Author Topic: NPC USA - 689 competitors to take the stage! (Read 3569 times)

Ron · « **on:** July 26, 2011, 09:28:16 PM »

I am headed to the NPC USAs on Thursday night, will be there at the competitors registration.... but this is going to be huge.... the best of the best...

Wow - by far the largest NPC contest ever...

"The NPC USA Bodybuilding Championships. 689 registered athletes will be on stage for the BIGGEST and most Prestigious Amateur contest in the World!. That's right! I said it!... Nothing is even close!! 689 of America's finest will be competing for 24 IFBB Pro Cards in Vegas this Friday and Saturday" ... Jon Lindsay

GroinkTropin · « **Reply #1 on:** July 26, 2011, 09:34:35 PM »

LIKE I KEEP TELLING EVERYONE

BODYBUILDING HAS IT'S BEST DAYS AHEAD OF IT, NOT BEHIND IT!!!!!

I AM NOT BEING SARCASTIC, AND I COULDN'T BE HAPPIER. SEE WHAT HAPPENS OVER THE NEXT 4-5 YEARS...

StanZoLOL · « **Reply #2 on:** July 26, 2011, 10:51:43 PM »

Quote from: Ron on July 26, 2011, 09:28:16 PM

689 registered athletes

bradistani · « **Reply #3 on:** July 26, 2011, 10:53:58 PM »

bring back lots of pics of those babes, ron..

Ron · « **Reply #4 on:** July 26, 2011, 10:56:26 PM »

Quote from: bradistani on July 26, 2011, 10:53:58 PM

bring back lots of pics of those babes, ron..

Judging from the last two contests I went to (NPC Los Angeles this past weekend, and NPC Colorado State the weekend before), we are going to have some incredible competitors on stage.

Did I mention that Vida Guerra is competing too.. this pic is from this past Saturday...

The Wizard of Truth · « **Reply #5 on:** July 26, 2011, 10:59:42 PM »

Out of 24 pro cards given out Ron, how many go to ppl that matter?

2?

The men's bodybuilding heavyweight and super heavyweight winners?

Masters doesn't matter, figure or fitness don't matter, anything below light heavyweight is irrelevant

WillGrant · « **Reply #6 on:** July 26, 2011, 11:03:07 PM »

Quote from: Methyl Mike on July 26, 2011, 09:34:35 PM

LIKE I KEEP TELLING EVERYONE

BODYBUILDING HAS IT'S BEST DAYS AHEAD OF IT, NOT BEHIND IT!!!!!

I AM NOT BEING SARCASTIC, AND I COULDN'T BE HAPPIER. SEE WHAT HAPPENS OVER THE NEXT 4-5 YEARS...

Are you drunk again Mike

stuntmovie · « **Reply #7 on:** July 26, 2011, 11:09:34 PM »

WILL, by the numbers .... I think MIKE is absolutely correct.

And this new Physique Div will raise those numbers through the rafters ... like it or not.

maxkane69 · « **Reply #8 on:** July 26, 2011, 11:34:29 PM »

Quote from: Methyl Mike on July 26, 2011, 09:34:35 PM

LIKE I KEEP TELLING EVERYONE

BODYBUILDING HAS IT'S BEST DAYS AHEAD OF IT, NOT BEHIND IT!!!!!

I AM NOT BEING SARCASTIC, AND I COULDN'T BE HAPPIER. SEE WHAT HAPPENS OVER THE NEXT 4-5 YEARS...

Bodybuilding is dying !
Over the next 4-5 years the will be no more womans bodybuilding competition and the number of Physique male competitor will be larger than the number of male Bodybuilding competitors!
If sameone tought that Bodybuilding show was a faggotry wait when the Physique competition will be the premiere event of the USA !
In the next 4-5 years male Physique competition will take over male Bodybuilding competition and woman bodybuilding competition will be extint !
I would be not surprise if the IFBB will change name IPF (international physique federation ).
The power that run the IFBB and NPC don't give a shit about bodybuilding no more they are only about the money they realize that this faggotry of Physique competition could attract a wider mainstream audience and a wider number of competitors!
Look at mayors players of the cult :the John Lindsay ,the Jim Manion , men without an once of muscle in their flaccid body!
Look at Eddie Pariso , he is married to former top woman bodybuilder competitor and he has a single female bodybuilding competition in the 4 Europa show he organized! Him and his wife does not give a shit about the future of female bodybuilding!

Parker · « **Reply #9 on:** July 27, 2011, 12:55:45 AM »

Quote from: Ron on July 26, 2011, 10:56:26 PM

Judging from the last two contests I went to (NPC Los Angeles this past weekend, and NPC Colorado State the weekend before), we are going to have some incredible competitors on stage.

Did I mention that Vida Guerra is competing too.. this pic is from this past Saturday...

Where did her famous ass go?

I knew she was going to take the plunge sooner or later. Yrs ago, she was in FHM, and she had noticable abs, she looked like a fitness chick with a booty...

GroinkTropin · « **Reply #10 on:** July 27, 2011, 03:55:13 AM »

Quote from: WillGrant on July 26, 2011, 11:03:07 PM

Are you drunk again Mike

Not at all. In the last 5-6 weeks, I have had two vodka/tonics and that was last friday with friends...

GroinkTropin · « **Reply #11 on:** July 27, 2011, 03:58:04 AM »

Quote from: maxkane69 on July 26, 2011, 11:34:29 PM

Bodybuilding is dying !
Over the next 4-5 years the will be no more womans bodybuilding competition and the number of Physique male competitor will be larger than the number of male Bodybuilding competitors!
If sameone tought that Bodybuilding show was a faggotry wait when the Physique competition will be the premiere event of the USA !
In the next 4-5 years male Physique competition will take over male Bodybuilding competition and woman bodybuilding competition will be extint !
I would be not surprise if the IFBB will change name IPF (international physique federation ).
The power that run the IFBB and NPC don't give a shit about bodybuilding no more they are only about the money they realize that this faggotry of Physique competition could attract a wider mainstream audience and a wider number of competitors!
Look at mayors players of the cult :the John Lindsay ,the Jim Manion , men without an once of muscle in their flaccid body!
Look at Eddie Pariso , he is married to former top woman bodybuilder competitor and he has a single female bodybuilding competition in the 4 Europa show he organized! Him and his wife does not give a shit about the future of female bodybuilding!

Mens physique will never pass bodybuilding dude, sorry...It might get popular, but surpass a sport that has been around since the 50's? Unlikely.

I think you are drawing this conclusion based on womens fitness passing womens bbing, but remember teenage girls are not out there emulating pros and wishing they could be just like the pros. Lot's of guys look up to ifbb pro bbers and get fired up to hit the gym.

What I do think will happen- over the next 4-5 years, the ugly freaky bodybuilders will be fazed out and the up and coming guys with classic lines will start winning shows and the judging will shift. I definitely hope I can be a part of that!!!

It's time to show bodybuilding some support guys, after years of bitching and wishing things were different, there are signs that we may finally see what we had been hoping to see. If I am right, voice your positive feedback!!! Let the powers that be know you/we the fans are noticing the change and are happy about it, when it happens!!!

ManBearPig... · « **Reply #12 on:** July 27, 2011, 05:39:43 AM »

Quote from: GangstaLean on July 27, 2011, 12:55:45 AM

Where did her famous ass go?

I knew she was going to take the plunge sooner or later. Yrs ago, she was in FHM, and she had noticable abs, she looked like a fitness chick with a booty...

i bet she won't crack top 10 realistically, but will win to bring "notoriety" to the "sport". what say you, parks?

GroinkTropin · « **Reply #13 on:** July 27, 2011, 06:53:57 AM »

Quote from: ManBearPig... on July 27, 2011, 05:39:43 AM

i bet she won't crack top 10 realistically, but will win to bring "notoriety" to the "sport". what say you, parks?

Depends, how much star power does she have these days? She was hot 5 years ago, haven't heard anything about her in a log time...

ManBearPig... · « **Reply #14 on:** July 27, 2011, 09:33:59 AM »

Quote from: Methyl Mike on July 27, 2011, 06:53:57 AM

Depends, how much star power does she have these days? She was hot 5 years ago, haven't heard anything about her in a log time...

but at least she had it 5 years ago, which would make her better than ANY of her competition whose star power is at getbig. "hey , isn't that the chick that ate grapes between Tre's toes at muscle mansion?"

TRIX · « **Reply #15 on:** July 27, 2011, 06:21:00 PM »

689 x entry fee (what $150?) = $103,000

Add in there family and friends, probably $150,000 from the competitors alone

Yet the winner gets a plastic trophy

Lol, dont care if they are amateurs, the winners should get some cash

GroinkTropin · « **Reply #16 on:** July 27, 2011, 09:26:00 PM »

Quote from: TRIX on July 27, 2011, 06:21:00 PM

689 x entry fee (what $150?) = $103,000

Add in there family and friends, probably $150,000 from the competitors alone

Yet the winner gets a plastic trophy

Lol, dont care if they are amateurs, the winners should get some cash

I HIGHLY AGREE

stuntmovie · « **Reply #17 on:** July 27, 2011, 11:05:03 PM »

Mike, I do agree with most of what you stated up above but if I recall it correctly the very definition of the term "amateur" is generally considered to be a person attached to a particular pursuit without pay,

Up until the 1970s the IOC rules required that competitors be amateurs.

Receiving any form of payment to participate in an event disqualified an athlete from that event.

But times have changed and within the Olympics, this rule remains in place only for boxing .... but I am not aware of how and why it affected other sports organizations.

So it does appear that a change regarding financial rewards for amateur bodybuilders is not impossible, but why would any amateur governing body elect to do so?

GroinkTropin · « **Reply #18 on:** July 28, 2011, 05:18:53 AM »

Quote from: stuntmovie on July 27, 2011, 11:05:03 PM

Mike, I do agree with most of what you stated up above but if I recall it correctly the very definition of the term "amateur" is generally considered to be a person attached to a particular pursuit without pay,

Up until the 1970s the IOC rules required that competitors be amateurs.

Receiving any form of payment to participate in an event disqualified an athlete from that event.

But times have changed and within the Olympics, this rule remains in place only for boxing .... but I am not aware of how and why it affected other sports organizations.

So it does appear that a change regarding financial rewards for amateur bodybuilders is not impossible, but why would any amateur governing body elect to do so?

I was thinking about this last night.

How about, for starters, THE COMPETITORS DO NOT HAVE TO FRIGGIN PAY TO COMPETE?

Second, how about handing out cool awards, like high end watches and the like. Items that can be sold?

Give the competitors SOMETHING to hang their hat on, so to speak.

The promoters get NOTHING if NO ONE competes, yet all the promoters give back is some plastic trophys (if that) to most of the competitors? That is ridiculous!

Yes, the promoters should make money, but damn they are raping this situation. You have to pay to compete, get there yourself, pay for your hotel yourself, and AT BEST you get a plastic trophy! That is insane!

Some kind of compromise has to be reached in my opinion. This is absolutely ridiculous.

stuntmovie · « **Reply #19 on:** July 28, 2011, 08:59:39 AM »

MIKE, You oughta run for AMATEUR ATHLETES' REP .... but first you'd have to create the title and the position and the starting salary of course ......

And then change the NPC's definition of the word 'amateur' because any accepted award that has monetary value causes that recipient to no longer be an amateur.

That recipient would then be considered a 'professional' .... but even then, that professional would have to be accepted into the ranks of the IFBB before he would be allowed to compete as a professional within the IFBB.

And there ain't no CATCH 22 here!

And I have to differ with you about "only receiving a plastic trophy" as the winners actually do receive much more than that ... such as national and sometimes world wide recognition and self-pride to be considered as 'one of the best', and a great feeling of accomplishment ... along with the 'key' to continue to do something that he or she loves to do with the possibility of an award somewhat more valuable than a metal figure on a plastic base or a sword that wouldn't cut a cube of butter,

These are the 'awards' that the majority of us GetBiggers have little desire to strive for, but those who suceed in life's endeavors ... DO.

Consider these 'awards' to be the basic stepping stones of everyday living among those more successful than the others.

But even then ... You'd get my vote as Amateur Athletes' Rep.

But a lot of others 'merchants' will be 'a-fite'n' ya, calling you names, and "spit'n on your Jewish gaberdine".

If you believe it's right, you gotta fight!

Howard · « **Reply #20 on:** July 28, 2011, 12:15:01 PM »

Quote from: Ron on July 26, 2011, 09:28:16 PM

I am headed to the NPC USAs on Thursday night, will be there at the competitors registration.... but this is going to be huge.... the best of the best...

Wow - by far the largest NPC contest ever...

"The NPC USA Bodybuilding Championships. 689 registered athletes will be on stage for the BIGGEST and most Prestigious Amateur contest in the World!. That's right! I said it!... Nothing is even close!! 689 of America's finest will be competing for 24 IFBB Pro Cards in Vegas this Friday and Saturday" ... Jon Lindsay

How many actual male/female BODYBUILDERS out of that? hmmmmm

GroinkTropin · « **Reply #21 on:** July 28, 2011, 05:18:47 PM »

I may very well fight Stunt Movie...

Odd you called me jewish, German jew actually, if you trace my lineage.

Howard · « **Reply #22 on:** July 28, 2011, 06:29:14 PM »

Quote from: Methyl Mike on July 28, 2011, 05:18:53 AM

I was thinking about this last night.

How about, for starters, THE COMPETITORS DO NOT HAVE TO FRIGGIN PAY TO COMPETE?

Second, how about handing out cool awards, like high end watches and the like. Items that can be sold?

Give the competitors SOMETHING to hang their hat on, so to speak.

The promoters get NOTHING if NO ONE competes, yet all the promoters give back is some plastic trophys (if that) to most of the competitors? That is ridiculous!

Yes, the promoters should make money, but damn they are raping this situation. You have to pay to compete, get there yourself, pay for your hotel yourself, and AT BEST you get a plastic trophy! That is insane!

Some kind of compromise has to be reached in my opinion. This is absolutely ridiculous.

The real deal is that with 689 entrants at the USA paying an avg entry fee of a 100 bucks the promoter and NPC organization get $68,900 from just entry fees!!! Plus as a real bodybuilder you end up being the minority divisions compred to those in NON bodybuilding like figure, bikini, etc.
We need a new organization for bodybuilders , run by bodybuilders!

GroinkTropin · « **Reply #23 on:** July 28, 2011, 08:43:43 PM »

Quote from: Howard on July 28, 2011, 06:29:14 PM

The real deal is that with 689 entrants at the USA paying an avg entry fee of a 100 bucks the promoter and NPC organization get $68,900 from just entry fees!!! Plus as a real bodybuilder you end up being the minority divisions compred to those in NON bodybuilding like figure, bikini, etc.
We need a new organization for bodybuilders , run by bodybuilders!

With a larger pool of bodybuilding competitors this will be possible...I am optimistic, but it's going to be another 2-3 years I think...But it is in the process of happening now.

WillGrant · « **Reply #24 on:** July 28, 2011, 08:52:00 PM »

Quote from: Methyl Mike on July 27, 2011, 03:55:13 AM

Not at all. In the last 5-6 weeks, I have had two vodka/tonics and that was last friday with friends...

Well BB needs to halt turn around and go backwards before it can think about going foward and showing us the best is to come because at present its a mess.. They "banned" diuretics and if you were caught using them you got DQ - see Nasser , that seems to have been forgotten about now as all those guys still use them - now they should DQ anything that is a bloated mess - if you stand relaxed and your gut balloons out past your chest like you are 9 months pregnant bamm DQ straight away - guys like Kai and Branch should be banned full stop - I dont care about the freaky condition Kai showed at his past showing - he is the type of thing that has ruined BB..