Sports-Fitness Weekend Continues To Grow
More than 175,000 attendees from more than 70 nations will converge on Columbus the weekend of March 3-6 for the Arnold Sports Festival, the sports & fitness celebration that has grown every year beginning in 1989 as the Arnold Classic, a one-day professional men’s bodybuilding competition.
New events in 2011 include the Arnold Sports Film Festival, the Bikini International, the Arnold Track & Field Championships, the Arnold Hockey Challenge and the Kurt Angle World Teen Challenge.
Also new in 2011 is an enhanced VIP Ticket Package, that features for the first time an exclusive meet-and-greet with IFBB professional athletes and early entry to the ever-popular Arnold Fitness EXPO.
The Arnold Sports Festival will be held at Greater Columbus Convention Center, Franklin County Veterans Memorial, LC Pavilion, Nationwide Arena, Dispatch Ice Haus, as well as the Arena Grand Movie Theatre, French Field House at The Ohio State University and
GNC, the Pittsburgh-based company that is the nation's largest specialty retailer of sports nutrition products, returns as the title sponsor of the Arnold Sports Festival for the 11th straight year. For more information, visit www.gnc.com.
Many Arnold Sports Festival participants are youth competing in archery, boxing, cheerleading and dance, dancesport, fencing, gymnastics, hockey, martial arts, skateboarding, table tennis and weightlifting. Top student athletes compete for one of nine $2,000 college scholarships presented by the Columbus Rotary and the Arnold Sports Festival.
Olympic Sports: The Arnold Sports Festival is a proving ground for many aspiring athletes. Former Olympians and Olympic hopefuls will appear or compete in 12 Olympic Sports: archery, boxing, fencing, gymnastics, hockey, judo, karate, running, table tennis, tae kwon do, track & field and weightlifting.
“A $10 daily EXPO ticket ($15 at the door) affords you a great entertainment value.” co-producer Jim Lorimer said. “There’s something for everyone … from world class athletes, sports fans and those seeking self improvement tips or just a fun time. You’ll find a dazzling array of sports and fitness options.”
The $350 VIP package includes premium tickets or admission for nearly all events, including an exclusive Meet & Greet with IFBB stars on Thursday, March 3, the Ms. International, Fitness International and Figure International finals on Friday, March 4 and Arnold Classic and Bikini International finals on Saturday, March 5, three EXPO tickets (one for each day), Ask Arnold Training Seminar, all Arnold Amateur events, and Official Arnold Party With The Pros. See www.ticketmaster.com/arnold for details.
Separate tickets required for following events:
Amateur IFBB International Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure &
Amateur IFBB Bodybuilding & Classic Bodybuilding, Friday, Veterans Memorial $25.
Ms. International, Fitness International and Figure International Finals, Friday, Veterans Memorial $50-75.
Amateur MMA Festival, Friday, LC Pavilion $30-$60 (not included in VIP package)
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