Jim Manion's IFBB Professional League Calendar for 2022

As in previous years, we bring you the competitions that will take place this year within the IFBB Jim Manion Professional League.

The previous two competition seasons have been affected quite significantly by the worldwide Coronavirus Covid-19 pandemic, with many competitions changing dates, others changing dates and even venues, and some not taking place at all for good measure.

What will happen this season is under question mark for now, but the calendar has already seen the light of day, and we will see what changes it will undergo as the season progresses.

One major change, compared to previous years, is that the highlight of the season, the Olympia Weekend, will not take place until the second half of December! This will give the competitors plenty of time to qualify for the event, and those who have already done so will then have plenty of time to work on their musculature, weaknesses, form, etc.

JANUARY

• 15.01.2022 - Saudi Classic
  (Saudi Arabia, category up to 212 pounds, competition of the 4th qualification level)
  
  
• 27 - 28.01.2022 - Kuwait Classic
  (Kuwait, category up to 212 pounds, competition of qualification level 4)

MARCH

• 04 - 05.03.2022 - Arnold Classic
  (Columbus, Open category, Qualifying Level 1 competition)
  
  
• 12.03.2021 - Boston Pro
  (Boston, Open category, Qualifying Level 1 competition)
  
  
• 26 - 27.03.2022 - Thailand Pro
  (Thailand, category up to 212 pounds, competition of qualification level 4)

DUBEN

• 22. - 24.04.2022 - Arnold Classic Brazil
  (Brazil Open category, 2nd qualification level competition)

MAY

• 14.05.2022 - Indy Pro
  (Indianopolis, Open and Under 212 pounds, Qualifying Level 4 competition)
  
  
• 21.05.2022 - New York Pro
  (New York, Open and Under 212 pounds, Qualifying Level 2 competition)
  
  
• 21.05.2022 - Musclecontest Sao Paulo Pro
  (Brazil, category up to 212 pounds, competition of qualification level 4)

JUNE

• 04.06.2022 - Toronto Pro Supershow
  (Toronto, Open and U212 pounds, Qualifying Level 2 competition)
  
  
• 25-26.06.2022 - Puerto Rico Pro
  (Puerto Rico, Open and Under 212 pounds, Qualifying Level 3 competition)

JULY

• 02.07.2022 - Orlando Pro
  (Orlando, Open category, competition of the 4th qualification level)
  
  
• 03.07.2022 - Empro Pro
  (Spain, Open and up to 212 lbs., Qualifying Level 4 competition)
  
  
• 10.07.2022 - Mr. Big Evolution Pro
  (Portugal, Open and up to 212 pounds, Qualifying Level 3 competition)
  
  
• 17.07.2022 - Vancouver Pro
  (Canada, Open category, Qualifying Level 4 competition)
  
  
• 22-23.07.2022 - Wings of Strength Chicago
  (Chicago, Open and up to 212 pounds, Qualifying Level 3 competition)

AUGUST

• 05. - 06.08.2022 - Tampa Pro
  (Tampa, Open and up to 212 lbs, 2nd qualifying level)
  
  
• 12 - 13.08.2022 - Texas Pro
  (Texas, Open and up to 212 lbs, Qualifying Level 4 competition)
  
  
• 20.08.2022 - Ronnie Coleman Pro
  (Houston, Open category, Qualifying Level 4 competition)

SEPTEMBER

• 11.09.2022 - Yamamoto Cup
  (Italy, Open category, competition of the 4th qualification level)
  
  
• 24 - 25.09.2022 - Arnold Classic UK
  (UK, Open and under 212 lbs., Qualifying Level 2 competition)
  
  
• 30.09. - 01.10.2022 - Yamamoto France Pro
  (France, Open category, Qualifying Level 4 competition)

OCTOBER

• 09.10.2022 - Legion Sports Fest Pro
  (Stateline, Open category, 3rd qualifying level competition)
  
  
• 09.10.2022 - Tsunami Cup
  (Italy, Open category, Qualifying Level 4 competition)

NOVEMBER

• 06.11.2022 - Europa Pro
  (Spain, Open and up to 212 lbs category , Qualifying Level 2 competition)
  
  
• 12-13.11.2022 - Romania Muscle Fest Pro
  (Romania, Open and up to 212 lbs category, Qualifying Level 3 competition)
  
  
• 13.11.2022 - Japan Pro
  (Japan, category up to 212 pounds, 2nd qualifying level competition)
  
  
• 27.11.2022 - Bigman Weekend Pro - Qualification for Olympia Weekend 2023
  (Spain, Open and up to 212 lbs, Qualifying Level 4 competition)

Qualification for Olympia Weekend

Again this season, those who qualify for the Olympia Weekend are:

• placed in the TOP 5 at the previous Mr. Olympia
• placed in the TOP 3 at the previous 212 Olympia
• have triumphed in the competitions held prior to the Olympia Weekend
• will finish in 3rd place in the qualification ranking

Qualification level of the competition

Again this year, individual placings are scored differently, taking into account the prestige of the event. Points will be awarded according to the following key:

Qualification level 1 competition

• 2nd place = 10 points
• 3rd place = 9 points
• 4th place = 8 points
• 5th place = 7 points

Qualification Level 2 Competition

• 2nd place = 8 points
• 3rd place = 7 points
• 4th place = 6 points
• 5th place = 5 points

3rd Qualification Level Competition

• 2nd place = 6 points
• 3rd place = 5 points
• 4th place = 4 points
• 5th place = 3 points

Qualifying Level 4 Competition

• 2nd place = 4 points
• 3rd place = 3 points
• 4th place = 2 points
• 5th place = 1 point