Event Details Email

Published: Tue, 03/14/17

Hi

Good Morning. 

If you live in New England we are getting hit with a blizzard...

Most of the gyms in the area are closed today. 

Since most of the readers of my emails are home today at some I figured I would send a longer email with the show information. 

If you still have to go out and shovel maybe you can refer back to this email later in the day. 

First I will start with the Pre-Show Report. 

Here is the link for the Pre-Show Report and I hope it answers any questions you may have about the event. 

Click this link:  
http://www.fitnessatlantic.com/PreShowReport/2017_PreShowReport.pdf


Thank You, 

Brian Cannone 
FitnessAtlantic.com

Get Registered by following this link and fill out the Entry Form 


One of the very last things many people do is reserve the hotel room at the host venue. 

It's actually one of the very first things and one of the easiest things to do...

Many times you don't even have to pay right away - just simply making the reservation. 

The room block either books out or goes away 30 days to the show every year and people are left scrambling last minute and staying someplace away from everyone else. 

So go ahead and make a reservation using this discount link: 


Plus, it's Mohegan Sun and it doesn't get any better than this hotel! 

It has been asked by many contestants if there is a rule that they must use the official beauty services. A common question is "Can we have someone else do our make up?" The answer is no and that you cannot hire and pay another person or company to do your make up on the premises. Second question is "Will I be judged if I do my make up myself?" The answer is yes and if you are standing on stage you will be judged fairly.  

The main reasons for rules on beauty services is the fact this is a 4 Star Hotel and things like spray tanning machines are not allowed in hotel rooms or public restrooms. We have also moved away from things like Dream Tan, Pro Tan, Jan Tana, Posing Oils, and smelly Hot Stuff which can just make a mess of the venue. 


Please understand the importance of why we ask these things of our athletes.  

So, If you have already set up your appointments for spray tanning and hair and make up for FA2015, thank you! And thank you for helping us keep this event organized. 

If you have not set up your time than more time slots have opened! Go to the website getglowing.net to book your spray tan appointment. Make sure you hit the FA2015 tab at the top and then you will see a link to book but also an instruction sheet that you SHOULD print out and FOLLOW to make your experience the best it can be!


Here are some important rules that need to be followed or you may be disqualified.

1. You are not to be anywhere in the casino or any other public location in a swimsuit. Keep in mind that you are representing WBFF and at all times you are expected to be dressed professionally. After your spray tan, loose fitting clothes are required, especially right afterwards, however, please keep it classy. Anyone found not following this rule may be disqualified. We do not want to see you anywhere besides the dressing room or on the stage in a swimsuit. 


2. You cannot hire another company and pay anyone to come to the venue and do your tan or make up. Unless you do it yourself at home you must be spray tanned by Get Glowing on Friday at the venue. You must also use Tiffany Larson for makeup and hair services or do your make up by yourself. These teams are experienced and will give you the "look" needed for stage and the only people allowed backstage for touch ups. Anyone found not following this rule may be disqualified.


3. No one is to be applying makeup, lotion, tanning spray, oils, hair products etc...in public, in the audience, around the casino, or in public hotel/casino bathrooms. Anyone found not following this rule will be disqualified immediately. (People found doing any of these things may also get screamed and cursed at by the promoter. Yes, I lose my mind and just go bananas. This event is too much work to ruin it for everyone with such a nice venue. Last year I lost it as someone who was getting brushed with tan product in the theatre. Yet the person couldn't understand why I was upset...)    


4. No trainers or coaches are to provide tanning or beauty services for their team or individual contestants. Anyone found not following this rule may be disqualified, as well as, all the members of their team. (No silly "side deals" allowed. If you are being solicited for business and it isn't official WBFF Fitness Atlantic don't do it. No make shift tanning or make up stations in hotel rooms.)


5. No hiring or bringing your own photographer. The "official" photographer is David Ford - Period. David is absolutely the best at what he does. We cannot express how happy we are to work with David Ford and his team. This also means no professional cameras, flash, or recording devices are permitted by spectators. If anyone asks you to shoot it is not allowed other than David Ford. (Yes, you can take selfies and we encourage cell phone cameras but if someone busts out a big removable lens SLR camera they may be a little shady. Even if it is a well-known photographer but just not associated with this event they are still not allowed here at this time and this venue.)    


Thank You for Understanding. 

Here is a tentative event schedule.



2017 Fitness Atlantic Schedule – Contestant’s Copy
Friday April 28th (Schedule subject to change at any time)

9 a.m. All day - Spray Tanning by Appointment https://www.getglowing.net/wbff-fitnessatlantic-2017

Open Registration 4p.m. until 7p.m. (Paugussett Meeting Space in Convention Center)  

Contestant Meeting 7p.m. - 8p.m. (Mandatory) 

2017 Fitness Atlantic Preliminaries Schedule – Contestant’s Copy
Saturday April 29th (Schedule subject to change at any time)

Hair and Make Up By Appointment tiffany@personalperformancepros.com held in Abenaki Room in Convention Center

8:45 a.m. – ALL COMPETITORS must report to the dressing rooms in the Uncas Ballroom

9:00 a.m. – Diva Bikini, Diva Fitness Model, Male Fitness Model, and Transformation       
                              will meet with the head judge in the dressing room 

9:15 a.m. – Figure & Muscle Model Contestants will meet with the head judge in the dressing room

9:30 a.m. – Doors open to spectators

10:00 a.m. – Preliminary Judging for ALL DIVISIONS begins

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                                                            ORDER OF EVENTS

MALE FITNESS MODEL – Swimwear (One Class)

DIVA BIKINI – Swimwear (Order: Master’s, Short, Tall)

DIVA FITNESS MODEL – Swimwear (Order: Master’s, Short, Tall)

MUSCLE MODEL - (One Class – 1 Round)

FIGURE - (Order: Master’s, Open – 1 Round)

TRANSFORMATION – Swimwear (One Class – 1 Round)

DIVA FITNESS MODEL – Theme Wear (Order: Master’s, Short, Tall)

MALE FITNESS MODEL – Formal Attire (One Class)

DIVA BIKINI – Evening Gown (Order: Master’s, Short, Tall)


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3:30 p.m.- All Contestants return to ballroom to rehearse Opening Number, Parade of Gowns, and
                               Theme Wear Spectacular and prepare for finals

2017 Fitness Atlantic Schedule – FINALS
(Schedule subject to change at any time)

5:00 p.m. – Doors Open to Spectators


6:00 p.m. – Opening Number – ALL FEMALE CONTESTANTS
                                 (3 walking patterns – everyone ends offstage)

6:05 p.m. – MALE FITNESS MODEL Introductions in NUMERICAL ORDER (In Swimwear)

6:15 p.m. – DIVA BIKINI Introductions in NUMERICAL ORDER (In Swimwear) – BY CLASS
                                  (Master’s, Short, Tall)

6:45 p.m. – DIVA FITNESS MODEL Introductions IN NUMERICAL ORDER (In Swimwear)
                                    ALL CLASSES

7:05 p.m. – MUSCLE MODEL introductions in NUMERICAL ORDER & AWARDS (1 Class)


7:15 p.m. – FIGURE INTRODUCTIONS in NUMERICAL ORDER & AWARDS DONE BY CLASS
                               Awards Order:  Master’s, Open

7:30 p.m. - TRANSFORMATION Introductions in NUMERICAL ORDER & AWARDS (In Swimsuits)


8:00 p.m. - THEME WEAR SPECTACULAR & DIVA FITNESS MODEL AWARDS
                                This is a presentation of the theme wear to music.
                                Awards by Class: Master’s, Short, Tall

8:30 p.m. – MALE FITNESS MODEL AWARDS – In Formal Attire


8:45 p.m. – PARADE OF GOWNS & DIVA BIKINI AWARDS
                               This is a presentation of the evening gowns to music.
                   Awards by Class: Master’s, Short, Tall

9:30 p.m. – Show Ends


NOTES:
*All times are rough estimations and are subject to change at any moment.
*We will only have an intermission if it is needed; this will be decided during finals.

2017 Fitness Atlantic Schedule – Status Fitness Magazine Photo Shoots 
Sunday April 30th (Schedule subject to change at any time)

9:00a.m. Winners Photo Shoots (Wampanoag Room in the Convention Center)  

Over the years of producing fitness shows I have worked with many different photographers and many shoot great photographs. Whenever I add a service to the show were there is an additional charge to the contestants I need to consider the value added for the contestants. ​​​​​​​

One of the best things you can take away from a show if how you looked on stage and the photos that last a lifetime. I talk with a lot of people who used to compete in shows years ago that say they wish they had better photos. Photos of yourself on stage and off stage by the best people in the industry is not something you will ever regret spending the money on later in life. 

I think differently than many people who "compete" in shows and only focus on winning... If you read many of my emails you may see I try to educate people into marketing themselves over having only one focus of winning a show. There are many different directions you have the ability to go with a fitness career in which photos of yourself can come in handy. Due to the production and photography I feel very confident that the stage and backstage photo shoot images you walk away with will be the greatest value you can invest in.   

The Fitness Atlantic team is excited to welcome back for the fourth consecutive year – the Status Fitness team!

We have been fortunate to have a professional media provider attend our show. This is an opportunity unavailable at any other show in the WBFF schedule. Editor-in-Chief, Rodney Jang will be in attendance. Rodney brings with him a wealth of knowledge and he will speak at the athlete meeting after registration.

This is an opportunity you won’t want to miss. Also with Rodney, we will have celebrity cover photographer David Ford. David has been with the WBFF since they started and brings an enormous talent behind the camera. He has worked with top competitors including Chady Dunmore, Nicole Costa, Jennifer Nicole Lee and many others in the WBFF family. Status Fitness team photographer and feature photographer Ali Sohrab will once again be at this show. Ali has a very creative approach to his work which is clear in his shoots – both private and backstage.

This is going to be an exciting event and the sky is the limit for each of you. Please read on for more information on the various opportunities.

FITNESS ATLANTIC - STAGE PHOTOS
Stage photography is a must. You work so hard for 10 to 20 weeks and some even longer. Stage photos is your affordable reward when you accomplish this exciting goal. David Ford has photographed some of the most exciting events around the world including the Fitness Atlantic, WBFF Worlds since the beginning, dozens of UFC events and so much more. David’s eye and attention to detail ensure your special moments are highlighted on camera for your own promotion, trainer feedback and judges’ feedback. These professional photos are necessary to receive important critiques so you can remember your journey and come back better than ever. You may sign up at registration although you can sign up ahead of time to limit your wait time at registration through David Ford’s website www.davidfordphotography.com.

FITNESS ATLANTIC - BACKSTAGE PHOTOS
Ali Sohrab has been photographing fitness and glamour for more than ten years. He joined the Status Fitness team several years ago. Ali’s creative personality ensures he captures his models in the best light and in the best poses through careful guidance. Backstage allows you time to think and pose and work through your nerves to get the best shots possible in a professional studio atmosphere. Ali’s backstage photos have been used for Status Fitness articles, posters and banners. This is definitely an affordable way to ensure you get studio photos in your costumes, theme wear, bikinis and shorts.

PHOTO SHOOT OPPORTUNITIES
Want to become a published model? Want to set yourself apart from other models in the fitness community? There is no better opportunity than with the Status Fitness team while they are at the Fitness Atlantic. Editor-in-Chief Rodney Jang will be in attendance to answer any questions you might have about achieving such a goal. Status Fitness top photographers will be around all weekend providing images that are exactly the style Status Fitness is looking for - for various features in print and online. This is an opportunity to learn from the best in the business. It doesn’t matter what your experience level is – if you have a good strong look and are in good condition, this is for you! Please contact the Status Fitness athlete liaison Andrea Kennedy at andrea@statusfitness.com with any inquiries or questions you might have.

TEAM PHOTOS
Status Fitness regularly features many of the top fitness teams in the industry today. Coaches and team members have been pushing Status Fitness hard for this special opportunity and the past several years Status has featured dozens of competitors that have competed at the Fitness Atlantic. Here is one example. This feature also includes individual photos, write –ups and feedback from Status Fitness Editor in-Chief Rodney Jang who often attends and over sees the special shoots offering important advice and insights into the industry. If you are part of a big successful team, be sure to reach out to Rodney well ahead of the Fitness Atlantic to see what opportunities are still available.


CONTACT INFO & QUESTIONS

If you have any questions regarding these projects, please reach out to us.

For questions on the Team Feature as well as Status Fitness Photo Shoots, please contact Andrea at andrea@statusfitness.com

Thank you.

Team Fitness Atlantic


You may not realize this but on Sunday we use the same stage and lights for a massive live Shaun T Workout. 

Shaun T is coming to Mohegan Sun Resort Casino on Sunday April 30th 2017. 


This is not only a chance to meet Shaun T but an opportunity for the your future! 

You will do more than workout, talk, and take pictures.


This is also a day to gain insight into how you are going to start each day, live your life, and really propel forward. The goal is to help you see all of your potential, to help you realize all of the things that you are capable of, to rid life of the negative energy and help you manifest positivity into every aspect of your day.


If you haven't signed up yet go to this website: 


There’s nothing you need to do to prepare for “ShaunTervention” take everyone, from someone who has never worked out before to a person who could have been an Olympic gold medalist. The only thing you have to do mental-preparation-wise is to come and be 100 percent authentic to who you are. 


Shaun T is looking forward to working out, mingling with fans during a meet & greet photo session and helping people incorporate more fitness and motivation into their lives.

2017 ShaunTervention at Mohegan Sun! 


That’s right y’all! Shaun T is coming to DIG DEEPER with YOU!



If you are open-minded to accepting and believing what you have to offer in the world, you will enjoy the experience. And even if you don’t (feel that way), if you’re going through a struggle in your life, “ShaunTervention” is the place to be because “ShaunTervention” accepts everyone and everyone will leave with a better level of fitness.


There’s only one question – will YOU be there when the fun goes down? 


Enjoy this snow day and talk soon, 


Brian 


Tickets - http://www.fitnessatlantic.com/tickets/