Inspection Report
1st PRINCESS KALINA FITNESS CUPMarch 15th, 2008 – Sofia – Bulgaria
WELCOME:
The Organizing Committee of the National Federation of Bodybuilding & Fitness of Bulgaria invites all National Federations – members of the European Bodybuilding & Fitness Federation - to participate in the next coming 1st PRINCESS KALINA FITNESS CUP that will take place in the capital of Bulgaria, Sofia, on March 15th, 2008.
Bulgaria
Bulgaria, officially the Republic of Bulgaria, a state in Southeastern Europe, borders five other countries; Romania to the north (mostly along the Danube), Serbia and the Republic of Macedonia to the west, and Greece and Turkey to the south. The Black Sea defines the extent of the country to the east.
Bulgaria comprises the classical regions of Thrace, Moesia, and Macedonia. Proto-Thracian culture in the region started to produce golden artifacts by the fifth millennium BC. The country preserves the traditions of the First Bulgarian Empire (632 - 1018), which at times covered most of the Balkans and spread its culture and literature among Eastern Europe. Centuries later the country came under Ottoman rule for five centuries. Bulgaria re-established as a constitutional monarchy in 1878 with the Treaty of Berlin which provided for an autonomous Bulgarian principality comprising Moesia and the region of Sofia. Ferdinand of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha was made Bulgarian monarch in 1887 and in October 5th 1908 he became King Ferdinand. He was followed in the Crown by King Boris III and King Simeon II, who, afterwards returned to Bulgaria as Prime Minister.
The daughter of King Simeon, Princess Kalina of Bulgaria, is giving name to this International Fitness Cup. Princess Kalina is member of the IFBB Executive Council as Special Advisor.
Bulgaria has joined the European Union and NATO. It has a population of approximately 7.7 million, with Sofia as its capital and largest city.
Geographical situation of Bulgaria in Europe Map of Bulgaria with the geographical situation of Sofia (in grey)
Sofia
Sofia is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Bulgaria, with a population of 1,270,010 (making it the 14th largest city in the European Union), and some 1,386,702 in the metropolitan area, the Capital Municipality. It is located in western Bulgaria, at the foot of the mountain massif Vitosha, and is the administrative, cultural, economic, and educational centre of the country.
One of the oldest capital cities in Europe, the history of Sofia dates back to the 8th century BC, when Thracians established a settlement there. Sofia has had several names in the different periods of its existence, and remnants of the city's millenary history can still be seen today alongside modern landmarks.
The Alexander Nevsky Cathedral The former royal palace at Battenberg Square, now the National Art Gallery
Official Hotel:
All Teams will be accommodated at the Park Hotel Moskva. This hotel is situated in the most beautiful and green part of Sofia – the Borisova garden.
The hotel withstands at a convenient, equal distance from the capital’s administrative center, Sofia Airport and the main city hotspots.
The open-air parking lot with 80 parking spots, room service, dry cleaner’s, shopping center are a mere part of the services offered to ensure a pleasant and comfortable stay.
Park-hotel “Moskva” is easily accessible from all main transport terminals – it lays 15 minutes away from Sofia airport and 30 minutes away, by direct public transport lines, from the Central bus station and the railway station. The new subway station just in front of the hotel, as well as the picturesque tramway through the Borisova garden, give an opportunity for a quick access to the city center.
Accommodation:
The Organizing Committee will cover accommodation and meals from March 14th to 16th for a maximum of 3 competitors and one delegate per National Federation. Any National Federation, including any of its individual team members, arriving before the Official Arrival Date of March 14, 2008 and/or staying after the Official Departure Date of March 16, 2008 will be responsible for all of their own expenses, including arranging their own transportation between the airport and the hotel.
Registration Fee: €100,00 must be paid as registration fee upon registration at the secretariat of the event.
Special Package for Extra Delegates:
Full special package is 280 Euro in a single room (per person) and 200 Euro in a double room (p.p.). Special Package includes accommodation and meals for 2 days, ticket for the tournament, transportation from and to airport, participation on the Farewell Banquet.
Venue site:
The Tournament will take place at the Universiada Hall. The Hall has 1800 seats for spectators, 4 dress rooms for competitors, two Judge’s rooms, large parking and huge space for building the competitor’s stage. Universiada Hall is 10 min. walking distance from the Official Park Hotel Moskva.
Official Airport:
Sofia International Airport EAD (SOF)
The airport is situated six miles (10km) east of Sofia.
Categories:
Each National Federation may take part whit athletes in Women Fitness and Bodyfitness categories as follows:
- Women Fitness up to 163 cm
- Women Fitness over 163 cm
- Women Bodyfitness open category
Each National Federation may enter with maximum of 3 athletes in any one category.
National Flags and Anthems:
All National Federations are reminded to bring their National Flags for use in the Victory Ceremony. In pursuance of the International Sports Protocol, all National Flags must be manufactured of dense silk measuring 2.5 meters x 1.5 meters. Taking into consideration peculiarities of manufacturing National Flags, 15% decrease or increase of the given measurements is permitted. All participating National Federations must bring with them a CD of their national anthem whit notice of country specified on the CD cover.
Currency: Currency in Bulgaria is the Bulgarian lev (BGN)
1€ = 1.95583 BGN (These rates can fluctuate)
Preliminary and Final Entry Forms
The deadline date for the Preliminary Entry Form is no later then February 15, 2008.
The deadline date for the Final Entry Form is March 01, 2008.
Tentative Schedule of Activities
March 14, 2008 (Friday)
Arrivals - 12.00 - 14.00 h - Park Hotel Moskva, Sofia
Registration - 15.00 h - Park Hotel Moskva
Technical Meeting - 17.00 h - Park Hotel Moskva
Dinner - 20.00 h - Park Hotel Moskva
March 15, 2008 (Saturday)
Breakfast - 8.00 - 10.00 h
Lunch – 13.00-14.30 h
Finals - 16.00 h - Universiada Hall, Sofia
Farewell Banquet - 21.00 h
March 16, 2008 (Sunday)
Breakfast - 8.00-10.00 h
Departure
Contact Information:
National Federations are requested to send all Form to:
IFBB JUDGES COMMITTEE
Mr. Pwel Filleborn
Szolc Rogozinskiego 3
02-777 Warsaw
Poland
Phone.: + 48 22 85 54 645
Fax.: + 48 22 64 27 351
E-mail:
p.filleborn@neostrada.pl Please copy all correspondence to:
International Federation of Bodybuilding & Fitness
Dr. Rafael Santonja
IFBB PRESIDENT
Tel: + 34 91 535 28 19
Fax: + 34 91 535 03 20
E-mail:
internacional@santonja.comCopy to:
mauricio@santonja.comBulgarian Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation
75 Vasil Levski blvd.
Sofia 1000, Republic of Bulgaria
Mr. Patrik Angelov
Fax: +3592 981 57 28
E-mail:
bg_bbff@yahoo.com 
