Coming Events: Matt Shepley of the OCB (Organization of Competitive Bodybuilders) sent in a very impressive list of bodybuilding, fitness and figure competitions literally from one coast to the other and points in-between. Some 30 events are already planned for 2006. A full schedule is listed at www.theOCBwebsite.com. Upcoming events include (Information on all these & other OCB events can be found on their website listed above):
July 29, 2006 - Newburyport, MA OCB Natural Yankee Classic Bodybuilding & Figure
August TBA 2006 - Jackson, MS OCB Mid-South States Bodybuilding & Figure
August 5, 2006 - Denver, CO OCB Colorado State Bodybuilding, Figure & Ms. Fitness
August 12, 2006 - Washington, DC OCB Presidential Cup Bodybuilding, Figure & Ms. Fitness
August 19, 2006 - Las Vegas, NV OCB Desert Southwest States Bodybuilding & Figure
August 26, 2006 - Bristol, CT OCB Northern Atlantic States Bodybuilding & Figure
September TBA 2006 - Baton Rouge, LA OCB Gulf States Bodybuilding, Figure & Ms. Fitness
September 9, 2006 - Phoenix, AZ OCB Arizona Natural Bodybuilding, Figure & Fitness
September 16, 2006 - Pittsburgh, PA OCB Battle for the Swords Bodybuilding & Figure
September 23, 2006 - Indianapolis, IN OCB Indiana Natural Bodybuilding, Figure & Ms. Fitness
September 23, 2006 - Scarborough, ME OCB Maine Event Bodybuilding & Figure
October TBA 2006 - Flint, MI OCB Motown Muscle Classic Bodybuilding & Figure
October 7, 2006 - Cape Cod, MA OCB Cape Cod Natural Bodybuilding & Figure
October 14, 2006 - Baltimore, MD OCB Charm City Classic Bodybuilding & Figure
October 21, 2006 - Corvallis, OR OCB Pacific Northwest States Bodybuilding & Figure
October 28, 2006 - Blacksburg, VA OCB Battle of Blacksburg Bodybuilding & Figure
November 4, 2006 - Pittsburgh, PA OCB Yorton Cup Nationals Bodybuilding & Figure
November 11, 2006 - Charleston, SC OCB Southern Atlantic States Bodybuilding, Figure & Ms. Fitness
November 18, 2006 - De Kalb, IL OCB Midwest States Bodybuilding & Figure
Matt is also involved with the International Fitness & Physique Association (IFPA), an organization that promotes women’s drug free professional bodybuilding. For more log onto www.IFPApro.com, info@IFPA.us or call (301) 375-9273
The IFPA U.S. Capitol Women’s Pro Bodybuilding Classic is taking place in Washington, DC on August 12, 2006 in conjunction with the OCB Presidential Cup Bodybuilding & First Lady Figure championships, and Ms. Fitness Eastern USA. Competitors who have qualified to be pro with any federation are eligible to participate in the IFPA women's pro event. With over a dozen female pros committing to compete there already, it's sure to be one of the most exciting and competitive lineups in the country for female pro bodybuilding!
Brian Washington, President of the USBF (United States Bodybuilding Federation), has sent in the following news about some upcoming bodybuilding, fitness and figure contests. For further information, please visit www.usbf.net or contact Brian@usbf.net. We are about to go into full promotion of the USBF Baltimore Natural Pro-Am Bodybuilding, Figure, & Fitness Championships. This is the largest bodybuilding event in the state of Maryland and has been one of the largest on the east coast.
Event Date: November 11, 2006
Location: Randallstown High School, Randallstown, Maryland
Format: Prejudging 11am, Finals 4pm
We want to again thank the WNSO (World Natural Sports Organization), which promotes drug-free bodybuilding, fitness and figure events worldwide (Canada, the United States, Mexico, Europe, Asia and Australia), and the FAME Agency, which specializes in TV, Film, Print and Tradeshow work for fit physiques, for sending updates on athletes profiles for Natural Champion and news of FAME events for sending us information and photos of their athletes plus updates on events. For information on the FAME Agency and events worldwide, including the FAME World Tour, bodybuilding, fitness and figure competitions, model searches and more, visit www.theFAMEagency.com.
