18 April 2016

Every sports fan and health and fitness enthusiast has been catered for, with a wide range of ticket options made available by organizers, as the countdown continues to the inaugural Arnold Classic Africa at Sandton Convention Centre, in Johannesburg, between 27-29 May.

General tickets, which include access to the venue, various sports competitions and the Health and Fitness Expo, range from R150 (one day) to R350 (three days) for adults, and between R20 and R50 for children aged between 7 and 12. Children under 7 will gain free entry.
Additionally, there are six separate ticket options available for standout contests and events during the three-day spectacle, which are not included in the general access pass:

 * Amateur Bodybuilding - R350 (one day), R600 (two days)
- Includes access to venue and various sports competitions, and entry to the Expo for Friday and Saturday

* Meet and Greet the Pro's - R250
- Will need separate venue access ticket if arriving before 6pm on Friday
- Meet your favorite Pro Bodybuilding and Strongman face to face and take a picture

* Party with the Pros - R150
- No venue access ticket needed. Event at Sandton Sun Hotel on Saturday
- Party ticket included in the Pro Show ticket

* Pro Bodybuilding and Fitness, and Strongman Finals - from R500
- Free access to Party with the Pro's. Will need separate venue access ticket if arriving before 6pm on Saturday

* Pro Bodybuilding Backstage Pass - R1 500
- Excludes ticket to view the show

* Arnold Showcase and Legends Seminar - R500
- Will need separate venue access ticket on Sunday
- Arnold on stage talking about his life, training and experience

"We want this event to be as inclusive as possible, and we are pleased we have been able to accommodate everyone from the youngest sports fan to the most serious health and fitness enthusiast," says Arnold Classic Africa partner Wayne Price.
"We are also delighted to be able to offer people a unique opportunity to meet bodybuilding legend Arnold Schwarzenegger, the founder of the worldwide Arnold Sports Festival."

Special access tickets are available in two categories, for those who want to soak in the entire experience at the unique event, with VIP Platinum ticket holders getting a chance to meet Schwarzenegger in person:

* VIP ticket - R12 000
- One hour earlier venue entry
- Three-day express entry into venue and Expo
- VIP seat for Amateur Bodybuilding pre-judging and finals on Friday and Saturday
- VIP seat for Pole Fit Championships and SA Model Search Finals on Friday
- Meet and Greet the Pro's on Friday
- VIP seat for Pro Bodybuilding show on Saturday
- VIP card, souvenir programme magazine
- Special edition VIP Arnold Cap and Goodie Bag

* Platinum VIP ticket - R20 000
- One hour earlier venue entry
- Photo and light lunch with Arnold Schwarzenegger
- Three-day express entry into venue and Expo
- VIP seat for Amateur Bodybuilding pre-judging and finals on Friday and Saturday
- VIP seat for Pole Fit Championships and SA Model Search Finals on Friday
- Meet and Greet the Pro's on Friday
- VIP seat for Pro Bodybuilding show on Saturday
- Backstage pass with viewing access to Pro Bodybuilding warm-up area
- VIP card, souvenir programme magazine
- Special edition Platinum VIP Arnold Cap and Goodie Bag

Held in partnership with the Gauteng provincial government and the SA Sports Confederation and Olympic Committee (Sascoc), the Arnold Classic Africa will host over 10 000 athletes in 47 sports and events, and also includes a three-day Health and Fitness Expo.

For more information visit www.arnoldclassicafrica.com