2008 CCI. Poster and Details.

[Outlaw53]

Hey guys.

I know this is an Aussie show, but it is open to anyone from NZ as well.

In fact last year one of your local lads, Alex Simays, placed second in the Men's Open class to Charlie Duca.

Alex looked insane and was probably the hardest competitor on the day.

For anyone who is thinking of hopping across the ditch for a look, here are the details.

Just a quick post to let you know that the Country Classic Invitational is only just around the corner.

This year looks like being the best show ever with entrants from every State in Australia and New Zealand showing interest in the show.

The usual prizes are on offer, with the Men’s Open winner taking home a Plasma TV, DVD player, Home Theatre System as well as a Gold Medallion and the Championship belt.

As an added bonus, the Men’s Open winner will also get a cover shot on Hardcore Aussie Muscle as well as a 6 page profile.

We are doing our best to encourage Women’s Bodybuilding so this year the Iron Mike Memorial Medallion will be presented to the winner of this class.

Along with the medallion goes a beautiful watch, kindly donated by Tanman.

This brings the total prize pool for the Women’s Bodybuilding class to around $1,000.

This is the first year that we are awarding an Iron Mike Memorial Medallion.

It is awarded to someone who we think epitomises the true hardcore spirit of bodybuilding, but for this year only we have decided to award it to the winner of the Women’s Bodybuilding class in an attempt to encourage more women to compete in this class.

For those who want to see Australia’s best ever female bodybuilder, then we have a very special treat for you.

Christine Envall is our special Guest Poser for this show! Her partner Troy phoned me and requested that Christine be able to Guest Pose at the show.

She is due to make her Pro comeback later this year and is using the CCI as a bit of a warm-up.

She will be in tip-top shape and has been dieting for the last few months especially for this Guest Posing appearance.

If Christine’s physique isn’t quite your thing then don’t worry, because Australia’s favourite IFBB Figure Pro, Arina Manta, is also Guest Posing at this year’s CCI and is working very hard on a special routine just for this show.

Two Aussie female Pros featured on the one billing; it doesn’t get much better than that!

Arina will be one week out from her competition condition and will be competing in the US the week after the CCI.

This will probably be the last chance that you will ever get to see both women in contest shape in Australia, as they only compete on the US Pro circuit, so don’t miss out on seeing them before they travel overseas to represent us in the IFBB Pro Division.

Details for the show are as follows:

Country Classic Invitational

Saturday August 16th 2008.

Capital Theatre Bendigo

One Show Format. (Hooray!)

Starts 2.00pm – Finish 6.00pm. (Double hooray!)

Tickets $50

Men’s Open

Men’s Open Qualifier

Men’s Novice

Men’s Masters

Women’s Bodybuilding

Women’s Figure

Entry Forms are available now.

I have mailed out quite a few Open Men’s Invitations, but if you haven’t received one and you would like one, please contact me and I will post one out.

You must have an Open State title to qualify for this class.

Sponsorships are still available too.

Once again if you are interested please contact me and I will send you out a Sponsorship Package.

Tickets are only available from the theatre, (they are not on sale just yet), but if you want to book early, then contact me and I can pre-book seats for you.

Accommodation is also available too. I have booked out a motel that is walking distance from the venue and the city centre, so once again, if you want to get in early contact me and I will organise a room for you.

I look forward to seeing everyone in Bendigo, it’s a fantastic weekend and you will be guaranteed of having a great time and witnessing some of the best bodybuilders in Australia going head-to-head for the Championship Belt.

Cheers everyone.

Craig.

Email: info@hardcoreaussiemuscle.com.au

Phone: (03) 9758 1333

Mobile: 0422 416 768

[biggurl27]

Christine is awesome, massive! Wow that would be soooo cool to see and compete at! Alas not me.... just yet :grin:

[Outlaw53]

Christine is awesome, massive! Wow that would be soooo cool to see and compete at! Alas not me.... just yet :grin:

Nice looking back in your avatar biggurl, I think you would do quite well in the Women's Bodybuilding class.

Christine is only Guest Posing, she's not competing! :grin:

[biggurl27]

Thanks outlaw. Yep she will be cool to see as a guest poser. I'm staying put in NZ and competing in September

[Outlaw53]

Best of luck in Sept.

Just in case you get a rush-of-blood, the CCI is on the 1st of August next year.

That should give you enough time to prepare! :grin: