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    Heads up guys, I called the Sheraton Station Square in Pitt. to make my reservation for this years Masters Nationals and was told I got the last room for the dates of July 18-22. If you are thinking about competing, Id suggest you make your arrangements soon.
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    The $64,000 question about that show: Will Gary Udit charge $1,500 for press access? And with the $300 daily WiFi charge also be on the table?

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    The real question... will it actually run on time?
    We saw last year some events almost stretching to 4 days there were so many competitors.
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    $300 for fucking Wifi?????????????

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    Quote Originally Posted by bigmikecox View Post
    $300 for fucking Wifi?????????????

    What a racket, eh?

    I bet water is $7 bottle too.

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Solution View Post
    The real question... will it actually run on time?
    We saw last year some events almost stretching to 4 days there were so many competitors.
    Last years show and all his shows run like clock work. Each division has their own seperate day so there is no waiting for figure to finish so BB can get on stage, etc. In fact, last year Gary had texting to each competitior to advise them 30 minutes before their class was getting on stage. Gary runs one of the best and well organised shows in the country!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Getnbig View Post
    Last years show and all his shows run like clock work. Each division has their own seperate day so there is no waiting for figure to finish so BB can get on stage, etc. In fact, last year Gary had texting to each competitior to advise them 30 minutes before their class was getting on stage. Gary runs one of the best and well organised shows in the country!
    He should after shaking down media outlets $1,500 each to cover his shit shows. If my magazine did bother with contests, I would have done exactly what Palumbo did and sit that one out, too.

    Over on the #WhyCutBack Titanic, skull cap fan boy editor answered Big Mike Cox's question about the tariff by stating that if there is a charge for press passes, MD will gladly pay it again.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Joe Pietaro View Post
    He should after shaking down media outlets $1,500 each to cover his shit shows. If my magazine did bother with contests, I would have done exactly what Palumbo did and sit that one out, too.

    Over on the #WhyCutBack Titanic, skull cap fan boy editor answered Big Mike Cox's question about the tariff by stating that if there is a charge for press passes, MD will gladly pay it again.
    Sorry, didn't mean to open a can of worms. Just stating my perspective as a competitor, that all.

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    There are still several other places open in the area. The host hotel is convenient but the prices is astronomical.
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    Stay 5 minutes away and its over half the cost less.... Agree.

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    There are still several other places open in the area. The host hotel is convenient but the prices is astronomical.
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    You should still be able to get reservations at the host hotel, just not at the special rate. Here is the backup hotel with contest rate, from Gary's website:

    The host hotel, Sheraton Station Square, is sold out for the2016 Teen, Collegiate and Masters Nationals
    The secondary host hotel is the

    WESTIN CONVENTION
    CENTER PITTSBURGH

    1000 Penn Avenue
    Pittsburgh, PA 15222

    You MUST CALL 412-281-3700 for Reservations and mention NPC BODYBUILDING CONTEST to get the special rate


    If you attempt to reserve your room ONLINE they will not be aware of the “Special Contest Rate”.

    Terms & Conditions ApplyFYI COMPETITORS!! The WESTIN will have a bodybuilding menu and microwaves.

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    plenty of affordable rooms available if youre willing drive 5-10 min into the city...really easy to get in and around the venue/city too

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    Transport vehicles should move people to & from the contest venue. Also, when I stayed downtown one year, I was able to walk across downtown & across the bridge in about 20 minutes. Not to mention taxis easily available. Sometimes driving in & out of the contest venue area can be congested, due to other things going on like Pittsburgh Pirates games.

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