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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — No one in the sports world had heard of the 2014 Associated Press Female Athlete of the Year until August.
That’s when 13-year-old Mo’ne Davis became an instant celebrity as she took the mound in the Little League World Series and mowed down batter after batter, giving “throw like a girl” a whole new meaning.
She was the first girl to win a Little League World Series game, and her performance dazzled fans young and old. Her steely gaze and demeanor on the mound were intimidating, while off-the-field, she shined in interviews. She told admirers that if they thought she was good at baseball, they should see her play hoops. Only in eighth grade, Davis already plays for her school’s high school varsity basketball team.
Davis appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated, has her jersey displayed in baseball’s Hall of Fame and was named Sports Kid of the Year by Sports Illustrated Kids.
She met the Obamas at the White House, starred in a Spike Lee-directed car commercial (the NCAA said it wouldn’t hurt her eligibility), marched in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade along with her Taney Dragons teammates and presented Pharrell Williams with Soul Train’s “Song of the Year” award.
The talented three-sport star — she also plays soccer — and honor student from South Philadelphia handled all the attention with poise, modesty and maturity.
“A lot of adults around me help out, taught me to be respectful, to be calm during everything and not let anything get to you,” Davis said after learning of her latest honor.
A vote by U.S. editors and news directors selected Davis as The Associated Press 2014 Female Athlete of the Year. The youngest winner in history, Davis beat out Mt. St. Joseph freshman Lauren Hill — who played her first college basketball game while battling terminal brain cancer — and three-time winner Serena Williams. The selection was announced Monday.
Davis tossed a two-hitter to help Philadelphia beat Nashville 4-0 in the Little League World Series opener for both teams. Davis, the first girl to appear for a U.S. team in South Williamsport since 2004, had eight strikeouts and didn’t walk a batter. Her team was eventually eliminated after losing to teams from Las Vegas and Chicago. Davis gave up three runs in the Las Vegas game, and could not take the mound against Chicago because of pitch limits.
After the tournament, Davis was everywhere.
She threw whiffle balls to Jimmy Fallon on NBC’s Tonight Show, threw out the first pitch at Game 4 of the World Series and signed a book deal.
“It’s been really fun, got to do a lot of things, meet a lot of cool people,” Davis said. “My favorite thing to do was playing in Williamsport or going to the White House. (The Obamas) just seemed like a regular couple, no different from anyone else.”
While others are still talking about her Little League performance, Davis, a point guard, is concentrating on basketball.
“It’s making me a lot better, helping me make decisions,” Davis said of playing varsity. “In middle school, I can get away with small things. The girls now are a lot taller so I’m working on my jump shot and ball handling a lot.”
Davis aspires to play for the University of Connecticut and reach the WNBA. She plays midfielder on her soccer team and hopes to play three sports in high school, though she’s not sure about baseball.
“I know the boys will be much stronger so that depends,” she said. “Hopefully, I can continue playing as long as I can.”
Davis isn’t just a jock. She excels academically despite such a great demand for her time.
“It’s all about time management, how you plan your projects and not waiting until the last minute,” she said.
Steve Bandura, a recreation leader for the Philadelphia Parks and Recreation Department and director of the Anderson Monarchs sports programs, has helped coach Davis since she started playing sports. His son, Scott, was the catcher for Taney. Bandura said Davis has maintained her “natural personality” no matter how many cameras or microphones are in her face.
“She’s still the same person, still a kid who wants to do kid things,” Bandura said. “She has fun meeting celebrities and all that but the bottom line is she loves to play sports, go to school and have fun. The adults make a bigger deal out of it. Her teammates understand she’s breaking down barriers and they’re proud of her. They’ve been together so long, it’s like she’s their sister.”
Davis knows she has become a role model.
Her message to everyone, especially girls: “Always follow your dreams. If there’s something people tell you that you can’t do it, go for it.”
via Associate Press.
The inaugural Arnold Classic Australia will be held in Melbourne, Australia on March 13-15, 2015. The official list of invited athletes was announced today and the first Arnold Australia looks to be a star-studded event. The IFBB Pro League event will feature the Men’s Open bodybuilding, Women’s Figure and Bikini divisions. There will be a number of other events held in conjunction with the pro show along with an expo. Get your tickets and more information at www.arnoldclassic.com.au.
2015 Arnold Australia Competitor Lists
FIGURE 411:
Many of the competitors will be on stage at the Arnold in Columbus the week prior to this event. Look for Candice Keene and Candice Lewis to lead the Figure competition with Bethany Wagner-Cisternino potentially shaking things up. Anne Titone is sure to be a top six contender and if Camala nails her conditioning she should be in the mix for a top spot. Latorya Watts is also one who could sneak up into the top spots as she showed tremendous potential throughout the 2014 season. Add in Coates, Cowan and Dees and the top spots will be highly competitive at this show. Keene will be tough to beat but it’s anyone’s show when a long flight is involved.
FIGURE PRO
Alicia Coates
Ava Cowan
Heather Dees
Amanda Doherty
Maria Garcia
Candice Keene
Candice Lewis
Eliyan Lobez
Asher Prior
Tara Ramos
Larissa Reis
Carmala Rodriguez-McClure
Myra Rogers
Rinnah Schmid
Anne Titone
Bethany Wagner-Cisternino
Latorya Watts
BIKINI 411:
You have to figure it will be a bikini battle between Janet Layug and Ashley Kaltwasser for the top spot. After that look for Paulino and Mahoe to be in the top spots. Again, a long flight can throw a competitor’s game off so you never know who will benefit and who won’t from it.
BIKINI PRO
Narmin Assria
Pollianna Batista-Moss
Summer Bernard
Lacey Deluca
Barbie Heng
Ashley Kaltwasser
Janet Layug
Stephanie Mahoe
Jade MacKinnon
Sheena Martin
India Paulino
Anna Starodubtseva
Whitney Wiser
Amy Wright
MEN’S PRO BODYBUILDING 411:
The Men’s show is pretty close to the Arnold Classic line up in Columbus. Watch how things play out there and look for them to be pretty close to the same in Australia. The smart money is on the seasoned vet, Dexter Jackson but young bucks like Compton and a hungry Curry could be nipping at his heels.
MEN’S PRO BODYBUILDING
Evan Centopani
Justin Compton
Brandon Curry
Toney Freeman
Dexter Jackson
Michael Kefalianos
Josh Lenartowicz
Cedric McMillan
Sam Mohammad
Ben Pakulski
Luke Schembri
Branch Warren
Roelly Winklaar
Get your tickets and more information at www.arnoldclassic.com.au.
Iovate Launches New, 100% Vegan Brand – Nature’s Foodâ„¢ – Exclusively at GNC and GNC.com Stores Nationwide
Full line developed to meet the needs of active consumers seeking world-class plant-based formulas, with no GMOs or preservatives
OAKVILLE, ON, – Iovate Health Sciences International has introduced Nature’s Foodâ„¢, a new line of plant-based, 100% vegan products designed for the active, health-minded individual. These products will be available exclusively at GNC stores across the United States and GNC.com beginning in December 2014. Nature’s Foodâ„¢ supplements feature hand-selected, premium ingredients that are free of lactose, dairy, soy, gluten, preservatives, artificial flavors and artificial sweeteners.
Nature’s Foodâ„¢ was developed to meet the needs of consumers seeking world-class 100% plant-based formulas without genetically modified organisms (GMOs) or preservatives.
“We are honored to become GNC’s premier brand of complete vegan products with Nature’s Foodâ„¢ only at GNC,” says Vito Sanzone, the Chief Marketing Officer at Iovate Health Sciences International Inc. “Our research and development team, alongside our flavor specialists, have developed the definitive plant-based brand with Nature’s Foodâ„¢. And the dynamic and colorful labels make Nature’s Foodâ„¢ easy to find on the GNC shelf.”
The Nature’s Foodâ„¢ brand includes:
• Organic Protein, a USDA organic-certified protein powder exclusively featuring brown rice protein
• All-in-One Meal, a plant-based meal replacement with rice protein, flax, vitamins & minerals, and more
• Plant-Based Fit Protein, a 100% vegan lean protein with scientifically researched green coffee for diet support
• Herbal Diet, a 100% vegan pill for diet support
Nature’s Foodâ„¢ delivers truly best-in-class formulas with only high-quality ingredients and the best taste. For more information on the Nature’s Foodâ„¢ line, visit www.naturesfoodnutrition.com. Available exclusively at GNC stores across the United States and GNC.com beginning December 2014.
About Iovate Health Sciences International Inc.
Iovate Health Sciences is a dynamic, leading-edge nutritional supplement company that delivers some of the highest quality, most innovative and effective supplements in the world.
Iovate Health Sciences International is a sports nutrition and weight loss leader based in Ontario, Canada. Iovate brands are sold in over 130 countries globally, and include the sports nutrition brands MuscleTech® and Six Star® Pro Nutrition. More information can be found at www.iovate.com.
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The 2015 IFBB Pro Women’s Bodybuilding contest schedule has been released and there’s a couple of changes. In 2014, Women’s Pro Bodybuilding was dropped from the Arnold Sports Festival which many felt was a sign of things to come. Meaning women’s bodybuilding was on its last lifeline as part of the IFBB Pro League. The division isn’t dead… yet. There are six pro shows on the 2015 schedule however the Ms. Olympia is missing. Will there be an Olympia for the Women’s Bodybuilders? As of now, no but don’t rule it out. I’m told by reliable sources that the Ms. Olympia could be put back on the schedule but when and where has not yet been determined.
If it weren’t for Wings of Strength sponsoring the majority of these shows there would be no women’s bodybuilding. They’ve added another show to the lineup for the women at the Houston Pro, which is the only new event for the Women’s Bodybuilding division.
There’s an attempt online to save women’s bodybuilding but it’s received very little response. You can read the “petition” www.change.org.
IFBB OMAHA PRO WOMEN’S BODYBUILDING
Date: May 30, 2015
Location:Â Omaha, Nebraska
Promoter: Jack Titone – 314â€686â€3828 – titonej@aol.com
Prize Money:Â $6,000.00
www.npcmidwest.com
TORONTO PRO WOMEN’S BODYBUILDING
Date:Â June 6-7, 2015
Location:Â Toronto, Canada
Promoter: Ron Hache – 705â€561â€0775 – ronhache@unitz.ca
MORE INFO:Â www.TorontoProSupershow.com
IFBB WINGS OF STRENGTH CHICAGO PRO
Date:Â July 2-4, 2015
Location:Â Chicago, Illinois
Promoter: Tim Gardner – 813â€908â€7843  0 tgflex@aol.com
MORE INFO:Â www.chiocagoproshow.com
IFBB WINGS OF STRENGTH PBW PRO
Date:Â August 6-8, 2015
Location:Â Tampa, Florida
Promoter: Tim Gardner – 813â€908â€7843 –  tgflex@aol.com
MORE INFO:Â www.pbwproshow.com
IFBB WINGS OF STRENGTH HOUSTONÂ PRO
Date:Â August 21-22, 2015
Location:Â Houston, Texas
Promoter: Tim Gardner – 813â€908â€7843 –  tgflex@aol.com
MORE INFO:Â www.pbwproshow.com
IFBB PITTSBURGH MASTERS PROFESSIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
PLEASE CONTACT THE PROMOTER FOR ALL INFORMATION
Over 35/Over 45/Over 55
Date:Â September 3, 2015
Location:Â Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Promoter: Gary Udit – 412â€377â€1438 – gudit@comcast.net
MORE INFO:Â www.garyudit.com
2015 IFBB Pro Women’s Bodybuilding Contest Schedule is updated at ifbbpro.com.
Which do you spend more money on each year… Bottled water or Coffee? We’ve never actually added it up but found ourselves buying both today and it made us stop and think. You could easily use a reusable water bottle and filter water. You could also buy your own coffee grounds instead of the trip to Starbucks. It might frighten you to add up what you spend per year on either one of these or both.
Coffee or Bottled Water… Which Do You Spend More on Per Year?
Anyone want to keep track in 2015?
There are currently 21 contests on the 2015 IFBB Women’s Physique contest schedule and the prize money ranges from $3,500 on up. A number of shows have decreased their prize money from 2014. Four shows that took place in California have been removed with one addition. Canadians will be happy to see two new pro events added to the schedule and are the lone shows outside of the USA for Women’s Physique. There will be new shows in Atlantic City, Houston and Little Rock in 2015. The biggest addition for the Women’s Physique division is the first ever Women’s Physique International that will be part of the Arnold Sports Festival.
Note the dates on the shows below. There are a few that are on the same day/weekend.
NEW SHOWS / NOTES:
• Women’s Physique International – see who got invited.
• IFBB SPARTAN’S WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE – San Diego
• IFBB EDMONTON PRO WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE
• IFBB PRESTIGE CRYSTAL CUP PRO WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE
• IFBB VANCOUVER PRO WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE
• IFBB ARKANSAS PRO
• IFBB WINGS OF STRENGTH HOUSTON WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE
• IFBB EUROPA ATLANTIC CITY PRO WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE
• New York Pro is in Teaneck, NJ and on Sunday
• Dallas Europa moved to June
• San Jose moves from July to June
REMOVEDÂ SHOWS from 2014
• IFBB PRO GRAND PRIX WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE – Culver City
• IFBB EMERALD CUP PRO WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE – Washington
• IFBB GOLDEN STATE GRAND PRIX WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE – Northern California
• IFBB TITANS GRAND PRIX PRO WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE – Culver City
• IFBB FERRIGNO LEGACY PRO WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE – California
WOMEN’S PHYSIQUEÂ INTERNATIONAL
Date:Â March 5-8, 2015
Location:Â Columbus, Ohio
Promoter: Jim Lorimer – 614â€431â€2600 – lgreen@arnoldexpo.com
MORE INFO:Â www.arnoldsportsfestival.com
IFBB ST. LOUIS PRO WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE
Date: Â April 4, 2015
Location:Â St. Louis, Missouri
Promoter: Jack Titone – 314â€686â€3828 – titonej@aol.com
Prize Money:Â $3,500.00
MORE INFO:Â www.npcmidwest.com
IFBBÂ EDMONTON PROÂ WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE
Date:Â April 18, 2015
Location:Â Alberta, Canada
Promoter:Â Rick Knight
Prize Money:Â $20,000.00
MORE INFO:Â www.edmontonproshow.com
IFBB EUROPA SHOW OF CHAMPIONS WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE
Date: Â May 1-2, 2015
Location:Â Orlando, Florida
Promoter: Ed and Betty Pariso – 817â€498â€3631 – BettyPariso@aol.com
Prize Money:Â $4,000.00
MORE INFO:Â www.europagamesexpo.com
IFBB SPARTAN’S WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE
Date: Â May 2, 2015
Location:Â San Diego, California
Promoter: Jon Lindsay – 866â€370â€3011
Prize Money:Â $3,500.00
MORE INFO:Â www.musclecontest.com
IFBB OPTIMUM CLASSIC PRO WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE
Date:  May 9, 2015
Location:Â Shreveport, Louisiana
Promoter: Robert Blount – 318-347-2208 – info@optimumclassic.com
Prize Money: $3,500
IFBB NEW YORK PRO WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE
Date: Â May 10, 2015
Location:Â New York, New York
Promoter: Steve Weinberger – 516â€933â€1111 – info@bevfrancis.com
IFBB MILE HIGH PRO WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE
Date:  May 30, 2015
Location:Â Denver, Colorado
Promoter: Jeff Taylor – 303â€668â€8578 – jtnpc@comcast.net
Prize Money:Â $3,500.00
IFBB OMAHA PRO WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE
Date: Â May 30, 2015
Location:Â Omaha, Nebraska
Promoter: Jack Titone – 314â€686â€3828 – titonej@aol.com
Prize Money:Â $3,500.00
MORE INFO:Â www.npcmidwest.com
IFBB TORONTO PRO WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE
Date: Â June 6-7, 2015
Location:Â Toronto, Canada
Promoter: Ron Hache – 705â€561â€0775 – ronhache@unitz.ca
MORE INFO:Â www.TorontoProSupershow.com
IFBB EUROPA DALLAS WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE
Date: Â June 19-20, 2015
Location:Â Dallas, Texas
Promoter: Ed and Betty Pariso – 817â€498â€3631 – BettyPariso@aol.com
Prize Money:Â $4,000.00
MORE INFO:Â www.europagamesexpo.com
IFBB GREATER GULF STATES PRO WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE
Date: Â June 19-20, 2015
Location:Â New Orleans, Louisiana
Promoter: Luke Tesvich – 504â€439â€6224 – NPCLAoffice@aol.com
Prize Money:Â $3,500.00
MORE INFO:Â www.npcggs.com
IFBB SAN JOSE PRO WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE
Date: Â June 26-27, 2015
Location:Â San Jose, California
Promoter: Steve O’Brien and George Jackson – 408â€384â€9039
Prize Money:Â $3,500.00
MORE INFO:Â www.musclesportproductions.com
IFBB WINGS OF STRENGTH CHICAGO
Date: Â July 2-5, 2015
Location:Â Chicago, Illinois
Promoter: Tim Gardner – 813â€908â€7843 – tgflex@aol.com
MORE INFO:Â www.chiocagoproshow.com
IFBB PRESTIGE CRYSTAL CUP PRO WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE
Date:Â July 18, 2015
Location:Â Boca Raton, Florida
Promoter: QCâ€BB Promotions – Andres Miller –  561â€376â€9849 – qcbbpromotions@gmail.com
Prize Money:Â $3,000.00
MORE INFO:Â www.prestigecrystalcup.com
IFBB VANCOUVER PROÂ WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE
Date:Â July 25, 2015
Location:Â Vancouver, British Columbia Canada
Promoter: Michelle Krack – 778â€878â€2267 – info@vancouverproshow.com
Prize Money:Â $4,000.00
MORE INFO:Â vancouverproshow.com
IFBB WINGS OF STRENGTH PBW TAMPA WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE
Date:  August 6-8, 2015
Location:Â Tampa, Florida
Promoter: Tim Gardner – 813â€908â€7843 – tgflex@aol.com
MORE INFO:Â www.pbwproshow.com
IFBB ARKANSAS PRO WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE
Date:Â August 22, 2015
Location:Â Little Rock, Arkansas
Promoter: Jack Titone – 314â€686â€3828 – titonej@aol.com
Prize Money:Â $3,500.00
MORE INFO:Â www.npcmidwest.com
IFBB WINGS OF STRENGTH PBW PRO WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE
Date:Â August 21-22, 2015
Location:Â Houston, TX
Promoter: Tim Gardner – 813â€908â€7843 – tgflex@aol.com
MORE INFO:Â www.pbwproshow.com
IFBB PITTSBURGH MASTERS PROFESSIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
Over 35/Over 45
PLEASE CONTACT THE PROMOTER FOR ALL INFORMATIONÂ
Date:September 3, 2015
Location:Â Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Promoter: Gary Udit – 412â€377â€1438 – gudit@comcast.net
MORE INFO:Â www.garyudit.com
IFBB EUROPAÂ ATLANTIC CITY PRO WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE
Date:Â August 28-29, 2015
Location:Â Atlantic City, New Jersey
Promoter: Ed and Betty Pariso –  BettyPariso@aol.com
Prize Money:Â $4,000.00
MORE INFO:Â www.pbwproshow.com
OLYMPIA WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE SHOWDOWN
Date:Â September 17-20, 2015
Location:Â Las Vegas, Nevada
Promoter: Robin Chang – 866â€676â€2007 – rchang@weiderpub.com
MORE INFO:Â www.mrolympia.com
IFBB EUROPA PHOENIX WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE
Date:  October 10-11, 2015
Location:Â Phoenix, Arizona
Promoter: Ed and Betty Pariso – 817â€498â€3631 – BettyPariso@aol.com
Prize Money:Â $4,000.00
MORE INFO:Â www.europagamesexpo.com
IFBB ULTIMATE WARRIORS PRO WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE
Date:Â November 7, 2015
Location:Â San Diego, California
Promoter: Jon Lindsay 866â€370â€3011
Prize Money:Â $3,500.00
MORE INFO:Â www.musclecontest.com
Check back as the shows change throughout the year. More info at ifbbpro.com.
Rihanna Named Global PUMA Ambassador
Herzogenaurach, Germany (16 December) – Today, PUMA and Global Cultural icon Rihanna, announced a new multi-year partnership, kicking off in January 2015. Rihanna will become PUMA’s global ambassador for Women’s Training and serve as the PUMA Women’s Creative Director, bringing her styling sensibilities and innovation to PUMA’s collections. Embodying everything that PUMA stands for, Rihanna’s unstoppable spirit, creative energy and prowess both on and off the stage, make her the perfect representation of the PUMA brand.
Through this partnership, Rihanna will be the face of PUMA’s Women’s Training category. Fans can anticipate PUMA and Rihanna taking a fresh, forward thinking and non-traditional approach to sports, fitness and lifestyle – fusing Rihanna’s personality, love of sports, spirit and style into the growing footwear and apparel segment. No stranger to breaking the mold with beauty, fashion and lifestyle trends, Rihanna, with PUMA’s support, will bring her personal touch and creativity to the athletic world.
Rihanna will also assume the role of PUMA’s Creative Director for the category, directly influencing product collections as early as 2015, and working in partnership with PUMA’s Internal Product Creation team. These collections will be designed with the goal of strengthening women in training sessions and beyond, and inspiring confidence in their bodies and themselves – the exact confidence for which Rihanna is so well known and celebrated. As part of her role, Rihanna will work with PUMA to design and customize classic PUMA styles as well as create new styles to add to the PUMA product portfolio.
Speaking about the new partnership with PUMA, Rihanna said: “It’s great to find a brand that celebrates strength and individuality. I couldn’t think of a more perfect partner to collaborate with as a creative director. I’m excited for you to see what Puma and I come up with.â€
Rihanna will play a starring role in PUMA’s brand campaign, Forever Faster and be featured along with many of PUMA’s world-class athletes such as Usain Bolt and Sergio Aguero. PUMA and Rihanna will launch several fan activations throughout the partnership around the world such as consumer and retail events, training and fitness related social media content, and product programs.
Bjørn Gulden, CEO at PUMA commented: “Signing Rihanna is a fantastic step for PUMA. Her global profile, her charisma and individuality, her ambition – all these things make her a perfect ambassador for our brand. She also aligns perfectly with the values PUMA strives for: to be Confident, Brave, Determined and Joyful. With a strong portfolio in football, running and motorsport, finding an inspiring partner for women’s training was very important. Rihanna was a natural choice for us. We’re delighted to have her as a partner, and we’re looking forward to what’s to come.â€
Adam Petrick, Global Brand & Marketing Director for PUMA said, “Rihanna brings joy to audiences around the world but also ignites and awes. PUMA admires her for never waiting for the next big thing, but more so for driving what happens next – in fashion, style, music and soon to be – sports. We can’t wait to empower women worldwide with Rihanna – she demonstrates a body confidence and determination that is the exact representation of the PUMA Woman.â€
Anxious to learn more? Follow PUMA and Rihanna’s journey on Instagram (@PUMA and @badgalriri), Twitter (@PUMA and @rihanna) and Facebook (facebook.com/PUMA and facebook.com/Rihanna) and online at www.puma.com and www.rihannanow.com.
Rihanna Signs with Puma ©Photo Courtesy of PumaÂ
Story and images courtesy of PUMA.
The 2015 Arnold Athlete invite list has been released courtsey of Arnoldsportsfestival.com. New to the Arnold Classic Festival this year are the Men and Women’s Physique divisions. Oksana Grishina will be back to defend her Fitness International Title as will Ashley Kaltwasser in Bikini and Candice Keene in Figure. We’ll see the first two Women’s Physique Olympia champs face off once again with Dana Linn Bailey and Juliana Malacarne both on the invited list.
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UPDATED LISTS – DECEMBER 18, 2014
Felipe de Franco was added to Men’s Physique and Nathalie Falk added to Women’s Physique.
2015 Fitness International (14)
Michelle Blank
Myriam Capes
Bethany Cisternino
Regiane Da Silva
Ryall Graber
Oksana Grishina
Fiona Harris
Tanji Johnson
Whitney Jones
Sara Kovach
Ashley Sebera
Melinda Szabo
Aurika Tyrgale
Trish Warren
2015 Figure International (15)
Dana Ambrose
Ava Cowan
Heather Dees
Amanda Doherty
Cydney Gillon
Candice Keene
Candice Lewis
Vera Mallet
Julie Mayer
Andressa Ribeiro
Camala Rodriguez-McClure
Myra Rogers
Gennifer Strobo
Ann Titone
Latorya Watts
2015 Bikini International (15)
Noy Alexander
Nicole Ankney
Narmin Assria
Sara Back
Bianca Berry
Christina Strom Fjaere
Ashley Kaltwasser
Janet Layug
Sarah Elizabeth LeBlanc
Stephanie Mahoe
Justine Munro
Noemi Olah
India Paulino
Anna Starodubteseva
Kenea Yancy
2015 Women’s Physique International (11)
Dana Linn Bailey
LaDrissa Bonivel
Tycie Coppett
Nathalie Falk
Heather Grace
Juliana Malacarne
Karina Nascimento
Mindi O’Brien
Jillian Reville
Jennifer Robinson
Sabrina Taylor
2015 Arnold Classic (14)
Mohamad Ali Bannout
Lionel Beyeke
Evan Centopani
Justin Compton
Brandon Curry
Marius Dohne
Vitaley Fateev
Toney Freeman
Dexter Jackson
Michael Kefalianos
Cedric McMillan
Ben Pakulski
Branch Warren
Roelly Winklaar
2015 Arnold Classic 212 (10)
Aaron Clark
Eduardo Correa
Charles Dixon
Eduard Duque
Shawn Joseph-Tavernier
Cory Mathews
Jose Raymond
Marco Rivera
Angel Manuel Rangel Vargas
Hidetada Yamagishi
2015 Arnold Men’s Physique (11)
Mathew Acton
Andre Adams
Michael Anderson
Mark Anthony
Anton Antipov
George Brown
Felipe de Franco
Xavisus Gayden
Sadik Hadzovic
Jason Poston
Rodney Razor
The women’s UFC Bantamweight Champ, Ronday Rousey continues to kick ass and collect checks. Rousey shared the news of her signing with Reebok on twitter, while her male counterpart Jon Jones took to Instagram. Jones chose to dance with joy at the news of signing with Reebok, this after was released by Nike earlier this year.
Find out more of Ronda’s favorites like the Reebok Womens LM Bodycombat.
Today Jones posted a much happier video.
Rousey then posted…
You’re not the only one dancing today, @JonnyBones. Check it out. I am #TeamReebok. An official @Reebok athlete! pic.twitter.com/BlYqMVPBwF — Ronda Rousey (@RondaRousey) December 16, 2014
Ronda is quoted on UFC.com, “From the very beginning, it was clear to me that Reebok is passionately invested in our sport and its athletes. The team is committed to helping push our sport forward and I am proud to be part of it. Reebok understands what tough fitness means for women and what women need for their fitness lifestyle. Together we’re going to inspire even more people to train like fighters.â€
The 2015 IFBB Pro Fitness contest schedule has been released and things are looking up for the division. No shows were dropped from the 2014 schedule and four new shows were added. The Orlando, Vancouver, Houston and Nordic Pro have all added the IFBB Pro Fitness division to their schedules. The only unfortunate timing, as it currently stands, is the Nordic and Phoenix Europa are on the same days.
FITNESSÂ INTERNATIONAL
Date:Â March 5-8, 2015
Location:Â Columbus, Ohio
Promoter: Jim Lorimer – 614â€431â€2600 – lgreen@arnoldexpo.com
Prize Money:Â $56,000.00
MORE INFO:Â www.arnoldsportsfestival.com
IFBB EUROPA ORLANDOÂ PRO FITNESS
Date:Â May 1-2, 2015
Location: Orlando, Florida
Promoter: Betty & Ed Pariso – 817â€498â€3631 – BettyPariso@aol.com
Prize Money:Â $6,000.00
MORE INFO:Â www.europagamesexpo.com
IFBB ARNOLD CLASSIC BRASIL
Date:Â May 29-30, 2014
Location:Â Rio deJaneiro, Brasil
Promoter:Â Rafael Santonja and Robert Lorimer
MORE INFO:Â www.arnoldclassicbrasil.com
IFBB TORONTO PROSHOW WOMEN’S FITNESS
Date:Â June 6-7, 2015
Location:Â Toronto, Canada
Promoter: Ron Hache – 705â€561â€0775 – ronhache@unitz.ca
Prize Money:Â $6,000.00
MORE INFO:Â www.TorontoProSupershow.com
IFBB WINGS OF STRENGTH CHICAGO PRO
Date: July 2-4, 2015
Location:Â Chicago, IL
Promoter: Tim Gardner – 813â€908â€7843 – tgflex@aol.com
MORE INFO:Â www.pbwproshow.com
IFBB VANCOUVER PRO FITNESS
Date:Â July 25, 2015
Location:Â Vancouver, British Columbia Canada
Promoter: Michelle Krack – 778â€878â€2267
Prize Money:Â $6,000.00
MORE INFO:Â vancouverproshow.com
IFBB WINGS OF STRENGTH PBW PRO
Date:Â August 6-8, 2015
Location:Â Tampa, Florida
Promoter: Tim Gardner  – 813â€908â€7843 – tgflex@aol.com
MORE INFO:Â www.pbwproshow.com
IFBB WINGS OF STRENGTHÂ HOUSTON PRO
Date:Â August 21-22, 2015
Location:Â Houston, Texas
Promoter: Tim Gardner  – 813â€908â€7843 – tgflex@aol.com
MORE INFO:Â www.pbwproshow.com
FITNESS OLYMPIA
Date:Â September 17-20, 2015
Location:Â Las Vegas, Nevada
Promoter: Robin Chang – 866â€676â€2007 – rchang@weiderpub.com
MORE INFO:Â www.mr.olympia.com
IFBB ARNOLD CLASSIC EUROPE
Date:Â September 25-26, 2015
Location:Â Madrid, Spain
Promoter: Celia de La Rosa -(0034) 915â€352â€819 – info@ifbbevents.com
MORE INFO:Â www.arnoldclassiceurope.es
IFBB EUROPA PHOENIX PRO FITNESS
Date: October 10-11, 2015
Location:Â Phoenix, Arizona
Promoter: Betty & Ed Pariso – 817â€498â€3631 – BettyPariso@aol.com
Prize Money:Â $10,000.00
MORE INFO:Â www.europagamesexpo.com
IFBB NORDIC PRO FITNESS
Date:Â October 10, 2015
Location:Â Lahti, Finland
Promoter: K.P. Ourama – kp.ourama@kpfitness.fi
MORE INFO:Â www.nordicfitnessexpo.com
The 2015 IFBB Pro Figure Contest Schedule has been released and there are a number of changes from the 2014 schedule. A number of events have moved dates and venues so be sure to note this when planning contest events to compete in or attend. The Dallas Pro Figure moves to June from May. There are a few new shows added to the 2015 schedule. Canada will see two new events added to the calendar and the IFBB returns to Atlantic City. Houston will play host to a new Wings of Strength show and it will be on the same day as the Tahoe Pro. Promoter Jack Titone has brought the Figure division back to his Omaha Pro show in May. There will be a new pro Figure show in Los Angeles, but the Cal Pro and Tournament of Champions Figure are no longer on the contest schedule. The Europa Phoenix Figure, St. Louis Pro, Mozolani and Emerald Cup are also absent from the 2015 schedule. The prize money increased for the new Arnold Australia Pro but dropped at the Southern California shows by nearly half.  The New York Pro will move from the Tribecca Center to Teaneck, New Jersey and will be held on Sunday.
NEW SHOWS/NOTES:
Edmonton Pro
Vancouver Pro
Houston Pro
Atlantic City Pro
Los Angeles Pro
Nordic Pro
Dallas Pro moves from May to June
New York Pro on Sunday and in Teaneck, NJ
REMOVED/NOTES:
St Louis Pro Figure
Emerald Cup
Mozolani – Slovakia
Cal Pro
Tournament of Champions
Phoenix Europa
FIGURE INTERNATIONAL
Date:Â March 5-8, 2015
Location:Â Columbus, Ohio
Promoter: Jim Lorimer – 614â€431â€2600 – lgreen@arnoldexpo.com
Prize Money: $44,000.00
MORE INFO:Â www.arnoldsportsfestival.com
IFBB ARNOLD CLASSIC AUSTRALIA PRO FIGURE
Date:Â March 13-15, 2015
Location:Â Melbourne, Australia
Promoter: Tony Doherty – 613â€9388â€0866 – tony@arnoldclassic.com.au
Prize Money:Â $15,000.00
MORE INFO:Â www.arnoldclassic.com.au
IFBB CALIFORNIA GOVERNORS CUP PRO FIGURE
Date:Â March 20-21, 2015
Location:Â Sacramento, California
Promoter: Ted Williamson – tedwm@aol.com/ John Tuman – bbspy@aol.com
Prize Money:Â $6,000.00
Masters Figure
Prize Money: Â $1,750.00
MORE INFO:Â www.spectrumfitnessproductions.com
IFBBÂ EDMONTON PROÂ FIGURE
Date:Â April 18, 2015
Location:Â Alberta, Canada
Promoter:Â Rick Knight
Prize Money:Â $20,000.00
MORE INFO:Â www.edmontonproshow.com
IFBB PITTSBURGH PRO FIGURE
Date:Â May 1-2, 2015
Location:Â Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Promoter: Jim Manion – 412â€276â€5027 – npcfirst@aol.com
IFBB NEW YORK PROÂ FIGURE
Date:Â May 10, 2015
Location:Â Teaneck, New Jersey
Promoter: Steve Weinberger – 516â€933â€1111 – info@bevfrancis.com
IFBB BODYPOWER PRO FIGURE
Date: May 15â€16, 2015
Location:Â Birmingham, United Kingdom
Promoter: Ollie Upton – o.upton@bodypower.tv – 01926 485423 /  Neil Hill – neilhill69@btinternet.com
MORE INFO:Â www.bodypowerexpo.co.uk
IFBB OMAHA PROÂ FIGURE
Date:Â May 30, 2015
Location:Â Omaha, Nebraska
Promoter: Jack Titone –  314â€686â€3828 – titonej@aol.com
Prize Money:Â $6,000.00
MORE INFO: npcmidwest.com
IFBB TORONTO PRO FIGURE
Date:Â June 6-7, 2015
Location:Â Toronto, Canada
Promoter: Ron Hache – 705â€561â€0775 – ronhache@unitz.ca
Prize Money:Â $6,000.00
MORE INFO:Â www.TorontoProSupershow.com
IFBB EUROPA DALLAS PRO FIGURE
Date:Â June 19-20, 2015
Location:Â Dallas, Texas
Promoter: Ed and Betty Pariso – 817â€498â€3631 – BettyPariso@aol.com
Prize Money:Â $6,000.00
MORE INFO:Â www.europagamesexpo.com
IFBB WINGS OF STRENGTH CHICAGO FIGURE
Date:Â July 2-4, 2015
Location:Â Chicago, Illinois
Promoter: Tim Gardner – 813â€908â€7843 – tgflex@aol.com
MORE INFO: Â www.chiocagoproshow.com
IFBB LOS ANGELESÂ PRO FIGURE
Date:Â July 18, 2015
Location:Â Culver City, California
Promoter: Jon Lindsay  866â€370â€3011
Prize Money:Â $3,500.00
Masters Figure Over 40
Prize Money:Â $1,750.00
MORE INFO: Â www.musclecontest.com
IFBB VANCOUVER PRO FIGURE
Date:Â July 25, 2015
Location:Â Vancouver, British Columbia Canada
Promoter: Michelle Krack – 778â€878â€2267
Prize Money:Â $6,000.00
MORE INFO:Â vancouverproshow.com
IFBB WINGS OF STRENGTH PBW PRO FIGURE
Date:Â August 6-8, 2015
Location:Â Tampa, Florida
Promoter: Tim Gardner – 813â€908â€7843 – tgflex@aol.com
Masters Pro Figure
MORE INFO:Â www.pbwproshow.com
IFBBÂ TAHOE PRO FIGURE
Date:Â August 22, 2015
Location:Â Tahoe, Nevada
Promoter: Steve Karr – 775â€375â€5438 – info@TahoeShow.com
MORE INFO:Â www.TahoeShow.com
IFBB WINGS OF STRENGTH HOUSTONÂ PRO FIGURE
Date:Â August 21-22, 2015
Location:Â Houston, TX
Promoter: Tim Gardner – 813â€908â€7843 – tgflex@aol.com
Masters Pro Figure
MORE INFO:Â www.pbwproshow.com
IFBB EUROPAÂ ATLANTIC CITY PRO FIGURE
Date:Â August 28-29, 2015
Location:Â Atlantic City, New Jersey
Promoter: Ed and Betty Pariso –  BettyPariso@aol.com
Prize Money:Â $6,000.00
MORE INFO:Â www.pbwproshow.com
IFBB PITTSBURGH MASTERS PROFESSIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
PLEASE CONTACT THE PROMOTER FOR ALL INFORMATION
Over 35/Over 45/Over 55
Date: Â September 3, 2015
Location:Â Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Promoter: Gary Udit – 412â€377â€1438 – gudit@comcast.net
MORE INFO:Â www.garyudit.com
FIGURE OLYMPIA
Date: September 17â€20, 2015
Location:Â Las Vegas, Nevada
Promoter: Robin Chang – 866â€676â€2007 – rchang@weiderpub.com
MORE INFO:Â www.mrolympia.com
IFBB BORDER STATES PRO FIGURE
Date: October 3, 2015
Location:Â San Diego, California
Promoter: Jon Lindsay – 866â€370â€3011
Prize Money:Â $3,500.00
Masters Figure Over 40
Prize Money:Â $1,750.00
MORE INFO:Â www.musclecontest.com
IFBB NORDIC PRO FIGURE
Date: October 10, 2015
Location:Â Lahti, Finland
Promoter: K.P. Ourama – kp.ourama@kpfitness.fi
MORE INFO:Â www.nordicfitnessexpo.com
IFBB KENTUCKY MUSCLE PRO FIGURE
Date:Â November 14, 2015
Location:Â Louisville, Kentucky
Promoter: Brent Jones – 502â€387â€3808 – lbrentjones@kentuckymuscle.com
Prize Money:Â $6,000.00
MORE INFO:Â www.kentuckymuscle.com
IFBB FELICIA ROMERO PRO FIGURE CLASSIC
Date:Â November 13-14, 2015
Location:Â Mesa, Arizona
Promoter: Felicia Romero – 480â€363â€1723 – feliciaromeroclassic@gmail.com
Prize Money:Â $6,000.00
Check back for updates to the 2015 IFBB Pro Figure Contest schedule as there are often new shows added, dates changed or events removed throughout the year.
The 2015 IFBB Pro Bikini Contest Schedule has been released and there are a few changes from last year. Gone are the Europa Orlando and Dallas Pro Bikini shows. The Shredder Built, St Louis Pro (August Pro), Prague, Tijuana, Russia and Ferrigno Legacy Classic have also been removed from the schedule. New to the schedule are two shows in Canada, the Alberta Pro which has the highest prize money at $20,000 and the Vancouver Pro Bikini. Two new shows have been added to the Florida schedule as well, the Miami Muscle Beach and the Florida Grand Prix. The Puerto Rico Pro is also a new addition to the pro bikini contest schedule. The Australia Pro has become the Arnold Classic Australia and with that the prize money has more than doubled. The prize money varies from show to show but the minimum prize total for an open event is $3,500 which is typically split amongst the top three. Some shows will feature a Masters Bikini Pro division where the payout is $1,750 which is typically split amongst the top three. Check back as this schedule often changes with shows being added and occasionally dropped.
ADDITIONS/NOTES
• The Australia Pro bemuse the Arnold Australia and Prize Money increases from $6k-15k.
• St Louis Moved from March to April.
• Edmonton Pro in Alberta, Canada
• Miami Muscle Beach
• Puerto Rico
• Vancouver Pro Bikini
• Florida Grand Prix
REMOVED
• Europa Orlando
• Europa Dallas
• Shredder Built
• St. Louis Pro – August
• Prague Pro
• Tijuana
• Russia Pro
• Ferrigno Classic
IFBB LEGENDS PRO BIKINI CLASSIC
Date:Â January 31, 2015
Location:Â Las Vegas, Nevada
Promoter: Jon Lindsay – 866â€370â€3011
Prize Money:Â $3,500.00
Masters Bikini
Prize Money: Â $1,750.00
MORE INFO:Â Â www.musclecontest.com
BIKINI INTERNATIONAL
Date:Â March 5-8, , 2015
Location:Â Columbus, Ohio
Promoter: Jim Lorimer – 614â€431â€2600 – lgreen@arnoldexpo.com
Prize Money: $13, 00.00
MORE INFO:Â www.arnoldsportsfestival.com
ARNOLD CLASSIC AUSTRALIAÂ PRO BIKINI
Date:Â March 13-15, 2015
Location:Â Melbourne, Australia
Promoter: Tony Doherty – 613â€9388â€0866 – tony@arnoldclassic.com.au
Prize Money: Â $15,000.00
MORE INFO:Â www.arnoldclassic.com.au
IFBB MUSCLECONTEST.COM PRO BIKINI
Date:Â March 14Â , 2015
Location:Â Culver City, California
Promoter: Jon Lindsay – 866â€370â€3011
Prize Money: Â $3,500.00
MORE INFO:Â Â www.musclecontest.com
IFBB NEW ZEALAND PRO BIKINI
Date:Â March 21, 2015
Location:Â Auckland, New Zealand
Promoter: Moes Elmoussawi – moesmuscle@yahoo.com – 6421567212
IFBB BATTLE ON THE BEACH PRO BIKINI
Date:Â March 28, 2015
Location:Â Daytona Beach, Florida
Promoter: Shannon Dey –  sales.npcflorida@gmail.com
Prize Money:Â $3,500.00
Masters Bikini
Prize Money: Â $1,750.00
MORE INFO:Â Â www.npcbattleonthebeach.com
IFBB ST. LOUIS PRO BIKINI
Date:Â April 4, 2015
Location:Â St. Louis, Missouri
Promoter: Jack Titone – 314â€686â€3828
Prize Money:Â $3,500.00
MORE INFO:Â www.npcmidwest.com
IFBBÂ EDMONTON PRO BIKINI
Date:Â April 18, 2015
Location: Alberta, Canada
Promoter:Â Rick Knight
Prize Money:Â $20,000.00
MORE INFO:Â www.edmontonproshow.com
IFBB MIAMI MUSCLE BEACHÂ PRO BIKINI
Date: April 18, 2015
Location:Â Miami Beach, Florida
Promoter: Geobanny Paula –  786â€217â€2110 – geobannypaula@me.com
Prize Money:Â $6,000.00
MORE INFO:Â miamimusclebeachpro.com
IFBB PITTSBURGH PRO BIKINI
Date:Â May 1-2, 2015
Location:Â Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Promoter: Jim Manion – 412â€276â€5027 – npcfirst@aol.com
IFBB NEW YORK PRO BIKINI
Date:Â May 10Â 2015
Location:Â Teaneck, New Jersey
Promoter: Steve Weinberger – 516â€933â€1111 – info@bevfrancis.com
IFBB NORTHERN CALIFORNIA PRO BIKINI
Date: May 30, 2015
Location:Â Sacramento, California
Promoter: Ted Williamson  – tedwm@aol.com – 951â€687â€9366 / John Tuman – bbspy@aol.com  – 209â€480â€1798
Prize Money:$3,500.00
Masters Bikini
Prize Money: Â $1,750.00
MORE INFO:Â www.spectrumfitnessproductions.com
IFBBÂ PUERTO RICOÂ PRO BIKINI (open and Masters)
Date:Â May 28-30, 2015
Location:Â San Juan, Puerto Rico
Promoter: Tim Gardner –813â€281â€4696 – tgflex@aol.com / Bubby Lupo – 540â€330â€4784
IFBB DENNIS JAMES CLASSICÂ PRO BIKINI
Date:Â May 23, 2015
Location:Â Mesa, Arizona
Promoter: Dennis James – 602â€363â€0149
IFBB TORONTO PRO BIKINI
Date:Â June 6-7, 2015
Location:Â Toronto, Canada
Promoter: Ron Hache – 705â€561â€0775 – ronhache@unitz.ca
MORE INFO:Â www.TorontoProSupershow.com
IFBB GREATER GULF STATES PRO BIKINI
Date:Â June 19-20, 2015
Location:Â New Orleans, Louisiana
Promoter: Luke Tesvich – 504â€439â€6224 – NPCLAoffice@aol.com
Prize Money:Â $3,500.00
MORE INFO:Â www.npcggs.com
IFBB PATRIOTS PRO BIKINI
Date:Â July 4, 2015
Location:Â Las Vegas, Nevada
Promoter: Jon Lindsay 866â€370â€3011
Prize Money:Â $3,500.00
Masters Bikini
Prize Money: Â $1,750.00
MORE INFO:Â www.musclecontest.com
IFBB PRESTIGE CRYSTAL CUP PRO BIKINI
Date:Â July 18, 2015
Location:Â Boca Raton, Florida
Promoter: QCâ€BB Promotions – Andres Miller –  561â€376â€9849 – qcbbpromotions@gmail.com
Prize Money:Â $3,500.00
MORE INFO:Â www.prestigecrystalcup.com
IFBB VANCOUVER PRO BIKINI
Date:Â July 25, 2015
Location:Â Vancouver, British Columbia Canada
Promoter: Michelle Krack – 778â€878â€2267
Prize Money:Â $4,000.00
MORE INFO:Â vancouverproshow.com
IFBB WINGS OF STRENGTH PBW TAMPA PRO BIKINI (and Masters)
Date:Â August 6-8, 2015
Location:Â Tampa, Florida
Promoter: Tim Gardner – 813â€281â€4696– tgflex@aol.com
MORE INFO:Â www.pbwproshow.com
IFBB ORANGE COUNTY MUSCLE CLASSIC PRO BIKINI
Date:Â August 8, 2015
Location:Â Culver City, California
Promoter: Jon Lindsay – 866â€370â€3011
Prize Money:Â $3,500.00
MORE INFO:Â www.musclecontest.com
IFBB DALLAS PRO BIKINI
Date:Â August 15, 2015
Location:Â Dallas, Texas
Promoter: Lee Thompson – 281â€435â€8804 – lee@tltinc.org
Prize Money:Â $3,500.00
IFBB FLORIDA GRAND PRIX BIKINI
Date:Â August 22, 2015
Location:Â Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Promoter: Serge Saric – 561â€460â€6000 – ProBodyOutlet@gmail.com
Prize Money:Â $3,500.00
MORE INFO:Â www.probodyoutlet.com
IFBB PITTSBURGH MASTERS PROFESSIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS PRO BIKINI
PLEASE CONTACT THE PROMOTER FOR ALL INFORMATIONÂ Over 35
Date: September 3, 2015
Location:Â Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Promoter: Gary Udit – 412â€377â€1438 – gudit@comcast.net
MORE INFO:Â www.garyudit.com
BIKINI OLYMPIA
Date: September 17â€20, 2015
Location:Â Las Vegas, Nevada
Promoter: Robin Chang – 866â€676â€2007 – rchang@weiderpub.com
MORE INFO:Â www.mrolympia.com
IFBB KOREAN GRAND PRIX PRO BIKINI
Date:Â September 26, 2015
Location:Â Seoul, Korea
Promoter:  Alex Hong – cubeintl@gmail.com
Prize Money:Â $10,000.00
IFBB NORDIC PRO BIKINI
Date:Â October 10, 2015
Location:Â Lahti, Finland
Promoter:  K.P. Ourama – kp.ourama@kpfitness.fi
MORE INFO:Â www.nordicfitnessexpo.com
IFBB EUROPA PHOENIX PRO BIKINI
Date: October 10-11, 2015
Location:Â Phoenix, Arizona
Promoter: Ed and Betty Pariso – 817â€498â€3631 – BettyPariso@aol.com
Prize Money:Â $4,000.00
MORE INFO:Â Â www.europagamesexpo.com
IFBB FORT LAUDERDALE CUP PRO BIKINI
Date:Â October 17, 2015
Location:Â Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Promoter: Shannon Dey – sales.npcflorida@gmail.com
Prize Money:$3,500.00
Masters Bikini
Prize Money: Â $1,750.00
MORE INFO:Â www.npcftlauderdalecup.com
IFBB SACRAMENTO PRO BIKINI
Date:Â November 7, 2015
Location:Â Sacramento, California
Promoter: Ted Williamson  – tedwm@aol.com – 951â€687â€9366 / John Tuman – bbspy@aol.com  – 209â€480â€1798
Prize Money:$3,500.00
Masters Bikini
Prize Money: Â $1,750.00
MORE INFO:Â www.spectrumfitnessproductions.com
IFBB IOWA PRO BIKINI
Date:Â November 14, 2015
Location:Â Davenport, Iowa
Promoter: Jack Titone – 314â€686â€3828
Prize Money:Â $3,500.00
MORE INFO:Â www.npcmidwest.com
IFBB IRONGAMES PRO BIKINI
Date: November 14,  2015
Location:Â Culver City, California
Promoter: Jon Lindsay – 866â€370â€3011
Prize Money:Â $3,500.00
Masters Bikini
Prize Money: Â $1,750.00
MORE INFO:Â Â www.musclecontest.com
See the 2014 schedule to compare events / dates. Check back as the schedule often changes throughout the year.
The 2015 Arnold Sports Festival will expand to the Ohio Expo Center and all bodybuilding events will relocate to the convention center. The professional and amateur bodybuilding events are relocating to the Greater Columbus Convention Center due to the Veterans Memorial closure. There are a number of new events slated for 2015 including the addition of Men and Women’s Pro Physique.
2015 Arnold Sports Festival Expands To Ohio Expo Center & Bodybuilding Events Relocated to Convention Center
18,000 athletes compete in 50 sports and events before 175,000 attendees
COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Arnold Sports Festival, the largest multi-sport event in the nation, will move several competitions to the Ohio Expo Center in 2015, including the NEW Arnold Kids Fitness EXPO. All professional and amateur bodybuilding shows will be relocated to the Greater Columbus Convention Center, due to the closing of Franklin County Veterans Memorial.
Sports and events to be held at the Ohio Expo Center in 2015 include Archery, Cheerleading & Dance, CrossFit Endeavor, Disc Golf, Pickleball, Table Tennis and XPC Powerlifting.
The new Arnold Kids Fitness EXPO will feature demonstrations and clinics in baseball, chess, fencing, football, golf, gymnastics, hockey, soccer and tennis, among others. The Kids Fitness EXPO will feature nonstop stage entertainment, a new Arnold’s Got Talent show, and vendor booths. It will be held Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8 at the Bricker Building at the Ohio Expo Center, 717 E. 17th Avenue.
The Arnold Sports Festival’s professional bodybuilding shows that have traditionally been held at Veterans Memorial, will be held at Battelle Grand at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. The Pole Fitness National Championships, returning for its second year, will be held at Battelle Grand on Friday, March 7 at 9:30pm, immediately following Arnold Classic 212, Fitness International and Figure International Finals.
The Arnold Amateur Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure, Bikini & Physique Championships that were held at Veterans Memorial on Thursday and Friday in the past will also move to Battelle Grand.
Other new events in 2015 include IFBB Pro Men’s Physique, IFBB Pro Women’s Physique, Model Search, WWE, Chess, America’s Next Great Trainer, Soccer, MAS Wrestling and Rowing.
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jim Lorimer have co-produced the Arnold Sports Festival since 1989, when it debuted as a one-day bodybuilding competition known as the Arnold Classic. The Arnold Sports Festival has grown over the years and is now a four-day festival that features a variety of sports, including professional and amateur bodybuilding, strongman, weightlifting, and powerlifting. Youth sports include gymnastics, cheerleading and dance, fencing, martial arts and many others.
Admission to the Arnold Kids Fitness EXPO and the sports and events at the Ohio Expo Center is included in the Daily EXPO Ticket ($10 in advance, $15 at the door). Children 10 and under are FREE. Parking at the Ohio Expo Center will be $6. FREE shuttles will run from the Ohio Expo Center to the Greater Columbus Convention Center on Friday, March 6-Sunday, March 8.
The 2015 Arnold Fitness EXPO will be held March 6-8 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center, and feature more than 900 booths of the latest in sports equipment, apparel and nutrition and a stage that hosts unique, non-stop competitions and entertainment that combine to make the Arnold Fitness EXPO the heart of the Arnold Sports Festival.
“A Daily EXPO ticket affords a great entertainment value and allows our attendees to experience a great variety of sports and events,†co-promoter Jim Lorimer said. “We are very proud to provide the opportunity for athletes, a majority of them youth, to compete at the largest multi-sport festival in the U.S.â€
A daily ticket to the EXPO includes admission to most of the 50 sports and events. For a complete list of events visit the website’s Ticket Information page.
Separate tickets are required for the following events:
• Arnold Amateur Classic Bodybuilding Prejudging & Finals, Fitness, Figure and Bikini Prejudging 4pm Thursday, March 5, Battelle Grand $25.
• Meet & Greet with IFBB Pros, 8pm Thursday, March 5, Hilton Columbus Downtown $25.
• Amateur Bodybuilding Prejudging, Physique & Figure Masters Prejudging & Finals, 9am Friday, March 6, Battelle Grand $25.
• Arnold Classic 212, Fitness International, Figure International Finals and Pole Fitness National Championships, 7pm Friday, March 6, Battelle Grand $50-75.
• Amateur MMA Festival, 7pm Friday, March 6, Lifestyles Communities Pavilion $30-$75 (not included in VIP package).
• 27th Annual Arnold Classic and Bikini International Prejudging, 2pm Saturday, March 7, Battelle Grand $50.
• 27th Annual Arnold Classic, Bikini International and Strongman Classic Finals, 7pm Saturday, March 7, Battelle Grand $50-$100.
• Arnold Party With The Pros, 9pm Saturday, March 7, Hollywood Casino $25.
• Arnold Pro Boxing, 7pm Saturday, March 7, L.C. Pavilion (not included in VIP package).
• Arnold, Sunday Showcase Featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger, 11am Sunday, March 8, Hilton Columbus Downtown $50 ($25 for students with ID).
VIP Ticket Packages and individual event tickets are available through Ticketmaster at www.ticketmaster.com/arnold or 800-745-3000. Daily EXPO tickets are available for $10 in advance (plus service charge) or $15 at the door of all Arnold Sports Festival venues. Children 10 and under free.
Presenting Sponsor: Europa Sports Products.
Diamond Sponsors: EAS Abbott Nutrition, Hollywood Casino Columbus, MHP, MusclePharm, Quest Nutrition.
Gold Sponsors: 6 Pack Fitness, Animal, BPI, BSN, CytoSport, Gasp & Better Bodies, Gymshark, Jan Tana, Muscle & Fitness Magazine, Optimum Nutrition, ProMera Sports.
Silver Sponsors: 4 Dimension Nutrition, AEP, ABB Performance, Allmax Nutrition, Beast Sports, Bodybuilding.com, Gaspari Nutrition, GAT / World Health Products, GEAR, Inc., Gifted Nutrition, Kiosk Kings Champion Energy, Liftag Sport, Lone Star Distribution, MuscleTech, Nutrex Research, Oh Yeah! Nutrition, Ricart.com, Rivalus, Rogue Fitness, SAN Nutrition, USN, VPX.
Bronze Sponsors: 1 Up Nutrition, Active Interest Media, BioRhythm, Blender Bottle, Cellucor, Flexicus.com, FUEL, Gold’s Gym, Grow Dietary Supplements, GT Nutrition USA, Infitnitude, iSatori, Inc., Mutant, MRI, MRM, Muscle Egg, N.V.E. Pharmaceuticals, Scivation, Skechers, SmartShake, Twinlab.
For more information, including schedules, locations and hours, visit www.arnoldsportsfestival.com.
Women’s Semifinal Results – Dew Tour Mountain Championships
The field is set for the women’s 2014 Dew Tour Mountain Championships events. The semifinals took place today in Breckenridge, Colorado and the top five women advanced directly to the finals. New to the Dew Tour this year is a last chance qualifier (LCQ). The LCQ provides the next eight top ranked competitors with one more attempt to earn a spot in the finals. The top score from the LCQ advances to the finals.
WOMEN’S SNOWBOARD SUPERPIPE SEMIFINALS – 2014 DEW TOUR MOUNTAIN CHAMPIONSHIPS
1. Kelly Clark – 95.00
2. Arielle Gold – 92.95
3. Chloe Kim – 89.00
4. Xuetong Cai – 85.75
5. Elena Hight – 80.75
LCQ Qualifier – Hanna Teter – 75.50
Complete semifinal results on DewTour.com.
WOMEN’S FREESKI SUPERPIPE SEMIFINALS – 2014 DEW TOUR MOUNTAIN CHAMPIONSHIPS
1. Annalissa Drew – 84.75
2. Ayana Onozuka – 81.25
3. Maddie Bowman – 78.00
4. Janina Kuzma – 77.00
5. Virginie Faivre – 74.25
LCQ Qaulifier – Roz Groenewoud – 73.00
Complete Freeski Superpipe Final results on DewTour.com.
WOMEN’S FREESKI SLOPESTYLE SEMIFINALS – 2014 DEW TOUR MOUNTAIN CHAMPIONSHIPS
1. Maggie Voisin – 83.50
2. Julia Krass – 80.25
3. Anouk Purnelle-Faniel – 77.25
4. Emma Dahlstrom – 77.00
5. Keri Herman – 76.25
LCQ Qualifier – Kim Lamarre – 76.75
Complete Freeski Slopestyle Results on DewTour.com.
WOMEN’S SNOWBOARD SLOPESTYLE SEMIFINALS – 2014 DEW TOUR MOUNTAIN CHAMPIONSHIPS
1. Enni Rukajarvi – 93.50
2. Spencer O’Brien – 92.00
3. Anna Gasser – 88.25
4. Jamie Anderson – 85.25
5. Sina Candrian – 80.00
LCQ Qualifier – Christy Prior – 91.50
Visit DewTour.com for complete results.
Check out the latest updates on Dew Tour’s Facebook. Watch the finals on DewTour.com/Live.
Skullcandy Welcomes Silje Norendal to the Team
PARK CITY, Utah, Dec. 10, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Skullcandy, Inc. (Nasdaq:SKUL) the original lifestyle and performance audio brand, is pleased to announce that Norwegian Olympic snowboarder and multiple Winter X Games gold medalist, Silje Norendal, has joined its family of elite athletes. Silje, known for her progressive style and athleticism in slopestyle, is a standout athlete and influencer in women’s action sports.
Since she jumped on her first board at the young age of four, her consistent focus and dedication to training has made her a threat to be on top of the podium at all of the major events. Silje has developed one of the smoothest styles in snowboarding and is now recognized as a standout athlete at just 21 years old. Silje harnesses serious motivation from music before competing—making her a perfect match with the brand’s best in class crew of athletes.
“It’s amazing to get to partner with a brand I love so much,” said Silje. “I’m looking forward to being part of the Skullcandy family and working on progressing, competing, and exploring the connection between my music and my riding. This is an exciting time in my career and I can’t wait to see what happens next!”
“Silje joins an amazing roster of athletes and artists who are all committed to performing at their best,” said Rob Layer, Brand and Sports Marketing Manager, Skullcandy. “She is one of the leading ladies in the snowboarding world and we are stoked to have her join the family.”
In addition to joining their roster of athletes, Silje will also be featured in the Skullcandy Women’s Collection campaign, which features three options that are specifically engineered and fine-tuned for women.
To learn more, visit www.skullcandy.com.
About Skullcandy, Inc.
Skullcandy is the original lifestyle and performance audio brand inspired by the creativity and irreverence of youth culture. Skullcandy designs, markets and distributes audio and gaming headphones and other accessory related products under the Skullcandy, Astro Gaming and 2XL brands. Skullcandy was launched in 2003 and quickly became one of the world’s most distinct audio brands by bringing unique technology, color, character and performance to an otherwise monochromatic space; helping to revolutionize the audio arena by introducing headphones, earbuds and other audio and wireless lifestyle products that possess unmistakable style and exceptional performance. The company’s products are sold and distributed through a variety of channels in the U.S. and approximately 80 countries worldwide, including the company’s website at skullcandy.com.
Photo by Isaac Hinds
The Arnold Sports Festival is always a weekend of non-stop activities and events. There are a variety of new events taking place in Columbus, Ohio (March 5-8th) and one of them will be the Arnold Model Search. The model search kicks off online and the Top 10 in the first-annual Arnold Model Search will be invited to compete in the Arnold Model Search Finals during the Arnold Sports Festival. The registration is open and all entries must be submitted by January 30, 2015. You’ll want to get your entry in early because voting begins on January 1, 2015 and closes on January 31, 2015.
We’re proud to join the Arnold Sports Festival in this first annual event. We’ll see you in Columbus!
The Arnold Model Search strives to discover and reward aspiring “fitness models†through an online contest that will identify finalists that will compete in finals at the 2015 Arnold Sports Festival.
For more information and to register, visit www.arnoldmodelsearch.com.
Overview
The Arnold Fitness Model Search (“Model Searchâ€) strives to discover and reward aspiring “fitness models†through an online contest that will identify finalists that will compete in finals at the 2015 Arnold Sports Festival. Sponsors for the 2015 Arnold Model Search include, but are not limited to, Maximum Human Performance (MHP), Muscular Development Magazine and Hardbody News. The “Model Search†is owned and operated by the Arnold Amateur Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure, Bikini & Physique Championships and the Fitness Factory. (“Operatorsâ€).
Registration
Registration for the first-annual Arnold Model Search will close on January 30, 2015
Finals
The Top 10 in the first-annual Arnold Model Search will be invited to compete in the Arnold Model Search Finals during the 2015 Arnold Sports Festival. Finals will be held on Friday, March 6 during the Arnold Amateur Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure & Bikini Championships at the Battelle Grand at the Greater Columbus Convention Center.
Voting
Once a contestant’s entry is approved, her name, hometown and three photographs will be posted on the MHP Web site at http://mhpstrong.com/arnold-model-search/. At that point, the contestant should encourage family, friends and others to visit the MHP Web site link to vote.
The top ten (10) vote getters plus two at-large finalists (chosen by event organizers) will be invited to the 2015 Arnold Sports Festival to compete for the title of “2015 Arnold Fitness Model Search Winner.â€
Winners will be announced via e-mail. Winners are responsible for all travel and hotel expenses incurred to travel to the 2015 Arnold Sports Festival to compete in the finals.
Prizes
The winner of the 2015 Arnold Model Search will win a prize package that includes a Sponsorship Package totaling over $4000 from MHP, feature photo spread in Muscular Development Magazine, a feature on Hardbody News and a photo shoot with Lift Studios, and the opportunity to be the cover girl and participate in a variety of promotional opportunities for the 2016 Arnold Model Search.
2015 Arnold Classic Model Search Prize Package
First Place:
• 1 Year Sponsorship by MHP
• Joining MHP Booth Staff at Arnold Expo and Olympia
• $300 in MHP Gear
• $400 in 2015 Contest Reimbursements from MHP
• Feature photo spread in Muscular Development Magazine
• Feature on Hardbody News including a photoshoot with Lift Studios
• Two tickets to the Fitness International, Figure International and Arnold Classic 212 Finals on Friday, March 6
• Two tickets to the Party With The Pros (Official After Party Of The Arnold Classic) on Saturday, March 7 at Hollywood Casino
• Lunch and photograph with Arnold Schwarzenegger on Sunday, March 8
• The opportunity to be the cover girl and participate in a variety of promotional opportunities for the 2016 Arnold Model Search.
Second Place:
• $500 MHP Supplement Prize Pack
Plus consideration for additional MHP Sponsorship package
Third Place:
• $300 MHP Supplement Prize Pack
Plus consideration for additional MHP Sponsorship package
ENTER THE MODEL SEARCH and find out more at arnoldmodelsearch.com. Looking for more information on the 2015 Arnold Sports Festival? Check out arnoldsportsfestival.com.
Ronda Rousey continues to make a name for herself out of the octagon. She’s an Olympic Medalist, actress, model, UFC Champ and now you can add author to her resume. The 288 page hardcover book, is slated to be released on April 14, 2015 and co-written by her sister Maria Burns Ortiz. The book will detail her diet, workouts, mind games and more. The book will set you back around thirty bucks but it should be money well spent.
Ronda Rousey’s Book “My Fight/Your Fight” Released in 2015
In this revealing memoir, undefeated UFC champion and Hollywood star Ronda Rousey charts her difficult path to glory, revealing her tragic childhood and her father’s suicide, her meteoric rise to fame, the secret behind her undefeated UFC record, and what it takes to become the toughest woman on Earth.
It was over in a blur. It took 16 seconds. Ronda Rousey, the Olympic medalist and reigning UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion, retained her mixed martial arts title in a brief flurry of fists, knees, and chokeholds. Rousey now is the most sought after and recognizable female athlete in the world: the former judo Olympic champion turned star ultimate fighter, seen stripped down on the cover of ESPN magazine, profiled by the highbrows at the New Yorker, and fast becoming a ubiquitous presence in Hollywood. When she isn’t beating her opponents into submission she is starring in big-budget movies like Entourage, The Expendables 3, Fast & Furious 7, and three upcoming major action films from Warner Bros. In this inspiring and entertaining memoir, Rousey charts her difficult path to glory, exposing her tragic childhood, settling numerous scores, and sharing the habits that create champions, including her extreme diet regimen during fight week, her grueling and unexpected workouts, and the shocking mind games she plays before knocking out every opponent she’s ever faced.
Ronda Rousey is the UFC undefeated women’s bantamweight champion, an Olympic medalist, and a Hollywood actress. One of the most dominant athletes in UFC history (arguably the most dominant), Rousey is single-handedly responsible for the inclusion of women in the Octagon. And she has taken Hollywood with the same force as the UFC, landing roles in major films and emerging as an up-and-coming action film star.
Book cover not final – image via simonandschuster.comRonda Rousey’s Book “My Fight/Your Fight” released in 2015.
The 2015 National Physique Committee (NPC) schedule has been released and now is the perfect time to start planning your national level competitions. The schedule follows the same basic format it has for years and there are no unepected changes with locations or dates. It’s business as usual for 2015 with things kicking off in Charleston, South Carolina in May as the first IFBB Pro Qualifier. The national NPC schedule comes to a close in Miami, Florida at the end of November. Note, it will be in the same location as it was held in 2014.
2015 National NPC Schedule
2015 NPC JR USA
When:Â May 30, 2015
Where:Â Charleston, SC
Promoter:Â Â Tres Bennett
More Info:Â npcjuniorusa.com
2015 NPC JUNIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
When:Â June 12 – 13, 2015
Where:Â Chicago, IL
Promoter:Â Pam Betz
More Info:Â npcjrnationals.com
2015 NPCÂ UNIVERSE & NPC FITNESS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
When:Â July 3 – 4, 2015
Where:Â Teaneck, NJ
Promoter:Â Steve Weinberger
More Info:Â bevfrancis.com
2015 NPCÂ Â MASTERS NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
When:Â July 16 – 18, 2015
Where:Â Pittsburgh, PA
Promoter:Â Gary Udit
More Info:Â www.garyudit.com
2015 NPC USA CHAMPIONSHIPS
When: July 24 – 25, 2015
Where: Las Vegas, NV
Promoter: Jon Lindsay
More Info:Â lindsayproductions.com
IFBB NORTH AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
When:Â September 3 – 5, 2015
Where:Â Pittsburgh, PA
Promoter:Â Gary Udit
More Info:Â www.garyudit.com
2015 NPC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
When: November 20 – 21, 2015
Where: Miami, FL
Promoter: Steve Karel
More Info:Â www.nationalbodybuilding.com
For more information on the NPC and competitions in your area visit npcnewsonline.com. Looking for some help in your contest prep? Find out what the best women in the world did to reach the Arnold and Olympia stage in the Women’s Precontest Bible.
Inbox Fitness Acquired By O2 Media
Award-Winning Media and Television Production Company Acquires InboxFitness.com to Expand Fitness E-Retailer Brand onto Broader National Media Platforms
POMPANO BEACH, Fla. and NEWARK, Del., Dec. 3, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — O2 Mediaâ„¢ is pleased to announce that the company has acquired the health and fitness e-retailer InboxFitness.com.
The capital investment will strengthen and expand InboxFitness.com‘s growth as well as give the e-retailer a launching platform to take their e-commerce business to an even broader level through national television, YouTube, and other broadcast and media platforms.
O2 Media, the leader in creating and producing branded entertainment, is a fully integrated broadcast media production company. Its four award-winning and long-running branded entertainment shows The Balancing Act®, Designing Spaces™, Mission Makeover®, and All Mixed Up™ currently air on Lifetime® Television and are also seen in U.S. syndication markets. Access Health®, the fifth show on its roster, launched November 26, 2014.
“As an e-commerce business focused on health and fitness, we’re thrilled about teaming up with O2 Media, and impressed with their knowledge about, and dedication to, health and fitness programming. We’re excited to have the opportunity to expand our media reach and inspire millions more people to get fit, and connect people with the right tools to help them do it,” said Founder and CEO of Inbox Fitness, Vincent Scalisi.
InboxFitness.com is the first flash-sale retailer in the $124 billion U.S. health and fitness market, and in less than a year has amassed a range of nearly 3000 unique products from over 200 different brands.
“We couldn’t be more excited to be a part of InboxFitness.com’s future, and look forward to a mutually successful relationship that will only strengthen and expand each of our platforms in the health and fitness space,” said Thomas Deters, President and CEO, O2 Media.
This acquisition also reunites Scalisi and Deters who were previously both top executives at Weider Publications Inc., and who helped position that company for sale to American Media Inc. for $350 million in 2003. Both executives also helmed Weider’s flagship publication, Muscle & Fitness as Editor-in-Chief, in successive tenures that spanned almost 20 years of that magazine’s history.
About O2 Mediaâ„¢
O2 Mediaâ„¢ is the leader in branded entertainment, creating and producing more than 2,000 episodes airing across their four award-winning shows The Balancing Act®, Designing Spacesâ„¢, Mission Makeover®, and All Mixed Up™ currently airing on Lifetime® Television and U.S. syndication markets and is also launching its new series Access Health® this fall. O2 Mediaâ„¢ has collaborated with over 2,900 global and national brands, including Forbes top 500 companies that have come to shoot in the company’s state-of-the-art production and development studios in South Florida. This has allowed O2 Mediaâ„¢ the unique opportunity to produce successful shows and test brand concepts for Marketers. www.o2mediainc.com
Like us on Facebook:Â www.facebook.com/o2mediainc
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About Inbox Fitness®
Inbox Fitness® is a flash-sale e-retailer of health and fitness products, including nutritional supplements, exercise equipment, fitness apparel and accessories, healthy home and kitchen items, and a variety of organic and natural nutrition products.
Inbox Fitness® is the first flash-sale/event-sale retailer in the $124 billion U.S. health and fitness market, and in less than a year has amassed a range of nearly 3000 unique products from over 200 top national brands. www.inboxfitness.com
Like us on Facebook:Â www.facebook.com/InboxFitness
Follow us Twitter:Â www.twitter.com/InboxFitness
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DJ Earworm’s 2014 Mashup of Billboard’s Top 25 is more mellow than we’ve heard in the past. The 2009 version was more upbeat. What does that say about our top music of today? I’m not sure but it’s still an impressive job of mashing the top songs by DJ Earworm.
DJ Earworm Mashup – United State of Pop 2014 (Do What You Wanna Do)
A mashup of the 25 biggest hits during 2014 in the U.S. featuring:
A Great Big World feat. Christina Aguilera – Say Something
Ariana Grande feat. Iggy Azalea – Problem
Bastille – Pompeii
Dj Snake & Lil Jon – Turn Down For What
Hozier – Take Me to Church
Idina Menzel – Let It Go
Iggy Azalea feat. Charli XCX – Fancy
Iggy Azalea feat. Rita Ora – Black Widow
Jason Derulo feat. 2 Chainz – Talk Dirty
Jeremih feat. YG – Don’t Tell ‘Em
Jessie J feat. Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj – Bang Bang
John Legend – All Of Me
Katy Perry feat. Juicy J – Dark Horse
Lorde – Team
Magic! – Rude
Maroon 5 – Animals
Meghan Trainor – All About That Bass
Nico & Vinz – Am I Wrong
One Direction – Story of My Life
Passenger – Let Her Go
Pharrell Williams – Happy
Pitbull feat. Ke$ha – Timber
Sam Smith – stay with me
Taylor Swift – Shake It Off
Tove Lo – Habits
image via youtube
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) announced a 6-year partnership with Reebok. Reebok will become the exclusive outfitter and apparel provider for the UFC with the new policy beginning the week of July 6, 2015. The announcement was met with mixed reviews from the fans but the general consensus amongst the fighters was positive. The new deal provides UFC fighters with a guaranteed income for each of their fights and they’ll also have the opportunity to generate royalty income from their own athlete-specific products.
A promo from Reebok was shown at the press conference.
“This partnership is much more than a licensing agreement,†said Matt O’Toole, President, Reebok. “It is a true collaboration between two great brands, which will not only give UFC a new and exciting look, but will harness the global reach of both brands to also benefit young people around the world, particularly those at risk of being involved in crime and violence.â€
Sorry fans but you won’t see CONDOM DEPOT or other random brands across the fighters’ shorts in the octagon. The fighters will no longer be permitted to have sponsor logos on their athletic apparel during the fight, the official UFC fight week events and in any UFC-produced content. There will no longer be banners inside the octagon behind the fighters. Some of which looked more like NASCAR than anything.
During the press conference and on the UFC’s twitter account we saw the hashtag #WhatDoYouFightFor. Reebok has posted this video on their Youtube channel which is the only thing that really addressed the hashtag to date.
Our training is mental battle, a community experience and a physical ass-kicking.
From MMA and Boxing to Kickboxing and Karate, our fights help us get fit – body, mind and soul.
This training is intense. This training is life-changing. This training has us inspired.
We are committed to improving human performance by building the best, most functional product for human movement.
This sport is no exception. – Youtube
Read more about the partnership here.
Information for this article via mmafighting and UFC.com.
NEW YORK and DES MOINES, Iowa, Dec. 1, 2014 /PRNewswire/ — Meredith Corporation (NYSE: MDP) (www.meredith.com); and David Zinczenko, CEO of Galvanized, LLC, (www.galvanized.com) today unveiled Eat This, Not That! magazine, the first-ever stand-alone newsstand product for the brand. It will be available in more than 80,000 newsstand pockets nationwide starting December 2.
Eat This, Not That! magazine is based on the bestselling book franchise by Zinczenko and coauthor Matt Goulding, which has generated 16 titles and sold more than 7 million copies since its debut in 2007. Since acquiring the Eat This, Not That! franchise in September 2014, Zinczenko and Galvanized have been working to relaunch the brand across multiple platforms including a redesigned website launching later this month (www.eatthis.com) and mobile applications, a quarterly digital magazine, and two new books available in the first half of 2015.
“With the holidays upon us, this is an ideal time for consumers to pick up a copy of Eat This, Not That! magazine,” said Meredith National Media Group President Tom Harty. “David has done an excellent job bringing the best of the Eat This, Not That! brand to life in a magazine format, and has created exciting new features that will entertain and inform. We’re excited to be working with Galvanized and look forward to creating more products in the future.”
A highlight of the premiere issue of Eat This, Not That! magazine is the debut of the Eat This! Awards for the Best Supermarket Foods in the country, selected for readers by the Eat This, Not That! staff. The Eat This! Awards cover everything from lunchmeats to cookies to hummus to frozen corn dogs (yes, corn dogs). Other features include:
• Master Your Kitchen, which features more than 50 recipes designed for maximum nutrition and weight-loss impact.
• The Best and Worst Kids’ Foods in America, plus a survival guide for parents trying to feed their children well.
• The Restaurant Survival Guide, designed to help readers drop pounds by making simple choices at their favorite restaurants, from Applebee’s to Wendy’s. (One simple burgers-and-steak swap at Outback will save readers 620 calories alone!)
• The exclusive Eat This, Not That! Reader Poll, with surprising new insights into the way we shop and eat today.
“Eat This, Not That!” cover (PRNewsFoto/Meredith Corporation)
Meredith uses multiple distribution platforms – including broadcast television, print, digital, mobile, tablets and video – to provide consumers with content they desire and to deliver the messages of its advertising and marketing partners. Meredith’s National Media Group reaches an audience of over 200 million monthly, including 100 million unduplicated women and 60 percent of American millennial women through well-known brands such as Better Homes and Gardens, Parents and Allrecipes. Meredith’s Local Media Group includes 16 owned or operated television stations reaching more than 10 percent of U.S. households.
In addition to the magazine and digital efforts, the Eat This brand also features more than 630,000 followers on Twitter and more than 320,000 Facebook fans. Eat This, Not That! has bimonthly segments on Good Morning America, the top-rated morning show in the U.S. Zinczenko and Galvanized have also established content syndication deals for Eat This, Not That! with the new Yahoo! Health magazine, which also includes a biweekly feature on the home page of Yahoo!.
Eat This, Not That! magazine’s debut marks the first step in a partnership with Meredith for Eat This, Not That! and Galvanized, the media company launched by Zinczenko and co-founder Stephen Perrine in 2013. It already has established partnerships with American Media, Inc., ABC News, Bonnier Corporation, William Morris Endeavor, and Random House.
Photos courtesy Eat This, Not That!”  (PRNewsFoto/Meredith Corporation)
If you’ve ever competed in a NPC National level event or attend one, you’ve seen Tony. He couldn’t be missed. He was usually by the door, collecting your ticket to the event and had a smile from ear to ear. It’s with great sadness and a heavy heart to share that Tony has passed away. Antonio R. Hawes-Beeler passed on December 1, 2014 after a long illness and a stroke. Tony’s family shared on Facebook, “Of course we are sad that he will no longer be with us but we are relieved that his suffering is over. We would like to thank you for your prayers and words of comfort. You have been a good friend to us.”
EVERY person who has commented about Tony mentions his kindness, positive energy and contagious smile. We’ll miss you Tony. Rest in Peace.
Cards of Condolences can be sent to his family:
The Beelers
145 Jan’s Meadows
Stockbridge, GA 30281
In Lieu of flowers, the family requests a donation:
“The Tony Hawes-Beeler Scholarship Fund”
P.O. Box 834
Jonesboro, GA 30237
Viewing: Friday 12/5
12 Noon – 6 pm
Wake from 6-7 pm
Watkins Funeral Home
163 North Avenue, Jonesboro, GA
Funeral Service: Sat, 12/6, 11 am
Rock Springs Baptist Church
5900 Reynolds Road
Morrow, GA 30260
photo via fb
This weekend in Copper Mountain, Colorado kicks off the new season for snowboarding and freeskiing. Th FIS WORLD CUP U.S. Snowboarding and Freeskiing Grand Prix will be held December 1-6, 2014. You won’t want to miss the world’s best female freeskiing and snowboarding women in the 22 for super pipe. Expected to compete are veterans Kelly Clark (last year’s winner), Hannah Teter, Kaitlyn Farrington and more. See below for the athletes’ lists.
GRAND PRIX TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
General: This year’s tour events are slated at top resorts that support the progression of freeskiing and snowboarding. Colorado’s Copper Mountain Resort, Mammoth Mountain, CA and Utah’s Park City Mountain Resort will be showcasing the best athletes in the world on the best terrain in the world.Network Tv: Each stop on the Sprint U.S. Grand Prix will be broadcast on NBC and NBCSN, as well as Universal Sports Network. Finals from Copper will be live streaming on nbcsports.com and on the NBC Sports LiveExtra app.
Partnership: Grand Prix partner Paul Mitchell will be title sponsor of the Paul Mitchell slopestyle skiing and both halfpipe events at Mammoth Mountain along with snowboarding slopestyle snowboarding in Park City.
Visa Freeskiing: The Sprint U.S. Grand Prix also incorporates the Visa U.S. Freeskiing Grand Prix with freeskiing events at Copper Mountain, Mammoth Mountain and Park City Mountain Resort.
SCHEDULE
Wednesday, December 3
8:30am – 2:30pm Freeski Qualifiers
2:30pm – 3:30pm Snowboard Practice
Thursday, December 4
8:30am – 2:30pm Snowboard Qualifiers
2:30pm – 3:30pm Freeski Practice
Friday, December 5
11:15am – 12:15pm Freeski Practice
12:30pm – 2:00pm Freeski Halfpipe Finals – Awards immediately following
Saturday, December 6
11:15am – 12:15pm Snowboard Halfpipe Practice
12:30pm – 2:00pm Snowboard Halfpipe Finals – Awards immediately following
COPPER US GRAND PRIX SNOWBOARD WOMEN ATHLETES
Emily Arthur
Holly Crawford
Alexandra Duckworth
Caylnn Irwin
Katie Tsuyuki
Xueton Cai
Shuang Li
Juan Sun
Zhifeng Sun
Xiujuan Xu
Henna Ikola
Ella Suitiala
Clemence Grimal
Sophie Rodriquez
Mirabelle Thovex
Hikaru Oe
Queralt Castellet
Madison Barrett
Kelly Clark
Noelle Edwards
Kaitlyn Farrington
Summer Fenton
Arielle Gold
Madeline Schaffrick
Hannah Teter
COPPER US GRAND PRIX SNOWBOARD WOMEN ATHLETES
Katrien Aerts
Rosalind Groenewoud
Keltie Hansen
Cassie Sharpe
Anais Cafardeux
Megane Collomb
Marie Martinod
Ayana Onozuka
Yurie Watabe
Janina Kuzma
Virginie Faivre
Zyre Austin
Maddie Bowman
Jaimie Crane-Mauzy
Jeanee Crane-Mauzy
Annalisa Drew
Keri Herman
Devin Logan
Kimmy Sharp
Brigita Sigourney
Angeli Vanlaanen
For more information on this weekend’s events and how you can watch it live visit ussnowboarding.com.
