Previews: Kiwis Coming Over for the Country Classic in Aug

[melita]

Originally Posted by Tan Man

Don't forget to book the king size water bed for the 3 of us Mel.
I just booked my airline ticket.
TM

When you say the "3 of us" do you mean you, me & the stolen tan???

[Tan Man]

Originally Posted by melita

When you say the "3 of us" do you mean you, me & the stolen tan???

Naawwwww!!!!
Matty, me & the tan.
Sorry, forget that................I just gave myself a mental image & I scared myself.
See you in Bendigo.
TM

[Patricia]

From Gofigure.co.nz, Annette pumping up and posing backstage recently

YouTube - Annette Gallagher pumps up backstage, Apr 09

[the_kid]

Craigo is it true that big Luke Schembri is over in Thailand preparing for this comp right now? Is alex simays going to attempt a first and go back to back??? Maybe even ryan kho?

[Go Figure]

Tom Wojcik, another kiwi hunk, is more than likely will compete at the country classic too. He won the International athletic class at the NABBA Akl champs on Sat 2 May. I guess he'll have to compete in the physique class in Bendigo as there's no athletic class is there? or is there a weight class?

[Outlaw53]

Originally Posted by Go Figure

Tom Wojcik, another kiwi hunk, is more than likely will compete at the country classic too. He won the International athletic class at the NABBA Akl champs on Sat 2 May. I guess he'll have to compete in the physique class in Bendigo as there's no athletic class is there? or is there a weight class?

Tom will have to do the Open Qualifier, unless he is 40, then he can do the Masters if he wants. He will do well going by his photo.

The CCI has only 4 classes for Men.
No Height classes & no Weight classes.

Open - Must have Open State title or better.
Masters, Juniors, Novice, WFF, Classic classes don't qualify you for the Open class.
An Open Suburb or City title doesn't qualify you either.
We respect all federations so an Open ANB title is the same as an Open NABBA title.
Everyone is equal at the CCI.

Open Qualifier - Anyone can do this class, unless they qualify for the Open.
If you qualify for the Open then you can't step down to the Qualifier.
The winner of the Qualifier must do the Open the next time they do the CCI.
No one can win the Qualifier twice.

Masters - Must be 40 on the day of the show. Anyone who is qualified for the Open and feels that they are not good enough can do the Masters class if they want.

Novice - Our Novice class is for anyone who has never won a show.
You can have placed or competed before, but you can't have won a comp.
No one can win the Novice twice.


This is the best I have been able to come up with for the Men's classes.
I only want 4 classes, no more.

Anyone who competes in the CCI will get a contest.
Thats what BBing is all about.

I hope this helps Go Figure.

[Outlaw53]

Originally Posted by the_kid

Craigo is it true that big Luke Schembri is over in Thailand preparing for this comp right now? Is alex simays going to attempt a first and go back to back??? Maybe even ryan kho?

Luke has had his sights set on the CCI ever since last year's show.
He came back from Thailand and injured himself in his first workout.
He is getting treatment and will still be doing the CCI.

Alex will not be going back-to-back but is bringing over a team.
He will be working backstage with Wazza and the crew and his wife Leanne will be judging.
They are great supporters of my show.

Ryan Kho is gay & I'm not sure what he is doing.
He won the crowd prize last year.

[the_kid]

Originally Posted by Outlaw53

Luke has had his sights set on the CCI ever since last year's show.
He came back from Thailand and injured himself in his first workout.
He is getting treatment and will still be doing the CCI.

Alex will not be going back-to-back but is bringing over a team.
He will be working backstage with Wazza and the crew and his wife Leanne will be judging.
They are great supporters of my show.

Ryan Kho is gay & I'm not sure what he is doing.
He won the crowd prize last year.

I was just being gay and watching last years comp on dvd, again! Your comp is the best comp in Australia and whoever competes im sure it will be awesome. It would be good to see Luke Schembri get pushed!!! Make sure Craig you keep me updated with all the juicy deets of whos competing...

[Go Figure]

hey thanks for the lowdown of your classes Outlaw. Sounds like you're keeping things pretty tight with only 4 classes. But I guess that's why you'll get the best physiques competing and making it a more quality show. I think Tom could be a touch over 40, not that he might admit it! Looking forward to seeing how he goes in the open qualifier class.

[Outlaw53]

There are two Women's classes too.

Novice Figure and Open Figure, which makes six classes in total.
This is more than enough classes IMO.

I hate going to shows with multiple classes, they are just for trophy hunters.
There are no easy titles at the CCI.

I have everything covered in those six classes, they are fair and reasonable regardless of what standard you are at.

The only ones who are not catered for is Women's Bodybuilding which I have given up on and of course those skanky Sportsmodel classes which should never be allowed at any bodybuilding shows.

It's a one show format so there's no mucking around.
The show goes for about 4hrs, that's long enough.
Everyone stays for the end and after the show we have a great little after party.

I am very happy with the format and the response that I am getting.
The vibe on the day is very upbeat and friendly.
Most competitors rock up expecting a contest and if they win its a bonus.
No one expects a walk up win so there are no dummy-spits or shattered egos, everyone knows that they are in for a contest.

Tom qualifies for both the Masters and the Qualifier.
It sounds like both classes will be competitive this year so he will certainly earn his victory if he wins.