Emerald Cup

The 2012 Emerald Cup Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure, Bikini & Physique Championships and Expo is approaching fast! We have dedicated this page to answer the majority of the Emerald Cup questions you might have.

The Emerald Cup is a fun filled 2 day event. Women's Fitness & Figure takes place on Friday, April 20th at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, WA. Fitness & Figure competitor registration is from 9:30 – 10:45am. The competitor meeting is at 11:00am, Doors open to the public at 11:15am, and the judging starts at 12:00pm, $20.00 general admission. Expo closes at 3:30pm. The finals are at 7:00pm. Doors open to the public at 6:15pm and reserved tickets are $40.00, $35.00, and $30.00. Bodybuilding, Bikini and Physique takes place on Saturday, April 21st. Bodybuilding competitor meeting is at 9:00am, doors open to the public at 9:45am prejudging starts at 10:00am. Bikini and Physique Championships begin at 12:00 noon. Expo closes at 3:30pm. All this only $20.00 general admission. The finals are at 7:00pm. Doors open to the public at 6:15pm and reserved tickets are $40.00, $35.00, and $30.00. Pro Powerlifting event is both days from 11:00am - 3:00pm and is included in the $20.00 general admission price. For more info on the Pro Powerlifting event click here: www.HardcorePowerlifting.com. The Emerald Cup will feature over 75 Expo Booths that will be open to all ticket holders both days at both morning and evening events. It is held in conjunction with each show and the pro powerlifting events. Everything is contained in the main convention hall at the Meydenbauer Center

Hotel

For those of you flying in, the airport to fly in to is Seattle Tacoma International Airport.

Our Host hotel is the Downtown Bellevue Courtyard by Marriott. The hotel is approximately 20 minutes from the Sea/Tac Airport, depending on the time of day and traffic. If you are planning on site seeing in Seattle, you might want to rent a car. Shuttle Express is currently a $19.00 flat rate each way airport to hotel, hotel to airport. Metro Bus #560 goes from the airport and will let off at the Bellevue transit center which is one block from the hotel. metro.kingcounty.gov .

The Downtown Bellevue Courtyard by Marriott is located right across the street from the venue, easy walking distance. The Downtown Bellevue Courtyard by Marriott is offering a group rate of $109.00 per night, single – double and $114.00 double queen occupancy. This is an excellent rate for Bellevue. It does fill up fast, so make your reservations as soon as possible. Call locally at 425-454-5888 and mention the Emerald Cup to receive the group rate. Click here http://cwp.marriott.com/bvudt/emeraldcupbodybuilding/ for online reservations.

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VENUE

The venue is the Meydenbauer Center. The address is: 11100 NE 6th St., Bellevue, WA 98004. Call 425-637-1020 for current parking garage pricing.

The Expo and the show are all contained in the main convention hall and the ticket prices include both. There is no separate price for either one, they include each other.

Bellevue is just 20 minutes from Seattle. There are a lot of sites to visit. The Space Needle, Pike Place Market, the Waterfront, and EMP (Experience Music Project) are some of the most popular attractions for those of you wanting to make this a longer vacation.

THE SHOW

Friday, April 20th is the Fitness & Figure Prejudging and Finals & Pro Powerlifting event. Prejudging begins at 12:00 noon and doors to the expo/show will open to the public at 11:15am and close at 3:00pm. Tickets are $20.00 general admission. Pro Powerlifting event included in admission price. Evening Finals Reserved tickets are $40.00, $35.00 & $30.00. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Pre-show big Screen Video presentation by Terry Photo at 6:20pm. Show starts at 7:00pm. Guest performers will include IFBB Fitness Pro Sheri Vucick, Physique Artist Extraordianire Russ Testo, and Mystic Cubed Jean-Francois-Martel.

Saturday, April 21st will host the Bikini, Physique and Bodybuilding competitors & Pro Powerlifting event. Competitor meeting for all Saturday physique competitors begins at 9:00am and doors will open to the public at this time. The Bodybuilding and Women’s Physique Judging begin at 10:00am. Tickets are $20.00 General Admission and will include the Bikini and Men’s Physique judging and finals beginning at 12:00noon. Pro Powerlifting event included in $20.00 general admission price. Doors open for the evening finals at 5:45pm with a pre-show Big Screen Video presentation by Terry Photo at 6:20pm. The Men’s & Women’s Bodybuilding and Women’s Physique Finals begin at 7:00pm. Guest performers will be IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Branch Warren, Physique Artist Extraordinaire Russ Testo and Mystic Cubed Jean-Francois Martel. Finals tickets are reserved seating, $40.00, $35.00, and $30.00.

TICKETS

Tickets go on sale, November 10th, 2011! Tickets can be purchased in advance online at www.craigproductions.com or over the phone at 425-949-7320.

Friday April 20th:

9:15am – 3:00pm. $20.00 General Admission includes Expo booths and Fitness/Figure Prejudging and Pro Powerlifting event.

6:00pm – 9:30pm. $40.00, $35.00 and $30.00 Reserved Seating Ticket includes Expo booths and Fitness/Figure Finals.

Saturday April 21st:

9:15am – 3:00pm. $20.00 General Admission includes Expo booths, Bodybuilding & Women’s Physique Judging, Pro Powerlifting Event and Bikini & Men’s Physique Judging and Finals.

6:00pm – 10:30pm. $40.00, $35.00 and $30.00 Reserved Seating ticket includes Expo booth and Men & Women’s Bodybuilding and Women’s Physique Finals.

GUEST PERFORMERS

Friday night, April 20th, 7:00pm will feature IFBB Fitness Pro Sheri Vucick, Physique Artist Extraordinaire Russ Testo and Mystic Cubed Jean-Francois Martel. Saturday Evening Finals will feature IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Branch Warren, Mystic Cubed Jean-Francois Martel and Physique Artist Extraordinaire Russ Testo.

PROFESSIONAL POWERLIFTING EVENT

Friday April 20th 11:00am – 3:00pm and Saturday April 21st 10:00am – 3:00pm The best North American Professional Powerlifters competing for $12,000.00 in prize money. You’ll not see lifters this big squatting this much weight under one roof anywhere else in the Northwest. For complete information visit: www.HardcorePowerlifting.com $20.00 general admission each day includes powerlifting, expo booths and physique judging.

EXPO

The Emerald Cup will feature over 75 Expo Booths that will be open to all ticket holders both days at both morning and evening events. It is held in conjunction with each show and the pro powerlifting events. Everything is contained in the main convention hall at the Meydenbauer Center.

PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES

Famed Northwest Physique Photographer Mark Mason will be the Official Contest Photographer and Videographer. Mark is making his photographic services available to all competitors. Complete information about the photograph packages available can be found at Mark's website. Remember the fun you had at the show with a commemorative DVD. Contact Mark directly via email or through his website for further information or to schedule a gym or studio shoot.