Rules of the "Top de Colmar 2012" & "Peak Bodybuilding Challenge"

The "Top de Colmar" will take place on April 14th 2012 at "Parc des Expositions de Colmar" ( Hall of congress of Colmar)

Guest-poser : Branch Warren

Musical posing routine only for women Fitness, Body-Fitness , Men's Overall and Peak Bodybuilding Challenge.

The TOP 2012 is a bodybuilding and fitness, IFBB approved, show open to all athletes - No licence is required.

The Final show starts at 7pm.

Info :

CATEGORIES :

- Beginners - 75 Kg ( no musical posing routine)
- Beginners - 85 Kg ( no musical posing routine)
- Beginners + 85 Kg ( no musical posing routine)
- Junior Men - 23 ans (ID card is required) ( no musical posing routine)
- Master 40 to 55 ans (ID card is required) ( no musical posing routine)
- Masters + de 55 ans (ID card is required) ( no musical posing routine)
- Handi-sport ( no musical posing routine)

- Men's Classic ( no musical posing routine)
- Women Fitness ( posing)
- Women Body Fitness ( posing)

- Women Bikini ( no musical posing routine)
- Men - 70 Kg ( no musical posing routine)
- Men - 80 Kg ( no musical posing routine)
- Mens - 90 Kg ( no musical posing routine)
- Men + 90 Kg ( no musical posing routine)
- Men semi-pro "Peak Bodybuilding Challenge" ( posing)
- Overall ( posing)

Athletes can register by phone : 0033 388 820 780.
It's possible to register the day of the show.

WEIGHING + PRE-JUDGING
(Primes pour les catégories féminines : 300 Euros à la première, 150 Euros à la 2ème, 75 Euros à la 3ème)

So that the TOP does not extend too late into the night, and that all spectators can appreciate the guest-posing of the fantastic IFBB Pro Branch Warren, a pre-selection (open to the public) will take place in the afternoon for all categories except Handi-sport category and semi-pro (Peak Bodybuilding Challenge)
During the pre-selection, the top 5 competitors in each category will be selected without classification.
During the final show in the evening, all the competitorswill be back on stage for the compulsory poses and comparisons, but only the 5 selected ones will be classified.
The control of body weight and registration will take place from 12.00 to 2.30pm (deadline for all categories)
The pre-selection will begin at 3.00pm, in the order of the categories listed above.

For the categories Body-Fitness, Fitness and Bikini:
The screening of these three categories also serve to verify that the athletes physique matches the criterias of the category in which they have registered. If this is not the case they will be able to occur in the category that fits the best to their physique. Only the first five selected athletes will present their posing routine (1'30'' max) during the final show. (Except for the Bikini category where there is no posing routine)
(Price money for the wolen : 300 Euros for the first place, 150 Euros for the 2nd place, 75 Eurosfor the third place)

Handi-sport and Semi-Pro (Peak-Bodybuilding-Challenge) :
For these categories there will be no pre-judging but competitors must register at the same time as the other categories (12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.).

PEAK BODYBUILDING CHALLENGE (semi-pro)

Semi-Pro Category: This category is open to athletes of international level (minimum level : National Overall-winner or participation to IFBB european championship) (No athletes with IFBB pro card).

To participate you must either have an invitation, or make a request and have obtained a favorable opinion. The musical posing routine will last one minute. There is no prejudging for this category. The winner can't participate to the "Overall category"

Price money for the "PEAK BODYBUILDING CHALLENGE" are :

- 1st : 2 500 euros

- 2nd : 1 000 euros

- 3rd : 750 euros

- 4th : 500 euros

- 5th : 300 euros

In order to ensure the rewards for all competitors, whatever their number, we ask all the athletes to register by phone.
The final show will begin 7.00pm. The venue for athletes and spectators will be open from 12:30pm
There will be food and refreshments available on site. Different varieties of sandwiches are on offer.

For those wishing to stay overnight, list of hotels near the Parc:
Novotel (tel. 0033 389 414 914)
Campanile (tel. 0033 389 241 818)
Formule 1 (tel. 0033 891 705 226)
Bonsai Hotel (tel. 0033 389 244 364).

ADMISSION AND TICKETS PRE-SALE

The entrance fee is 15 Euros or 10 Euros for lateral seats (limited) pre-sale (reserved seat - regulation within 8 days) and 20 Euros at the entrance the day of the show.
- Only the first 1000 tickets will be sold pre-sale at a price of 15 Euros & 10 Euros (reserved seat - regulation within 8 days after reservation)
- Beyond the 1000th place, the price is 20 euros (free seat - no number).

CLASSIFICATION - AWARDS

• CATEGORIES BEGINNERS - 75 KG - 85 KG + 85 KG

We rely on each, so you do not have a confirmed competitors in these three categories.
Only the top 5 will be classified.
All competitors take the stage at night for the final show.
- First will receive 75 euros + Cup + Products
- The second will receive € 45 + Cup + Products
- The third will receive 30 euros + Cup + Products

• CLASSIC MEN'S CATEGORY

Only the top five will be classified
To participate in this category you must meet the following criteria
Up to 1.70 m: height in cm -100 + 2kg maximum (eg for a height of 1.68 m: 168 -100 + 2 = 70kg maximum)
Up to 1.75 m: height in cm -100 + 4kg maximum
Up to1 .80 m: height in cm -100 + 6kg maximum
Up to 1.90 m: height in cm -100 + 8kg maximum
Up to 1.98 m: height in cm -100 + 9kg maximum
Over 1.98 m: height in cm -100 + 10 kg maximum

• ALL CATEGORIES EXCEPT BEGINNERS -75 KG - 85 KG, +85 KG

All competitors are asked to arrive with their CD with only one music track for posing routine (no tape, no mp3 or other digital format).
Only athletes who will participate to the OVERALL CATEGORY or Women Bodyfitness and Fitness will perform their posing routine.

Only the top 5 in each category will be classified .
All competitors will receive a trophy or medal + gifts to thank them for their participation.
- First will receive 300 euros + Trophy + Products
- The Second will receive 150 euros + Trophy + Products
- The Third will receive 75 euros + + Products

The winner of the overall category will win a 1,80m high trophy and 2200 euros

The total amount for the overall winner is 2500 euros by summing the first 300 euros given to each category.

The overall category includes all the winners in each category except the semi-pro class.

As a bonus, before the intermission, all competitors and spectators will attend the guest-posing of BRANCH WARREN

NOTES:

All competitors are not allowed to compete in two individual categories, such as men aged 40 + men -70 kg, - 80 kg - 90 kg and 90kg +.
All rewards are paid as compensation for travel expenses, accommodation and catering.

LE TOP EXPO :

There will be several sports supplement and sportswear booth

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

On the eve of any show of bodybuilding we may hear good numbers of rumors, sometimes disrupting the preparation of competitors and creating doubt among the future audience.
To remedy this problem, please note below the main lines of the 2012 TOP DE COLMAR

1. The TOP is a show of bodybuilding and fitness open to all athletes.
2. No license is required.
3. No registration fee is required to competitors.
4. All prices are paid for reimbursement of expenses.
5. Admission is free for competitors and for one person accompanying them.
6. This program and all information contained on these sheets will be respected.
However, if in doubt, please inquire by phone on 0033 388 820 780.

ANTI-DOPING

Concerned with the health of participants and in solidarity with the fight against doping, we inform the participants and spectators that:
- The consumption of so-called doping products is a health hazard and is prohibited by law.
- In order to fight against anypossible traffic of banned substances, a search may be performed by persons sworn.
- Nice line, natural beauty and symmetry prevail over the mass to decide between the participants.

We hope you will join us April 14, 2012

Please accept our sincere greetings.
(DO NOT FORGET TO BOOK YOUR TICKETS in advance, in order to attend or participate in the TOP 2012 and PEAKBODYBUILDING CHALLENGE).