ON Promotes the Bigger Picture at 2009 NPC Junior Nationals

Optimum Nutrition (ON), makers of the sports nutrition industry’s best selling Gold Standard 100% Whey, is proud to sponsor the 2009 NPC Junior National Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure & Bikini Championships at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Rosemont, Illinois June 19th and 20th. The guest poser will be IFBB Pro Bodybuilder Marcus Haley.

“As we do at all of the large events, ON will be giving away tons of free sample packets of our most popular proteins at our booth inside the hotel,” said ON Tradeshow and Athletes Manager, Bob Corbett. “We’ll also be pulling for company-sponsored athletes Sean Royer, Beth Peshia, Luric Edison and Jenifer Rankin who are all competing in their respective divisions.”

Founded in 1987, Optimum Nutrition sets the standard for leadership and innovation in the sports nutrition industry. The leadership is evident in the fact that ON owns and operates a state-of-the-art NSF GMP Registered and AIB GMP Certified manufacturing facility. Product innovation can be seen in the vast array of protein formulations and flavor offering available to consumers around the world. ON has a product of consistently high quality to satisfy the demands of any type of athlete, from bodybuilders to triathletes.


For more information on Optimum Nutrition
or the 2009 NPC Junior Nationals, visit
www.optimumnutrition.com, or contact
Tim Weigard at 630-236-0097.
700 N. Commerce Street, Aurora, IL 60504

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2009 NPC Bill Grant Bodybuilding & Figure Classic

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Saturday, July 18 – Allentown, PA

Cedar Beach Park - S. Ott St. at Hamilton St.

The 2009 NPC

Bill Grant Bodybuilding & Figure Classic

The Bill Grant Classic will be staged outdoors to re-create the spirit of "old school" bodybuilding from the great days of Muscle Beach in Venice, California.

ENTERTAINMENT: Jersey Connect www.jerseyconnectshow.com For More Information: http://www.billgrant.net/bgclassic.html Email: INFO@billgrant.net Phone: 888-304-7268 or 973-420-5695

CLASSES: Novice Men (2 classes) Master Men Over 40 (1 class) Open Men (5 classes) Open Women (2 classes) Figure (2 classes) TROPHIES: Top Five in each class will receive Niels Andersen Sculptures TICKETS: Admission is FREE for all spectators TIMES: Check In/Weigh in: 10:00 AM-11:30 AM Pre-Judging: 1:00 PM Finals: 1 hour after Pre-Judging Official Website: BillGrant.net Links:

http://www.myspace.com/billgrantnutrition

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ABB To Sponsor 2009 NPC Atlantic States National Qualifier

American Body Building, known to gym-goers as The Force in the Gym Since 1985, is a proud sponsor of the 2009 NPC Atlantic States Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure & Bikini Championships, which will take place on June 6th at the Tribecca Performing Arts Center at the Borough of Manhattan Community College in New York City. The event is being promoted by Bev Francis and Steve Weinberger.

“ABB Athlete Sean Allan took home the overall trophy for men’s bodybuilding at this show last year, so we’re really looking forward to another very exciting event,” said Bob Corbett, Trade Show & Athletes Manager for American Body Building in Aurora. “All the fans attending this national qualifying event are encouraged to visit our both and meet Sean Allan along with fellow ABB athlete Glen Pacyna.”

As the leading brand of performance beverages sold at gyms and health retailers, American Body Building provides demanding strength athletes will a comprehensive line of Diet & Energy, Power & Recovery, Hi Protein and Pure Hydration options in convenient ready to drink bottles. Whether they’re in the mood for a full-sized drink or one of the company’s novel shot formulas, ABB has exactly what they want, right where they want it.

Source: PRUrgent

First IFBB Bikini Pro Cards To Be Given this Weekend

NPC and IFBB history will be made this weekend as the first ever IFBB Bikini Pro Cards will be awarded on Saturday May 23 at the 2009 NPC Jr. Nationals in South Carolina.

This marks the first time IFBB Pro Cards are awarded in Bikini in the IFBB anywhere in the world.

Height class breakdowns:
• Up to 5’1”
• Over 5’1” and up to and including 5’2-1/2”
• Over 5’2-1/2” and up to and including 5’4”
• Over 5’4” and up to and including 5’5-1/2”
• Over 5’5-1/2” and up to and including 5’7”
• Over 5’7”

These first 2 Bikini Pro Cards will set the standard going forwarded so it will be intersting for all of us to see what those standards will be.

Good luck girls!

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ABB To Sponsor 2009 NPC Natural Ohio Bodybuilding, Figure & Bikini Championships

ABB is coming on strong at the 2009 NPC Natural Ohio Bodybuilding, Figure & Bikini Championships Saturday, April 4th at the Lakewood Civic Auditorium in Lakewood, Ohio. This official NPC drug-tested event is notable for including the new Bikini Division, which promises to become a favorite with fans new and old to posedown performances.

“As an event sponsor and exhibitor, American BodyBuilding will be actively sampling new Speed Shot Intensity along with our popular Diet Turbo Tea,” said Bob Corbett, Tradeshow & Events Manager for ABB in Aurora. “We’re looking forward to making a big impression at this major all-natural event.”

The Force in the Gym since 1985, American Body Building instituted a number of sports nutrition industry firsts, including developing the original power activator (Blue Thunder) and performance carbohydrate (Carbo Force) drinks. Quality and consistency are assured through in-house product formulation and manufacturing.

Source: prweb

ON Supports NPC Mid-Illinois Bodybuilding & Figure Championship

The 2009 NPC Mid-Illinois Bodybuilding & Figure Championship will be held April 4th at Ottawa High School in Ottawa, Illinois. Now in its 19th year, the show promises to be an event to remember with over 100 contestants and a very special appearance by 8-time Mr. Olympia, Ronnie Coleman, who will guest pose for a crowd estimated to top 1000.

“Over the years, the NPC Mid-Illinois Bodybuilding & Figure Championship has grown into the nation’s largest novice competition,” said Bob Corbett, Tradeshow & Events Manager for Optimum Nutrition (ON) in Aurora. “Optimum Nutrition is proud to be a sponsor of this show and participate as an exhibitor at this very popular event.”

The ON Team will be giving show attendees one more experience to savor when they begin handing out free samples of NitroCore 24, an incredibly versatile and delicious protein blend from 10 unique sources, as well as Natural 100% Oats % Whey, the industry’s first smooth drinkable oatmeal protein shake. Sampling will commence as soon as the venue doors open and continue until supplies run out.

Recognized for leadership and innovation, Optimum Nutrition offers a full range of products in every category. Unique among companies in the sports nutrition industry, ON established an in-house product development laboratory and built stat-of-the art manufacturing facilities to maintain hands-on control and assure consistent quality throughout its diverse product line.

NPC Masters Nationals changes for 2009

There have been some changes in the Masters Nationals this year.

IFBB PRO QUALIFIER
The following winners are eligible for a pro card in the IFBB: Overall winners of the Men Over 50, Men Over 60, Women’s Bodybuilding Over 35 and Over 45, Figure Over 35 and Over 45 and the top 2 placers in the Men’s Over 40 Overall.

The over 45 cards for women's bodybuilding & women's figure are new.

The 80s class for men is new.

The 50s welter class for men is new (so there are now 6 classes for the men's 50s).

There will be a bikini division, but it isn't a pro qualifier as yet.

BIKINI – Teen (16-19), Collegiate (Up to age 25) and Over 35Class A:Up to and including 5’4”Class B: Over 5’4”

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2009 NPC Texas Shredder Classic Info

2009 NPC Texas Shredder Classic
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Austin, Texas

Location:Texas School for the Deaf Auditorium
1102 South Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78704

Prejudging: 8:00 AM

Finals: 6:30 PM

For NPC membership click here. You can send in your entry form without the NPC Card, but you will need to bring your card with you to contest check-in.

Contest Hotel: Best Western Seville Plaza 512-447-5511 for reservations you must ask for the Bodybuilding block and make your reservations by April 5th, 2009

Posing classes will be held at Hyde Park Gym every Saturday until the show. Bodybuilding posing 1:00 to 1:45pm $10 per class. Figure posing 2:00 to 2:30 pm $10 per class.

Please contact Dave Goodin at: TXShredder@aol.com to let him know when you will be attending.

Lisa Brewer will be doing backstage photos at the show, as well as scheduling photo shoots Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Click here to schedule a shoot.

Spray Tanning: Contact Roxana Kreklo at 512-828-1437, or Mary Hobbs at 832-228-6377 to schedule an appointment for professional spray tanning.

Contest Supplies: Max Muscle is carrying posing trunks, Protan, Bikini Bite, Muscle Juice, and Hair Away. 512-243-8371

Hair and Makeup for Figure Competitors: contact Kelly Estrella for an appointment at 512-971-5759 or e-mail KelEst512@aol.com

For more information: http://www.texasshredderclassic.com/contest_info.htm

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2009 NPC National Contest Schedule

The 2009 NPC Wheelchair Nationals will be held in Palm Beach Garden, Florida, on March 21st, 2009
Official Site: http://www.wheelchair-bodybuilding.com/

The 2009 NPC Junior USA will be held in Charleston, South Carolina, on May 23rd, 2009
Official Site: http://www.npcjrusa.com/

The 2009 NPC Junior Nationals will be held in Chicago on June 20th, 2009
Official Site: http://www.npcjrnationals.com/

The 2009 NPC USA Wheelchair will be held in Metarie, Louisiana, on June 21st, 2009
Official Site: http://www.wheelchair-bodybuilding.com/

The 2009 NPC Teen, Collegiate, and Masters Nationals will be held in Pittsburgh on July 18th, 2009
Official Site: http://www.garyudit.com/

The 2009 PC USA will be held in Las Vegas on July 25th, 2009
Official Site: http://www.musclecontest.com/

The 2009 IFBB North American will be held in Cleveland on August 29th, 2009
Official Site: http://www.garyudit.com/

The 2009 IFBB Team Universe will be held in New York on September 19th, 2009
Official Site: http://www.bevfrancis.com/

The 2009 NPC Nationals will be held in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on November 21st, 2009
Official Site: http://www.nationalbodybuilding.com/

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Bodybuilding.com To Air Exclusive Worldwide Free Kings Of The Bench III and Clash Of The Titans II Webcast

Bodybuilding.com, the Internet's most-visited bodybuilding and fitness site and largest retailer of nutritional supplements, is offering a free all-access webcast of the 2009 MHP Kings Of The Bench III and Clash Of The Titns II powerlifting contests.

These two contests will take place at the NPC Ronnie Coleman Classic Expo on April 18, 2009 at the Mesquite Convention Center. The tape-delayed webcast will be available soon after the contests.

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2009 Arnold Amateur Men's Bodybuilding Competitors List

2009 IFBB Arnold Amateur Men's Bodybuilding
March 5-7, 2009
Columbus, Ohio

Competitor List

Bantamweight
Bernabe Ramirez Balbuena Mexico
Leo D'Adderio France
Anwar Ahmed Mohamed El Amawy Egypt
Denis Pedneault Quebec, Canada
Lowell Starr Dawsonville, Georgia
Jason Ste. Marie Alberta, Canada
Chantha Yun Columbus, Ohio

Lightweight
Mohamed Osman Abd El Rahman Osman Egypt
Mauricio Garza Garza Mexico
Jose Javier Reynoso Mexico
Darren Taylor Gambrills, Maryland
Kob Kan Farmington Hills, Michigan

Welterweight
Hugo Alejandro Ortiz Alfaro Mexico
Andrew Awak Atlanta, Georgia
Mahmoud El Desouke El Fadaly El Sayed Neamatalla Egypt
John Givens Suffern, New York
Enrique Laguna Salazar Mexico
Luiz Carlos Sarmento Brazil
Josh Sizemore Beavercreek, Ohio
Alessandro Zuccaro Italy

Middleweight
Brandon Abidin Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Danny Cacchirillo Ontario, Canada
Victor Javier Senovilla Cuellar Spain
Tony D'Arceneaux Holland, Illinois
John Durante Wellington, Florida
Lucky Jones Egberime Nigeria
Peter Lagermand Copenhagen, Denmark
El Shahat Mohamed Saad Mabrouk Egypt
Raul Martinez Miami Beach, Florida
Moji Oluwa Los Angeles, California
Rob-Roy Pyfer Scottsdale, Arizona
Jose Raul Sanzhez Reyes Mexico
Kamal Abdull Salam Qatar
Angel Manuel Rangel Vargas Mexico
Grechukhov Vitaliy Ukraine
Beano Wallace Gallatan, Tennessee

Light Heavyweight
Moustafa Abdelaziza Nasim Alaasr Egypt
Bill Ayoubi Cincinnati, Ohio
Chuck Biggio Kenner, Louisiana
Jonathan Bradley Baldwinsville, New York
David Cutler Australia
Carlos Deleon Jersey City, New Jersey
Mohamad Elzaghir Dearborn Heights, Michigan
Daniele Furiosi Italy
Omar Garcia Miami Beach, Florida
Anagapele Inemotimi Nigeria
Pawel Jablonski Poland
Dmitry Klimov Russia
Marc Lobliner Burlington, North Carolina
Antonio Francisco Diaz Lopez Mexico
Casimir McNair Louisville, Kentucky
Josep Merino Spain
Luc Molines France
Brian Strock Toledo, Ohio
Shaun Joseph Taverner United Kingdom

Heavyweight
Lui Maciel Perth, Australia
Benjamin Asmann Brandon, Florida
Mohammed Bellhacene France
Joshua Bergeron Baton Rouge, Louisana
Lionel Beyeke France
Erubey Espinoza Castillo Mexico
Fernando Noronha De Almeida Brazil
Mohamed Zakaria Mohamed Ibrahim Egypt
Michael Kefalianos Australia
Pavel Kirilenko Russia
Klaus Ladegaard Frederiksberg, Denmark
Juan Manuel North Hollywood, California
Benjamin Rivera Martinez Mexico
Joel Pascua Oslo, Norway
Humberto Pena Rodriquez Mexico
Glayson Souto Brazil
Randy Stamper Bellbrook, Ohio
Saiid Tejan-Kamara Wilmington, Delaware
Pablo Eliodoro Ayala Zayas Paraguay

Super Heavyweight
Luis Manuel Lomeli Alonso Mexico
Julio Cesar Balestrim Brazil
Brandon Beckrich Schererville, Indiana
Kravchenko Bogdan Ukraine
Constantino Galeazzo Italy
Ahmed Hamedy Mansour Hamouda Egypt
Josh Lewis Indianapolis, Indiana
Alexandre Nataf France
Marek Olenjniczak Poland
Alvin Small United Kingdom
Dmitry Sushko Russia
Anthony Umeh Nigeria

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