INSPECTION REPORT / MAIN INFORMATION
Time and place
The competition takes place on April 20, 2025, starting at 12:00 at the Alexela Concert Hall (Alexela Kontserdimaja). Address of the venue is Estonia pst 9, Tallinn.

Goal of the competition
To promote and develop the sport of bodybuilding and fitness in Estonia, and to determine the Estonian Open Cup 2025 winners.

Organizer of the competition
Estonian Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (EKFL)
The ongoing competition information will be published on the Telegram channel EKFL (IFBB Estonia)
https://t.me/fitnessiliit

Registration
The last day for pre-registration is April 4.
Participating athletes must be recommended by their National Federation by sending the Final Entry Form with their names directly to info@kulturism.ee
Athletes who do not pre-register will not be allowed to compete.

The registration fee is to be paid in cash at registration on April 19.
Registration fee for the main category is 75€, and each additional category is 50€.

An athlete may compete in multiple categories according to the rules.
A junior athlete may also compete in the senior category, or a masters athlete may compete in the women’s or men’s senior division.

Allowed crossovers:
Games classic bodybuilding – classic bodybuilding – classic physique – bodybuilding
Men’s fitness – men’s physique
Women’s acrobatic fitness – women’s bodyfitness
Women’s artistic fitness – women’s bikini fitness – women’s fit-model

Backstage passes
Green cards can be purchased via info@kulturism.ee or on-site for cash, price 50€.

Backstage Access/Dressing Room Access:
Access to the backstage area/dressing room area is strictly limited to essential personnel only. There will be no admittance given to spouses, boyfriends, girlfriends, family members or relatives. Coaches and trainers who assist athletes in the dressing room area must be of the same sex as the athlete they are assisting. Under no circumstances will a coach, trainer, or any other individual be permitted in the dressing room area to assist any competitor of the opposite sex.

Camera / Video Tape equipment
The competition will be photographed by the official EKFL photographer. Taking pictures and filming at the event with professional equipment (i.e. except with a phone) is only allowed by prior agreement. For this, please contact info@kulturism.ee

NB! Cameras and/or video tape equipment shall be strictly prohibited in the backstage and/or dressing room areas.

Schedule
17.00 – 20.00 (April 19) – Registration / Weigh-in / Measurement – At the official competition hotel: Hampton by Hilton Tallinn (address: Tartu mnt 49, Tallinn).
A more detailed schedule will be available after the pre-registration ends.
Athletes are advised to allow enough time for backstage preparations.

Ongoing competition information will be displayed on the Telegram channel EKFL (IFBB Estonia)
https://t.me/fitnessiliit

Judges
The Head Judge of the competition is Jevgeni Kuzmin.
The work of the judges is regulated by the IFBB regulations.

Juniors
Men’s bodybuilding
Men’s classic bodybuilding
Men’s physique
Men’s fitness
Women’s bodyfitness
Women’s bikini fitness
Women’s acrobatic fitness
Women’s artistic fitness
Women’s wellness

Seniors
Men’s bodybuilding
Men’s classic bodybuilding
Men’s physique
Men’s classic physique
Men’s fitness
Women’s bodyfitness
Women’s bikini fitness
Women’s wellness
Women’s physique
Women’s artistic fitness
Women’s acrobatic fitness
Women’s Fit Model
Fit couples (men’s physique + bikini)

Masters
Masters wellness 35+
Masters men’s bodybuilding 40+
Men’s classic bodybuilding 40+
Men’s classic physique 40+
Masters women’s bodybuilding (physique) 35+
Masters men’s physique 40+
Masters bodyfitness 35+
Masters bikini fitness 35+
Masters Fit Model 35+

According to IFBB regulations, weight and height categories will be merged if there are fewer than 5 athletes in a category.
The schedule and exact categories will be confirmed on-site after registration / measurement / weigh-in.

Requirements for athletes
All athletes must present an ID card.
All athletes must wear their posing attire during measurement for inspection. Female competitors must also bring their gowns and shoes for inspection. Fitness routine attire must also be shown. Posing attire and tanning must be in accordance with the IFBB rules. Any tanning, which can be wiped off, is not allowed.

Athletes performing a fitness routine must send their free routine music to heikomerikan@gmail.com no later than April 14.

Spray Tan
On-site professional spray tanning service is guaranteed, performed by specialists with international training, using the best Jan Tana tanning products. For more information and booking spray tanning, contact stageart.tanningteam@gmail.com

Important: Self-tanning in the backstage area or anywhere else at the venue is not allowed to ensure quality and to protect the venue from damages. Our official professional tanning team will be the only service provider on site. Please note that tan is an important component of the image of an athlete and contributes to the achievement of sports results.

Award Ceremony
The top six athletes in each competition category will be awarded with a trophy.
The top three clubs will be awarded with a trophy.

Note! The club rankings will be determined based on the number of positions. 1st place = 16 points, 2nd place = 12 points, 3rd place = 9 points, 4th place = 7 points, 5th place = 6 points, 6th place = 5 points, 7th place = 4 points, 8th place = 3 points, 9th place = 2 points, 10th place = 1 point.

Doping Control
Doping control will be conducted by SA Antidoping. To determine the athletes who will undergo doping control, one or both methods may be used, i.e., random (by draw) or targeted. Targeted doping control can be initiated by the head judge of the competition.

Media Waiver of Liability
By registering for the competition, the participant agrees that his or her person and/or likeness may be filmed, videotaped, photographed and/or otherwise recorded, by electronic or other means, for use by the EKFL in promoting the EKFL and the sports of bodybuilding and fitness.

The official hotel of the competition is Hampton by Hilton Tallinn (Tartu mnt 49).
During the competition weekend, there is a -15% discount on Flexible prices.
Prices include breakfast and VAT.
Booking: sales@hamptontallinn.com, tel: +372 6205222. Keyword “FITNESS”

Additional Provisions:
The competition will be organized according to IFBB regulations:
http://www.kulturism.ee/eesti-kulturismi-ja-fitnessi-liit/
https://www.ifbb.com/rules/

Final Entry Forms:
Please send the Final Entry Form no later than April 7, 2025 to aleksandra.laer@kulturism.ee
National Federations must submit the actual names of all official participants (athletes by category + extra category and delegates, including judges).

Ticket Sales: HERE
Early bird prices until 1 April

Competition Information:
Website: www.kulturism.ee
Email: info@kulturism.ee
Phone: +372 5304 4960