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Nearly 300 hardbody men and women brought the competitive NPC season to a close over the weekend. Ron Avidan was on hand to capture all the action of the 2011 NPC Excalibur in Culver City, CA. Ali Archer claimed the overall bikini crown in her first show and will be one to watch in 2012.
Nearly 2,000 photos of the 2011 Excalibur can be found on bodybuilding.com.
The 2012 NPC Nationals contest schedule was released today at the annual NPC Board of Governor’s Meeting. The only change to note will be the IFBB North Americans will move from Cleveland, Ohio to Pittsburgh, PA. Mark your calendars and start planning which contests you’ll enter in 2012.
MAY 19, 2012
NPC JR USA – Charleston, SC
Promoter: Tres Bennett
www.npcjrusa.com
JUNE 15-16, 2012
NPC JR NATIONALS – Chicago, IL
Promoter: Pam Betz
www.npcjrnationals.com
JUNE 22-23, 2012
NPC USA WHEELCHAIR BODYBUILDING – Metairie, LA
Promoter: Luke Tesvich
www.npcggs.com
JULY 6-7, 2012
NPC TEAM UNIVERSE – Teaneck, NJ
Promoter: Steve Weinberger
www.bevfrancis.com/shows.html
JULY 20-21, 2012
NPC TEEN COLLEGIATE MASTERS NATIONALS – Pittsburgh, PA
Promoter: Dr. Gary Udit
www.garyudit.com
JULY 27-28, 2012
NPC USA – Las Vegas, NV
Promoter: Jon Lindsay
www.musclecontest.com
AUGUST 30 – SEPTEMBER 1, 2012
IFBB NORTH AMERICANS – Pittsburgh, PA
Promoter: Dr. Gary Udit
www.garyudit.com
NOVEMBER 9-10, 2012*
NPC NATIONALS – Atlanta, GA
Promoter: Steve Karel
www.nationalbodybuilding.com
**Note this has changed from the original post.
Visit NPCNEWSONLINE.COM for compete event coverage and shows in your area.
If you attended the NPC Los Angeles Championships and are SEINFELD fans, you were in for a treat. Jason Alexander, famously known for his role as George Costanza on the hit show, was in attendance. I’m told he was there in support of a trainer friend of his. I’m a little bummed I wasn’t there as he seems like a pretty cool guy and I’m sure he’s annoyed to death with the George references. I still would have asked him if he likes his chicken spicy though.
Ron Avidan snapped the lead shot at the show and I’m not sure if the actor was approving or not. Regardless, you never know who might show up at a NPC bodybuilding, fitness, bikini and figure event.
Promoter Jon Lindsay gets things primed up on the West Coast this Saturday with the 2011 NPC Los Angeles Bodybuilding, Figure, Men’s Physique, and Bikini Championships. Well over 200 competitors will compete at the Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium in Culver City, California. This is always a great show as many these competitors will head to next weekend’s NPC USAs where there looks to be 600 or more entrants. There’s usually a pose-down with IFBB pros and top USA contenders at the night show, so get your tickets and get a preview of what’s to come in Vegas.
Lonnie “The Swami” Teper will be at the mic, give him a hardbody hello if you see him. Our West Coast man, Ron “Yogi” Avidan will be there to capture all the action in photos like only he can.
2011 NPC Los Angeles Bodybuilding, Figure, Men’s Physique and Bikini Championships
Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium
4117 Overland Avenue
Culver City, California 90230Saturday, July 23, 2011
Prejudging at 10:00 am
Finals at 6:30 pm
For More Information: http://lindsayproductions.com/11EventInfoLA.php
The NPC Southern States, one of the largest NPC national qualifying events, takes place in Fort Lauderdale, Florida on July 8 & 9th. This show is one to watch as the winners here usually go on to do well at the NPC USAs and the NPC Nationals. If you’re attending the event you’ll have the opportunity to meet reigning Ms. Figure Olympia Champion Erin Stern and IFBB Fitness star Nicole Duncan.
The Hardbody 411:
WHO:
Men and women ranging from senior citizens to adults to teenagers, who are registered with the National Physique Committee (NPC) will compete in the 2011 NPC Southern States Championships. New to this year’s competition is the women’s 30+ bikini contest and men’s physique competition.WHAT:
The 31st Annual 2011 NPC Southern States Bodybuilding, Fitness. Figure & Bikini Championships is the largest regional national qualifier in the Eastern United states. The NPC, which sanctions amateurs in the U.S., and is part of the International Federation of Body Builders (IFBB), helps organize the judging of this event to take place at the War Memorial Auditorium in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.WHERE:
July 8th-9th – The War Memorial Auditorium
800 NE 8th Street
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
(954) 828-5380WHEN:
Friday, July 8th – 10:00 a.m.
Pre-judging Women’s Fitness,
Figure, Bikini & Men’s Fitness & Physique
Tickets: $20 General AdmissionFriday, July 8th – 6:00 p.m.
Evening Show-Women’s Fitness, Figure,
Bikini & Men’s Fitness & Physique
VIP Tickets: $30 Reserved Tickets: $20Saturday, July 9th – 9:00 a.m.
Pre-Judging- Men & Women’s
Bodybuilding
Tickets: $20 General AdmissionSaturday July 9th – 6:00 p.m.
Evening Show- Men & Women’s
Bodybuilding
VIP Tickets: $35 Reserved Tickets: $25GUEST POSERS:
JASON HUH, IFBB Pro
2010 NPC USA Champion
2006 NPC Southern States Champion
2004 NPC Teen National ChampionKAI GREENE, IFBB Pro
2010 IFBB Arnold Classic WinnerERIN STERN, IFBB Figure Pro
2010 IFBB Olympia Figure ChampionBEN PAKULSKI, IFBB Pro
Canadian National ChampionJOHNNIE JACKSON, IFBB Pro
World’s Strongest Bodybuilder
Military Veteran
Desert Shield/Desert Storm
IFBB Atlantic City Pro- Overall WinnerNICOLE DUNCAN, IFBB Fitness Pro
Fitness Model & SpokespersonFLEX LEWIS, IFBB Pro
2011 IFBB British Grand Prix- 202 WinnerSPECIAL GUEST:
LEE HANEY, IFBB Pro
8X IFBB Mr. Olympia
Former Chairman President’s Council of Fitness & Sports
For more information on the event visit, www.npcsouthernstates.com. Those of you attending be sure to say hello to Peter Potter and tell him to bring plenty of water to the NPC USAs for Isaac.
This weekend is one of the busiest of the year in the competitive world. There are NPC shows taking place all across the country. IFBB Fitness Pro Tracey Greenwood has her Tracey Greenwood Classic in Philly. Lonnie Teper’s NPC West Coast Classic has a record number of entrants. Adela Garcia is holding her first NPC event with a strong showing. There’s a big show in The Big Easy where NPC Texas District Chairman Lee Thompson will be head judging. Venture west a bit from Louisiana and you’ll find the Flex Lewis Classic, where top bodybuilder Flex Lewis hold his own show. Tim Gardner has a great NPC show attached to the Pro Bodybuilding Weekly IFBB Tampa Pro show in Tampa.
WHEW! I’m sure I missed some of the shows but check out NPCNEWSonline.com for a complete list of NPC shows taking place in your area.
Lonnie “The Swami” Teper has another stellar NPC event on tap this weekend in El Monte, California. LT is a passionate guy who puts his all into everything he does and this show is no different. This weekend the NPC West Coast Classic has a record number of competitors signed up to compete and The Big Beef, Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler will be the featured guest poser.
The Swami reports on his IRON MAN blog, “as of 9:30 am, there were 156 (90 men, 66 women) competitors registered for the 2011 NPC BMR West Coast Classic.” The athlete’s meeting starts at 8am with the prejudging beginning at 11am.
LT also shared that the 2004 FHM “Model of the Year”, Vida Guerra will make her NPC debut in the bikini division. Vida is a stunner and should rock the bikini stage with ease. This is a great contest and one of the few where competitors are gauranteed to appear in a magazine. IRON MAN will feature all of the overall winners in an upcoming issue. Good luck to every one competing.
You can purchase tickets to see Vida and all the hardbodies compete by visiting www.npcwestcoast.com. Tell Lonnie Hardbody sent ya and he might buy you lunch. 
This weekend 5x Fitness Olympia Champion Adela Garcia will put her fitness routine aside and wear her promotion cap for the first time. Adela has found success on the fitness stage over the years and now she will venture into the world of contest promotion. It’s not an easy road to travel but the high flying IFBB pro has shown that if you put your mind to something anything is possible.
The event takes place at Henderickson High School – Jerrell Moor Performing Arts Center in Pflugerville, Texas this Saturday, June 25th. Check out AdelaGarciaClassic.com for complete details.
Last weekend, Ron “Yogi” Avidan was capturing the competition at Jon Lindsay’s NPC Orange County Classic. It looks like Yogi was every where at this event, showing up front stage, back stage, side stage, outside, in the dark and more! Check out all the photos from the event. Congrats to all the winners.
2011 NPC Orange County Classic:
- Bikini Photos
- Figure Photos
- Men’s Physique Photos
- Misc Photos
Check out the results and full contest coverage on bodybuilding.com.
The 2011 NPC Steve Stone New York Metropolitan brought out a number of hardbody men and women earlier this month. There were a number of competitors who showed potential to succeed on the national level stage. Don’t be surprised if you see a few of these competitors in the running for pro cards this year. Another great job by Steve, Bev and their crew.
2011 NPC Steve Stone New York Metropolitan:
- Full contest results
– Bikini Photos
– Figure Photos
Check out all the photos and coverage from the weekend on bodybuilding.com.
Money Mark Mason was at the 2011 NPC Emerald Cup and captured all the action. Over 300 competitors took the stage and you can see all the competition on Bodybuilding.com. Congratulations to all who competed and achieve their goals. Stay HARDBODY!
2011 Emerald Cup Links:
- Full contest results
- Men Bodybuilding Photos
- Figure Photos
- Fitness Photos
Emerald Cup main page with all contest related links on Bodybuilding.com.
Promoters Brad and Elaine Craig have built the Emerald Cup into one of the premiere NPC events of the year. Every year the show grows and it often showcases some future stars in the industry. This weekend should be no different as hundreds of hardbody men and women head to the Snoqualmie Casino, the beautiful new venue for the event.
Money Mark Mason will be there photographing the event. Any hardbody peeps competing or attending? Post in the comments below if you are.
More information: www.craigproductions.com
This weekend, Jon Lindsay plays host to the NPC Orange County Muscle Classic XXXV Bodybuilding, Figure, Men’s Physique, Bikini & Fitness Championships. The show is a National Qualifying event held in Anaheim, California. Ron Avidan will be there covering all the action and reporting on the event. Bodybuilding fans will have the opportunity to see Mr. Olympia Jay Cutler guest pose at the evening show.
More Info:
Cook Auditorium
811 West Lincoln Ave.
Anaheim, CA
Prejudging: 11am
Finals: 6:30pm
NPC Bikini competitor Yarelis Gonzalez has competed in two shows and won not only her class but the coverall in both. She’ll be competing this weekend at the NPC Steve Stone Metropolitan Bikini Championships held in conjunction with the New York Pro Fitness. I caught up with the Cuban Cutie to find out more about her. She shares whether or not she’s dated a dude with a mullet, her thoughts on fanny packs and more.
Name: Yarelis Gonzalez but you can call me Ellis
Ellis.. is that was all the cool people call you? YES, only cool peeps!
Age: 23
Born in: Havana Cuba
Currently Reside in: Wilmington DE
Languages Fluent in: Spanish and a little Italian
Pets: Black Lab
What’s your his name? His name is Heppo. My baby sister made it up
Contest History:
2010 DE States bikini overall champion
2010 Hurricane Bay Tampa FL bikini overall champion
How did you get started in competing? I wanted to take it to the next level, no more go to the gym once a week lift a 7lb dumbell look around and go home, so I decided to do a show. A well put together and followed competition prep will take you there.
Are you saying no more pink dumbbells for you? Heavy pink dumbbells for me.
How did you start working with Tracey Greenwood as your trainer? I met this girl who was training for a show and let’s just say she looked very healthy, (killer body, tight everything) I asked her how did you get all this? That’s how I got to Trixie.
What’s been the best part of working with a trainer? Tracey is just fantastic, she knows my body better than I do and has been dead on about every single detail. Her level of expertise is up there. I’ve never felt or looked better before.
What does your family think about your eating and competing? They love it, my mother gives me a lot of credit for the dieting portion of it. I grew up on rice and beans on the table every day, so adjusting has been a challenge.
Ever had a freak out before a show? Oh no.. never, way too cool! haha Yes Trixie can tell you.
HA! You’re right on track then.
What’s your workout routine split look like?
I welcome Mondays with a killer, butt kicking, fast-passed leg work out
Tuesdays is back/biceps
Thursdays chest, shoulders triceps.
How much cardio do you do every day? About 1 hour. I try to split it in two sessions most of the time.
What do you do for your cardio? I really like the stair stepper, I try not to run too much, it puts a lot of pressure on my knees. I keep my body guessing what I’m going to do next, it’s the best way to burn fat or at least it is what works the best for me.
Do you work out on an empty stomach? Just my cardio.
Favorite meal of the day? Breakfast…egg whites oats and blueberries. yuummm!!
What will you be eating for your “first supper”? The food I’ve been craving… chocolate pound cake! 
Where do you get your suits? Suits You Swimwear
What is the most fun about competing? Back stage, when I’m all dolled up. I glance at the mirror and see what I’ve been able to achieve!! It makes me happy.
Favorite Supplements? I like my Glutamine it is very hard for me to put on muscle specially with the dieting so it has definitely helped.
What advice would you give other women who are thinking about competing? If it is something you think about and wish you could do, do it! why not nothing bad can come out of it, only good things.
How many pairs of workout shoes do you own? Wait…….yes 4.
Ever worn a fanny pack? haha no, they are awful!
Ever dated a dude with a mullet? It’s in my bucket list.
Play any sports growing up? I cheered for 2 years in Cuba, and ran… because there are no cars lol jk
Are you more of a girlie girl or a tomboy? I’m such a girl, but there are days when I just don’t care.
Are you sweats or tight booty shorts kinda gym girl? sweats
Dunkin Donuts or Starbucks? Yarelis would like to run on Dunkins please!
Good call on Dunkin Donuts coffee. What do you order? Caramel hot chocolate or Iced Latte.
I saw that a pigeon left you a little present on your car window. Do you laugh or get pissed? Honestly it was already a crappy day, so i just laughed
Ever had to hide a jar of peanut butter from yourself? Yes, I need to find someone to do it for me though. lol
Favorite Cartoon character? Sponge bob
Favorite song to listen to in the gym? “Fighter” Christina Aguilera
What’s the key to a good Fist Pump? Good music and sweat.
Anyone you want to thank? My coach, trainer and friend Tracey Greenwood, my family for always being there for me and HardBody.com!
Thanks for your time and all the best this weekend!
For More info on the show:
Tribecca Performing Arts Center
199 Chambers Street
New York, NY
Phone: (516)933-1111
Email: steve@bevfrancis.com or bev@bevfrancis.com
http://bevfrancis.com/contests/schedule
This weekend over 300 competitors will take the stage in the NPC Ronnie Coleman Classic. The event will feature some of the brightest and best physiques in all of Texas. Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure, Bikini and the new Men’s Physique division give hardbodies a chance to compete in one of the best NPC Texas events.
The even takes place this Saturday, April 2nd. For more information visit www.MetroFlexGym.com or www.thompsonmusclecontest.com. If you’re competing in the event, attending or know someone who is give a shout out in the comments below.
One of the first big shows of 2011 featured the new division of the NPC, Men’s Physique. Promoter Jon Lindsay wisely chose to add the new division to his popular event, the Muscle Contest. The contest drew 47 physique competitors to the stage, which ended up out numbering the men’s bodybuilding entrants. Now before you die hard bodybuilding fans freak out, don’t worry bodybuilding is not being phased out. Bodybuilding is the backbone of the industry and will continue to survive. Female bodybuilding is going through it’s own changes and we’ll see how things play out with that side of things at the NPC JR USA in May, where the first women’s physique pro cards will be awarded.
One thing to clarify, despite the names being similar the divisions are distinctly different. The Men’s Physique division does not have a routine or mandatory poses, aside from the front and back poses. It’s much like bikini in terms of what it consists of on stage. Yes, some peeps amuse themselves by calling it men’s bikini. Hardy-har-har. Those making fun of the division clearly don’t see the big picture. This division opens up opportunities to men who either don’t have the genetics to become a pro bodybuilder or aspirations to look like one. Either way, this division is and will continue to thrive. Don’t be surprised if you see close to 200 men’s physique competitors at NPC Nationals or NPC USAs.
Will things evolve in the division? Absolutely. Right now the judges and competitors are finding their groove and “the look”. Just like in the bikini division, some things will work and others may not but have patience it will all work out.
I’ve spoken with a number of NPC judges and the one common response is, “we’re not looking for a bodybuilder look”. I share their sentiments having photographed the NPC UTAH which had the division as well. So, what does that mean? It means a Men’s Physique competitor obviously needs to be in shape but they shouldn’t be dry, grainy and shredded. The grainy, hard, striated look will NOT be rewarded in this new division. If competitors show up looking dry and shredded they will (or at least should be )marked down. Props to the judges for marking competitors down for that look already. The judges are out to make a clear distinction between bodybuilding and Men’s Physique. Remember, they still can only judge what is presented to them on stage.
Tips & Observations:
These are just MY opinions but they seem to be shared by judges and others who have seen a show in person.
• DON’T have too much oil on.
It will wash you out and make you look like a basted Thanksgiving turkey.
• DO have some oil on.
No oil makes you look flat and your physique won’t “pop” on stage.
• DO have six pack abs.
If you don’t have abs, you won’t stand a chance of placing very high.
• Present with confidence.
If you’re looking down or unsure of yourself it shows. Walk with some swagga and show off your hard work. The crowd will react, as will the judges, to someone who carries themselves with confidence. That doesn’t mean cheese it up. Find the balance with out looking like a toolbag.
• Smile
I forgot this one initially but this is one of the most important ones on stage. Smiling conveys positive energy and people are drawn to it. If you’re frowning or scowling it won’t help you. Think about it, you’re draw to people who are smilingly and having fun more than bitter bodies. The stage is no different.
• Practice your posing/presentation.
Yes, I know as cheesy as it sounds competitors should practice. Yes, it’s only a front and back pose but if you don’t know how to present your physique it will be obvious on stage. It’s kind of like a photo shoot. You want to show your lines to flatter you physique, not detract from it.
• Shorts selection.
Some people feel the “board shorts” aren’t the way to go but like it or not, it’s one of the rules. They obviously allow the competitors to feature their upper body and not have to showcase their leg development but that’s beside the point. Choose flattering shorts and colors that work for YOUR physique. What worked for a guy who won another show, may or may not work for you. Colors are ranging the gamut and it goes back to what works for you. Brighter colors will stand out more but they may also detract from your physique. Patterns can either accent your look or detract from it. Make sure you’re comfortable in the shorts and they fit. If they are too big and baggy, it doesn’t look good. They also shouldn’t be too tight. They shouldn’t go below your knee. They should be at the knee or two inches above it.
• Tanning
You should have a tan on stage. If you go too light you’ll look pale and washed out under the bright lights. You don’t want to go super dark or as dark as most bodybuilders. Know what works for you. I say go a shade darker than a photo shoot but if you’re a pale dude that might mean you need 2-3 more shades. Every body is going to be different but you do need a tan.
• Diet
Do what works for you to be in your best shape. Some people will need to diet for weeks to get ready. I did. I got fat and out of shape and needed to diet 14 weeks to get into the shape I’m in now. It’s only because I made excuses, didn’t work out or eat as healthy as I should so I followed a bodybuilder type diet. I know some competitors who cleaned up their diet for a couple weeks and were ready. That’s the smarter way about it and one which should happen more often than not. Every competitor is different so don’t get caught up in what others are doing, focus on what you need to do.
• Day of the show
Some people have asked if you should deplete, carb up, pump up, etc. Again, it all depends on your physique. You may need to treat the contest like a bodybuilder would with depletion and carbing up in order to look your best. Some people may not need to. If you know your body, you’ll know what is needed to look your best. If that means eating rice cakes and peanut butter then do it, if it means woofing down a pizza then go for it.
• The Ladies
The overwhelming majority of women who have seen the competitors in the Men’s Physique division are drawn to it. So dudes, if you need a reason to compete let impressing the ladies be your motivation. I’ve had more than a dozen women tell me they’d love to judge it. Which isn’t a bad idea. It would get more women into the industry and on the judges panel. What do you think… Ladies would you judge it? I’m sure the guys wouldn’t mind.
nLadies, Would you like to judge a Men's Physique Contest?
When it comes to the higher level of competition, like the NPC JR USA in May, the little details will decide who is awarded a pro card or not. If you have a kick ass physique but can’t present it, you won’t win. Let’s be honest, you need to be a good looking cat to be in contention. If you think your zoo-lander look or your “myspace face” makes you attractive, think again. Also your genetics will play a role in splitting hairs at the higher level. If you have jacked up abs or under/over developed shoulders it could make a difference. We won’t know the exact look for the future pro division until pro cards are awarded but look for the division to grow and get more and more defined in the months ahead.
Check out Mens’s Physique photos from the Muscle Contest event on bodybuilding.com.
The Colorado NPC season officially gets underway this weekend in Boulder, Colorado. The Boulder Theatre will play host once again to the NPC Northern Colorado competition. New this year is the Men’s Physique division has been getting a good deal of buzz. I’ll be competing in the division and I used the date to get myself back into shape. This contest is always a fun way to start the competitive season.
This show has produced many IFBB pros over the years on the women’s side of things from Heather Mae French to Rachel Cammon and more. One of the top male bodybuilders in the world, Phil Heath first competed at this contest. Who will be the next IFBB Pro to come out of this weekend’s event? We’ll have to wait until Saturday to find out but it’s sure to be a great show. The evening show always sells out, so get your tickets now and don’t wait to buy them at the door or you’ll be left out. Jeff Taylor does a tremendous job with his shows and this is sure to follow suit.
Abbie Burrows will be one of the special guest in attendance. Abbie made her pro debut last weekend at the Muscle Contest Pro Bikini where she placed third, qualifying her for the Olympia.
DATE: April 2, 2011
PLACE: BoulderTheater, 2032 14th Street, Boulder, CO 80302
TIMES:
Fri., April 1: 4-5:30pm EARLY Check-in for ANY competitor in this show.
Fri., April 1: 5:30-7pm Check-In for all FIGURE/FITNESS/BIKINI competitors only, at MAX MUSCLE/ BOULDER, 1631 28th St., (less than a block south of Host Hotel),
Fri., April 1: 7-8pm Check-In / Weigh-In for all BODYBUILDING and PHYSIQUE competitors only, at MAX MUSCLE/ BOULDER, 1631 28th St., (less than a block south of Host Hotel),
Fri., April 1: 8pm Prejudging meeting for BODYBUILDERS and PHYSIQUE competitors at Host Hotel,
Sat., April 2: 7:30am Prejudging meeting all FIGURE/FITNESS/BIKINI competitors at Boulder Theater,
Sat., April 2: 8:30 am FITNESS/FIGURE/BIKINI Prejudging
Sat., April 2: 10am BODYBUILDING/PHYSIQUE Prejudging meeting at Boulder Theater
Sat., April 2: 11am BODYBUILDING/PHYSIQUE Prejudging
Sat., April 2: 5pm FITNESS/FIGURE/BIKINI Finals
Sat., April 2: 7pm BODYBUILDING/PHYSIQUE Finals
For more information visit: www.jefftaylor.com
This Saturday, March 19, over 100 competitors will take to the stage at the 2011 NPC Utah Open & Ironman Natural. Promoter Steve Schmall puts on a first class event and is doing a tremendous job with building up the NPC in the Salt Lake City area. Runner-up in the 2010 Mr. Olympia, Phil Heath will be guest posing and he’s always a fan favorite. I will be there photographing the event and covering all the action. If you’re attending be sure to say hello!
WHEN:
March 19, 2011
WHERE:
Cottonwood High School
5700 South 1300 East
Salt Lake City, Utah
TIME:
Prejudging: 9am
Finals: 6pm
Bring a can of food or a non-perishable food donation and receive $5 off your show ticket.
Visit NPCUTAH.com for more information.
This weekend Jon Lindsay will play host to his first National qualifying NPC event of the year.Over a 150 men and women will compete on Saturday in San Diego, California. IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Jerome Ferguson will server as the featured guest poser and will likely try to “let the dogs out” once again. Hardbody.com contributor Gina Aliotti will be the co-emcee of the event and be sure to say hello to her if you attend. Ron the ultimate “Yogi” Avidan will be there covering the action.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Scottish Rite Event Center
1895 Camino del Rio S.
San Diego, CA 92108
Morning:
Athlete meeting 8am
Check-in/Weigh-in 8:30am
Doors open to public: 10:30am
Prejudging: 11am
Evening:
Athlete Meeting: 5:30pm
Doors Open to Public: 6pm
Finals: 6:30pm
Purchase tickets online at MuscleContest.com or call Jon Lindsay at 310-796-9181.
The final NPC show of 2010 came to a close last weekend and Ron Avidan was there to captured it. The show ended up being the biggest event of the year in California with 292 competitors. I think Ron is still trying to recover from the event but he tells me it was “most excellent”. Congrats to all the competitors who achieved their goals.
Get the full results and photos from the show here. Any hardbody peeps compete in the show? Let us know how you did in the comments field below.
This Sunday in downtown Denver, Colorado IFBB Fitness Pro Carla Sanchez will hold her annual Fitness Fiesta. This event is one of the few shows that showcases nothing but women (and a few male models). This year the event will be held on Sunday November 7, 2010 at the Curtis Hotel in Denver. Fitness Olympia Runner-Up Tanji Johnson will be in attendance along with a number of other performers. I’ll be there covering the event. If you’re in the Denver area check this event out.
The show will feature athletes competing in the following divisions:
* • NPC Women’s Fitness
* • NPC Figure
* • NPC Bikini
* • Jr. Fitness Routines
* • VPX Sports Male & Female Fitness Model Search
* • Fittest Couple
* • Hot Mama
And special performances by IFBB Fitness Pro and 2010 Fitness Olympia Runner-up, Tanji Johnson, The RockStarz, Motion Underground and more!
Date: Sunday, November 7, 2010
Time: Doors open at 10am for the Fitness & Fashion Expo. Competition begins at noon.
Place: Curtis Hotel
1405 Curtis Street
Denver, CO 80202
303-571-0300
Some added info for those of you who are attending or need a little extra incentive to check it out or enter.
• Show is at the Curtis Hotel on the 3rd floor. Parking available in the garage for $6 or valet for $12
• Pure Barre is sponsoring a FREE Pure Barre class immediately following the show, in the ballroom. This is an AMAZING workout and sooo FUN!
• News 2 will be covering the event.
• Tokyo Joe’s is awarding $50 gift certificates to top 5 in all the model searches
• Colorado Athletic Club is awarding free one-month memberships to all model search winners
• Complimentary food and drinks will be available to all attendees
• VPX Sports Nutrition is giving ‘supplement swag bags’ to all ticket holders
• Music provided by Deejay Amen! This will be HOT!!
• Fitness & Fashio EXPO is featuring awesome vendors, so bring $$! Great holiday shopping!
• Audience drawings throughout the show! Fabulous gifts from our sponsors & vendors!
• Meet our spectacular celebrity judges including Renee Herlocker and DaVarryl ‘Touch of Sleep’ Williamson.
• A rep from Wilhelmina modeling agency will also be on the celebrity judging panel!
• Tamayo Restaurant is one block away from The Curtis Hotel and is offering a special Pre-Fixed Menu for all Fitness Fiesta competitors and attendees for only $35 per person. This is a delicious upscale Mexican restaurant. Please call 720-946-1433 for reservations.
• We will be accepting non-perishable food donations at the ticket table, for Senior Answers and Services. This organization makes gift baskets for the elderly during the holidays and our donations will be greatly appreciated!
• AND, don’t forget…FAN FAVORITES are awarded to all model search categories and this is decided upon AUDIENCE VOTES, so invite all of your friends and family to vote for you on their ticket!! Every vote counts and every year, this proves to be very exciting!!
Visit thefitnessfiesta.com for more information. See ya there!
The 2010 NPC Texas State was held in conjunction with the IFBB Houston Pro Figure & Bikini contest. The results are in, photos are post and a few potential stars are on their way to the National NPC level.
Click here to get the full results from the 2010 NPC Texas State Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure and Bikini competition.
Photos from the show are available for purchase here.
If you were a competitor and would like to order the CD of your images, the form is available here. (pdf)
Bodybuilding.com also has photo coverage of the event posted.
IFBB Fitness Pro Jen Hendershott has put on her promoter’s hat for the second time. The 2nd Annual Jen Hendershott All Woman’s Weekend and The Big Shott Classic Men’s & Women’s Bodybuilding Championship will be held on October 23 in Charleston, South Carolina. This national qualifier will feature fitness, figure bikini and women’s bodybuilding.
DATE: October 23, 2010
LOCATION: Charleston, South Carolina
VENUE: The Sottile Theatre
44 GEORGE ST.
CHARLESTON, SC 29401
THE ALL WOMEN’S WEEKEND will include the following contests:
FITNESS: 1 CLASS
FIGURE: 3 CLASSES
CLASS A/SHORT: UP TO AND INCLUDING 5’4″
CLASS B/MEDIUM: 5’4″ UP TO AND INCLUDING 5’6″
CLASS C/TALL: OVER 5’6″
MASTERS FIGURE: 1 CLASS (OVER 35 YRS OF AGE, ID’S REQUIRED)
BIKINI: 2 CLASSES
CLASS A/SHORT: UP TO AND INCLUDING 5’4″
CLASS B/MEDIUM: OVER 5’4″
Visit getphatpromotions.com for more information on this event.
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