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October 6, 2008 - 4:06 pm MDT

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I have many thoughts on the sport of figure competing! My first thought is that I LOVE IT! I love everything about it! (yes, I even Love the dieting as crazy as that is!) I just love all the challenge of it!

I travel all over to compete at a national level and I have the opportunity to meet all types of people and competitors. I get a chance to hang with the pros and to hang with the wanna be pros (yep, I guess that’s me too, haha).

I hear so many girls that either aren’t placing where they want to or aren’t placing at all, talk about their opininons on the sport.

Yes, as I have said before, the sport is still new, it’s still going through changes and that’s just part of it. I think this year has been the most consistent as to what the judges were looking for.

This is how I see it, Figure is NOT bodybuilding, it is NOT fitness, it is FIGURE! I don’t think it’s a matter of coming in hard, or coming in soft, I think it’s a matter of coming in balanced, shapely, fit and feminine. They don’t want us flexing our guns, or squeezing our glutes or quads on stage! They don’t want our lats flared out (or like some girls do and try to flare their arms out to make an appearance of a big back!–ummm doesn’t work, just looks silly). Smiley

I hear girls (or better yet, the girls trainers), say they don’t care what the judges think, they are only here for themselves, and blah, blah, blah…well, if that’s the REAL case, then great for you! and I’m proud of you and you should be too! ,but usually it’s not the case , because they are upset about their placements! (if you didn’t care about what the judges think, then why would you care where they place you!)

Pamela Soper at the 2008 IFBB North Americans.

Most everyone comes to the show for the same reason (notice I said MOST)– they want to win, or at least make top 15, top 10 or top 5! WHo doesn’t like to win!?! THIS IS A COMPETITION!

Personally, I like the way figure has gone, it’s a look that is something an average person could acheive AND maintain through diet and exercise.

Take a look at MOST of the top girls that are winning, they are “marketable”, they are beautiful, in shape, fresh looking and feminine. THey are girls that could grace the cover of most fitness magazines (and many do or will!).

Now I am speaking from a national stage point of view, girls from all over the NATION come to compete at this level to achieve that ultimate goal: IFBB pro status.

If you are just getting into the sport, GREAT! You then need to find a good coach (just like you would if you were playing basketball, football, golf, etc.) Listen to your coach, and trust them. I am a coach to many figure girls, but it wasn’t until I found my coach (MIke Davies), that I really learned what it would take to become the athlete I needed to be.

Many girls sometimes mistake the sport of Figure for not working or dieting hard, UMMM yes! we train VERY hard and diet VERY hard to achieve the look we are going for. Everyone has different genetics to work with, but through the proper type of training for your bodytype you can achieve anybody you want (within reason, haha). it just takes some longer than others! (and try not to hate on the ones it comes easy for!haha).

So, I know I’m blabing right now, LOL - so let me sum it up:

If you are a competitor, or planning on competing, educate yourself on your sport. Find a the right coach and/or trainer for you make a comitment to them and yorself and follow through! When competing be that athlete you were trained to be and PLEASE do us all a favor and have good sportmenship! Understand that it is a competiton, everyone wants to win but in the end there will only be one winner! That winner worked just as hard as you did and should be congratulated! Learn from each show and take it to the next! Lastly, don’t ever QUIT or giveup! If you want it, you can achieve it! it just takes, time, education, and consistency!

Until next time~~~ Keep training hard, live life with no regrets, and always love yourself first inorder to love everyone else!

Pamela Soper
http://contest.bodybuilding.com/bio/6307/
http://bodyspace.bodybuilding.com/Pamelasoper/

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NPC OHIO STATE RESULTS

October 6, 2008 - 12:28 pm MDT

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Natural Kansas City Gold’s Classic Results

October 3, 2008 - 11:36 am MDT

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NATURAL KC GOLD’S CLASSIC 2008 REVIEW

September 13, 2008 at Johnson County Community College the NANBF Natural KC Gold’s Classic took place with over 84 amateur entrants only 79 amateurs made it to the stage. In the Gold’s Classic 9th year, it was the second year in a row to divide the show on two stages with 61 WNBF Pro’s sharing the stage concurrently in the WNBF Pro International.

Amateurs rocked the stage in Polsky Theater. After opening ceremonies and a guest posing routine with WNBF Pro Shaun “the giant killer” Clarida, the Open Women’s bodybuilding division began for a Pro card challenge. Corrina Hamill’s super muscular physique captured the Pro-card and winner in the Open Women’s division. In second was well defined Tracey Seib and in third was the conditioned Sheryl Stocker. Fourth and Fifth place were the muscular physiques of Elizabeth Young and Terri Bradley respectively.

Tracey Seib went on to take the Submasters Women’s title and the Natural Kansas title. Anne Foote’s lean physique took second in the Kansas with Angelique Anderson’s finesse taking third. The Masters division was dominated by Terri Bradley’s shoulder caps and in second was well developed Terre Kern.

In the Submasters Men, the battle began and was over with Scott Harrick taking the large class with a sliced and diced physique. In second was the muscle bound Danny Taylor. Third was dominated by lean and shredded Frank Maltose. In fourth was arms-of-steel Michael Blunt. Jason Thompson stomped on fifth with Gerald Byrne taking sixth. In seventh was Sean Linhoff.

The Masters Men placed the lean, muscular physique of Don High in first. In second place was Morgan Edwards and his broad shoulders. Kirk Douglas and all his muscle took third. In fourth was Scott Rowe and fifth place was Steve Richardson and his shredded muscle bellies.

The 40+ Masters Men then battled it out for the Masters Pro-card with Efrem Williams overall symmetry and nice developed muscle bellies taking the class. In second was the lean and cut Frank McAloose. Third was stomped by Don High with Morgan Edwards eked in fourth. Fifth was Kirk Douglas with Scott Rowe finishing sixth place. Lean Steve Richardson took seventh with Frank Dreiling in eighth. Frank went on to win the Grandmasters division.

The Teen division was won by nicely built Cody Ray Allen who also went on to win the Collegiate as well. Chris Hawley placed second in the teens. In the collegiate, Don High took the second place spot with muscular shoulder of Anthony Green taking third. In fourth was lean Daniel Neff. The fifth place was dominated by the teen Chris Hawley. In the Collegiate Women Jeanie Welker won that division and later placed second in the Novice Women’s division. Anne Foote’s ultra lean physique won the Novice Women’s division. In third was Terre Kern and Angelique Anderson won the fourth place.

Novice Men’s division was divided in three divisions. The short division was won by the mammoth shoulders of Chris Delap. He also went on to win the Overall Novice division. In second was muscular teen Cody Ray Allen. Third was won by Jason Thompson with Anthony Green taking the fourth place. In fifth was well developed Brent Bergstrom. In the medium division, Adam Horting took this class with all his muscle bellies. In second was lean and symmetrical Craig Woodin. In third was Daniel Neff and Sean Linhoff took fourth. The tall division was knocked down by Armah Mitchem. The second place went to Nicholas Ruffin. In third was Brad Kill. The fourth place was won by big guy Brandon Frick. In fifth was lean Joe Bryan and sixth was Charles Henson. In seventh was Gerald Byrne.
Yardley Hall contained all the figure gals for the show. The Beginner Figure division started the stage with the short division had Brenda McNeil’s grace and beauty dominating for first and Michelle Malaponte ultra lean physique taking a close second. In third was Alicia Gottman poise and fourth Alice Nascimento charm. Fifth was taken by graceful Rebecca Moneymaker. The tall division was represented well with Karen Ruff impeccable stage presence and well conditioned physique in first and winning overall beginner figure. In second was graceful Marlene Robinson with Christine Splittgerber’s elegance taking third. The fourth place was awarded to lean and sleek Sheena Shore and poised Melissa Rose took fifth.

The Novice Figure short was stomped by the elegant and darling physique of Shari Engert and in second was graceful Alice Nascimento. In third was Rebecca Moneymaker placing energetic Gina Graham in fourth. The Novice Figure Medium division was won by well conditioned and graceful Jessica Meditz. Brenda McNeil took second and in third was Michelle Mallaponte. The fourth place was won by Alicia Gottman. The fifth place was taken by Lisa Nobles command of the stage and in sixth was Roslyn Hazlitt-Bigsby. The Novice Figure Tall was dominated by Karen Ruff whom also won the overall Novice division. This was a good night for Karen Ruff. In second was Marlene Robinson. In third was Christine Splittgerber and in fourth was Sheena Shore. The fifth place went to well poised LaTrivette Grant and in sixth was Melissa Rose.

Masters 40+ figure battled a pro card for the winner going to the domineering and symmetrical Denise James. The second place went to elegance in Jill Huber with nicely conditioned and charming Jamie Hoffman taking third. In fourth were the lean and muscular Michelle McElroy and graceful Lori Albers in fifth.

The Open Figure division was also battling for a pro card for the overall winner. In the short division, Jill Huber took first with the beautiful Sarah Herring taking the second place. In third was elegant Shelley Oplotnik and in fourth was Rebecca Ray. Fifth was won by Mary Jo Lang. The Open figure Medium division was dominated by elegant and well defined Jamie Hofmann; the dynamite physique of Hazel Rauls in second. In third was the elegant Diane VanDeusen. The fifth place was Elizabeth Young and her excellent stage presence. In the Tall Division Kristina Brunner’s poise and muscular but fit physique took the whole division and won the overall as well. Deb Grays’ excellence on the stage with great symmetry won the second place and Michelle McElroy took third. Jill Huber then went on to win the Kansas Natural Figure with Karen Ruff in second. In third was Jessica Meditz and Lori Albers placed fourth.

The Mens Open Division followed in Yardley hall was also battling for a pro card. The short division started with Kelly Pollman’s great traps and back in first place. Shredded Scott Harrick took second. In third was very lean Jason Vaughan and in fourth was very muscular Danny Taylor. Fifth place was Scott Rowe. The Medium Division was dominated by the first place solid as a rock Joe Wilson whom went on to win the overall for his pro card. In second was lean and diced William Johnson. Third place was muscular Michael Blunt. Vjay Rock Puri’s excellent symmetry and nice quads placed him in fourth and fifth place was muscular Don High. John Brungardt placed sixth and lean Steve Richardson took seventh. The Tall Open Mens Division was lead by Wazir Mbwana, ultra lean physique placing him first. In second was Efrem Williams. Third place was Shawn Pierce and in fourth was lean and cut Michael Morris. Fifth place was Lance Allen. The Natural Kansas concluded the show. The winner dominated from the Novice Division was Chris Delap. In second place was Scott Harrick. Third place was William Johnson and in fourth was Adam Horting. Fifth was Kirk Douglas and in sixth place was Charles Henson. Seventh place was lean and cut Craig Woodin.

Best posers for the show were Corrina Hamill and Scott Harrick from the Polsky Theater. Joe Wilson was voted best poser in Yardley Hall.

BY: FRED ROWLETT

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IDFA Eastern Canada Classic- Sat., Oct. 4

October 2, 2008 - 11:57 am MDT

I got this email today from IDFA President Shaun Campbell, and am reposting it here for your information.

"Hello Everyone,

The IDFA Eastern Canada Classic in Montreal, Quebec is 2 days away! The IDFA Eastern Canada Classic on October 4 is an IDFA Pro-Qualifier open to athletes from across Canada and the USA. Montreal is only 5 hours east of Toronto, 2 hours east of Ottawa, and 1 hour from Plattsburgh, NY. Go PRO before the IDFA Canadian Classic IV Amateur & Pro Championships this November in Toronto! The IDFA Eastern Canada Classic will be hosted and judged in both French and English. More info below.

Note: Tickets can be purchased at the door on the day of show. (Prices and Times below) . Come show your support! Get Inspired!"

Thanks,

Shaun Campbell
IDFA President

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IDFA Eastern Canada Classic – Saturday, October 4, 2008

WHAT? IDFA Eastern Canada Classic Natural Bodybuilding, Fitness & Figure Championships *IDFA Pro-Qualifier
WHEN? Saturday, October 4, 2008
WHERE? D.B. Clarke Theatre, Concordia University, 1455 de Maisonneuve W., Montreal, QC, Canada
WHY? This event will feature many top natural athletes from across North America. See first hand what the human body is capable of through dedication and hard work – naturally! This event is a great source of motivation. Come get Inspired!!

PRESENTED BY: International Drug Free Athletics
http://www.idfa.ca/
OFFICIAL SPONSOR: EAS Canada
http://www.eascanada.com/

TIMES & PRICES -

11:00am – Prejudging - $20.00
6:00pm – Night Show and Awards - $30.00

TICKETS -

ONLINE:
http://www.admission.com/
PHONE: 514-790-1245 or 1-800-361-4595
IN PERSON: Any Admission Network ticket outlet
ATHLETES REGISTER NOW. Go to:
http://www.idfa.ca/
for entry forms.
Direct link to the IDFA Eastern Canada Classic entry form:
http://www.canadian-classic.com/forms/2008ECC_BBentryform.pdf

U.S. Competitors are Welcome!

FOR MORE INFO:
http://www.idfa.ca/IDFAEasternCanadaClassic_Oct08.html

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UPCOMING IDFA EVENTS:

IDFA Eastern Canada Classic *IDFA Pro-Qualifier
Natural Bodybuilding, Figure & Fitness

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Entry Form:
http://www.canadian-classic.com/forms/2008ECC_BBentryform.pdf

IDFA Western Canada Classic *IDFA Pro-Qualifier
Natural Bodybuilding, Figure & Fitness

Saturday, October 25, 2008

Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Entry Form:
http://www.canadian-classic.com/forms/2008WCC_BBentryform.pdf

IDFA Canadian Classic IV (Amateur & Pro) *IDFA Pro-Qualifier & Pro Show
Natural Bodybuilding, Figure & Fitness

Saturday, November 8, 2008