One week to go!! We're expecting big crowds this year which will make this an exciting event!

There are a couple of HIGH PRIORITY issues to address.

HIGH PRIORITY #1:

The Arnold organizers have let us know that Expo wristband tickets for SATURDAY March 2nd are nearly gone. If you have friends, family or a coach that plans to attend and needs to purchase a ticket, do so right away! Organizers predict Saturday tickets will be sold out (a first!) before the event so don't wait on this. No ticket, no access.

https://www.arnoldsports.com/tickets/

HIGH PRIORITY #2:

Only about half of the athletes have completed the Arnold Sports Festival liability waiver. Athletes are required to complete the ASF liability waiver in order to pick up your Expo wristband at registration. This is a requirement of the ASF Expo organizers.

Please get this done ASAP. If you wait to complete this in Columbus, it slows down the registration line and adds stress if you're scrambling to finish right before weigh-ins.

Using the link above, select "USAPL" from the drop down menu and sign. Minors need a parent/guardian signature as well.

Athlete Expo wristbands are valid for all 3 days of the event.

HIGH PRIORITY #3:

Several athletes need to renew their memberships for 2024. This is a good reminder for everyone to check your membership status. Make sure you have a copy of your current 2024 membership card before you get to Columbus. A digital version is fine. Save a screenshot to your phone or print a copy.

SHIRTS:

A7 is sponsoring athlete t-shirts for all events this year. These will be handed out at weigh-ins and athletes are required to wear these shirts on the platform. This includes all Masters events.

COACHES:

If you haven't registered your coach, we'll be collecting that information at the check-in desk. Coaches who haven't purchased an Expo wristband will need to buy one from the Arnold website.

Coach Warm-up Room Access

ALL coaches must have a warm-up room ticket for each session they are coaching/handling athletes. Use the link below.

Coaches must have a current USAPL membership in order to enter the warmup room. No exceptions. This is for liability coverage.

After purchasing, download your ticket and take a screenshot of the QR code as a backup. Screenshots with white backgrounds work better for the ticket reader.

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INTERNET:

Internet/data access can be slow in these large venues. Plan ahead. Have your registration forms completed. Take screenshots of your current membership card, tickets, etc. and keep those handy on your phone or print a paper copy.

Registration, weigh-ins and equipment checks will be held in Rooms B230-231. This is on the 2nd floor. Look for signage near the escalator in the B hall.

REGISTRATION HOURS

(Room B230-231)

Have your 2024 membership card and photo ID ready.

Thursday: 4-5pm

Friday: 7:15 am - 12:30 pm; 3:30-5pm

Saturday: 6:15 am - 9am,   12:15 pm - 6pm

Sunday: 7:15 am - 1:00pm

EQUIPMENT CHECK

(Room B230-231)



Thursday only - Early equipment check: 4:30-5:30pm (open for athletes in any day/session

All other days: Equipment check starts 30 minutes before weigh-ins.

See the lifting schedule below for weigh-in start times.

WEIGH-IN & LIFTING SCHEDULE

Note: award times are approximate.

Awards will be presented at the conclusion of each session.

FRIDAY, March 1, 2024

• SESSION 1
• Masters of Iron Bench – Raw & Equipped
• Schedule: Weigh-ins 8 AM | Lifting 10 AM
• Masters Pro Series Bench Finals – Raw & Equipped
• Schedule: Combined with Master of Iron Bench but lifting in separate flights | Awards for both at 11:30 AM

• SESSION 2
• Masters of Iron – Raw & Equipped Full Power
• Schedule: Weigh-ins 10 AM | Lifting 12 PM
• Masters Pro Series Finals – Raw & Equipped Full Power
• Schedule: Combined with Master of Iron but lifting in separate flights | Awards for both at 6 PM

SATURDAY, March 2, 2024

• SESSION 1
• Arnold Raw Challenge – Raw
• Schedule: Weigh-ins 7 AM | Lifting 9 AM | Awards 2:30 PM

• SESSION 2
• Arnold Grand Prix – Raw
• Schedule: Weigh-ins 1 PM | Lifting 3 PM | Awards 5:30 PM

• SESSION 3
• Pro Series Finals – Raw
• Schedule: Weigh-ins 4 PM | Lifting 6 PM | Awards 9:30 PM

SUNDAY, March 3, 2024

• SESSION 1
• Pro Series Equipped Finales – Equipped
• Schedule: Weigh-ins 8 AM | Lifting 10 AM | Awards 12:30 AM
• SESSION 2
• Arnold Bench Bash – Raw/Equipped
• Schedule: Weigh-ins 11 AM | Lifting 1 PM
• Pro Series Bench Finals – Raw/Equipped  
• Schedule: Combined with Arnold Bench Bash but lifting in separate flights | Awards for both at 5 PM

SPECTATORS

must purchase expo wristbands. Athletes competing in the Raw Challenge - lifting starts at 9am. The Expo hall opens at 9am for FAST PASS holders and 10 am for DAY PASS holders. Have your friends and family plan accordingly. (Athletes and coaches will be allowed into the expo hall prior to 9am to access the warmup room.)

VENUE LOCATION

You can see our location inside the expo hall HERE (lower left corner on the map.) Parking and Transportation info HERE for those of you driving or staying at one of the nearby hotels.

CAN'T MAKE IT?

Athletes can withdraw up to the time of the event. Please let us know through your registration profile. This automatically updates the roster.

See you in Columbus soon! Safe travels!