NABBA International Asia Pacific & Christchurch Classic

[tooeasy]

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[curtb]

Hey, what are the divisions for this? I'm only 18 in April, and sI'm still looking to compete in teen divisions. Can anybody recommend competitions to me?

[Small]

Hey, what are the divisions for this? I'm only 18 in April, and sI'm still looking to compete in teen divisions. Can anybody recommend competitions to me?

where do u live?

auckland nzfbb champs is a good first show held end of june

if you want to stick w nabba try nabba auck champs in may

however if you are looking at competeing in Nats and possibly for the title then you should consider the fact that you'll have to hold (relatively) your conditioning for around 4 months - if you could face re-dieting then you might want to consider a later option,

e.g CNIs (sept 26th) for nzfbb or wellington champs (oct 10th) for nabba

[tooeasy]

Hey, what are the divisions for this? I'm only 18 in April, and sI'm still looking to compete in teen divisions. Can anybody recommend competitions to me?

The Christchurch Classic is being run in conjuction with the International Asia Pacific so it would be a perfect opportunity for you to rub shoulders with some very good competitors. You can check out the divisions on the NABBA website and see what best suits you

[curtb]

Thanks for that advice. Also, is the competition particularly fierce in teen divisions? I've seen an article in muscle and fitness where the teen champion had very little definition.

I live in Auckland, but I often make trips to Christchurch because of my girlfriends family there, so it wouldn't be inconveniant.

[Small]

Thanks for that advice. Also, is the competition particularly fierce in teen divisions? I've seen an article in muscle and fitness where the teen champion had very little definition.

well is that article about the american teen champion of what year?

-for previous NZFBB teenage national champions:

2007: http://www.muscleimaging.com/Events/NZF ... %2007.html

2008: http://www.muscleimaging.com/Events/NZF ... FNT08.html

-previous NABBA teenage national champions: havent been any 2007/2008 only junior men >23

I live in Auckland, but I often make trips to Christchurch because of my girlfriends family there, so it wouldn't be inconveniant.

where do you train?

btw nzfbb nationals is in hamilton

[curtb]

I train at Les Mills Victoria Street, in Auckland Central. NABBA competitors rules says under 19's compete as secondary school students, so I assume that would be me.

[Small]

yes.

[Shapeshifter]

The support so far for this competition has been great with some great world class competitors in preparation now.

Who else out there is going to have a crack at either of these comps?

[tooeasy]

The word out there so far is that this should be a well supported comp with some good competitors coming out of the woodwork

[Shapeshifter]

There are a few decent competitors from around the Christchurch area preparing for this one. Will be interesting to see who shows up on the day.

[musclechamp]

Does anyone know whether this will be a well attended comp given the international status? The last 2 Asia Pacific comps have only had 2-3 countries and given the location I'm not sure if it there will be international competitors?

[musclenz]

Well, given this show is only 6 weeks away, I would have expected to have seen some publicity about it by now. I am not aware of anybody preping for it at my gym. Perhaps the new NABBA area rep, Kingsley Hannah could give us an update. Hope it is all coming together to be a great show.

[bigmd]

I Know of a couple of competitors.one of my training partners and his partner are competeing. Shane Elsey is up on stage again, this guy has the goods when he gets it all together, it would be great to see him follow through to something bigger after this show.

[musclechamp]

Without intending to downplay the event (I think it's awesome that we're staging an international event), I'm not sure if many competitors are giving it the kudos or attention that the name suggests it should be given. A lot of people that I've spoken to, who received invites, are not intending to compete. They're choosing instead to concentrate on the Auckland Champs or the Nationals later in the year. It's a shame but perhaps this international comp is still at it's infancy stage and doesn't have the history to attract top caliber international competitors?

[Shapeshifter]

From what I have heard so far there are around 10 international competitors fronting up along with some top NZ champs so it will be worth having a look at for sure

[musclenz]

I Know of a couple of competitors.one of my training partners and his partner are competeing. Shane Elsey is up on stage again, this guy has the goods when he gets it all together, it would be great to see him follow through to something bigger after this show.

Ha Ha they have kept that pretty quiet. Shane has got a top physique so hope he can pull it out on the day. If there's Intl Competitors coming, I would be getting that info out to generate a bit of enthusiasm. Dont want to leave this to the last week as in the past.

[gazza]

got 1 female from my gym competing, she had a second place at the nats last year and was apparently asked to compete

[Shapeshifter]

So far there are up to 20 competitors from Christchurch having a go at either of the two comps and some respectable names too!

[Shapeshifter]

4 weeks out now and there are some sharp competitors looking ready for this one.

[Andrew]

Guest Posers

Mark Anderson

Richard Parham & Annette Gallaher

[Shapeshifter]

Competition is being promoted on the Breakfast Show. Approximately 8.15am Thursday 9th TV1

[Shapeshifter]

Just 3 days to go

[gazza]

saw the plug for this on tv1 breakfast show, go a whole 20seconds!!!!

mark anderson was looking huge, the reporter and one of the competitors(sorry didn't catch his name, but seen him in comps before) plus mark did a couple of poses and then it went back to the studio guys.

got a mate competing in the novice short class, going round to have a look at his conditioning tonight cos i have to work over easter and won't make it up.

[gmm]

The clip from this morning's b-fast show can be seen at the following link (it's at the last 1/3 of the clip)

http://tvnz.co.nz/breakfast-news/breakf ... id=2631948

Great exposure and yup Mark is looking great....but let's face it, he always turns up in excellent condition. Pretty driven fellow I imagine, not unlike someone else I know.....