St. Louis Metro Area, Missouri St. Louis Gateway Naturals
14+ Years of great Natural Competitions at the Gateway to the West! With 25+ years promoting Natural contests, we understand our role in protecting your hard work, time and investment with a fair playing field. Competition day is yours and we are here to provide you with a great experience in celebration of your dedication to competing Natural.
PRO QUALIFIER for the International Pro Elite (IPE)
Ameristar Casino
One Ameristar Blvd.
St. Charles , MO 63301
Entire show format and detailed TIMES will be released week of show.
COVID- 19 Show guidleiines in place 🔹Segmenting each category with different start times. EMAILED WEEK OF THE SHOW. 🔹Social distancing at checkin, audience, stage and back stage 🔹Limiting participants back stage per segment. 🔹Facemasks audience requirement 🔹Temperature checks 🔹Disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizer
2021 Gateway Info GENERAL INFORMATION CATEGORIES OFFERED
Bodybuilding
Womens Physique
Classic
Figure
Mens Physique
Bikini
CLASSES: If more then one class in a category, classes are formed by dividing competitors by height. SHOW FORMAT: Show format emailed to competitors Monday before the show.
COMPETITOR SHOW INO
POLYGRAPH LOCATION: Drury Plaza (1/2 mile from Ameristar) 380 Mulholland Drive, St. Charles, MO 63303 P: 636-724-5772
CHECK-IN September 24, 630-730PM Ameristar Casino, Imagination Ballroom, One Ameristar Blvd. St. Charles, MO 63301
ENTRY FEES & DEADLINES First class $80. Each additional class $60. Sept. 17, Additional $75 late fee. Event T-Shirt styles and sizes are limited after Sept. 5th. Non Refundable & Non Transferable.
SANCTIONING BODY: NANBFNorth American Natural Bodybuilding Federation. All competitors must have a current NANBF Membership. $80 membership. Purchase by Sept. 19 Online: www.nanbf.net
BACKSTAGE POLICY: One assistant max per competitor allowed backstage. Assistant must purchase a show ticket, good for general admission and backstage access. Wristband must be worn for backstage access. Wristband issued show day, at Theatre Ticket booth, with proof of show ticket.
STAGE WALK Figure | Mens Physique | Bikini House music supplied by the Promoters for stage walks. Props are not allowed for stage walks. ROUTINE MUSIC Bodybuilding | Classic | Womens Physique 60 seconds. Emailed by September 16th. Music not received by September 18th will have music provided by promoters. Email music in MP3 or MP4 format to natrlbuild@sbcglobal.net No other file format will be accepted. TANNING | HAIR | MAKEUP GLO SUNLESS EVENT PHOTOGRAPHER/VIDEOGRAPHER www.liquidspectrum.com HOST HOTEL DO NOT USE their sheets and towels if you have on stain or other tanning products. ANY DAMAGES LEFT TO THE HOTEL WILL BE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY AND CHARGED TO YOUR CREDIT CARD.
Drury Plaza (1/2 mile from Ameristar) 380 Mulholland Drive, St. Charles, MO 63303 P: 636-724-5772 Gateway Naturals Group Rate TBA
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POLYGRAPH 🔹Promoter will EMAIL entrants to schedule polygraph appointments 2-3 weeks from show. 🔹Polygraphs start Sept 23, 24 & 25 at host hotel. 🔹Polygraph fee is $55 cash paid to polygrapher. Polygraph testing for all competitors. Photo identification required. Results from recent polygraph exams performed for other NANBF contests are honored, if within 45 days. It is the competitors’ responsibility to ensure they are polygraph tested for the event.
URINALISIS: (in addition to polygraph tests). Urine samples will be collected immediately after trophy presentation. It's the competitor’s responsibility to ensure a sample is provided before leaving the event. If competitors do not provide samples they are disqualified.