Steel Valley Classic

16 NGA Pro cards are available

Date

Sunday,November 5, 2023

Location

Eastwood Mall Event Center
5555 Youngstown Warren Rd
Niles, OH 44446

Times

• 8:00-10:30 Registration
• 11:00 Competitors Meeting (Mandatory)
• 12:00 Prejudging
• 3:30 Finals

Tickets Available Online Through November 1st

• Adult General Admission (all day) $45. Children (ages 12 and under) $8


• Prejudging Only - $25 | Children (ages 12 and under) $5


• Finals ONly -$35 | Children (ages 12 and under) $5


• Trainer/Assistant ticket: $60 (for those helping a competitor prepare backstage. Good all day for general admission and backstage access

Tickets are non-refundable. Tickets will be sold during check ins and at the venue on show day.

Entry Fees & Deadlines

If entry received by October 27: $80. After October 27th, a $40 late fee will apply. **NO EXCEPTIONS**

Crossover entry into additional classes is $40 per class

Polygraph Exam $45 payable online or at registration (cash only).

NGA Membership must be purchased in advancee. A current NGA membership will be required at registration. All fees non-refundable.

Divisions & Class Offerings

• Men's Bodybuilding: Debut, Novice, Age 60+, Age 50+, Age 40+ (PQ), Open (PQ), Physically Challenged


• Men's Physique: Debut, Novice, 40+ (PQ), Age 50+, Open (PQ)


• Men's Classic Physique: Debut, Novice, Age 40+ (PQ), Age 50+, Open (PQ)


• Women's Physique: Debut, Novice, Age 50+, Age 35+ (PQ), Open (PQ)


• Bikini: Debut, Novice, Age 35+(PQ), Age Age 50+, Open (PQ)


• Figure: Debut, Novice, Age 35+(PQ), Age Age 50+, Open (PQ)


• Wellness: Debut, Novice, Age 35+ (PQ), Open (PQ).
• (PQ) Pro Qualifier

NOVICE ELIGIBILITY: Cannot have placed first in any class, within any division, within any category, with any organization (with the exception of cases where first place was won in a class that only had one competitor in it)

When more than one class in a division, classes are formed by dividing competitors evenly by height and weight

DEBUT ELGIBILITY: First competition ever. Competitors cannot have ever competed in any category with any organization.

Crossover Entries (entering more than 1 division)

A crossover entry is entering more than one division within a category. For example, someone may enter the Novice division, if eligible, and also elect to crossover into the Open division and compete in it as well.

Crossover classes $40

Awards

Eligibility

All competitors are required to hold current NGA memberships to participate in this event. If needing to obtain the annual membership, please register by a week before the event. Memberships can be purchased on NGA.

This is a natural (drug-free) competition. All competitors must meet eligibility criteria listed in the NGA drug testing guidelines in order to participate. Prior to registering competitors should review the procedures and list of banned substances posted on Banned List.

Banned Substances and Screening Methods

All competitors are required to have a polygraph prior to competing. In addition, all pro qualifying placement winners are required to provide a urine specimen immediately after the conclusion of the event for urinalysis.

Check-Ins and Drug Test Screenings

Check-In/Polygraphs will be Saturday November 4th from 4:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the venue.

The drug test screening fee is $45

Music & Individual Presentations

Pre-judging finals and posing:

Prejudging will consist of competitors lining up on the diagonal tape on stage, and one by one will walk to the center of the stage and hit two poses, then back to their original diagonal place in line. When everyone has completed their presentation all athletes will line up across the stage for quarter turns group comparison or mandatory poses Officials may move the athlete around as needed for comparisons. Using quarter turns, half turns, walking to the back and the front of the stage or mandatory poses. Most of the judging and places will be determined during pre-judging. Finals and awards:

Each contestant will lineup in numerical order and present their individual T-walks for Bikini, Men’s Physique Figure, Wellness, Transformation, and Mom Fitness Body. When the last contestant does their presentation, each class will then line up, and the top five winners from each class will be called back on stage to receive their awards. If divisions and classes have pose downs to determine the overall winner it will happen after your class has finished . Lastly, stick around for the best in the men’s and women’s division, four best arms, best legs, best poser, best presentation, and the Overal- Best Physique in the show.

Host Hotel

Hampton Inn & Suites
5581 Youngstown Warren Rd
Niles, OH, 44446

Competitors may choose to book elsewhere however there are 25 rooms available (make sure you mention the body building show or Steel Valley Classic when bookinmg)
To book a room CLICK HERE. You may also call 844-209-3573

Rosters/Classes

A roster with assigned competitor numbers and class breakdowns will be available at teh show.

Backstage Policy

A trainer/assistant ticket must be purchased, to be backstage. The trainer/assistant ticket is good for both general admission and back stage access - cost $60. It may be purchased online, at check-in or day of the show.

Competitor Prep Area

Please take extra precautions to care for the venue and keep it as clean as possible. Do NOT touch the walls and do NOT stray from protected areas. Mirrors will be available. However, athletes will need to bring their own equipment to pump-up. **NO weights - Bands ONLY**

Stage Photography Coverage

There will be an event photographer. Photos can be purchased directly from the photographer on the day of the event.

Video Recording Policy

Competitors and friends/family are welcome to bring recording devices. However, large tripods or equipment that obstructs walkways or the view of spectators, staff, and judges is not permitted.

Spray Tanning

Athletes must pay in advance in order to book their appointments. Tanning will take place at the venue on Saturday. Tanning touch up on show day will take place at the venue! Spray Tanning services are all available from Tiger Tanning ABSOLUTELY NO DREAM TAN!.

*NOTE* Tanning products have a tendency to stain and damage clothing, sheets, and other surfaces.

There will be silk robes available for women for $15 & silk T-shirts & shorts for men $15

Social Media - Stay Connected

Follow us on Instagram @steel_valley_classic and Like us on Facebook "Steel Valley Classic Bodybuilding"

Competitor Meeting

The competitor meeting will take place at 11:00 on November 5th. **THE COMPETITOR MEETING IS MANDATORY**

Contact the Promoters

Roy Thomas - roythomas1129@sbcglobal.net or 330-518-4139