Welcome GBO Professional Athlete
Atlas International Event and Expo Registration Form
EFFECTIVE JAN. 2022
Do You Have A GBO Membership?
· You must have kept your GBO Membership up to date to compete.
· All registration and membership purchases are final, no refunds.
· GBO shows/events will remain amateur Pro qualifiers. Winners of open divisions overalls will earn Pro status. We will no longer defer to 2nd place in the overall offering Pro status. Master divisions do not have overall Pro Status wins. Master divisions have 1st place Pro Status wins with 5 or more in a class.
· Professional competitors WILL NOT be prohibited from competing as an amateur in any other organization/federation that has been in business in the USA and/or worldwide for 10 plus years (This does not apply to Global Bodybuilding amateur tested or untested events or unsanctioned events put on individuals). Professionals can compete with any organization/federation that will honor their Pro status. Due to this rule, you must keep up your Pro Membership with Global Bodybuilding. IF you compete as an amateur with another organization and your Pro Status is not kept up with Global Bodybuilding, you must requalify for Pro Status.
· A Commitment Entry will be required with a small administration fee of $50.00 attached for all untested events. This does not apply to Tested Events. As a tested athlete doing a tested show, you must use the promoter’s platform of entry.
· All athletes are free to compete in either tested or untested GBO Events. If you compete in a tested event, Urine test will be conducted on all GBO Naturals pro qualifying class winners, over-all division winners and all professional division athletes earning a monetary win.
· Untested Only!!!! There will be no Atlas Qualifications for the year 2022 to compete in the Untested Atlas. Tested Athletes, please see rules that will apply to the Tested Atlas 2022 on our website www.gboonline.com
The following will apply as cash prize awards for Atlas International Event and Expo:
Men's Standard Bodybuilding
1st Place $7000
2nd Place $3000
3rd Place $1500
Men's Classic Bodybuilding
1st Place $6000
2nd Place $3000
3rd Place $1500
Men Beach Body
1st Place $5000
2nd Place $2000
3rd Place $1000
Women Classic Bodybuilding
1st Place $5000
2nd Place $2000
3rd Place $1000
Figure
1st Place $5000
2nd Place $2000
3rd Place $1000
Women Beach Body
1st Place $5000
2nd Place $2000
3rd Place $1000
Shape
1st Place $5000
2nd Place $2000
3rd Place $1000
Note that winners will be required to fill out a W-9 form with Global Bodybuilding Organization before receiving their winnings.
The Commitment Entry is due by and no later than November 19, 2022. You MUST have a GBO Pro Membership (including renewals) on file to compete.
I agree to the following rules and regulations and by signing this entry, I acknowledge the agreement and understand there is an administrative fee of $50.00.
READ BEFORE SIGNING Global Bodybuilding Organization does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
A code of conduct is put in place for all athletes to understand. GBO Policies and Procedures
A. Zero Tolerance- GBO is a Zero Tolerance Organization. While we only drug test our Natural shows, our non tested shows are for athletes who want to compete but are under doctor’s care eliminating their chances of competition in our Natural Events. We encourage all Athletes to be drug free. Any signs of drug use will result in the athlete not placing during the judging period. Examples: (extended abdominal, synthol abuse and/or inflammation/swollen due to injections). All Athletes are required to read our divisional rules.
We promote a healthy competition. Our divisions are specific to what Global Bodybuilding Organization is looking for. Example: Figure - Competitors will be judged on symmetry, muscle development and tone, and overall stage presence and posing. Judges will be looking for a small degree of muscularity with no extreme striations visible. Hair, make-up, suit, jewelry and tan should all complement the competitor’s figure overall.
B. Athlete Code of Conduct/Suspensions/Disqualification Disciplinary action may be considered by the Directors with communication to the President of GBO for any violations bringing discredit upon the GBO, including, but not limited to, passing “bad” checks, participation of athletes in an improper age division, or any violation of any part of the rules and guidelines under the Global Bodybuilding Organization. In instances of alleged violations, Board of Review action may be taken against athletes due to conduct unbecoming of and not limited to athletes, their coaches, parents/friends etc.
1. Disqualification Criteria due to unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. Such conduct includes any conduct which is unethical or dishonorable, such as disrespectfully addressing an official, fighting, taunting, and criticism of another competitor and/or using profanity. GBO specifically disapproves of any form of taunting which is intended or designed to embarrass, ridicule or demean others under any circumstances including on the basis of race, religion, gender or national origin.
2. This rule shall apply to all athletes and their team personnel, friends and family.
3. Engagement in unsportsmanlike conduct may result in disqualification from that event and/or further competition within GBO. Removal of an athlete's coach or other personnel shall be from further involvement/attendance at an event. In addition, penalties that may be imposed include, but are not limited to: Suspension, expulsion, probation, reprimands, warning, or other penalties appropriate to the situation. Penalties may be imposed at the local GBO District level, National Qualifier level and/or National level or Pro Level show. An inappropriate action at a District or National Qualifying meet may be grounds for disqualification or expulsion of an athlete for the entire contest for a set period of time. Penalties may be imposed for violations of GBO's Athlete Contest Rules, Ethical Policies, and Code or the competitive rules of the GBO.
READ BEFORE SIGNING
In consideration of being allowed to participate in any way in a Global Bodybuilding Organization Sanctioned Event, related events and activities, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that: 1) The risk of injury from the activities involved in this program is significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious injury does exist; and, 2) I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, BOTH KNOWN AND UNKNOWN, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE promoter Bob and Lauranne Johnson, and Global Bodybuilding Organization LLC Robert and Lauranne Johnson or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and, these risks and dangers may be caused by my own actions or inaction’s, the actions or inaction’s of others participating in the activity, the condition in which the activity takes place, or the negligence of the “releases” named below; Bob Johnson, Lauranne Johnson, and Global Bodybuilding Organization LLC – Robert and Lauranne Johnson 3) I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation. If, however, I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and, 4) There may be other risk and social and economic losses either not known to me or not readily foreseeable at this time; and I fully accept and assume all such risks and all responsibility for losses, costs, and damages I incur as a result of my participation or that of the minor in the activity. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS Global Bodybuilding Organization LLC, and their officers, officials, agents, and Bob and Lauranne Johnson, and Global Bodybuilding Organization LLC – Robert and Lauranne Johnson or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event Atlas International Event and Expo. WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, DISABILITY, DEATH, OR LOSS OR DAMAGE TO PERSON OR PROPERTY, WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND SIGN IT FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.
Furthermore: For good and valuable consideration, the receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, I hereby consent to the photographing of myself and the recording of my voice and the use of these photographs and/or recordings singularly or in conjunction with other photographs and/or recordings for advertising, publicity, commercial or other business purposes. I understand that the term "photograph" as used herein encompasses both still photographs and motion picture footage. I further consent to the reproduction and/or authorization by Global Bodybuilding Organization LLC, Bob and Lauranne Johnson, and Global Bodybuilding Organization LLC – Robert and Lauranne Johnson and media assigned to the Atlas International Event and Expo of Bodybuilding Event to reproduce and use said photographs and recordings of my voice, for use in all domestic and foreign markets. Further, I understand that others, with or without the consent of Global Bodybuilding Organization LLC may use and/or reproduce such photographs and recordings. I hereby release Global Bodybuilding Organization LLC, and any of its associated or affiliated Bob and Lauranne Johnson, and Global Bodybuilding Organization LLC – Robert and Lauranne Johnson, companies, their directors, officers, agents, employees and customers, and appointed advertising agencies, their directors, officers, agents and employees from all claims of every kind on account of such use. I take full responsibility of my actions in respect to rules and regulations governed by Global Bodybuilding Organization LLC, the hotel in which I have registered to stay while participating in the Atlas International Event and Expo and all rules of the Venue.
I agree to the following rules and regulations and by signing this entry, I acknowledge the agreement and understand there is an administrative fee of $50.00
FOR PARTICIPANTS OF MINORITY AGE (UNDER AGE 18 AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION) This is to certify that I, as parent/guardian with legal responsibility for this participant, do consent and agree to his/her release as provided above of all the Releasees, and for myself, my heirs, assigns, and next of kin, I release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees from any and all liabilities incident to my minor child's involvement or participation in these programs as provided above, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THEIR NEGLIGENCE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
I agree to the following rules and regulations and by signing this entry, I acknowledge the agreement and understand there is an administrative fee of $50.00