Tonight the IFBB Pros will take the stage in Dallas, Texas for the IFBB Europa Super show. First, all athletes will check-in at the host hotel (Grand Hyatt) and get their competitor numbers. The action gets started tonight at 6pm CST at the nearby convention center.

I arrived yesterday afternoon and reminded that I strongly dislike the Dallas airport. Things are spread all over the place and it’s easy to get lost, but then again that’s me when I haven’t had enough sleep. I get spoiled with the Denver weather and no humidity. Those of you coming to Dallas get ready for a hot, humid one today as it’s set to be around 95 degrees. The people are friendly at the host hotel and I have to chuckle when asked, “Where ya’ll from?” The host hotel is nice and the rooms are clean with comfortable beds. The only downside to the host hotel is their restaurant or lack there of. It’s to be expected that hotel food is going to be overpriced but this hotel prides itself on fried, fast things at least in my opinion. I did have a nice chicken quesadilla that was quite tasty and only $8 vs $14 for a burger.

I heard from a few competitors. Some are ready to rock and others were stressed because of delayed flights and getting in late. Stay tuned for updates on here as well as Twitter @hardbodynews. Photos from the event will be posted on bodybuilding.com after prejudging tonight.
Good luck competitors!

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The final competitor lists are in for the Europa Super show. Thirty-two women will take the stage for Friday night’s prejudging. Three Olympia qualifications are up for grabs in each division.

Who will take home a qualifying spot and find themselves in next month’s big dance? Let’s hear your predictions. Anyone who gets the top five in exact order will get a hardbody gift pack loaded with goodies.

Competitor lists as of last week:
FITNESS
Maggie Blanchard
Myriam Capes
Nicole Duncan
Adela Garcia
Stefanie Irick
Laticia Jackson
Amanda Marinelli
Nita Marquez
Jo Marriner
Michele Mayberry
Leslie Rae Newton
Mandy Polk
Kristina Rojas
Siene Silva
Bethany Wagner

FIGURE
Tivisay Briceno
Tonya Burkhardt
Krissy Chin
Michelle Craven
Meriza DeGuzman
Consuelo Rojas Figueroa
Alicia Harris
Jacqui Jarrett
Jenny Lynn
Katina Maistrelles
Alicia Marie
Amy O’Neil
Cynthia Sharp
Siobhan Tewari
Sue Upson
Rosalind Vanterpool
DJ Wallis

We’ll be there covering the action all weekend. Follow updates here and on Twitter @hardbodynews.

Look for more women to be added to the Europa Super show figure lineup when it’s all said and done. Three women have contacted me and informed me they would be entering the show. Alicia Harris, Amy O’Neil and Krissy Chin. This certainly mixes things up and adds more depth to the contest. Stay tuned for the final list of competitors which should be out soon.

This weekend the IFBB Figure and Fitness ladies will take the stage again in Dallas, Texas. The top three in each category will qualify for the Olympia.

Adela Garcia will be on stage for the first time since the 2007 Fitness Olympia. We’ll get a look at her physique and see how she’s recovered from her knee injury. Amanda Marinelli competed in the Jacksonville figure as her IFBB debut but will make her fitness debut at this show. Also making their fitness debuts will be Nita Marquez and Jo Marriner. Both women bring solid routines to the stage and will be fun to watch. Nita is a firecracker and brings a very animated and energetic routine. Jo Marriner will undoubtedly wow the crowd with her amazing strength and gymnastic abilities. Make sure you’re in attendance for the routine rounds at this show because there will be some great ones. You can’t forget about Myriam Capes who also has an incredible routine and is already qualified for the Olympia with her placing at the Orland Pro earlier this year. Nicole Duncan is another contender with a balanced physique and solid routine.

Alicia Marie and Katina Maistrelles will be making their pro debuts in the figure competition. Alicia turned pro at Team Universe last year while Kat took her class at NPC Nationals. Meriza DeGuzman will look to take down the competition and qualify for the Olympia while Jenny Lynn tries to find her stride again. The field is fairly evenly matched going into this show with no odds-on favorites to take the top spots. This should make for an interesting show.

Competitor lists as of last week:
FITNESS
Maggie Blanchard
Myriam Capes
Nicole Duncan
Adela Garcia
Stefanie Irick
Amanda Marinelli
Nita Marquez
Jo Marriner
Michele Mayberry
Leslie Rae Newton
Kristina Rojas
Siene Silva
Bethany Wagner

FIGURE
Tivisay Briceno
Tonya Burkhardt
Michelle Craven
Meriza DeGuzman
Consuelo Rojas Figueroa
Jacqui Jarrett
Jenny Lynn
Katina Maistrelles
Alicia Marie
Siobhan Tewari
Sue Upson
Rosalind Vanterpool
DJ Wallis

We’ll be there covering the action all weekend. Follow updates here and on Twitter @hardbodynews.