Height | Bodyweight limit |
Up to 168 cm | Height – 100 |
Up to 171 cm | (Height -100) + 1 kg |
Up to 175 cm | (Height -100) + 2 kg |
Up to 180 cm | (Height -100) + 3 kg |
Up to 180 cm | (Height -100) + 4 kg |
Up to 198 cm | (Height -100) + 4,5 kg |
Over 198 cm | (Height -100) + 5 kg |
Important note: Minimum number of competitors to run a category should be 5. If less than 5 athletes, categories will be combined, wherever possible. If less than 5 athletes in category, no points will awarded to the IFBB World Ranking.
INITIAL PROGRAM OF THE COMPETITION
Thursday, October 25th, 2018 | |||
09:00 – 17:00 | Arrivals of IFBB Ex. Council Members | Golebiewski Hotel | |
13:30 – 15:30 | Lunch | Golebiewski Hotel | |
18:00 | IFBB Executive Council Meeting (only Executive Members) | Golebiewski Hotel | |
20:00 | Dinner | Golebiewski Hotel | |
Friday, October 26th, 2018 | |||
10:00 – 20:00 | Official arrival day of National Teams | At the corresponding host hotel | |
10:00 – 21:00 | Official Athlete Registration | Golebiewski Hotel | |
12:00 – 14:00 | Lunch | Golebiewski Hotel | |
18:00 | Team Managers and Judges Meeting | Golebiewski Hotel | |
20:00 – 22:00 | Dinner | At the corresponding host hotel | |
Saturday, October 27th, 2018 | |||
07:00 – 10:00 | Breakfast | At the corresponding host hotel | |
10:00 – 13:30 | Prejudging and finals – Part 1 | Podlaskie Opera | |
13:00 – 15:00 | Lunch | ||
15:00 | Prejudging and finals – Part 2 | Podlaskie Opera | |
19:00 – 22:00 | Dinner | At the corresponding host hotel | |
Sunday, October 28th, 2018 | |||
07:00 – 10:00 | Breakfast | At the corresponding host hotel | |
10:00 | Official Opening & Parade of Nations | Podlaskie Opera | |
10:30 – 13:30 | Prejudging and finals – Part 3 | Podlaskie Opera | |
13:00 – 15:00 | Lunch | ||
15:00 | Prejudging and finals – Part 4 | Podlaskie Opera | |
21:00 – 24:00 | Farewell Dinner | ||
Monday, October 29th, 2018 | |||
07:00 – 10:00 | Breakfast | At the corresponding host hotel | |
Up to 12:00 | DEPARTURES |