It is with great pride and a feeling of honor that Fit Girl Productions’ Kristen Nagrani and Shannon Dey bring IFBB Professional Fitness and Figure along with NPC amateur divisions of fitness, figure, and bikini to beautiful Ft. Lauderdale, Florida on Oct. 10, 2009. This competition sets a precedent as the first in the history of the International Federation of Bodybuilding and National Physique Committee to as Shannon puts it to be, “for the girls, by the girls.”

These ladies are stepping it up and plan to set the standard. Being sanctioned for an IFBB competition requires that promoters demonstrate their ability to follow through and provide a top shelf quality event. Fit Girl Productions is up for the challenge. Shannon is an IFBB Fitness Pro and co-promotes the NPC Southern USA Bodybuilding/Shannon Dey Fitness & Figure Classic in Panama City Beach, Florida. She is also the Chairwoman for Fitness & Figure for the NPC in Florida, co-owner of Southern Muscle Plus, founder of the Bombshell Fitness Team, one of the largest of its type in the country, a former NFL cheerleader, and an owner of health clubs. Kristen Nagrani is a National NPC Figure Competitor as well as an extremely successful business woman and entrepreneur owning several large businesses within the medical field. Kristen has also previously promoted large cheerleading events boasting close to 500 athletes in attendance.

After the passing of IFBB/NPC Promoter John Organ early in 2008 many ladies in the sport of fitness and figure were troubled by the loss of not only a great friend and promoter, but by the loss of the IFBB/NPC Palm Beach Pro/Am. Once again competitors from around the world will have the opportunity to grace the stage in sunny South Florida in what we expect will become an institution for the ladies along with another opportunity provided by a couple of their peers Kristen and Shannon.

Watch for more news on the Ft. Lauderdale Cup at www.FtLauderdaleCup.com.

IFBB Europa Pro Fitness Results

1- Tracey Greenwood
2- Erin Riley
3- Nicole Duncan 
4- Bethany Gainey
5- Brenda Santiago  
6- Susan Groshek
7- Myriam Capes  
8- Nicole Rollolazo  
9- Kristina Rojas
10- Michele Mayberry
11- Maggie Blanchard
12- Lori Kimes
13- Traci Redding 
14- Sandra Wickham 
15- Lisbeth Marquez 
16- Leslie Rae Newton

IFBB Europa Pro Figure Results

1- Bernadette Galvan
2- Hazal Nelson
3- Jelena Abbou
4- Shannon Meteraud
5- Stephanie Tulin-Togrul
6- Tivisay Briceno
7- Teresa Gillian
8- Melissa Pearo
9- Paola Almerico
10- Marcy Porter
11- Tanya Merryman
12- Jane Awad
13- Meriza DeGuzman
14- Natalie Benson
15- Elisa Archibold
16- Kate Shelby
17- Petra Mertl
18- Rosa Maria Romero
19- Elizabeth White-Lamm
20- Jeni Briscoe
20- Nadya Castellas
20- Thais Cabrices-Werner  
20- Becky Clawson
20- Aprille DeShield
20- Andrea Dumon
20- Marie Gibbon
20- Candice John
20- Donna Louise Jones
20- Jill St. Laurent
20- Jessica Lyons
20- Amy Lee Martin
20- Patricia Mello
20- Karen Mullarkey-Barringer
20- Susanne Niederhauser
20- Amy Peters
20- Mascha Tieken
20- Rosalind Vanterpool
20- Sandie Ward

 

Women’s Bodybuilding

Heavyweight (135 lbs and over) 

1- Sherry Smith   
2- Kim Perez 
3- Annie Rivieccio   
4- Irene Andersen   
5- Jana Linke-Sippl 6- Aurelia Grozajova
7- Jena Mackey  
8- Zoraida Figueroa Rivera 

Lightweight (Under 135 lbs) 

1- Jennifer  
2- Nicole Ball  
3- Klaudia Larson  
4- Debbie Bramwell
5- Claudia Partenza
6- Benni Lopez 
7- Myriam Bustamante  
8- Tonia Moore
9- Melanie DeRosa 
10- Carri Baldwin
11- Mary Ellen Jerumbo

 

Just came back from the IFBB & NPC California, I think there were 204 competitors for the entire evening, which made an incredible long day. Prejudging ended around 3:45pm, while the finals ended at 11pm. Here are the results for the 2008 IFBB California Pro Figure. And congratulations on Sara Hurrle for winning the overall at the NPC California.

1. Felicia Romero
2. Heather Mae French
3. Kristi Tauti
4. Huong Arcinas
5. Darlina Brown
6. Heather Green
7. April Fortier
8. Hazal Nelson
9. Andrea Dumon
10. Michelle Mayberry
11. Meriza DeGuzman
12. Zhanna Rotar
13. Angela Terlesky
14. Petra Mertl
15. Waleska Valle
16. Nicole Pritcher-Scott
17. Stacy Clary
17. Maria Del Consuelo Figueroa
17. Nancy Georges
17. Leandro Celeste Gonzalez
17. Yamanaka Kiyoko
17. Anna Larsson
17. Leslie Morris
17. Kirsten Nicewarner
17. Tammy Strome
17. Masae Tagami

Congratulations on Ashlynn Evans who received an invitation to turn pro with the IFBB. 

Overall Winner

1. Ashlynn Evans

Fitness A class Results

1. Ashlynn Evans

Fitness B class Results

1. Brooke Kiser
2. Melissa Frederick
3. Safiya Johnson
4. Lishia Dean
5. Heather-Brooke Malone
6. Dani Stramer
7. Robin Seila

Fitness C Class

1. Alissa Carpio
2. Betsy McNaly Harris
3. Melissa Brown

Here are the results for the 2008 NPC Jr. USA Figure competition. 

Received invitation for an IFBB pro card

1 Lenayher Hernandez 
2 Jessica Lyons 

Class A Results

1. Jamie Costa 
2. Sue Upton 
3. Jennifer Hoffman 
4. Betsy Arnaiz 
5. Melissa Froio 
6. Michelle DeVere 
7. Tina Horne 
8. Stacey Pillari 
9. Leigh Ann McCormick 

Class B Results

1. Jessica Lyons 
2. Melody Clere 
3. Solveivi Hernandez 
4. Ashlynn Evans 
5. Kenyatta Parham 
6. Wendy Tedesco 
7. Tiffany Moody 
8. Trina Thompson 
9. Miranda Hubbard 
10. Michelle Woodward 
11. Michele Eisenlour 
12. Jennifer Jackson 
13. Audrey Burk 
14. Laura Rose 
15. Ann Pressly 
16. Diana Augello 
16. Gina Baldwin 
16. Michelle Dunn 
16. Jill Frew 
16. Teresa Lake 
16. Angela Sutherland 

Class C Results

1. Lenayher Hernandez 
2. Gale Elie 
3. Ana Tigre 
4. Michelle Anderson 
5. Michelle Soper 
6. Bea Fox 
7. Emily Nicholson 
8. Ann Titone 
9. Jessica Norlander 
10. Lisa Brochu 
11. Deanna Renee Harvick 
12. Kristin Nunn 
13. Brandy Binkley 
14. Khristy Poteat 
15. Dawn Melanie 
16. Vanessa Aragon 
16. Chrissey Burton 
16. Cherie Dune 
16. Jennifer Frye 
16. Sherri Gray 
16. Casey Jovan 
16. Kristen Mariuzza 
16. Susanne Pilot 
16. Shawna Reinhart 
16. Jennifer Robinson 
16. Stephanie Rupp 
16. Connie Strength-Stavakas 
16. Glenna Viland-Weltzin 
16. Michelle Yeager 

Class D Results

1. Terri Turner 
2. Melissa Frederick 
3. Tiffany Rabon 
4. Bree Marsh 
5. Keri Anderson 
6. Danielle Kifer 
7. Karin Kimura 
8. Amanda White 
9. Kathleen Zamora 
10. Kristey McKinney 
11. Dixie Reynolds 
12. Jan Horn 
13. Beth Napier 
14. Amanda Darcee 
15. Jamie Nicole Gunn 
16. Suzanne Barlas 
16. Hollie Higdon 
16. Amy Burkins 
16. Celeste Bonin, 
16. Stacey Ann Barta 
16. Rebecca Coto 
16. Tiffany Halley, 
16. Sidney Breazeale Jones 
16. Terri Jett 
16. Toni Harvanek 
16. Kendra McAdams 
16. Robyne Roveccio-Palmer 
16. Andrea Swanson 
16. Kate Ryan
16. Rachelle Stephens
16. Samantha Simet 
16. Carly Starling 
16. Yolanda Tillman 
16. Brandie Williams 

Class E Results

1. Catherine Holland 
2. Ashley Dew 
3. Marie Ann Newman 
4. Jenny Lewis 
5. Tara Lynn Zito 
6. Tina White 
7. Nicole Vitale 
8. Laura Mealey 
9. Nola Trimble 
10. Ginger Hutchinson 
11. Caron Mahn 
12. Danielle Rouleau 
13. Madelyn Welles 
14. Aletha Tatge 
15. Beth McGrath 
16. Stephanie Marie Kelly 
16. Thea Meyer 
16. Lori Staats 
16. Kerry Tighe 

Class F Results

1. Sharon Van der Horst 
2. Jennifer Martin 
3. MJ Fox 
4. Shelly Howard 
5. Christine Aguilar 
6. Noel Clark 
7. Jennifer Hernandez 
8. Tamee Marie 
9. Heather Skaar 
10. Parilee Selby 
11. Johanna DuBose 
12. Jennifer Davis 
13. Amy J Kempfer 
14. Amanda Moran 
15. Jennifer Peckham 
16. Heather Peterson 

Lenayher Hernandez wins the overall NPC Jr. USA Figure and turns pro. 

Jess Lyons takes the 2nd pro figure card.

Ashlyn Evans wins the fitness overall and also turns pro.

More to come soon… thanks to Musclephone

The IFBB California State Pro Figure Championship is just around the corner, and the excitement is filling the air here in Los Angeles. We will be there taking pictures, having fun and supporting the IFBB and NPC. Vyotech and Muscletech present the 2008 GNC Series 2008 IFBB California State Pro Figure Championship, which will be held on May 24, 2008 at the Veteran’s Memorial Auditorium, located at 4117 Overland Ave, Culver City, CA 9023

Prejudging begins at 11am, Finals will be at 6:30pm.
With this show, the NPC California State Bodybuilding and Figure Championships will be held.

Here is the current California IFBB Pro Figure List as of May 5th.
1. Huong Arcinas, USA
2. Darlina Brown, USA
3. Stacy Clary, USA
4. Meriza DeGuzman, USA
5. Andrea Dumon, USA
6. Maria del Figueroa Consuelo Rojas, Mexico
7. Heather Mae French, USA
8. April Fortier, USA
9. Celese Gonzalez Leandro, Spain
10. Nancy Georges, USA
11. Heather Green, USA
12. Yamanaka Kiyoko, Japan
13. Anna Larsson, Sweden
14. Michele Mayberry, USA
15. Petra Mertl, USA
16. Leslie Morris, USA
17. Hazal Nelson, USA
18. Kirsten Nicewarmer, USA
19. Nicole Pitcher-Scott, UK
20. Felicia Romero, USA
21. Zhanna Rotar, USA
22. Tammy Strome, Canada
23. Masae Tagami, Japan
24. Kristi Tauti, USA
25. Angela Terlesky, USA
26. Waleska Valle, USA

Monday, May 12th is going to be a big day in the world of the American Gladiators. Monday evening in the premier of Season Two of the show, and our own favorite IFBB star, Valerie Waugaman, will be making an appearance on NBC, on the Today show. NBC’s Today show airs in the morning from 7-11am. If you don’t know already, Valerie is Gladiator Siren on the show.

APRIL FOOLS!!!!

GOTCHA!!! 🙂

Subject – Press Release: Mens Pro and Amateur Figure Division

So I just read the release from the powers that be about the new division…. Men’s Figure.

I for one am so happy to see that the federation has stepped up and introduced this division. They are now giving us that are not as “genetically” blessed as guys like Ronnie and Jay, the opportunity to get on stage and be seen.

I for one plan on taking advantage of this opportunity.

Flex Magazine’s Online edition catches up with some of the top names in the Fitness industry including Julie lohre Jessica Paxon-Putnam and Julie Childs check it out here… Flex Link

The Arnold Classic Website has been updated with photos of all of the competitors that will be on stage at the 2008 Arnold Classic Invitational.

Check out the Fitnesss Athletes Here

Photo JM Manion
Check out the Figure Athletes Here

Photo JM Manion

Beth Horn, well known competitor, model, author and now American Gladiator, opened up her new website. Beth also appears every Monday on American Gladiators as VENOM.

Her new site features a ton of photos spanning all facets of her career as well as an in depth “About Me” section.

Look to learn more about Beth as we interview her later this month.

Make a trip on over to BethHorn.com and tell her HardBody.com sent ya.

Paola Almerico is an IFBB Professional Figure athlete who turned pro in 2007 at the NPC Jr. USA’s. In her first year competing as a pro earned not only a qualification to the 2008 Figure Olympia, but also a bid to the prestigious Figure International. I was very excited to catch up with Paola following her exciting entry into the IFBB Figure world.

HardBody.com (HB) – What got you started into Figure?
Paola Almerico (PA)– It wasn’t until my mid 30s that I was introduced to the sport of Figure. I had been training with weights for many years but was not aware of the sport. I was so excited. At the time, I was 35 years old and had a 2 year old daughter. I knew it would be a challenge but I learned everything I could about the sport and trained very hard.

HB – What was your first show?
PA – My first show was the 2005 Gold Cup which was a very competitive show with over 40 competitors. I not only won my class but won the overall.

HB – That was two years ago, 2007 has been an amazing year for you, from winning your pro-card at the Jr USA’s, securing a qualification to the 2008 Olympia and now an invitation to the 2008 Figure International (Arnold Classic), what stands out to you as your most memorable moment?
PA – I had a lot of “special” moments in 2007 but getting my Pro-card by winning the Overall at the Jr. USA and qualifying for the 2008 Olympia in front of my friends and family would be the two most memorable moments.

HB – You are one of this sports “Fit Mommas”. I understand you are a very busy woman, mother, wife and IFBB Pro Athlete. Aside from those responsibilities and training for competition, how do you spend your spare time, if you have any?
PA – Reading and Gardening. I have a love affair with Orchids!! I also enjoy reading at night when the house is quiet. Right now I am enjoying “Eat, Love, Pray” by Elizabeth Gilbert. I love going to the Barnes & Noble, having a cup of tea and reading for hours. I also enjoy watching the cooking channel. One of my favorite shows is “Every Day Italian” with Giada.

HB – Not only do you have a busy schedule of your own, you’ve started helping other women prepare for their shows, right?
PA – Yes, I recently trained and prepared the competitor that won the overall at the 2007 Gold Cup. I really enjoy helping others excel in the sport and reach their dream.

HB – So just a month ago your name was released as one of the athletes invited to the prestigious Figure International / Arnold Classic. What were your expectations leading up to the Arnold Invitation Release?
PA –I was hoping for the best but preparing myself if I was not invited. My confidence was increased by fellow IFBB Pro friends who told me I had a very good chance of being invited based on my two overall titles and my qualification for the 2008 Olympia.

HB – How did you react when you heard the news?
PA – As you might imagine, I was extremely excited. I screamed so loudly that my daughter asked what was wrong and starting crying. I had to explain to Isabella that sometimes a person screams and cries because they’re happy. I told her I was going to the Arnold!! She looked at me confused and said “Who’s Arnold?”

HB – Have you been waiting to start your prep until the release of names? Or had you already started?
PA – My training has been more intense than ever even before I got the great news but I did enjoy the holidays if you know what I mean. I have put on some quality muscle since my last show but have to get much leaner in the next 8 weeks. I have a solid plan and am confident I will be my best.

HB – Looking back at your first competition and where you are now, did you ever dream you would go so far so fast?
PA – It’s been a amazing journey! The past 2 years have been extremely intense. When I did my 1st show, I did not think I would win the Overall. I also did not think I would get my Pro-card in 1 year and then compete in the Arnold and Olympia the very next year. So the answer is No!! I did not think it would happen so quickly. Many people which I have a lot of respect for saw my potential more than I did and their motivation and belief in me really helped me along the way.

HB – Is there anyone in particular you would like to thank who has been supportive or helped you achieve your goals?
PA – There’s a lot of people that have helped me. I have been very fortunate that I have attracted into my life the right person exactly when I needed them. I have made very special friends in this industry. Honestly, the special people and relationships I have developed since I started competing have been as important as anything else.
My family has been extremely supportive of my goals. My special thanks goes to my Mother-in-Law, “Francella Almerico” who has been taking care of my daughter when I travel in the most loving way possible. She’s been my Angel. My husband has given me unconditional support especially during those tough moments. Nelson has also been my trainer. Together we have learned the sport and how to maximize my physique and performance.

HB – Paola, thank you so much for taking the time for us to interview you. We wish you luck next year, I am sure this year will be filled with even more success than last.
PA – Thank you for the interview. I really appreciate it:)

I just received word that Sandra Wickham is getting married to long time boyfriend Ross Webb. Ross and Sandra are fixtures in the IFBB and Amateur Fitness and Figure world. They both promote the CBBF Canadian National Figure and Fitness Championships

Sandra shared…

“One of the most common questions I get asked when we see people at our show and the IFBB shows is, “when are you guys getting married??!!”

We’ve booked a unique wedding in Las Vegas…we are going to get married in a HELICOPTER flying over the Vegas strip at night!!

Feb 14th of this year is the date…like 5 weeks away!!! I’ve changed my training journal thread to “Gotta fit into a wedding dress!”

Congratulations to both of you. We look forward catching up with Sandra and Ross at a show later this year.

The debut of American Gladiators on NBC is just a day away, and the mainstream magazines are helping out the cause by displaying and promoting the show. In Entertainment Weekly, Issue #973, they featured Fury with a contestant, in which they called the competitor Venus Ramos? Venus Ramos, the California NPC Figure and Fitness competitor, who just competed in the fall shows? We didn’t see her on the competitor list? So is this just a stock photo, or the tryouts with competitors before the actually chose them, or a mistake?

Either way, it is great to see such national attention on NPC and IFBB competitors.

When the first official list came out for the Ms. International lineup, Cathy’s name was not on it, and it puzzled a lot of people. Well, I am happy to say, after talking to Lonnie Teper, that Cathy LeFrancois’ name was added to the lineup and she will be competing in the Ms. International! Congrats!

20th Annual Arnold Classic Competitors

Fitness International Competitors

Regiane Da Silva
Tina Durkin
Bethany Gainey
Tracey Greenwood
Oksana Grishina
Jen Hendershott
Kimberly Klein
Julie Lohre
Tanya Merryman
Mindi O’brien
Julie Palmer
Stacy Simons
Figure International Competitors

Sonia Adcock
Gina Aliotti
Paola Almerico
Catherine Andersen
Natalie Benson
Monica Brant-Peckham
Amy Fry
Bernadette Galvan
Jennifer Gates
Deborah Leung
Juliana Malacarne
Kristal Richardson
Chastity Slone
Brenda Marie Smith
Briana Tindall
Valerie Waugaman
Latisha Wilder
Nicole Wilkins
Ms. International Competitors

Lisa Aukland
Tracy Beckham
Dayana Cadeau
Tazzie Columb
Iris Floyd Kyle
Kristy Hawkins
Rosemary Jennings
Debi Laszewski
Mah-Ann Mendoza
Colette Nelson
Yaxeni Oriquen
Betty Pariso
Brenda Raganot
Annie Rivieccio
Antoinette Thompson
Betty Viana-Adkins
Men’s Competitors
Melvin Anthony
Gustavo Badell
Adorthus Cherry
Toney Freeman
Kai Greene
Deshaun Grimez
Phil Heath
David Henry
Dexter Jackson
Johnnie Jackson
Victor Martinez
Desmond Miller
Ronny Rockel
Silvio Samuel
Branch Warren
Hidetada Yamagishi

 

HardBody Interviews Lenay Hernandez, NPC Figure Competitor
Class B winner & Overall Figure Champion of the 2007 Gold Cup
By: Rick Lohre, Hardbody.com Contributor

HB.com – What got you interested in competing in Figure?
L.H. – The thought crossed my mind in 2004 but with many obstacles in the way I was unable to pursue my dream. I spoke to IFBB Pro Paola Almerico at the gym about my interest and we arranged to meet that week on a Sunday afternoon…I had a decision to make.

I looked up to her and how far she has gotten in the sport and how much knowledge she had gained . Someone told me “It has always been your dream to compete, now is the time”.

HB.com – How did the meeting go?
L.H. – Paola was determined to help make my dreams come true. We decided on the 2007 Gold cup which will get me nationally qualified if I placed top three, with only two months and two weeks we started working hard. I have to thank both Paola and her husband Nelson for their support.

HB.com – How did preparations begin?
L.H. – Paola helped me at the gym with my weights, the posing and the make up. Nelson did my nutrition and body fat They worked as a team, the best team I have ever met.

HB.com – So how did it go?
L.H. –October 27th, 2007 was a night that I will never forget!! We had a goal of top three. Friday night I did not sleep because I wanted this so much; this was my “DREAM”.

During pre-judging my heart was beating as fast as it ever has when I stepped on that stage with my class. I was in the first call out in both the one piece and the two piece. At the night show they called the top 5 out, my heart stopped when they called out second place and it wasn’t my name, I broke into tears knowing that I more than exceeded my goals!!

Not only had I placed first, now I was going for the overall. Thinking back, Paola’s first show was on that same stage in 2005 where she won her class and the overall. As I stood on stage awaiting the judges final tally, they called Paola out to hand the trophy to the overall winner…..it was me.

I hugged her as hard as I could (she is my idol, my friend, my trainer and I look up to her in so many ways). We both cried and hugged, my trainer was giving me the trophy she once received on that same stage two years ago, and it was incredible. I cannot even begin to imagine how I felt and feel till this day, I never thought I would take the overall title.

HB.com – What are your plans now?
L.H. – My future plans are to continue competing, I have the passion and love for it. Hopefully one day I will be on stage with her.

Seven new female American Gladiators were cast for the new series beginning on January 6th, 2008 on NBC.  We have not had the complete list until now. Here they are

• Venom – Beth Horn
• Siren – Valerie Waugaman
• Stealth – Tanji Johnson
• Fury – Jamie Reed
• Helga – Robin Coleman
• Crush – Gina Carano

and the last Gladiator…

• Blast – Jenny Berry

We will write more about Jenny Berry in an upcoming post, as Jenny also has an interesting past!

Also, you can check out the latest commercials and pictures at this link…

http://www.getbig.com/news/2007/12/20071207amglad.htm

And read more about the tryouts, the set, and Ron’s experience at this link

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/amgladiators.htm

 

 A recent release from the Arnold Classic Directors Bob Lorimer and Mike Davies announces the opening of the event to Europe, Asia, Canada and USA amateur athletes. 

More to come on Hardbody about several of the athletes from Europe that will be making the trip.  Check back for more information….

Press Release from Arnold Classic Website 

The 2008 Arnold Amateur IFBB International Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Championships will come to the annual Arnold Sports Festival in 2008 with an international focus and an expanded schedule.

In a precedent setting move, the event will be open to IFBB (International Federation of Bodybuilders) Amateur Competitors throughout Europe, Asia, Canada and USA’s NPC (National Physique Committee) – the governing body for amateurs in the America. Amateur athletes will compete in men’s and women’s bodybuilding, women’s fitness, and women’s figure.

“The Arnold Sports Festival is proud to announce this historic collaboration between Rafael Santonja, President of the International IFBB, Jim Manion, President of the NPC, and Classic Productions,” said Jim Lorimer, producer of the Arnold Sports Festival.

Rafael Santonja added, “The IFBB is most pleased to further our relationship with the Arnold Sports Festival. The inception of this competition will create a premiere opportunity for amateur athletes around the world.”

Bob Lorimer, a co-director of the event with the Fitness Factory’s Mike Davies commented, “We are thrilled to once again allow top amateur athletes an opportunity to compete on the legendary Veterans Memorial stage in Columbus, Ohio where every icon of the sport has competed. This opens our competition to international exposure and broadens the scope of the entire Sports Festival,” added Lorimer. “The level of competition will increase and it will advance the sport.”

2007 was the inaugural year for the Arnold Amateur Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Competition. The event was a huge success welcoming the best amateurs in the sports of bodybuilding, fitness, and figure from across North America. The 2008 addition of a world-wide range of top level IFBB athletes will introduce a great new competitive and prestigious dimension to the Arnold Sports Festival.

Chad Nicholls has confirmed that the third installment of the Arkansas Pro Fitness show will not be on the schedule for next year. 

Chad and Kim have had a consistent number of athletes compete at the show, and some athletes have even chosen their show as their pro debut.  This show is touted by many athletes as “the” show to do since Chad and Kim always take very good care of the athletes. 

From personalized workout bags filled with goodies and supplements, to a large backstage area filled with mirrors courteous and experienced expeditors down to the simple, often overlooked things like running meetings and pre-judging on time and completing the show at an hour where carb craving Athletes can still go out for dinner, this show has proven to be about the athletes.

Although consistent turnout and entries in the 13-14 range, the Europa Super Show, just a 2 weeks prior, touted double that at 26 IFBB Fitness athletes. 
“A Pro Fitness [show] is just a hard sell to the sponsors – especially when we are only having 13-14 girls at the show…” Chad says. 

Kim and Chad are considering a go at the show in ’08 or ’09 but will need to fill the gap with support of a major sponsor. 

With the number of “open” IFBB Figure shows at 12 and IFBB Fitness now at only 5 hopefully they will find a sponsor willing to make it happen for IFBB Fitness.

I know lots of the athletes are very thankful for the opportunity to compete at their venue in ’06 and ’07 and would love the opportunity to compete there again.