This weekend hundreds of hardbodies will head to Houston, Texas for the 2010 NPC Jr USA. This event was traditionally held in the Spring and for the last few years took place in Charleston, South Carolina. The move to Houston was intended to help centralize the location and provide easier access for competitors across the US. Thus far it looks like the move is paying off. Promoters, Tres Bennett and Lee Thompson have assembled a terrific crew and are sure to put on a first class event.
I’ll be there photographing the event as “the official NPC photographer”. If you’re competing and would like to order photos email me at info @ liftstudios.com for an order form. I’ll also be covering the event here and on twitter via @BBcomcontests. Use the hashtag #JRUSA for this event if you’re tweeting.
The overall Fitness winner and the top two in the overall Figure and Bikini comparisons will earn IFBB Pro status. This is one of last chance for competitors to move on to the pro ranks. Tickets for the night show are nearly sold out so order yours before it’s too late. Get complete details at www.npcjrusa.com.
Schedule of Events:
Friday, August 27, 2010
Stafford Convention Center – 10505 Cash Road, Stafford, TX 77477
9 a.m. – 10 a.m. Weigh-in / Check-in (Men): Meeting Room TBA
10 a.m. – 11 a.m. Weigh-in / Check-in (All Women): Meeting Room TBA
5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Final Weigh-in / Check-in (Men & Women): Mtg. Rm. TBASaturday, August 28, 2010
Stafford Convention Center – 10505 Cash Road, Stafford, TX 774777:00 a.m. – Mandatory Meeting (Women’s Fitness)
7:30 a.m. – Mandatory Meeting (Women’s Bodybuilding)
8:00 a.m. – Mandatory Meeting (Men’s Bodybuilding)
9:00 a.m. – Mandatory Meeting (Women’s Figure / Bikini)
9:00 a.m. – Prejudging Begins!*Meeting times subject to change depending on number of athletes, official meeting times will be given at weigh-in/check-ins.*
6:00 p.m. – Top 15 Men/Women/Fitness/Figure/Bikini Competitors Mandatory Meeting
6:30 p.m. – Doors open to the public
7:00 p.m. – Finals – All
See ya in Houston!
