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St. Louis Metro Area, Missouri
St. Louis Gateway Naturals

18+ Years of great Natural Competitions at the Gateway to the West! With 28+ 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)


LOCATION:
Ladue Horton Watkins High School, Performing Arts Center
1201 S. Warson RD.
St. Louis, Missouri 63124

Gateway Naturals
10 AM
Saturday September 30, 2023

GENERAL INFORMATION
Running Format

Prejudging | Finals | Trophy Presentation in each respective division. 

Entire show format and projected TIMES released show week.

CLASSES:
If more then one class in a category, classes are formed by dividing competttors by height.


CATEGORIES OFFERED 
  • Bodybuilding
  • Womens Physique
  • Classic 
  • Figure
  • Wellness (No crossovers to other categories for 2023)
  • Mens Physique
  • Bikini
WELLNESS Category: NO crossovers to other categories for 2023
WELLNESS INFO VIDEO


SHOW FORMAT:
Emailed to compeitors Monday before the show

POLYGRAPH LOCATION:
Homewood Suites by Hilton
8040 Clayton Road
Richmond Heights, Missouri, 63117


CHECK-IN:
Date: September 29, 6-7pm
Location: Supplement Superstores, 8420 Eager Rd, Brentwood, MO 63144
ENTRY FEES & DEADLINES Non Refundable & Non Transferable.
First class $85. Each additional class $65. 
Sept 25th, Additional $50 late fee applies.
Event T-Shirt quantity, styles, sizes are limited for entrants after Sept 1st.

SANCTIONING BODYNANBF North American Natural Bodybuilding Federation. All competitors must have a current NANBF Membership. $80 membership. Purchase by Sept.  Online: www.nanbf.net

PUMPUP/PREP AREA POLICY: Resistance Bands, dumbbells will be available. Competitors are welcome to bring their own equipment and mirrors.
One assistant max per competitor allowed.
Assistant must purchase a show ticket & pump up/prep room access wristband.
GA show tickets can be purchased at: naturalbuildfitness.com
Trainer/Assistant pump up/prep area access wristband issued show day, at Ticket booth, with proof of show ticket. 
TICKETS $35 Starting 9/22 $40
Tickets are Non-Refundable


INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATION STAGE WALK
FIGURE | MENS PHYSIQUE | BIKINI
House music provided by Promoters for stage walk.
Props are not allowed for stage walks.

ROUTINE
MUSIC 
Bodybuilding | Classic | Womens Physique 
60 seconds. Email by September 17th to natrlbuild@sbcglobal.net 
Format MP3 or MP4 
No other file format will be accepted.

TANNING | HAIR | MAKEUP
GLO SUNLESS

EVENT PHOTOGRAPHER
 
Bryan James Photography Purchase your Gateway Naturals Stage Shots. 
Bryan will capture your best poses along with group shots & even more if you're in multiple categories.
It’s a flat rate of $80. Pay by using the PayPal link:
PayPal Payment Link
To follow Bryan James Photography on IG 
Instagram Bryan James Photography
Contact Bryan with any Questions: Bryanjamesh21@yahoo.com

HOST HOTEL
Event Tanning Location 
Homewood Suites by Hilton
8040 Clayton Road
Richmond Heights, Missouri, 63117

Book A Room
Book by: September 15th. 
DO NOT USE their sheets and towels when using stain or other tanning products.
ANY DAMAGES left to the hotel will be your RESPONSIBILITY and CHARGED to your Credit Card. 

POLYGRAPH 
Promoter will EMAIL entrants BOOKING LINK to schedule polygraph appointments 2 weeks from show.
Polygraphs start Sept 28th. Polygraph fee is $50 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.

Promoters: John and Becky Arnold 
816-237-9750 natrlbuild@sbcglobal.net