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Marlborough, Massachusetts
Jun 05, 2010

Prejudging begins at 10 a.m., and the night show begins at 5 p.m. For more information and entry application, contact Nancy Andrews at wnbfpro@aol.com or 508-842-7693. Learn more at www.NEClassic.com .

Host Hotel: Hampton Inn, Marlborough, Mass. – 508-787-9888.

Must be seven years drug free and possess an INBF membership.

May 22, 2010
Northern Virginia

Open Figure – Pro-Qualifier
Novice Figure
Masters Figure
Best Body
Ms. Fit Body – Pro-Qualifier
Men’s Open Bodybuilding – Pro-Qualifier
Novice Bodybuilding
Master’s Bodybuilding
Women’s Bodybuilding – Pro-Qualifier if more than five entrants

For more information, contact Promoter Mary Bell at 619-565-5937 or mary@centerstagefigures.com.

Must be seven years drug-free and possess an INBF membership.

Forces-Pacific Bodybuilding & Figure Championships
WNBF Pro-Qualifier

U.S. Army Garrison – Yongsan

Seoul, South Korea
Dec 12, 2009

U.S. Forces-Pacific Bodybuilding & Figure Championships (WNBF Pro-Qualifier)

For information, contact Tracey Briggs, DFMWR Yongsan Fitness Coordinator, at tracey.briggs@korea.army.mil.

Open to active and retired U.S. Military personnel, and military card ID holders and civilian military workers only. Must be 7 years drug-free with a valid INBF membership. Fully drug-tested INBF event.

For more information -www.inbf.net

15th Annual Granite State Open Bodybuilding Championships and Figure Competition
October 31, 2009
Dover High School Auditorium
Dover, NH

For the full press release - http://www.naturalbodybuildingevents.com/news/2009news/2009_NGA_Granite_State_Open.html

OCB CHARM CITY CLASSIC
October 17, 2009 - Baltimore, MD

Competition Results

Figure Novice Short

1 Melissa Bromwell #5
2 Jill Trainor #1
3 Nicole Gray #9
4 Amanda Park #3
5 Lori Brockway #22
6 Regina Lewis #10
7 Erin Riggle #4
8 Theodora Wills #6

Figure Novice Tall

1 Heather Schneider #15*
2 Ann Marie Rodgers #12
3 Mary Bolig #18
4 Sharon Koorbusch #21
5 Carolyn Clarke #20
6 Emily Stellfax #13

Figure Grand Masters 45+

1 Jill Trainor #1
2 Wilma McFadden #2 (BP)
3 Beth Goldstein #3
4 Leslie Sauter #4

Figure Masters 35+

1 Karyn Jones #2
2 Jill Trainor #1
3 Wilma McFadden #11
4 Heather Schneider #15
5 Abbie Friedberg #8
6 Vernetta Gorham #17
7 Stephanie Richardson #16
8 Lori Brockway #22
9 Sharon Koorbusch #21
10 Leslie Sauter #19
11 Theodora Wills #6

Figure Open Short

1 Tonia Coleman #7*
2 Karyn Jones #2
3 Nicole Gray #9
4 Abbie Friedberg #8
5 Melissa Bromwell #5
6 Erin Riggle #4
7 Lori Brockway #22

Figure Open Tall

1 Wilma McFadden #11
2 Heather Schneider #15
3 Beth Goldstein #14
4 Vernetta Gorham #17
5 Stephanie Richardson #16
6 AnnMarie Rodgers #12
7 Mary Bolig #18

Women’s BB Novice

1 Jennifer Zimmerman #28
2 Rhonda Kirby #27

Women’s BB Grand Masters 45+

1 Lori Sematoske #25

Women’s BB Masters 35+

1 Deborah Aiken #26
2 Jennifer Zimmerman #28
3 Rhonda Kirby #27

Women’s BB Open

1 Lori Sematoske #25
2 Deborah Aiken #26
3 Jennifer Zimmerman #28
4 Rhonda Kirby #27 (BP)

Men’s Novice Short

1 Nikolas Johnson #32*
2 Sajjad Burney #33
3 Anton Carr #30 (BP)
4 James Ingram #31
5 Paul Lynch #35

Men’s Novice Tall

1 Phillip Roundtree #50
2 Jason Katz #49
3 Tom MacNeal #46
4 Bob Little #53
5 Ryan Milhiser #44

Men’s Grand Masters 50+

1 Charles Watkins #54
2 Melvin Ware #51
3 Tom Montgomery #39
4 Joseph McCormack, Jr. #38

Men’s Masters 40+

1 Kenny Shaver #55
2 Gerard Laraque #37
3 David Newsome #47
4 Anthony Mack #40
5 Steven Rice #34
6 Christopher Crumety #42
7 Bob Little #53
8 Ryan Milhiser #44
9 Paul Lynch #35

Men’s Open Short

1 Archie Turner #36
2 Charles Watkins #54
3 Gerard Laraque #37
4 Nikolas Johnson #32
5 Tom Montgomery #39
6 Steven Rice #34
7 James Ingram #31

Men’s Open Middle

1 Donald Sanders #43*
2 Brandon Savoy #41
3 Anthony Mack #40
4 Aria Attia #45
5 Tom MacNeal #46
6 Christopher Crumety #42

Men’ Open Tall

1 Kenny Shaver #55
2 Melvin Ware #51
3 David Newsome #47
4 Phillip Roundtree #50
5 Jason Katz #49
6 Bob Little #53
7 Nathan Little #52

* Division Winner
(BP) Best Poser/Presentation

For more information - www.theocbwebsite.com

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October 10, 2009 - W. Barnstable, MA
Promoted by James & Katie Carron

Competition Results 

Figure Novice Class 1

1 Kim Pacheco #42
2 Amanda Kelsay #40
3 Dawn Routhier #41
4 Gina Cravedi #44
5 Jeanne Hajjar #67
6 Korey Eiles #66
7 Sherrie Bindon #45
8 Christina Panek #50
9 Courtney Martineau #47
10 Adrianna Aceto #71
11 Britany Swokla #49

Figure Novice Class 2

1 Jessica English #59
2 Christina Pujol #52
3 Whitney Marker #55
4 Laurie Butler #64
5 Alissa Benjamin #57
6 Michelle Anzalone #56
7 Sandra Bryant #62
8 Andrea Laurie #54
9 Jen Bemis #53
10 Nicole Vargas #65

Figure Novice Overall
Kim Pacheco #42

Figure Masters 35+

1 Kandace Pardales #43
2 Rhonda Paolo #48
3 Christina Pujol #52
4 Sharon Fillyan #68
5 Renee Aberle #51
6 Kimberley Audette #70
7 Jeanne Hajjar #67
8 Laurie Butler #64
9 Jennifer Silva #69
10 Sandra Bryant #62
11 Korey Eiles #66
12 Vladimira Atanasov #58

Figure Open Class 1

1 Kandace Pardales #43
2 Kim Pacheco #42
3 Dawn Routhier #41
4 Melissa Gogan #46
5 Amanda Kelsay #40
6 Kimberley Audette #70
7 Gina Cravedi #44
8 Sherrie Bindon #45
9 Korey Eiles #66
10 Adrianna Aceto #71

Figure Open Class 2

1 Rhonda Paolo #48
2 Christina Pujol #52
3 Renee Aberle #51
4 Christina Panek #50
5 Andrea Laurie#54
6 Brittany Swokla #49
7 Jen Bemis #53
8 Courtney Martineau #47

Figure Open Class 3

1 Sharon Fillyan #68
2 Jessica English #59
3 Whitney Marker #55
4 Vladimira Atanasov #58
5 Jennifer Silva #69
6 Sandra Bryant #62
7 Michelle Anzalone #56
8 Alissa Benjamin #57

Figure Open Overall (Pro Card Winner)
Kandace Pardales #43

Women’s BB Masters 40+

1 Sue Daigle #86
2 Michelle Brown #85
3 Amy Walsh #89
4 Carleen Melkonian #92
5 Joyce Merrill #88
6 Ann Walsh #91
7 Amy Korim #87

Women’s Open BB

1 Sue Daigle #86
2 Michelle Brown #85
3 Amy Walsh #89
4 Carleen Melkonian #92
5 Ann Walsh #91
6 Joyce Merrill #88
7 Nanci Caron #90
8 Amy Korim #87

Women’s BB Best Poser
Ann Walsh #91

Women’s Open BB (Pro Card Winner)
Sue Daigle #86

Men”s Junior Class

1 Mauer Desai #127
2 Garrett Berna #112
3 Shaun Monteiro-Tavares #128
4 Michael Craven #126
5 Chris Brown #133
6 Michael Disano #111
7 Phillip Cillis #134
8 Jon Paul Zarba #145
9 Chris Burman #113
10 Brandon Durand #137

Men’s 60+ Class

1 Lewis Ward #142
2 John Jackson #139
3 Bill Crowder #140

Men’s 50+ Class

1 Lewis Ward #142
2 John Jackson #139
3 Mark Oymaian #141
4 Bill Crowder #140

Men’s 40+ Class

1 Rolando Amorim #125
2 Michael Nathanson #104
3 Robert Gonsalves #120
4 Mike Platts #138
5 john Jackson #139
6 Larry Scarlotto #144
7 Keith Ritacco #143

Masters 40+ Pro Card Winner
Rolando Amorim #125

Men’s Best Poser
Rolando Amorim #125

Men’s Novice Class 1

1 Garrett Berna #112
2 Sam Tep #100
3 Ray Martineau #108
4 Sam Bridgewater #102
5 Derek Adamiec #105
6 Gerrard Garrett #107
7 Shawn Reynolds #109

Men’s Novice Class 2

1 Zack Derry #130
2 Jesse Wilson #123
3 Robert Gonsalves #120
4 Freddy Montano Jr. #116
5 Peter Munoz Bennett #121
6 Michael Cooper #119
7 Stan Kantor #131
8 Dan Smola #147
9 Zack Naylor #122

Men’s Novice Class 3

1 Chris Brown #133
2 Phillip Cillis #134
3 Mike Platts #138
4 John Paul Zarba #145
5 Nathan Partridge #135
6 Brandon Durand #137
7 Matt Aboody #136
8 Keith Ritacco #143

Men’s Novice Overall
Zack Derry #130

Men’s Open Class 1

1 Jason Bettencort #106
2 Daryl Routhier #110
3 Sam Tep #100
4 David Crisafi #101
5 Tom Cowin #103
6 Michael Nathanson #104
7 Larry Scarlotto #144
8 Derek Adamiec #105
9 Sam Bridgewater #102
10 Gerrard Garrett #107

Men’s Open Class 2

1 Carlos Renfro #117
2 Dan Kolodziej #114
3 Heinz Vieluf Jr. #118
4 Garrett Berna #112
5 Chris Burman #113
6 Ray Martineau #108
7 Michael Disano #111
8 Freddy Montano Jr #116
9 Shawn Reynolds #109

Men’s Open Class 3

1 Mauer Desai #127
2 Rolando Amorim #125
3 Michael Craven #126
4 Robert Gonsalves #120
5 Jesse Wilson #123
6 George Zanellato #124
7 Peter Munoz Bennett #121
8 Michael Cooper #119
9 Dan smola #147
10 Zack Naylor #122

Men’s Open Class 4

1 Zack Derry #130
2 Shaun Monteiro-Tavares #128
3 Leighton Edwards #146
4 Chris Brown #133
5 Phillip Cillis #134
6 Nathan Partridge #135
7 Matthew Cena #129
8 Matt Aboody #136
9 Stan Kantor #131
10 Bryant Martineau #132

Men’s Overall Pro Card Winner
Carlos Renfro #117

For more information - www.theocbwebsite.com

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OCB Maine Event - September 27, 2009

Bodybuilding, Figure
Scarborough, ME
Promoter: Sean Sullivan
sulcop96@aol.com

FIGURE

Novice

1st Lee Reis #11
2nd Lisa Guidi # 14
3rd Keri Elles # 16
4th Thea Knust # 12
5th Cassandra DeLeon # 15

Figure 35+

1st Lee Reis #11
2nd Lisa Guidi #14
3rd Keri Elles #16
4th Thea Knust #12
5th Ida Messerman #18

Figure Open

1st Brandi Navas #10
2nd Lee Reis #11
3rd Lisa Guidi #14
4th Karie Elles #16
5th Thea Knust #12
6th Cassandra DeLone #15

WOMEN BODYBUILDING

Novice

1st Naoimi Coffin #20
2nd Pam Benoit #21

Masters

1st Amy Walsh #23
2nd Joyce Merrill #22
3rd Naoimi Coffin #20
4th Pam Benoit #21

Open

1st Amy Walsh #23
2nd Joyce Merrill #22
3rd Naoimi Coffin #20
4th Pam Benoit #21

MEN BODYBUILDING

Teen

1st Zachary Richard #48
2nd Cody Zopf #47

Novice class A

1st Mauer Desai #41
2nd Garrett Berna #42
3rd Thomas DiFiore #36
4th John Costanzo #40
5th Jeffery Gray #38
6th Stanley Sheldon #34

Novice class B

1st Stephen Purdy #45
2nd Chris Parish #43
3rd Brandon Durand #46
4th Zachary Richard #48
5th John Potvin #51
6th Darryl Coffin #49

Men 50+

1st Stanley Sheldon #34

Men 40+

1st Thomas DiFiore #36
2nd Adam Burke #33
3rd Michael Carter #37 *
4th John Costanzo #40
5th Kelvin Moore #53
6th Jeffery Gray #38
7th John #51
8th Darryl Coffin #49

Men Open short

1st Corey Mainit #50 **
2nd Cory Stone #52
3rd Chris Parish #43
4th Adam Burk #33
5th Michael Carter #37
6th Darryl Coffin #49

Men Open tall

1st Mauer Dasai #41
2nd Garrett Berna #42
3rd Stephen Purdy #45
4th Michael Craven #39
5th Darryl Ruthier #44
6th George Zanelato #35
7th John Costanzo #40
8th John Potvin #51

* Best Poser

** Men Overall champion

For more information - www.peakedphysique.com

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Competition Suits

Barely Visible Bikinis is your choice for custom made, individually tailored contest suits; whether for local competitions or national swimwear calendar contests. Barely Visible has been making posing suits for some of the best known competitors for years and will now be offering these suits via the Internet. They are able to get your suit done in as little as 5 days.

They also have many suits made up in store to purchase. Please feel free to send them a design, picture, drawing, etc. of your custom design or call them at 770-506-1887 and ask to speak to one of the onsite designers about a custom made suit.

About Barely Visible Bikinis

Barely Visible Bikinis opened their first store in Atlanta, Georgia over 18 years ago by sisters Wanda and Linda. Linda had sewn since childhood and had always made her and Wanda’s suits because both were particularly top heavy and never able to fit in regular bikinis available in stores. Barely Visible is and will always be a family business, that truly tries to make a product that no one else offers.

As the name implies we started this business for people who have great bodies and wanted to show them off in a one of a kind very sexy bikini. That is not where we followed, while we still do make suits for woman with great figures, our average customer is usually a 15 year old that wears a d-dd top and has never found a suit to fit her.
As well, our other most “popular” customer is the woman that truly has problems with her figure, such as being very top heavy, and can only be fit by having her suit made especially for her. Luckily our cups go up to size G and we make our swimwear so we are able to copy their suit if they want.

Through the next 18 years the store prospered more then anyone’s expectations — and now we reach out with the internet to attract even more attention. The whole family is working together to create a successful swimsuit store, that customers can feel welcome in and feel satisfied when they leave. We’re always glad to take the time to help those who want to find that right suit for them.

Location

Barely Visible Bikinis
1701 Hudson Bridge Rd
Stockbridge, GA 30281
(770) 506-1887

For more information: www.barelyvisible.com

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Television production company Lyons Entertainment announces an open casting call to audition potential contestants for their new reality television show “The Ultimate Body.” 

Celebration, FL, September 15, 2009 –(PR.com)– From television production company Lyons Entertainment, Executive Producer David Lyons (Hog Heaven, CREEPERS) and Producer Lauren Alvarez (Meet My Folks, The Surreal Life, The Osbournes) comes The Ultimate Body, a new competition reality television series that pushes the boundaries of fitness and discipline. Thirteen men and thirteen women will be put through rigorous physical training and dieting challenges to compete for the chance to be crowned “The Ultimate Body.” Winners of this televised fitness and bodybuilding competition will each earn a cash prize of $50,000 provided by the Anytime Fitness chain of gyms and by Gaspari Nutrition. Winners will also receive a photo spread in Muscle Magazine International and other prizes including an all expense paid vacation courtesy of Hyatt Resorts Hawaii and Two Rivers Travel Agency .An open casting call for The Ultimate Body will be held on Saturday, October 17th from 11AM to 6PM at the Ramada Orlando Celebration Resort & Convention Center, located at 635 West Irlo Bronson Highway, Kissimmee, Florida 34747. Prior to the date of auditions for The Ultimate Body all candidates must fill out an online application at www.theultimatebodytvshow.com. An application must be on file with Lyons Entertainment in order to be considered on the day of auditions. Applications are also available at the door the day of auditions (late fee will apply).Talent currently attached to this project includes winner of the Mr. World and Mr. USA titles and emcee of The Mr. Olympia contests, Bob Cicherillo who has signed on as host; with IFBB Bikini Pro and top fitness supermodel Marzia Prince, IFBB Hall of Fame bodybuilding legend Rich Gaspari and Natural Mr. Universe, Mr. America and Mr. California Doug Burns signed on as judges. Other panel members for The Ultimate Body will include Brad Homan, DO, Celebration Florida’s Orthopedic & Sports Medicine Institute’s Director of Sports Medicine and Chief of Surgery for Florida Hospital in Celebration, who has signed on as Medical Advisor. Dr. Homan will also contribute a two minute segment in each episode and chiropractor, Dr. Ben Lerner, who is America’s maximized-living mentor and author of the New York Times best selling book Body by God.

Source - www.pr.com

Hello!

The following show has been added to the NaturalBodybuildingEvents.com 2010 Competition schedule:

June 12, 2010

NGA Natural Mr./Ms. California Extravaganza (PRO Qualifier)
Bodybuilding, Figure, Physique
Folsom, CA
Johnny Carrero, Promoter

For more information about this competition:

http://www.naturalbodybuildingevents.com/2010.html

CAMP SAVAGE

Nov 7th and 8th, 2009
Time: 9am-5pm Saturday/ 9am to 4pm Sunday
CELEBRATE THE 13TH YEAR OF CAMP SAVAGE WITH CATHY AND THE SAVAGE GIRLS. CAMP SAVAGE IS THE LONGEST RUNNING CAMP IN THE INDUSTRY WHERE WE TEACH YOU ABOUT ALL FEDERATIONS, NOT JUST ONE!

COME JOIN US FOR A WEEKEND OF EMPOWERMENT AND INSPIRATION- YOU WILL LAUGH, CRY, AND LEARN ABOUT YOURSELF IN A NEW WAY!

CATHY SAVAGE FITNESS DOMINATES THE NATURAL FEDERATIONS WITH MORE WINS AND PLACEMENTS THAT ANY OTHER GROUP IN THE HISTORY OF THE SPORT. CATHY IS FEATURED ON MTV’S TRUE LIFE: I WANT THE PERFECT BODY AS THE STAR FITNESS COACH.

CATHY SERVES ON THE ADVISORY PANEL OF OXYGEN MAGAZINE AND IS A REGULAR CONTRUBUTER.

CAMP TOPICS INCLUDE POSING AND STAGE PRESENTATION FOR ALL MAJOR FEDERATIONS, SPORT SPECIFIC TRAINING, NUTRITION, COMPETING ON A BUDGET, SUIT SELECTION, FITNESS MODELING, CHOOSING A SHOW, MAKE-UP AND HAIR, TANNING, CHOREOGRAPHY, CHANGES IN THE FIGURE DIVISION, INDUSTRY TRENDS, AND SO MUCH MORE!

CATHY’S STAFF INCLUDE CHAMPIONS IN ALL FEDERATIONS INCLUDING OXYGEN MAGAZINE COVER MODELS.

WHETHER YOU ARE A BEGINNER OR VETERAN, YOU CANT MISS THIS CAMP!
Location: Pole Position 3100 E. Willow St. Long Beach, CA 90755

For more information: www.cathysavagefitness.com

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning for bodybuilding supplements that may contain illegal and dangerous steroids.Bodybuilding supplements make up a huge component of the health and fitness market because people think that by spending money on supplements and using them they can get in good shape.

According to the FDA products made by American Cellular Laboratories, Inc., may actually contain certain types of synthetic steroids that can be dangerous to your health.

They have sent a warning letter to the company regarding their supplements, which include; “TREN-Xtreme,” “MASS Xtreme,” “ESTRO Xtreme,” “AH-89-Xtreme,” “HMG Xtreme,” “MMA-3 Xtreme,” “VNS-9 Xtreme,” and “TT-40-Xtreme.”

Steroids have been proven to be harmful to the liver and kidneys, thus the agency is warning consumers to stay away from products that boast to contain steroid like ingredients.

“Although products containing synthetic steroids are frequently marketed as dietary supplements, they are not dietary supplements, but instead are unapproved new drugs that have not been reviewed by the FDA for safety and effectiveness,” the agency said in a statement.

Source - www.dbtechno.com

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July 28, 2009

The Food and Drug Administration issued a public health advisory today warning consumers to stop using body-building products that are marketed as containing steroids or steroid-like substances.

The FDA has received reports of “serious adverse events” associated with the use of these products, including serious liver injury, stroke, kidney failure and pulmonary embolism (artery blockage in the lung). The agency advises consumers to stop ingesting body-building products — no matter who is the manufacturer – that claimto contain steroid-like substances or to enhance or diminish androgen-, estrogen-, or progestin-like effects in the body.

The agency also issued a warning letter to American Cellular Laboratories Inc. for marketing and distributing body-building products containing synthetic steroid substances. The FDA said that although these products are marketed as dietary supplements, they are actually unapproved and misbranded drugs.

The FDA has received five adverse-event reports, including serious liver injury, in men taking products marketed as dietary supplements by American Cellular Laboratories including TREN-Xtreme and MASS Xtreme. Acute liver injury is known to be a possible side effect of using products that contain anabolic steroids. Some of the cases resulted in hospitalization, but there were no reports of death or acute liver failure.

“Products marketed for body-building and claiming to contain steroids or steroid-like substances are illegal and potentially quite dangerous,” said Commissioner of Food and Drugs Margaret A. Hamburg. “The FDA is taking enforcement action today to protect the public.”

The products listed in the warning letter to American Cellular Laboratories include “TREN-Xtreme,” “MASS Xtreme,” “ESTRO Xtreme,” “AH-89-Xtreme,” “HMG Xtreme,” “MMA-3 Xtreme,” “VNS-9 Xtreme,” and “TT-40-Xtreme,” and are sold on the Internet and in some stores. These products, which claim to contain steroid-like ingredients but in fact contain synthetic steroid substances, are unapproved new drugs because they are not generally recognized as safe and effective. In addition, the products are misbranded because the label is misleading and does not provide adequate directions for use.

Consumers taking body-building supplements that claim to contain steroids or steroid-like substances should stop using them immediately. Consumers should also consult a healthcare professional if they suspect they are experiencing problems associated with the products. Healthcare professionals and consumers are encouraged to report adverse events that may be related to the use of these types of products to the FDA’s MedWatch Program by calling (800) FDA-1088.

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In a Labor Day tradition, male and female bodybuilders will be heading to Venice, California to compete in the annual Muscle Beach Championship. The famous bodybuilding contest, figure contest, and bikini contest will be held Monday, September 7, 2009 at the Venice Beach Recreation Center.

Reg Lewis, who was Mr. Universe 1957, Mr. America 1963, and Mr. America 1983 (over 40), will be inducted into the Muscle Beach Venice Hall of Fame and added to the Walk of Fame surrounding the weightlifting pen. The 73-year-old Lewis, who won his first bodybuilding competition at age 17, is expected to attend the event.

Event day registration will begin at 7:30 a.m., with prejudging starting at 10:00 a.m. There will be a welcoming ceremony at 1:00 p.m., followed by the finals in each division. At the conclusion of the bodybuilding competition, live music will keep fans of the bodybuilding world entertained into the evening.

For more info: 

Joe Wheatley Productions is presenting the event in conjunction with the Department of Recreation and Parks and Bodybuilding.com. For more information about the Muscle Beach Championship, the Hall of Fame, or the Walk of Fame, call (310) 399-2775

Mystro Clark knows how to make people laugh, but seldom has he had such an extraordinary opportunity to tickle so many funnybones. You see, Clark will serve as Master of Ceremonies at the upcoming WNBF Pro Natural U.S. Cup Bodybuilding Championships and Figure Contest (http://www.uscupnorcal.com/index.html) at the Crest Theatre in Sacramento, and it will be his job to make sure the audience doesn’t tire of the endless procession of beautiful semi-naked bodies. Fat chance of that, but you can bet that athletes and fans alike will be fair game for Clark’s ribald humor in this unique environment, and everyone should have a rollicking good time even in the midst of some serious competition.

Many in the audience will remember Clark as the American host of the syndicated series Soul Train from 1997 until 1999, handpicked by producer Don Cornelius himself. Mystro went on to become a film and television actor, and a writer for the show Cousin Skeeter and starred in many TV series such as The Newz (sketch comedy), The Show, Pulled Over, That’s Life, Lovespring International and The Shield. He also made several guest appearances on television shows, and has starred in the movies Chairman of the Board, Storm Catcher, Out at the Wedding, A Few Good Men, and the 2009 film Shrink. He also formed a music label, where he produced and released four projects including the album “Holy Water”.

But comedy is his forte, and Mystro has received standing ovations on HBO DEF COMEDY JAM, and 3 BET COMIC VIEW. He also appears on the Def Jam All Stars DVD series and can be seen live in theatres across the country or heard on XM satellite radio regularly. His latest comedy CD “Sexy, Funny, Bastard” is available online at cdbaby.com.

A native of Dayton, Ohio, Mystro attended the University of Dayton where he started DJ-ing parties with friends, and doing stand-up comedy. After winning a national college comedy search he was hooked on being a professional comedian. He graduated from college and worked as an Army Chemical weapons officer and Medical Technologist before moving to Los Angeles where, within three years, he landed his own TV series.

Mystro is ready for you - are you ready for him!?! Of course, you have to come to the show to find out, but where else can you enjoy world-class athletic competition hosted by a world-class comedian?

Source - www.examiner.com

The upcoming 2009 U.S. Pro Natural Cup Bodybuilding and Figure Championships on September 26 in Sacramento will be enhanced by the presence of the one and only “Vadia” - singer, songwriter, and producer - who will open the event with her emotive rendition of the Star Spangled Banner.

Although perhaps better known for her gospel singing, the Oakland native has the extraordinary vocal ability to adapt to almost every style of singing including jazz, show tunes, r&b, or popular music. One of five children, Vadia was inspired by the Gospel community at an early age. She began singing at age 5 and was recognized as a prodigy destined for great ministry through song.

Her musical skill has gradually and continually developed as a choir director, minister of music at her church, and as president of the California State Baptist Convention’s Youth and Young Adult music department. Vadia conducts her own annual gospel music workshop - now in its third year – and, along with her band and singing group “Predestined”, she has offered the Sacramento gospel community new and advanced instruction in gospel music as well as two great finale concerts in 2007 and 2008.

Vadia has been awarded the BMA Award for the Best Gospel Female Performance, Best Live Gospel Performance, the Academy of Gospel Music Youth Legacy Award, the Observer Media Newspaper Group 30 under 30 Extraordinary Achievement Award and many more. She has appeared on the stage with, opened for, or sang background for many national Gospel artists, including, Kirk Franklin, Marvin Sapp, Tonex, Mary Mary, Douglas Miller, LaShun Pace, Crystal Aikins, Walter and Edwin Hawkins and many others. She has become the premiere “Urban Gospel” singer in Northern California and the East Bay.

Also a talented songwriter, Vadia shares her faith through her lyrics and by vocally creating an environment of heavenly praise and personal reflection. She is considered a representative of the Levitical music ministry. Vadia is currently working on her Sophomore 2009 project “The God Life” following her 2007 Debut CD “Exodus –The Way Out,” set to be one of the year’s finest releases.

This U.S. Pro Natural Cup (www.uscupnorcal.com/index.htm) is a WNBF (World Natural Bodybuilding Federation) sanctioned event and will feature both amateur and professional bodybuilding and figure competition. And Vadia.

Source - www.examiner.com

Congratulations to all Challenge of Champions XXVI Competitors

Challenge of Champions is the largest mixed martial arts competition in the United States. This twenty-sixth Challenge of Champions event boasted over 1,800 competitors of all ages, backgrounds and belt ranks participating in 300 divisions of head-to-head, dual-discipline martial arts competition. The event took place in front of a sold-out crowd of over 4000 spectators.

The areas of competition included Submission Grappling and Free Fighting, for both juniors (ages 15 and under) and adults (of all ages).

Submission Grappling is one of the largest and fastest growing disciplines in martial arts. This competition’s grappling event showcased nearly 1,485 competitors in various divisions. Submission grappling is similar to traditional wrestling in its clinch and ground fighting techniques, with the key difference of aiming for a “tap out” submission, using various choke holds and joint locks. Due to the fact that most real life fight situations end up on the ground, this is a very practical and effective form of self-defense.

Click here for the Grappling results.

Also featured was the Free Fighting competition with 1,167 students competing in various divisions.  This fast paced sparring competition features participants in full protective gear using strategic combinations of punches, kicks and blocks to cleanly land blows on their opponent and outscore them. 
Click here for the Fighting results.

Challenge of Champions was introduced over a decade ago in 1996 and has grown to become the largest tournament of its kind in the United States. The next Challenge of Champions is scheduled for December 13, 2009.

Challenge of Champions
December 13, 2009
Raritan Center
Edison, NJ

For more information: www.challengeofchampions.com

From the IFDA Management:

We are proud to announce that effective immediately, we are adding the very popular Fitness Model Division to the IDFA’s competitions. We are excited to welcome all the Fitness Model competitors from across Canada and the USA to compete in the IDFA. Please review the ‘Rules and Regulations’ for the New IDFA Fitness Model Division (http://www.idfa.ca).

Here’s your chance to compete in the largest and most prestigious drug-free organization in the country. IDFA athletes have been featured in various magazines and newspapers and in numerous television documentaries. It’s your time to shine!

REGISTER EARLY & SAVE!

Competitors Register Early to Take Advantage of Early Bird Discounts! Entry Forms are now available.

To Register for the Upcoming IDFA Workshop with Drs. Kevin and Wendy Ashby (Sept 12, 2009):

Register by phone (403) 265-8383 or email at info@endurance8health.com

*All participants will receive Goodie Bags courtesy of our sponsors EAS Canada and ALLMAX Nutrition.

NaturalBodybuildingEvents.com provides the most comprehensive and up to date list of Natural Bodybuilding, Fitness and Figure Contests and Results from those organizations which actively promote a drug-free lifestyle. Also provides information on Natural Organizations, Seminars, Trainers and Competitor Resources

From FAME owners Jeff Kippel & Mindy Blackstein:

Hello Body Proud & FAME Athletes!

As the final season for the 2009 FAME World Tour is now upon us, there are many exciting developments we have to share.

Plus, check FAME News for regular updates.  Just log into the Body Proud Community and look at the top left of any page. 

4. Assistance -  Register today for any of the upcoming FAME World Tour events, but make only a small financial commitment now and pay the rest later.  See details on FAME Payment Plan.

Promote yourself to media@BodyProud.org.

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Physique Events —- FAME:  Fitness.  Athletes.  Models.  Entertainment.
The FAME World Tour begins Season 2 of its 2009 Series in the USA, then immediately touches down in Europe,  Canada and ends with a bang with the Grand Finale event back in the USA,  the FAME International Championships during the weekend of Nov 6 & 7.  Already confirmed are athletes from USA, Canada, Europe, Australia, Philippines, South Africa, Africa….  You should join as well!

Experience the Excitement! 
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2009 OCB Natural Yankee Classic Competition Results

July 25, 2009

IFPA Open & Masters Pro Qualifier – Coverage in Fitness & Physique Magazine

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CONTEST PLACINGSFigure Novice Short
1 Michelle Brown 6 *Novice Overall Winner
2 Korie Eiles 1
3 Liz Hentz 7
4 Julie Gallo Garcia 16
5 Sherrie Bindon 5Figure Novice Tall
1 Rebecca Kelcourse 14
2 Caley Whitney 9
3 Brenda Ernst 17
4 Valerie Koloseus 15
5 Melissa Cellurale 10
6 Diane Harb 11Figure Grand Masters 45+
1 Wendy Watkins 13