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Ironman Pro contest is postponed – official release

Ron — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:44:17 +0000

For Immediate Release

(November 13, 2009 – Oxnard, California) Iron Man Magazine Publisher John Balik reported today that the Pro Fight Supplements Iron Man Pro bodybuilding contest, originally slated to take place on Saturday, January 23, 2010, is being rescheduled for an as of yet undetermined date. The contest, which celebrated its 20th Anniversary in 2009, is one of the longest running IFBB Pro shows in the world.

For the last six years, the Iron Man Pro has been held in conjunction with The Bodybuilding.com Los Angeles Fitness Expo, produced by National Fitness Productions. With over 20,000 attendees, 250 exhibitors, and an incredible line-up of fitness, physique, martial arts and strength contests, it is one of the country’s largest and fastest growing consumer fitness expos.

“The Expo has been a huge success and is growing every year” said Balik. “But when it was held in late February, two weeks before the Arnold Classic to accommodate the Iron Man Pro, some companies just couldn’t exhibit at it. Shipping their booths coast-to-coast and asking their staff to work back-to-back expos was just too much for some of them.”

So when National Fitness Productions elected to move the Expo to the third weekend in January last year, dozens more companies were able to come out from the Midwest and East Coast to exhibit. However, as Balik noted, “for the pro bodybuilders, it meant having to train and diet through the holiday season and then try to peak again six weeks later for the Arnold and other IFBB contests that follow it.”

“And in spite of the huge crowds that attend the Expo and the myriad of sponsors that support it, ticket sales to the Iron Man Pro continue to decline, making it a challenge to produce the contest profitably.”

Balik added, “The quality of the athletes is the cornerstone of any events success. The rich twenty year history of the Iron Man Pro is the direct result of the wonderful IFBB athletes who have supported it. From the first winner, Shawn Ray, to the 20th, Silvio Samuel, and the current Mr. Olympia, Jay Cutler, the list of champions is a who’s who of IFBB Pro Bodybuilding.”

Balik went on to say he is investigating alternative dates and venues at which to hold the Iron Man Pro, either in late February just prior to the Arnold Classic, or perhaps in May around the time of the New York Pro Show.

Moving the Contest to either of these time slots would mean the bodybuilders could gear their training and dieting for multiple shows on back-to-back weekends, giving them chances for multiple paydays and Mr. Olympia qualifying finishes. In turn, the deeper line-ups will hopefully draw more fans to the contests which would be good for the promoters, the sponsors and the sport.

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The Pro Fight Supplements Iron Man Pro is produced by Iron Man Magazine and presented by Gaspari Nutrition.

The Bodybuilding.com Los Angeles Fitness Expo, produced by National Fitness Productions and presented by Gaspari Nutrition, will be held Saturday and Sunday, January 23-24, 2010 at the Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 South Figueroa Street, South Halls G & H. It will feature the Gaspari Nutrition All-American Strongman Contest, the Con Cret USPF American Cup Powerlifting Meet, Scot Mendelson’s Bench Press Classic, the Champion Nutrition MaxReps Contests, the Gracie National Jiu Jitsu Championships and the Bodyspace Spokesmodel Search. For a complete schedule and ticket information visit www.thefitexpo.com.

2010 IFBB Ironman Pro is postponed

Ron — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:31:28 +0000

The new updated 2010 IFBB schedule came back out today, and one event was noticeably missing – the 2010 Ironman Pro. What? This has got to be a mistake, people wondered, but as the day progressed, the emails and calls kept coming. The 2010 Ironman Pro, alas, was not going to be, and regrettably it was cancelled for that weekend. We are all awaiting a statement from the promoter of the event, which I know, has to be one of the hardest statement that he would ever make, for the Ironman Pro has been going strong for 20 years now.

The Fit Expo, which is usually in the same expo hall, and weekend, will continue, which has over 150-200 booths, as well as a myriad of other events. But for the pro bodybuilding community, the loss of the beloved Ironman Pro contest will hurt. It would have been my 15th Ironman contest, and not having it start the pro season, in my own hometown, is going to be quite distressing.

There are a lot of rumors and speculation as to why the contest was postponed, but we will wait until the press release comes out.

NPC National Bodybuilding, Figure & Bikini contest – Nov 20-21st

Ron — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:38:30 +0000

HOLLYWOOD, Fla.– (BUSINESS WIRE) –The big guns are loaded and the bombshells will be out in full force! The NPC Nationals returns to South Florida – this time at one of the classiest resorts in Florida – the Westin Diplomat Resort & Spa in Hollywood! With more than 500 of the ultimate bodybuilding, figure and bikini athletes from 50 states competing, it looks like the 2009 Nationals will be the biggest one ever!

This pro qualifier – each class winner qualifies for the professional Grand Prix tour – will be held right in the host hotel in the Westin’s Great Hall and is billed as the “BATTLE AT THE BEACH 2009” – where the best of the nation’s NPC athletes vie for their pro status, at the one event that sets the standard – the event that features the best from across America…and is the road to the Olympia! The sanctioning body, the National Physique Committee of the USA (NPC), the NCAA of competitive amateur bodybuilding, sanctions more than 1,000 events around the country, which lead up to this – its “crown jewel” and premier championship event.

Show hours are:

Men’s Bodybuilding and Women’s Bikini Preliminaries – Friday, November 20, 4:30 p.m. (Tickets $50 – General Admission)

Women’s Bodybuilding and Women’s Figure Preliminaries – Saturday, November 21, 8:30 a.m. (Tickets $35 – General Admission)

Finals for all Bodybuilding, Figure and Bikini – Saturday, November 21, 6:30 p.m. (Tickets $125 & $75 – All Seats Reserved)

Tickets are available at www.nationalbodybuilding.com or at the door.

And the Expo – More than 60 of the country’s most popular sports related companies will exhibit their products right there in the Great Hall where the competition takes place. Many of the current IFBB pro bodybuilders, fitness and figure athletes, along with many other sports celebrities will be in attendance

IFBB / NPC Sacramento Pro Competitor Lists

Ron — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 07:16:37 +0000

The IFBB/NPC Sacramento Pro contest is shaping to be a great one, with over 200 competitors on track to be on stage at the Crest Theater in Sacramento on Saturday, November 7th.

No less than 14 countries will be represented in the IFBB Men’s Pro Sacramento this weekend, with a chance for three of the competitors to qualify for the 2010 IFBB Olympia. There are some standout competitors who are competing, including Toney Freeman, Mark Dugdale, Kris Dim, and Darrem Charles who have a good chance into early qualify. Here is the current IFBB Pro Men’s competitor list.

1. Serdar Aktolga (Turkey)
2. Khalid Almohsinawi (Netherland)
3. Grigori Atoyan (USA)
4. Jorge Barrios (Spain)
5. Markus Becht (Germany)
6. Eric Castagnet (France)
7. Darrem Charles (Trinidad)
8. AD Cherry (USA)
9. Rob Churchill (Canada)
10. Kris Dim (USA)
11. Mark Dugdale (USA)
12. Aiman Faour (Lebanon)
13. Toney Freeman (USA)
14. Pavol Jablonicky (Czech)
15. Emmanouil Karamanlakis (Greece)
16. Martin Kjellstrom (Sweden)
17. Jo Jo Ntiforo (USA)
18. Ed Nunn (USA)
19. Robert Piotrkowicz (Poland)
20. Craig Richardson (USA)
21. Frederic Sauvage (France)
22. Heinz Senior (Venezuela)

Wow – the IFBB Pro Figure Sacramento lineup is going to be a tough one, with 26 competitors currently on the list. Kristi Tauti, who was 2nd at the IFBB Border States a few weeks ago, is a favorite coming into this contest, but as we all know, anything can happen when the competitors get on stage. Here is the current IFBB Pro Figure competitor list for Sacaramento.

1. Huong Arcinas (USA)
2. Jeni Briscoe (Canada)
3. Cheryl Brown (USA)
4. Raechelle Chase (New Zealand)
5. Serena Cooper (Canada)
6. Merzia Deguzman (USA)
7. Andrea Dumon (USA)
8. Valerie Gangi (USA)
9. Nancy Georges (USA)
10. Carin Hawkins (USA)
11. Allison Jones-Williams (USA)
12. Danielle Kifer (USA)
13. Julie Ann Kulla (USA)
14. Akane Nigro-Ismeal (USA)
15. Kristin Nunn (USA)
16. Amy O’Neil (USA)
17. Ann Pratt (USA)
18. Sheryln Roy (USA)
19. April Rountree (USA)
20. Elvimar Sanchez (Venezuela)
21. Kristi Tauti (USA)
22. Alexandra Tothova (Czech)
23. Terri Turner (USA)
24. Waleska Valle (USA)
25. Natalie Waples (Canada)
26. Karly Woodle (USA)

Along with the IFBB pro contests, the NPC Sacramento is also being held, with currently around 150 competitors, including 90+ figure and bikini competitors. Hardbody.com, Getbig.com and Bodybuilding.com will be heading to Sacramento to cover the competition. See you there.

2010 NPC Jr. USA – New Date and New City

Ron — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 18:18:31 +0000

Tres Bennet and Lee Thompson are please to announce that the 2010 NPC Jr. USA has been moved to Houston (Stafford), TX on August 28th!

The venue is the Stafford Centre’ ( http://www.staffordcentre.com ). The contest hotel, Marriott Residence Inn (Marriott Courtyard for overflow) in Stafford has small kitchenettes and is beautiful. Food and shopping within walking distance. Stay tuned for updates.

2010 IFBB Calendar of Events Schedule

Ron — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:14:20 +0000

The IFBB Professional League has released the 2010 Calendar of events schedule. New additions to the schedule are the Phoenix Pro on February 20, 2010 and the Europa Battle of Champions in Hartford, Connecticut on July 23-25th. There are a six pro bikini shows slated for the new season, however the first show will NOT be at the Arnold. The Arnold Weekend added Men’s 202 event instead of bikini. I’m disappointed to see that the bikini pros will not get to debut at the Arnold as it would have been a great venue to launch the pro event.

For the complete list, visit http://www.ifbbpro.com/events/2010-calendar-of-events/.

2009 IFBB / NPC Border States

Ron — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 19:59:28 +0000

The 2009 IFBB / NPC Border States will be held on Saturday, October 17th, in San Diego, at the Scottish Rite Auditorium. This competition is going to be huge, with over 130 competitors! Besides the NPC event, we are fortunate to have some of the finnest IFBB Pro Figure competitors competing. Here is the flyer and a list of the of some of the IFBB competitors.

IFBB competitors include

Chiles, Crystal
Chin, Krissy
DeGuzman, Meriza
DeJoya, Jennifer
Gangi, Valerie
Gibson, Sabrina
Hawkins, Carin
Nigro-Ismeal, Akane
Nunn, Kristin
Pratt, Ann
Rojas, Maria del Consuelo
Romero, Felicia
Roundtree, April
Tauti, Kristi
Titone, Ann
Togrul, Stephanie
Vargas, Christina

2009 Mr. Olympia Competitor Lists

Ron — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:30:21 +0000

Here is the list of the 2009 Mr. Olympia Competitor’s who will compete this weekend in the contest. They are, in alphabetical order,

1. Troy Alves (USA)
2. Melvin Anthony (USA)
3. Gustavo Badell (Puerto Rico)
4. Darrem Charles (Trinidad)
5. Jay Cutler (USA)
6. Moe Elmoussawi (New Zealand)
7. Toney Freeman (USA)
8. Kai Greene (USA)
9. Ahmad Haidar (Lebanon)
10. Phil Heath (USA)
11. Dexter Jackson (USA)
12. Dennis James (Germany)
13. Michael Kefalianos (Australia)
14. Martin Kjellstrom (Sweden)
15. Victor Martinez (USA)
16. Ronny Rockel (Germany)
17. Markus Ruhl (Germany)
18. Silvio Samuel (Spain)
19. Joel Stubbs (Bahamas)
20. Branch Warren (USA)
21. Bill Wilmore (USA)
22. Dennis Wolf (Germany)
23. Hidetada Yamagishi (Japan)

Here are the competitors of the 2009 Mr. Olympia Showdown 202lbs and Under Contest. They are, in alphabetical order.

1. Jason Arntz (USA)
2. Eduardo Correa Da Silva (Brazil)
3. Clarence Devis (Belguim)
4. Kris Dim (USA)
5. Charles Dixon (USA)
6. Mark Dugdale (USA)
7. Kevin English (USA)
8. Daryl Gee (USA)
9. David Henry (USA)
10. John Hodgson (United Kingdom)
11. Tricky Jackson (USA)
12. James ‘Flex’ Lewis (United Kingdom)
13. stan McQuay (USA)
14. Lee Powell (United Kingdom)
15. Jose Raymond (USA)

2009 Ms. Olympia, Figure Olympia, and Fitness Olympia Competitor Lists

Ron — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:40:15 +0000

Here is the competition list of the 2009 Ms. Olympia competitors, in alphabetical order. They are.

1. Heather Armbrust (USA)
2. Lisa Auckland (USA)
3. Nicole Ball (Canada)
4. Dayana Cadeau (Canada)
5. Tina Chandler (USA)
6. Gale Frankie (USA)
7. Kristy Hawkins (USA)
8. Rosemary Jennings (USA)
9. Iris Kyle (USA)
10. Debi Laszewski (USA)
11. Yaxeni Oriquen-Garcia (Venezuela)
12. Betty Pariso (USA)
13. Betty Viana-Adkins (Venezuela)

Here are the competitors of the 2009 Fitness Olympia. They are, in alphabetical order,

1. Myriam Capes (Canada)
2. Regiane Da Silva (Germany)
3. Nicole Duncan (USA)
4. Tina Durkin (USA)
5. Adela Garcia (USA)
6. Tracey Greenwood (USA)
7. Tanji Johnson (USA)
8. Shannon Meteraud (USA)
9. Mindi O’Brien (Canada)
10. Julie Palmer (USA)
11. Trish Warren (USA)

Here are the competitors of the 2009 Figure Olympia. They are, in alphabetical order,

1. Gina Aliotti (USA)
2. Teresa Anthony (USA)
3. Huong Arcinas (USA)
4. Monica Brant (USA)
5. Krissy Chin (USA)
6. Meriza De Guzman (USA)
7. Heather Mae French (USA)
8. Amy Fry (USA)
9. Sonia Gonzales (USA)
10. Alicia Renee Harris (USA)
11. Jenny Lynn (USA)
12. Patricia Mello (Brazil)
13. Jessica Putnam (USA)
14. Larissa Reis (Brazil)
15. Kristal Richardson (USA)
16. Felicia Romero (USA)
17. Sherlyn Roy (USA)
18. April (Fortier) Roundtree (USA)
19. Brenda Smith (USA)
20. Erin Stern (USA)
21. Kristi Tauti (USA)
22. Nicole Wilkins-Lee (USA)

2009 NPC Tournament of Champions

Ron — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:06:01 +0000

Another great NPC show, in California, two weeks before the Olympia, is the NPC Tournmant of Champions. Check out this contest on September 12th, as many of us will be there.

2009 Muscle Beach Labor Day Contest

Ron — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 06:32:03 +0000

Three times a year, Joe Wheatley puts on a contest on the beach. Muscle Beach, that is, in the heart of Venice, where the building near the pit looks like a barbell. The 2009 Muscle Beach Labor Day contest is coming up soon, as we will see you there. Here is the poster regarding the contest.

2009 IFBB Europa Super Show Dallas Competitor Lists

Ron — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 04:10:43 +0000

As we head off to Dallas, here is the competitor list for the IFBB pro contests, including Men’s Bodybuilding Open, Men’s Bodybuilding 202lb and under, Women’s Fitness and Women’s Pro Figure. These lists are in alphabetical order, although some of the men can choose either the Open contest or the 202lbs and under.

IFBB Pro Men’s Bodybuilding Open (28 competitors)

Fouad Abiad (Canada)
Grigori Atoyan (USA)
Lyndon Belgrave (Barbados)
Lionel Brown (USA)
Gus Carter (USA)
Mike Debenham (New Zealand)
Alfonso Del Rio (Spain)
Clarence DeVis (Belgium)
Tarek Elsetouhi (Germany)
Mike Ergas (USA)
DeShaun Grimez (USA)
Marcus Haley (USA)
Leo Ingram (USA)
Romeo Ippolito (Venezuela)
Johnnie Jackson (USA)
Dennis James (Germany)
Juan Marquez (USA)
Cesar Mendible (Spain)
Jojo Nitforo (USA)
Ed Nunn (USA)
Robert Piotrkowicz (Poland)
Craig Richardson (USA)
Manuel Romero (Venezuela)
Yans Salaks (Russia)
Joel Stubbs (Bahamas)
Ben White (USA)
Bill Wilmore (USA)

IFBB Pro Men’s 202lbs and Under List (19 competitors)

Pedro Cuyas Barron (Mexico)
Curtis Bryant (USA)
Kris Dim (USA)
Charles Dixon (USA)
Myoba Edwards (Canada)
Derek Farnsworth (USA)
Abiu Feliz (USA)
John Hodgson (England)
Rolland Huff (USA)
Randy Jackson Sr. (USA)
Tricky Jackson (USA)
Jeffrey Long (USA)
Dave Marinelli (USA)
Stan McQuay (USA)
Lee Powell (United Kingdom)
Peter Putnam (USA)
Jose Raymond (USA)
Patrick Richardson (USA)
Vincent Wawryk (Canada)

IFBB Pro Fitness Competitor List (15 competitors)

Maggie Blanchard (USA)
Myriam Capes (Canada)
Nicole Duncan (USA)
Adela Garcia (USA)
Stefanie Irick (USA)
Laticia Jackson (USA)
Amanda Marinelli (USA)
Nita Marquez (USA)
Jo Marriner (USA)
Michele Mayberry (USA)
Leslie Rae Newton (USA)
Mandy Polk (USA)
Kristina Rojas (USA)
Siene Silva (USA)
Bethany Wagner (USA)

IFBB Pro Figure Competitor List (17 competitors)

Tivisay Briceno (USA)
Tonya Burkhardt (USA)
Krissy Chin (USA)
Michelle Craven (USA)
Meriza DeGuzman (USA)
Consuelo Rojas Figueroa (Mexico)
Alicia Harris (USA)
Jacqui Jarrett (New Zealand)
Jenny Lynn (USA)
Katina Maistrelles (USA)
Alicia Marie (USA)
Amy O’Neil (USA)
Cynthia Sharp (USA)
Siobhan Tewari (USA)
Sue Upson (USA)
Rosalind Vanterpool (Barbados)
DJ Wallis (USA)

2009 NPC Pacific USA Naturals in Anaheim, CA

Ron — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 19:03:32 +0000

There are a number of NPC bodybuilding, figure and bikini contest around the USA this weekend, including the IFBB/NPC Europa Super Show in Dallas, Texas. But for those who are not going to Dallas, in California, Jon Lindsay is promoting the annual NPC Pacific USA Naturals. Here is a poster of the event.

Team Universe Adds a Division & Pro Card

Ron — Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:46:56 +0000

Ladies here’s your chance at another pro card next month at the Team Universe Figure Championships. Promoter Steve Weinberger informed me this morning that they’ve added a new division and another pro card to the event. Women can enter the Open AND the Master’s division. The top two in the open bikini and figure will be eligible for IFBB pro status as well as the Master’s figure overall winner.

2009 TEAM UNIVERSE FIGURE CHAMPIONSHIPS
September 18-19, 2009

NEW DIVISION ADDED

WOMEN’S MASTER’S OVER 35 FIGURE
OVERALL WINNER TO RECEIVE IFBB PRO CARD

Four Classes:
Up to and including 5’2
Over 5’2 and up to and including 5’4”
Over 5’4” and up to 5’6”
Over 5’6”

2009 IFBB Tampa Pro Bodybuilding Competitor List

Ron — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 06:21:24 +0000

The 2009 IFBB Tampa Pro competition is coming up this weekend, and here is the lists of the final competitors, in alphabetical order.

IFBB Tampa Pro Mens (30 competitors)

Eddie Abbew (United Kingdom)
Fouad Abiad (Canada)
Grigori Atoyan (USA)
Lionel Brown (USA)
Fedel Clarke (Jamaica)
Mike Debenham (New Zealand)
Omar Deckard (USA)
Alfonso Del Rio (Spain)
Clarence DeVis (Belgium)
Tarek Elsetouhi (Germany)
DeShaun Grimez (USA)
Marcus Haley (USA)
Mike Horn (USA)
Roland Huff (USA)
Leo Ingram (USA)
Johnnie Jackson (USA)
Dennis James (German)
Rod Ketchens (USA)
Jeffrey Long (USA)
Frank McGrath (Canada)
Jari Mentula (Finland)
Ben Pakulski (Canada)
Robert Piotrowicz (Poland)
Craig Richardson (USA)
Jonathan Rowe (USA)
Yans Salaks (Russia)
Joel Stubbs (Bahamas)
Ben White (USA)
Bill Wilmore (USA)
Fadi ZaaZaa (Lebanon)

IFBB Pro Mens 202lb and Under (8 competitors)

Anthony Finocchiaro (USA)
David Henry (USA)
John Hodgson (England)
Tricky Jackson (USA)
Jocelyn Jean (USA)
Steve Namat (Hungary)
Lee Powell (United Kingdom)
Nathan Wonsley (USA)

IFBB Pro Womens (14 competitors)

Nicole Acker (South Africa)
Irene Andersen (Sweden)
Nicole Ball (Canada)
Myriam Bustamante (Mexico)
Tina Chandler (USA)
Beverly DiRenzo (USA)
Gale Frankie (USA)
Elizabeth Meza Gomez (Mexico)
Aurelia Grozajova (Slovakia)
Carmen Knights (United Kingdom)
Klaudia Larson (Sweden)
Maryse Manios (France)
Betty Pariso (USA)
Angela Salvagno (USA)