Over 200 hardbody men and women will take the competition stage this weekend in Houston, Texas. The 2011 NPC Texas State will be held in conjunction with the IFBB Houston Pro. This is a special weekend for a new competition in the IFBB… IFBB Wheelchair Bodybuilding. This event alone is worth the price of admission. The men competing in this event are an inspiration and a reminder that we should never have an excuse for staying fit. The newly crowned Mr. Olympia, Phil Heath will be guest posing at the finals. Visit thompsonmusclecontest.com for tickets and additional information.
The HARDBODY 411:
IFBB FIGURE:
The IFBB Figure competition has 24 women registered to compete and it will be a competitive show. This is one of the few remaining shows where the top three finishers will qualify for the 2012 Olympia. Next year only the winner qualifies for the event.
The Figure Contenders:
Jelena Abbou continues to streamline her physique for the Figure division. Look for her to bring her tightest, smallest physique to date. If her booty is down in size, which I think it will, look for her to be in the mix. She’s a top model and looks to be a top competitor.
Teresa Anthony is the one to beat in my book. Teresa has worked her booty off, literally, and become one of the top physiques in the Figure division. I like the look she’s brought her last two shows and if she does it here I see her as your winner. Teresa has one win under her suit and looking to make it win number two.
Krissy Chin has improved her physique over the years and should be a contender here. Look for her to be in the hunt for a top three finish.
Alea Suarez successfully made the switch from bikini to figure and found herself in the 2011 Olympia. She’ll look to make a return trip and has a chance to do so at this show. I like how Alea has polished her presentation, become more relaxed on stage and continues to refine her physique.
Natalie Waples was an Olympia participant and will look to do so again. She’s up and down in her placings and could be in the top spots or on the outside looking in. We’ll have to wait and see how she compares to the other women.
I really like the look of Ginette Delhaes and would like to see her in the mix a bit more. She’s been bringing a better look with each show but always seems to be on the outside of the top spots. We’ll see where she fairs this weekend.
A number of fitness competitors have entered the show and I think it’s a smart move, why not try to qualify if you’re already in shape? Props to them for showing up and helping make this a good show. Agree with the top picks or will someone else be in the hunt for a top three spot not mentioned?
IFBB PRO BIKINI:
There are only a disappointing nine women entered for this event. Which means 1/3 of the field will qualify for the Olympia. It’s a fairly stupid move, in my opinion, for more women not to be at this event. Next year only the winners qualify for the Olympia and there’s only a handful of shows left where the top three qualify. Props to the women who were smart enough to enter this event.
The Bikini Contenders:
Barbara Bolotte is a hottie with a body that is contender in every show she enters. I look for her to be in the top callout and compared for a top spot. She competed in the Olympia and will look to make her way back again next year.
Tawna Eubanks will be making her pro debut in her home state of Texas. She’s continued to improve her physique and if she has the muscle to compare with the pros look for her to be in contention.
Roya Tehrani will look to improve from her pro debut and I see her being in the top three at this show if she does. She turned pro by winning the overall title at this year’s Team Universe.
Christina Vargas has one of the craziest work schedules and if she can find time to rest her body and come in poised with her presentation look for her to be in the hunt. She finished in the top three at the Phoenix Pro and will look to do so again here.
Potentials:
Gabriela Cardosa won her class at the 2011 Arnold Amateur and calls Brazil home. She’ll be one of the taller competitors on stage and will tower above most of the women here. It will be her pro debut and we’ll see how she stacks up. She could be the surprise of the show.
Skye Taylor made her pro debut last weekend in Florida and will try her hand at round two. I like her overall look and she could be in the mix here.
Nicole Moneer-Guerrero has fun on stage and had her best finish in her pro career last week with a fourth place finish. She looked good however I wouldn’t have her in the top five on my scorecard. We’ll see where she finishes here with a different set of judges. Of course she’s looking to move up one spot to head to the Olympia.
Janet Harding has been more selective in her shows this year and with the added rest her body could be better than ever. Janet’s come a long way since her early shows but will have her work cut out for her at this show.
Nicole Coleman has shed a ton of muscle and really brought her physique down since her figure days. The biggest thing for her will be her presentation. She has a tendency to “angry pose” where she over does each move. If she can relax and pose with a little more poise she’ll move up.
DATE / TIMES:
Friday, Oct 14, 2011 7:00 pm – Check-in, weigh-in, & meeting at the Stafford Centre
(No late weigh-ins)
Saturday, Oct 15, 8:00 am – Check-in and prejudging
Saturday, Oct 15, 5:00 pm – Night show check-in, live judging, and trophies
LOCATION:
Stafford Centre
10505 Cash Rd.
Stafford Tx. 77477
Stafford Centre directions
HOST HOTEL:
Courtyard by Marriott
12655 Southwest FWY
Stafford Tx. 77477
FRIDAY Competitors Meetings:
NPC Athletes Meeting
7 pm Stafford Centre
IFBB Athletes Meeting
7 pm Marriott Courtyard
SATURDAY AM PRE-JUDGING SCHEDULE
(National Qualifier)
NOVICE WOMEN ( one class )
OPEN WOMEN ( one class )
NOVICE MEN ( Lightweight, Middleweight, Heavyweight )
OPEN MEN ( Bantamweight, Lightweight, Middleweight, Light Heavyweight, Heavyweight, Super Heavyweight )
IFBB Pro Wheelchair
MASTERS WOMEN ( over 35, over 45 )
MASTERS MEN ( over 40, over 50, over 60, over 70 )
TEEN MEN
MEN PHYSIQUE (Class A, Class B )
FITNESS ( two – piece )
FIGURE TEEN
FIGURE ( Class A, Class B )
FIGURE MASTERS ( over 35, over 45 )
BIKINI TEEN
BIKINI ( Class A, Class B )
BIKINI MASTERS ( one class )
IFBB Pro Figure
IFBB Pro Bikini
2011 IFBB HOUSTON PRO FIGURE / BIKINI
FINALS
2011 NPC TEXAS STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS
WOMEN FITNESS ROUTINES
IFBB PRO WHEELCHAIR ROUTINES / CONFIRMATION SCORING
TEEN MEN BODYBUILDING
ROUTINES / AWARDS
IFBB PRO WHEELCHAIR AWARDS
TEEN WOMEN BIKINI
INTRODUCTIONS / MODEL WALKS / AWARDS
TEEN WOMEN FIGURE
INTRODUCTIONS / MODEL TURNS / AWARDS
NOVICE MEN BODYBUILDING
LIGHTWEIGHT ROUTINES / AWARDS
MIDDLEWEIGHT ROUTINES / AWARDS
HEAVYWEIGHT ROUTINES / AWARDS
MASTERS MEN BODYBUILDING
over 40 ROUTINES / AWARDS
over 50 ROUTINES / AWARDS
over 60 ROUTINES / AWARDS
MASTERS WOMEN BODYBUILDING
over 35 ROUTINES / AWARDS
over 45 ROUTINES / AWARDS
NOVICE WOMEN BODYBUILDING
ROUTINES / AWARDS
OPEN WOMEN BODYBUILDING
ROUTINES / AWARDS
MASTERS WOMEN FIGURE
INTRODUCTIONS / MODEL TURNS
over 35 AWARDS
over 45 AWARDS
WOMEN FITNESS
AWARDS
MASTERS WOMEN BIKINI
INTRODUCTIONS / MODEL WALKS / AWARDS
MEN PHYSIQUE
INTRODUCTIONS / MODEL TURNS
CLASS A AWARDS
CLASS B AWARDS
OPEN MEN BODYBUILDING
BANTAMWEIGHT ROUTINES / AWARDS
LIGHTWEIGHT ROUTINES / AWARDS
MIDDLEWEIGHT ROUTINES / AWARDS
LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT ROUTINES / AWARDS
HEAVYWEIGHT ROUTINES / AWARDS
SUPER HEAVYWEIGHT ROUTINES / AWARDS
WOMEN FIGURE
INTRODUCTIONS / MODEL TURNS
CLASS A AWARDS
CLASS B AWARDS
WOMEN BIKINI
INTRODUCTIONS / MODEL WALKS
CLASS A AWARDS
CLASS B AWARDS
CLASS C AWARDS
IFBB WOMEN BIKINI AWARDS
INTRODUCE ATHLETES, INDIVIDUALLY, TWO-PIECE SWIMSUITS, ACKNOWLEDGE AUDIENCE WITH A HAND WAVE, AS EACH ATHLETE COMPLETES HER INTRODUCTION, THE ATHLETE WILL THEN WALK TO DESIGNATED DIAGONAL, ONCE ALL ATHLETES ARE ANNOUNCED, AWARDS ARE GIVEN WITH ENTIRE BIKINI CONTINGENT ON STAGE, WHEN TOP FIVE ATHLETES HAVE THEIR AWARDS, GIRLS DISSOLVE INTO CLOSEST WING, TOP FIVE REMAIN ON STAGE FOR PHOTO
IFBB WOMEN FIGURE AWARDS
INTRODUCE ATHLETES, INDIVIDUALLY, TWO-PIECE SWIMSUITS, ACKNOWLEDGE AUDIENCE WITH A HAND WAVE, AS EACH ATHLETE COMPLETES HER INTRODUCTION, THE ATHLETE WILL THEN WALK TO DESIGNATED DIAGONAL, ONCE ALL ATHLETES ARE ANNOUNCED, AWARDS ARE GIVEN WITH ENTIRE FIGURE CONTINGENT ON STAGE, WHEN TOP FIVE ATHLETES HAVE THEIR AWARDS, GIRLS DISSOLVE INTO CLOSEST WING, TOP FIVE REMAIN ON STAGE FOR PHOTO
NPC BIKINI OVERALL COMPARISON / PRESENTATION
NPC MEN PHYSIQUE OVERALL COMPARISON / PRESENTATION
NPC FIGURE OVERALL COMPARISON / PRESENTATION
NPC NOVICE MEN OVERALL COMPARISON / PRESENTATION
NPC OPEN MEN OVERALL COMPARISON / PRESENTATION
