A Change in Plans
It turns out that even if I won the IFBB Australian Amateur title in October, I still wont qualify for a pro card. The competition I need to compete in is the IFBB Australasian Amateur titles in April next year. The level of competition is about the same as the Australian titles; the only difference is that the Kiwi’s (New Zealanders) compete as well.
Since I was going to put a fair bit of money into the comp this year I would like to at least have a shot at getting a pro card.
It may be a blessing in disguise as the feedback I have been getting from the judges is that I will need more size to stand with the pro’s. I sneak into the super heavyweights at 220 lean pounds but with my structure I need a bit more overall thickness.
I am now thinking of changing my plans and will aim to do the Australasian comp next year. This will give me a bit of time to put on some size and come in with a bit more thickness.
The other option I was thinking about is doing both comps but putting more money into the Australasian. The only problem with that is that I won’t be able to put as much money into the second comp as I would doing the one show next year.
If would appreciate any wisdom from other competitors. I will make my final decision next week. Please leave a comment. Thanks.
May 11, 2007 at 6:01 pm
Even though I can offer you no competition wisdom,Good luck with your Pro Card bro.Always good to see people achieve thier goals,
May 11, 2007 at 6:03 pm
Don`t change your plan,bro,why you don`t go at those 2 comp.
May 11, 2007 at 8:41 pm
Well, I think if you really want to go for the PRO card go for it. I am aiming at mine as well, and I think the size to win is more important than doing a show just to do it.
I believe if the judges are teling you need more size and you really want to go PRO, then you need to aim and focus on it. To many guys do shows to have a win.
You have to do what makes you happy? If you think you are not ready then get ready, if you need more competition time. go for both. Good luck either way. Looking foward to following your development.
(My plans - I am doing 2 shows this year to get myself back into the swining of thing, next year I think i might aim for just one bigger show to qualify for Nationals then hope to step on NATIONAL STAGE in 2009.)
May 12, 2007 at 9:17 am
bro, go for the pro card! take the time add size and win. everyone gets into this to be the best. so i say go and try to be the best
May 14, 2007 at 7:25 pm
No comp wisdom to offer here, but if your goal was to get your IBBF pro card by the end of the year, April is only 4 months later. IMO you go balls to walls until April and add the size you know you need to win. Keep your eye on the goal my friend! Put everything you’ve got, including your resources into getting that card if that’s what you really want. Good luck to you Greg. BTW, you pics are awsome - you look like a winner to me!