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The Color Purple Play April 4th at the Trade Center Ball room

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April 4th-5th, 2025 | COLUMBUS GA CONVENTION & TRADE CENTER

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100% of Proceeds benifits Tri-City Wellness (Nonprofit) for Childhood Obesity
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WHAT IS THE EVENT?

The Tri-City Classic and Fitness Expo is an annual Fitness Show local to Columbus, Ga! The weekend-long event kicks off with a Fitness Expo and concludes with the NPC/IFBB Tri-City Classic!

WHEN IS THE EVENT?

The Event kick off will take place on Friday, April 4th, 2025 at TBD pm in the Trade Center Ballroom with the play "The Color Purple". The Tri-City Expo will be taking place Saturday, April 5th, 2025 starting at 9 am along with the NPC/IFBB Tri-City Classic events happening on Saturday, April 5th only! 

WHERE IS THE EVENT?

The entire Tri-City Event and  Tri-City Classic will be taking place at the Columbus Ga Convention and Trade Center! The facility is located at 801 Front Avenue Columbus, Ga 31901 directly across from the Columbus Marriott. 

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JOIN THE EVENT!

Interested in joining the events? Whether that is joining an event, being a vendor at the expo, or being a sponsor for the entirety of the event! Learn more below!

FEEL THE SHOW

Expo Vendor

BE A EXPO VENDOR

Expo Vendor - Saturday, April 5th

  • How to join the Fit Model Search
    Please fill out the full application form and send payment alongside the form to Roland Huff for submission. You may submit the application and payment either in person or mail to ATTN Roland Huff 2536 Weems Rd, Columbus, GA 31909. If you prefer submitting items online please email the application form to hbodybe1@aol.com and submit payment via PayPal to npctricity@aol.com.
  • Fitness Model Search - Female Rules
    For prejudging all competitors will compete in a two-piece (top & bottom) sportswear. The bottom will be shorts and sports bra. No bikinis or thongs are not permitted. Full-figure competitors will be in sports leggings and sports bra. Competitors can compete in an off the rack sportswear. All suits must be in good taste. Athletes will be warned about improper suits and are advised to bring two (2) suits to check in. The Athletes will be scored down if the suit is not up to standard. Competitors must wear high heels. Competitors may wear jewelry. For finals all competitors must wear a Black Dress and Heels. Dress must be above the knee and in good taste FEMALE FIT MODEL SEARCH COMPETITION JUDGING Competitors will walk onstage alone and perform their Model Walk (personal preference) The Model Walk consists of the following: Walk to the back center of the stage, stop and do a front pose, then walk to the marked center of the stage and do a front pose, turn to the back and do a back pose, then turn to the front again and face the judges as directed then proceed to the side of the stage. No lewd acts are permitted and the length of time allowed is 20 seconds. COMPARISON ROUND - TWO-PIECE SPORTSWEAR Competitors will be judged on wearing a two-piece sportswear with heels. The competitors will be brought back out in a group and directed to do a full front and back pose. Judges will have the opportunity to compare competitors against each other in half turns. (No side judging permitted, front and back only.) SCORING Judges will be scoring competitors using the following criteria: • Balance and Shape • Overall physical appearance including complexion, skin tone, poise and overall presentation. Please make sure to read through all entry details on the application!
  • Fitness Model Search - Male Rules
    JUDGING CRITERIA Muscularity and Body Condition Judges will be looking for fit contestants who display proper shape and symmetry combined with muscularity and overall condition. This is not a bodybuilding contest so extreme muscularity will be marked down. Dad Bod/off season must meet weigh/body fat requirement. Stage Presence and Personality For prejudging competitors will be asked to walk in board shorts (Shorts must be just above the knee in length and can be one inch below the belly button, no spandex and no logos are permitted on the board shorts, however manufacturer's logo such as Nike symbols or Billabong are acceptable.) Competitors will enter the stage without a shirt and barefoot. No lewd acts allowed for example the moon pose. No Gymnastics or bodybuilding moves are allowed. Judges are looking for contestants with the best presence and poise who can successfully convey his personality to the audience. For finals competitors will wear a collared long sleeve fitted shirt, dress slacks and dress shoes. No logos are permitted. (See entry form) COMPETITION JUDGING Presentation Competitors will walk to the back center of the stage and perform a front pose and walk to the marked front center of the stage and preform a front and back pose. Turns with optional pose of hand on hip or hand in pocket, finishing facing the judges as directed then proceed to the side of the stage. Comparison Round • The competitors will be brought back in a group and directed to do turns. • Judges will have the opportunity to compare competitors against each other in turns. No Gymnastic or bodybuilding moves are allowed. Please make sure to read through all entry details on the Entry Form!
  • Fitness Model Schedule Of Events
    SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Thursday 11 April (Early Check in) 5-7pm Body Be 1 Inc (2536 Weems rd Columbus Ga) Friday 12 April (Late Check in) - 9-llam (Columbus Marriot) - 9am-5pm Vendors set up Expo (South Hall, Convention and Trade Center ) - 3pm Athletes meeting (Mandatory) (Convention and Trade Center) - 4pm Prejudging (Convention and Trade Center) - 6pm Finals (Convention and Trade Center) Saturday 13 April Fitness Expo -9am (open)
  • Book your Hotel Room!
    Please book for a discounted rate at Hotel Indigo before March 29th, 2024. Hotel pricing is $189 per night Click on the link for more details. Book your Night here! Please book for a discounted rate at Courtyard Marriott Phenix City before March 20th, 2024. Hotel pricing is $149 per night Click on the link for more details. Book your Night here! Please book for a discounted rate at AC Hotels Marriott before March TBD, 2024. Hotel pricing is $169 per night Click on the link for more details. Book your Night here!
  • Need Tanning?
    Spray Tans by Maggie
  • Need Make-up?
    Glamified Beauty
  • Photography
    https://www.instagram.com/byarsbodybuilding/ Alex Byers 901-258-9109 byarsbodybuilding@gmail.com
Buy with PayPal

Steps to bypass personal PayPal account for Credit/Debit Card Payment:

  • Logout out of PayPal on your device

  • Select "Buy Now", complete form, submit

  • Ignore code request pop-up and select "Try Another Way" below the code boxes

  • Choose "Pay with Debit or Credit Card", complete form to finalize purchase 

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Event Sponsor

BE A EVENT SPONSOR

  • How to join the Fit Model Search
    Please fill out the full application form and send payment alongside the form to Roland Huff for submission. You may submit the application and payment either in person or mail to ATTN Roland Huff 2536 Weems Rd, Columbus, GA 31909. If you prefer submitting items online please email the application form to hbodybe1@aol.com and submit payment via PayPal to npctricity@aol.com.
  • Fitness Model Search - Female Rules
    For prejudging all competitors will compete in a two-piece (top & bottom) sportswear. The bottom will be shorts and sports bra. No bikinis or thongs are not permitted. Full-figure competitors will be in sports leggings and sports bra. Competitors can compete in an off the rack sportswear. All suits must be in good taste. Athletes will be warned about improper suits and are advised to bring two (2) suits to check in. The Athletes will be scored down if the suit is not up to standard. Competitors must wear high heels. Competitors may wear jewelry. For finals all competitors must wear a Black Dress and Heels. Dress must be above the knee and in good taste FEMALE FIT MODEL SEARCH COMPETITION JUDGING Competitors will walk onstage alone and perform their Model Walk (personal preference) The Model Walk consists of the following: Walk to the back center of the stage, stop and do a front pose, then walk to the marked center of the stage and do a front pose, turn to the back and do a back pose, then turn to the front again and face the judges as directed then proceed to the side of the stage. No lewd acts are permitted and the length of time allowed is 20 seconds. COMPARISON ROUND - TWO-PIECE SPORTSWEAR Competitors will be judged on wearing a two-piece sportswear with heels. The competitors will be brought back out in a group and directed to do a full front and back pose. Judges will have the opportunity to compare competitors against each other in half turns. (No side judging permitted, front and back only.) SCORING Judges will be scoring competitors using the following criteria: • Balance and Shape • Overall physical appearance including complexion, skin tone, poise and overall presentation. Please make sure to read through all entry details on the application!
  • Fitness Model Search - Male Rules
    JUDGING CRITERIA Muscularity and Body Condition Judges will be looking for fit contestants who display proper shape and symmetry combined with muscularity and overall condition. This is not a bodybuilding contest so extreme muscularity will be marked down. Dad Bod/off season must meet weigh/body fat requirement. Stage Presence and Personality For prejudging competitors will be asked to walk in board shorts (Shorts must be just above the knee in length and can be one inch below the belly button, no spandex and no logos are permitted on the board shorts, however manufacturer's logo such as Nike symbols or Billabong are acceptable.) Competitors will enter the stage without a shirt and barefoot. No lewd acts allowed for example the moon pose. No Gymnastics or bodybuilding moves are allowed. Judges are looking for contestants with the best presence and poise who can successfully convey his personality to the audience. For finals competitors will wear a collared long sleeve fitted shirt, dress slacks and dress shoes. No logos are permitted. (See entry form) COMPETITION JUDGING Presentation Competitors will walk to the back center of the stage and perform a front pose and walk to the marked front center of the stage and preform a front and back pose. Turns with optional pose of hand on hip or hand in pocket, finishing facing the judges as directed then proceed to the side of the stage. Comparison Round • The competitors will be brought back in a group and directed to do turns. • Judges will have the opportunity to compare competitors against each other in turns. No Gymnastic or bodybuilding moves are allowed. Please make sure to read through all entry details on the Entry Form!
  • Fitness Model Schedule Of Events
    SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Thursday 11 April (Early Check in) 5-7pm Body Be 1 Inc (2536 Weems rd Columbus Ga) Friday 12 April (Late Check in) - 9-llam (Columbus Marriot) - 9am-5pm Vendors set up Expo (South Hall, Convention and Trade Center ) - 3pm Athletes meeting (Mandatory) (Convention and Trade Center) - 4pm Prejudging (Convention and Trade Center) - 6pm Finals (Convention and Trade Center) Saturday 13 April Fitness Expo -9am (open)
  • Book your Hotel Room!
    Please book for a discounted rate at Hotel Indigo before March 29th, 2024. Hotel pricing is $189 per night Click on the link for more details. Book your Night here! Please book for a discounted rate at Courtyard Marriott Phenix City before March 20th, 2024. Hotel pricing is $149 per night Click on the link for more details. Book your Night here! Please book for a discounted rate at AC Hotels Marriott before March TBD, 2024. Hotel pricing is $169 per night Click on the link for more details. Book your Night here!
  • Need Tanning?
    Spray Tans by Maggie
  • Need Make-up?
    Glamified Beauty
  • Photography
    https://www.instagram.com/byarsbodybuilding/ Alex Byers 901-258-9109 byarsbodybuilding@gmail.com
Buy with PayPal

Fees can be paid through PayPal using the "Buy Now" button, CashApp using the QR code, Cash or Check. Please note all PayPal transactions will result in a card fee at checkout. If you prefer Cash or Check, please either pay in person or mail a check with the application to ATTN. Roland Huff 2536 Weems Rd, Columbus, GA 31909.

Steps to bypass personal PayPal account for Credit/Debit Card Payment:

  • Logout out of PayPal on your device

  • Select "Buy Now", complete form, submit

  • Ignore code request pop-up and select "Try Another Way" below the code boxes

  • Choose "Pay with Debit or Credit Card", complete form to finalize purchase 

PayPal Pricing: 

Title Sponsor - $5175

VIP Sponsor - $3623

Platinum Sponsor - $1553

Trophy Sponsor - $725

Vendor Sponsor - $467

Bronze Sponsor - $260

T-Shirt sponsor - $104

Booth Only - $208

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Event Detail

JOIN THE FITNESS EXPO EVENTS

  • How to join the Fit Model Search
    Please fill out the full application form and send payment alongside the form to Roland Huff for submission. You may submit the application and payment either in person or mail to ATTN Roland Huff 2536 Weems Rd, Columbus, GA 31909. If you prefer submitting items online please email the application form to hbodybe1@aol.com and submit payment via PayPal to npctricity@aol.com.
  • Fitness Model Search - Female Rules
    For prejudging all competitors will compete in a two-piece (top & bottom) sportswear. The bottom will be shorts and sports bra. No bikinis or thongs are not permitted. Full-figure competitors will be in sports leggings and sports bra. Competitors can compete in an off the rack sportswear. All suits must be in good taste. Athletes will be warned about improper suits and are advised to bring two (2) suits to check in. The Athletes will be scored down if the suit is not up to standard. Competitors must wear high heels. Competitors may wear jewelry. For finals all competitors must wear a Black Dress and Heels. Dress must be above the knee and in good taste FEMALE FIT MODEL SEARCH COMPETITION JUDGING Competitors will walk onstage alone and perform their Model Walk (personal preference) The Model Walk consists of the following: Walk to the back center of the stage, stop and do a front pose, then walk to the marked center of the stage and do a front pose, turn to the back and do a back pose, then turn to the front again and face the judges as directed then proceed to the side of the stage. No lewd acts are permitted and the length of time allowed is 20 seconds. COMPARISON ROUND - TWO-PIECE SPORTSWEAR Competitors will be judged on wearing a two-piece sportswear with heels. The competitors will be brought back out in a group and directed to do a full front and back pose. Judges will have the opportunity to compare competitors against each other in half turns. (No side judging permitted, front and back only.) SCORING Judges will be scoring competitors using the following criteria: • Balance and Shape • Overall physical appearance including complexion, skin tone, poise and overall presentation. Please make sure to read through all entry details on the application!
  • Fitness Model Search - Male Rules
    JUDGING CRITERIA Muscularity and Body Condition Judges will be looking for fit contestants who display proper shape and symmetry combined with muscularity and overall condition. This is not a bodybuilding contest so extreme muscularity will be marked down. Dad Bod/off season must meet weigh/body fat requirement. Stage Presence and Personality For prejudging competitors will be asked to walk in board shorts (Shorts must be just above the knee in length and can be one inch below the belly button, no spandex and no logos are permitted on the board shorts, however manufacturer's logo such as Nike symbols or Billabong are acceptable.) Competitors will enter the stage without a shirt and barefoot. No lewd acts allowed for example the moon pose. No Gymnastics or bodybuilding moves are allowed. Judges are looking for contestants with the best presence and poise who can successfully convey his personality to the audience. For finals competitors will wear a collared long sleeve fitted shirt, dress slacks and dress shoes. No logos are permitted. (See entry form) COMPETITION JUDGING Presentation Competitors will walk to the back center of the stage and perform a front pose and walk to the marked front center of the stage and preform a front and back pose. Turns with optional pose of hand on hip or hand in pocket, finishing facing the judges as directed then proceed to the side of the stage. Comparison Round • The competitors will be brought back in a group and directed to do turns. • Judges will have the opportunity to compare competitors against each other in turns. No Gymnastic or bodybuilding moves are allowed. Please make sure to read through all entry details on the Entry Form!
  • Fitness Model Schedule Of Events
    SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Thursday 11 April (Early Check in) 5-7pm Body Be 1 Inc (2536 Weems rd Columbus Ga) Friday 12 April (Late Check in) - 9-llam (Columbus Marriot) - 9am-5pm Vendors set up Expo (South Hall, Convention and Trade Center ) - 3pm Athletes meeting (Mandatory) (Convention and Trade Center) - 4pm Prejudging (Convention and Trade Center) - 6pm Finals (Convention and Trade Center) Saturday 13 April Fitness Expo -9am (open)
  • Book your Hotel Room!
    Please book for a discounted rate at Hotel Indigo before March 29th, 2024. Hotel pricing is $189 per night Click on the link for more details. Book your Night here! Please book for a discounted rate at Courtyard Marriott Phenix City before March 20th, 2024. Hotel pricing is $149 per night Click on the link for more details. Book your Night here! Please book for a discounted rate at AC Hotels Marriott before March TBD, 2024. Hotel pricing is $169 per night Click on the link for more details. Book your Night here!
  • Need Tanning?
    Spray Tans by Maggie
  • Need Make-up?
    Glamified Beauty
  • Photography
    https://www.instagram.com/byarsbodybuilding/ Alex Byers 901-258-9109 byarsbodybuilding@gmail.com
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