IRON MAN PRO BODYBUILDING FITEXPO RETURNS TO PASADENA ON FEB. 16-18, 2007Many of professional bodybuilding's greatest physiques will be on the Pasadena Civic Auditorium stage on Saturday, February 17, 2007, for the 18th Annual Vyotech Iron Man Pro Championships, presented by Bodybuilding.com and Gaspari Nutrition.
Competitors in the contest, promoted by Iron Man Magazine Publisher John Balik, will be vying for a record $30,000 in prize money, with $15,000 going to the winner. For the first time, the
top FIVE finishers will qualify to compete in the 2007 Mr. Olympia.
A press conference, featuring a weigh-in of all competitors, will be held on Friday, February 16 at 4 pm in the Expo Hall. A unique opportunity to MEET THE PROS will follow the weigh-in. The main bodybuilding events will take place on Saturday, Feb. 17 with the Men's Judging round at 10 am and the Men's and Figure Finals set for 7 pm. For more info, visit
www.ironmanpro.comThe Gaspari Nutrition NPC Figure Competition, featuring 35 of the industry's hottest female bodies, returns for its fourth year on the Expo stage. For Figure entry forms, please email
helen@ironmanmagazine.comVyotech Nutritional's TheFitExpo, presented by Bodybuilding.com and Gaspari Nutrition, will run from February 16-18 at the Pasadena Center. TheFitExpo will have a great array of complimentary seminars covering health, fitness and training and a giant exhibition center filled with cutting edge companies offering the latest in products and services (and free gifts and samples to grab!). And, special guest, the newly crowned Mr. Olympia,
JAY CUTLER joins the fun as well.
The First Annual Vyotech Iron Man FitExpo AFTER PARTY, scheduled for Saturday Night February 17th (10 pm to 1 am) at the gorgeous Pasadena Jazz Institute located directly across the street from the Pasadena Civic Auditorium (site of the Iron Man Pro XVIII Finals) in the Paseo Outdoor Mall. Featuring a live jazz trio with lead singer, a dance floor, mouthwatering appetizers from PF Changs, amazing desserts, complimentary tea and coffee, and a cash bar -- you CANNOT miss this event! Dress to impress. California Casual is requested. Celebrity bodybuilding and fitness guests will be in attendance. Additional tickets are only $25. (Party is included with the GoldVIP Package.)
To order tickets call 1-800-447-0008 or visit
www.ironmanprotickets.co m. All requests for press credentials should be in writing via email to
helen@ironmanmagazine.com or fax 805-385-3515. Get your confirmation early to avoid delays! For all other information, visit
www.ironmanpro.com!
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SHOW SCHEDULE
******************************Press Conference/Men’s Check-in, Friday, Feb. 16 at 4 p.m. (Expo stage)
Meet the Pros, Friday, Feb. 17 at 5 p.m. (Expo stage)
Men’s Judging: Saturday, Feb. 17 at 10:00 a.m. (Civic Auditorium)
Figure Judging: Saturday, Feb. 17 at 1:30 p.m. (Expo stage)
Men's and Figure Finals: Saturday, Feb. 17 at 7:00 p.m. (Civic Auditorium)
After Party: Saturday, Feb. 17 at 10 p.m. (Pasadena Jazz Institute)
FitExpo Hours: Fri/Sat/Sun, Feb. 16, 17, 18 - visit
www.thefitexpo.com
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TICKET ORDERING INFORMATION
*******************************Call to order 1-800-447-0008 or online
www.ironmanprotickets.co mJudging ($40)
Finals ($75, $50)
TheFitExpo ($13 daily or $25 for 3 days)
After Party ($25)
*VIP Package ($125) includes Judging/Finals + 3-Day Expo pass, first 15 rows Orchestra seating and the 2007 IRON MAN Pro DVD. Limited seating. First come first serve.
**Gold VIP Package ($299) includes everything from the VIP Package but with even better seats plus After Party, exclusive training session with the pros, Bodybuilding.com's Bodyspace Gold Room party before the finals, photo with Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler, and tons of free stuff from our sponsors. Package is limited to 100 people.
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VENUE
*******************************Pasadena Center Civic Auditorium, 300 E. Green Street, Pasadena, California. Centrally located just 9 miles north of downtown Los Angeles. No video/recording devices or flash photography allowed.
