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OLYMPIA AMATEUR ASIA

HONG KONG, S.A.R.

November 22 – 25, 2015

INSPECTION REPORT

Open for Asia, Middle East and UK

WELCOME TO HONG KONG

IFBB PRESIDENT, DR. RAFAEL SANTONJA, welcomes the bodybuilding and fitness community to the

first Olympia Amateur held in Hong Kong. Olympia Amateur is a prestigious IFBB international event,

an amateur version of the renowned Mr. Olympia Pro competition, started by bodybuilding pioneer and

promoter Joe Weider in 1965.

The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) is a city of 7 million located on the South China

Sea. Once a quiet fishing village, the city became a British crown colony in 1841 following the first Opium

War, when China went to war with England trying to stop the flow of drugs into the country. A second

annexation took place following the next Opium War in 1860, and in 1898, the New Territories countryside

was leased for 99 years. On July 1, 1997, Hong Kong returned to Chinese rule under the 'One Country, Two

Systems' ideology.

EASY ACCESS:

Hong Kong is a cosmopolitan city with English widely spoken and understood. Transportation links to and

within the city are among the world’s best. With clean, frequent bus, subway (MTR), taxi and mini-bus

connections, you can always get to where you need to be quickly and economically. HK International

Airport has both taxi and train service (Airport Express) to various parts of Hong Kong.

A heart pounding cable car ride to the Giant Buddha at Ngong Ping, as well as a steeply inclined tram ride

up to the Peak for 360 views of Hong Kong are exciting must-sees. When you need to refresh yourself,

all variety of cuisines are readily available, so whatever your culinary preference, you are sure to find it.

Hong Kong is a paradise for both shoppers and

tourists. Hong Kong has all the world’s

leading shopping brands displayed in gleaming

sky scraping shopping malls. For the more

adventurous, or for those looking for souvenirs

or unusual gifts, there are many street markets

that beckon. There are also many tourist

attractions for the more scenically inclined –

including stunning nightly light shows on

Victoria Harbour.

For those who want to stretch their legs between competitions, hiking trails are not hard to find, as Hong

Kong is 75% countryside with urban areas being only 25%.

http://www.discoverhongkong.com

http://www.discoverhongkong.com/

ATHLETE’S INFORMATION

PARTICIPATION

The Hong Kong Federation of Bodybuilding and Fitness is proud to host the 2015 IFBB Olympia Amateur

Asia Championship to be held at the Star Hall, KITEC, from November 23rd to 25th, 2015. This competition

is open for ALL Asian Federation (AFBF) affiliated countries, Middle East and UK. Only IFBB amateur

competitors who are nominated by their respective AFBF-affiliated National Federations are eligible to

compete.

Those athletes who have not met the established requirements, who missed the deadline for registration, or

who registered in a division that has already been closed, will also be notified, through their National

Federations, that they will be unable to participate in this competition.

Entry Forms must be received no later than 1st November, 2015.

ENTRY FORM/ CONTACT DETAILS

All Entry Forms and correspondence should be addressed to:

HKFBF Secretary Office: [email protected]

Contact Persons: Mr. Ben Lo – Chairman, and Ms. Carmen Woo - General Secretary

And copied to:

IFBB General Secretary Mr. William Tierney at [email protected]

IFBB Head Office at [email protected]

HKFBF Olympia Team at: [email protected]

LOCAL ATHLETES: The completed application form together with two photos and the I.D. or passport

copy of the competitor must be received at the below address on or before 1st November, 2015:

Supplement Square

Shop 135-136, 3/F, Metro Sham Shui Po

226-242 Cheung Sha Wan Road

Sham Shui Po, Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Deadline for receiving the Entry Forms is 1st November, 2015

REGISTRATION AND REGISTRATION FEE

Registration of athletes will only be considered if athletes are recommended or entered by their

National Federations and if the entry form has been emailed directly to the HKFBF and IFBB contacts

listed above. The final decision to allow an athlete to compete in this event rests with the IFBB.

The Registration fee for athletes to enter this competition is USD 300 or EUR 267, which will be

collected at the time of registration, if not paid in advance. Preferably, payment should be made in

advance online on the IFBB website through PayPal, by credit/debit card or by your PayPal account at

http://www.ifbb.com/registration.

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.ifbb.com/registration

VENUE SITE

The Olympia Amateur Asia will take place at Kowloon Bay International Trade & Exhibition Centre – Star

Hall, from November 23rd to 25th, 2015. Many international concerts, events and expos take place at this

venue and it has also been the venue for the HKFBF Competitions for the past 5 years. All events related

to the event will be taking place here. http://www.kitec.com.hk

Previous bodybuilding &

fitness competitions held on

the KITEC stage, produced

by HKFBF.

http://www.kitec.com.hk/

EVENT OFFICIAL HOTEL

Harbour Plaza 8 Degrees Hotel

199 Kowloon City Road, Tokwawan, Kowloon, Hong Kong

http://www.harbour-plaza.com/8degrees/Index-en.htm

Reservations:

Tel: 852-3900-3000 Fax: 852-3900-3008 Email: [email protected]


HOTEL EXPENSES

All the costs for travelling, hotel accommodations, meals, and transport from and to the airport are the

responsibility of the National Federations. Check with your National Federation for more information.

Please note: All event related meetings and information updates will take place at this hotel, so it is

recommended that you book Harbour Plaza 8, if possible. A Olympia Amateur discounted room rate will

also be available (more information on the rates will be included in the registration forms).

GENERAL INFORMATION

ARRIVAL / AIRPORT

Airport for arrival: Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA).

http://www.hongkongairport.com/eng/transport/useful-numbers.html

TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM AIRPORT

The Airport Express train provides easy, fast and frequent access to key areas of Hong Kong. Buses and

taxis are frequent and readily available as well. Information desks are well situated at the airport if more

information is required about logistics upon arrival. All taxis are metered, professional and depart from

well-organized taxi stands. Payments must be made in HKD.

CURRENCY

The currency in HK is Hong Kong Dollars (HKD). Money can be exchanged at the airport upon arrival as

well as at banks, hotels, and money exchangers.

- EUR 1.00 is approximately equal to HKD 8.67.

- USD 1.00 is approximately equal to HKD 7.75.

ELECTRICAL CURRENT

The electrical outlets are 220 V, 50 Hz. Plugs and sockets type G

(same as in the United Kingdom, Malaysia, Dubai, Kuwait,

Oman, Singapore, UAE). Coming from other countries, you may

need a plug adapter and, possibly, a power converter which

steps down the voltage from 220V to 110V, allowing equipment

to work 1-2 hours at a time (advisable) because they do not

alter the frequency.

http://www.hongkongairport.com/eng/transport/useful-numbers.html

LANGUAGE

The official languages in Hong Kong are Cantonese, English and Mandarin.

VISAS – IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All countries should consult the Hong Kong Embassy /Consulate in their country to determine if they need a

visa and apply well in advance. Some countries will be able to obtain a visa upon arrival. An Official

Letter of Invitation will be made available if required. To understand the application timeline and process

please refer to the HK Immigration website and contact information: http://www.immd.gov.hk/eng.

Citizens of many countries do not need a visa if coming for a short period of time, but it varies from country

to country. Detailed information can be found here:

http://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/visit-transit/visit-visa-entry-permit.html

.

SAFETY AND LIABILITIES

Crimes against tourists are rare; however, standard precautions of safety, security and vigilance should be

taken.

IFBB and HKFBF shall not be liable for any accident or injury that results in medical and legal liabilities.

These include landform of the site, all training and instructional sessions, any use of the competition related

equipment, and any other activities organized in this competition. It is recommended that attendees to the

event take out appropriate travel and medical insurance.

COMPETITION TAN

The IFBB has banned tans and bronzers that can be wiped off. An official will check the tan of all athletes

at backstage. If the tan comes off by simply wiping, the athlete will be told to remove it.

PASSPORT / POSING MUSIC

All competitors must provide their passport and music CD at the Weigh – in and Registration, failing that,

the competitor will not be registered. The music must be on a CD, at the start of the CD. The athlete’s

name must be affixed on the CD for identification purposes. The use of profane, vulgar or offensive

language is strictly prohibited in posing music.

PLEASE NOTE:

- The visa application process takes 6 – 8 weeks once all the documents are received by the

HK Immigration Authorities. Please ensure the current validity of your passport and the

availability of blank visa pages.

- For security and safety reasons, the visa application is the responsibility of each individual.

We are unable to apply for a visa on your behalf.

- Applicants may be required to submit further supporting documents and information in

connection with the application when necessary, so please ensure initial applications are as

complete as possible.

http://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/visas/visit-transit/visit-visa-entry-permit.html

IFBB CARD

All athletes will have to produce their IFBB International Card at the Registration. Any athlete who has not

yet purchased this card will have to buy one at Registration. IFBB International cards are 30 Euros per year

and have been mandatory since 2011.

JUDGES

In order to assist the IFBB Judges Committee in their selection of judges for this event, please forward your

nominations for judges, if any, to Mr. Pawel Filleborn at [email protected]

CATEGORIES OPEN FOR COMPETITION (Note – weight and height groups listed below

apply to the Olympia Amateur competition).

Men’s Bodybuilding - Overall winner will be eligible to apply for the IFBB PRO Card

Up to & including 70 kg


Up to & including 85kg



Over 100 kg

Men’s Physique - Overall winner will be eligible to apply for the IFBB PRO Card

Up to & including 170 cm



Over 178 cm

Women’s Physique - Overall winner will be eligible to apply for the IFBB PRO Card

Up to and including 163 cm

Over 163 cm

Women’s Bikini-Fitness - Overall winner will be eligible to apply for the IFBB PRO Card




Over 168 cm


Men’s Classic Bodybuilding




Over 180 cm

BACKSTAGE ACCESS:

Access to the backstage and/or dressing room areas shall be strictly limited to essential personnel only.

Coaches and trainers who assist athletes in the dressing room area must be of the same sex as the athlete

they are assisting.

CAMERA/VIDEOTAPE EQUIPMENT:

Camera and/or videotape equipment shall be strictly prohibited in the backstage and/or dressing room areas

except when used by IFBB-authorized media persons and, in any event, these devices shall be strictly

prohibited in the dressing room area

TIME DIFFERENCE:

Hong Kong local time is UTC/GMT +8 hour. No summer time in 2015.

CLIMATE:

During the month of November, the daily mean temperature is 21.8°C (71.2oF), with average rainy days 5.47,

average humidity 71% and percentage of possible sunshine 54%.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

22 November (Sunday)

12:00 noon-6:00 pm Foreign competitors arrive and check-in (Harbour Plaza 8 Degrees Hotel)

※ Local athlete registration will be first come first served

23 November (Monday)

11:30 am – 1:00 pm Technical Meeting – all Team Managers and Judges

2:00 pm - 5:30 pm Athletes’ weigh-in / measurement and official registration (Harbour Plaza 8

Degrees Hotel)

Please bring along your Competition Music CD

24 November (Tuesday) – First day of the show

10:00 am- 12:00 noon Rehearsal Time for Women’s Physique and Bikini-Fitness (athletes will be

notified of exact timing and location at Registration)

11:00 am – 12:30 pm All athletes assembly – 3/F, Lobby of Star Hall, KITEC

Master of Ceremony introduces the program & competitors

12:45 pm –4:00 pm PREJUDGING

Men’s Physique (HK)

- 175 cm & below - Over 175 cm

Men’s Bodybuilding (HK)

- 75 kg & below - Over 75 kg

Women’s Bikini-Fitness (HK)


Classic Bodybuilding (Olympia Amateur)

- Up to & including 171 cm - Up to & including 175 cm

- Up to & including 180 cm - Over 180 cm

Women’s Physique (Olympia Amateur)


End of Prejudging

5:00 pm Open to Guest Admittance

5:45 pm Guests to be seated

6:00 pm Master of Ceremony introduces the program & introduces the competitors with

opening speech by HKFBF President, Hugo Chan

6:15 pm–11:00 pm FINAL – Trophies Presentation

Men’s Physique (HK)


Men’s Bodybuilding (HK)

- 75 kg & below - Over 75 kg

Ms. Bikini-Fitness (HK)


Classic Bodybuilding (Olympia Amateur)



Women’s Physique (Olympia Amateur)


Overall Categories

- Classic Bodybuilding (Olympia Amateur)

- Women’s Physique (Olympia Amateur)

End of the first day of competition

25 November (Wednesday) - Second day of the show

10:00 am– 12:00 noon Rehearsal Time for Ms. Bikini-Fitness (Olympia Amateur) (location tbd)

11:00 am All athletes assembly - 3/F, Lobby of Star Hall, KITEC

12:30 pm Masters of Ceremony introduces the program & competitors

12:45 pm–4:00 pm PREJUDGING

Men’s Physique (Olympia Amateur)



Women’s Bikini-Fitness (Olympia Amateur)



Men’s Bodybuilding (Olympia Amateur)

- Up to & including 70 kg - Up to & including 80 kg


- Up to & including 100 kg - Over 100 kg

End of Prejudging

5:00 pm Open to Guest Admittance

5:45 pm Guest to be seated

6:00 pm Master of Ceremony introduces the program & competitors with opening speech

by HKFBF President Hugo Chan

6:15 pm–11:00 pm FINAL - Trophies Presentation

Men’s Physique (Olympia Amateur)



Women’s Bikini-Fitness (Olympia Amateur)



Men’s Bodybuilding (Olympia Amateur)



- Up to & including 100 kg - Over 100 kg

Men’s Physique Overall Winner - Trophy presentation

Women’s Bikini-Fitness Overall Winner - Trophy presentation

Men’s Bodybuilding Overall Winner - Trophy presentation

End of the second day of competition

26 November (Thursday) Departure of All National Teams

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