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2013 INBA Balance Auckland Natural Classic Not the biggest show of the year but the quality of the contestants more than compensated for this. With some exciting new faces and the recent relaxing of the rules to allow contestants to enter more than one Class of competition, in line with the INBA International rules, we saw some interesting comparisons.

upper and lower body which allowed her to take first place just ahead of Kirsten. Michelle Montague made her second appearance when she contested the Novice Women Bodybuilding Class with another first time contestant Tracey Donovan. Michelle was much taller than Tracey and matched for size. However Tracey displayed better condition and definition and this won more favour with the Judges who scored her in first place ahead of Michelle.

Also to bring our competition in line with INBA International there was a change in thenaming of the Classes of Competition to conform with their names. What we in NABBA know as “Figure” becomes “Physique” and what we know as “Physique” becomes “Bodybuilding”. Another Class is named “International Figure” which is judged similar to the IFBB “Figure” Class. Fitness Model was one of the Classes which was disappointing in terms of support. However Shannon Farge compensated by showing the audience a professional presentation and looked stunning in each of the three rounds of competition, Bikini, Sports Theme and Evening Wear. I hope that she has shown prospective contestants the potential of this Class and more will compete in our next show in Taupo. Shannon Farge looked great in all three rounds of the Fitness

Joy Crockett took the Senior Womens 50+ Bodybuilding title displaying some good upper body muscularity. Joy is a long time enthusiastic supporter of Bodybuilding and it is great to see her still improving while competing in the Senior Classes.

Michelle Montague made a good impression in her first competition

A great contest in the Novice Men Short Class with Finau Faofua up against the younger Hayden Eric. Hayden has improved immensley since we last saw him onstage and he matched Finau in almost every department. Quads, shoulders, chest, symmetry they were very close and it was Model competition only when they turned with their backs to the Judges that the Matamata’s Michelle Montague was the only Teenage contestant in the event but she had decided to make the most of her first appearance difference became apparent. Both men had well developed backs but Hayden, being taller, onstage by also entering several other Classes of competition. Her first appearance was in had a longer torso and could not quite match the thicker muscularity that Finau displayed in his middle and lower back. A great contest between two good Novice contestants. the Shape Class where she performed well but won unopposed. The new Figure International Class featured two well conditioned ladies who were very competitive. This Class should appeal to those who do not like to do a posing routine to music. More emphasis is placed on symmetry and presentation as contestants are judged on their ‘stage walk’ and four turn symmetry comparisons. Both Kirsten Nelson and Kathy Burnell had excellent presentation and preparation and it was very close in the symmetry round also. Kirsten had excellent size and separation in the lower body that she could not quite match in her upper torso. Kathy also had good size, perhaps not so much separation in the muscle groups but more uniformity between

Una Taufa came in lean and with an impressive double bicep pose to take the Masters Class. In the Novice Men Tall Class the competition was just as fierce with the taller Alma Clayton fighting off the challenge for this title from Junior Batista and Kyle Murray. Kyle has a lean proportionate physique with clean lines and good muscularity but Alma had the edge with more shoulder width and good quad definition and separation. Junior, a native of Brazil, was competing for the first time in New Zealand and carried some good muscularity on his

Short Class title sharp definition to have a shot at that gained him the Overall his last two title. Overall titles. Stan coming As everybody back from a year knows, Stan has long layoff due to been gifted with injury and an exraordinary smarting from natural talent the failure to which he has make the Overall crafted with posedown in his years of hard Kyle Murray, Junior Batista and Alma Clayton was a last two shows, work into a competative lineup in the Mens Novice Tall Class both won by physique that Damion. has won him many National and International It was apparent when they both came on titles before succumbing to injuries which put stage for the comparisons that Stan had made a big hold on his Bodybuilding career. great strides in the few weeks since his last As they say - that was then, this is now! shows but Damion had still held his razor Can Stan, less than a year short of qualifying for Masters status, this year regain the form that can see him take on the new crop of up and coming Natural bodybuilders? Only time will tell but I’m betting on Stan! As they came on stage on this day, however, Stan had still a way to go to match Damion’s condition. Although improved in the two weeks since the NABBA Auckland show his legs particularly lacked the definition that Damion displayed although his upper body looked superior in shape and size. Would this be enough? The Judges ruled “No” and Damion progressed to the Overall competition.

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Tracey Donovan looked good winning the Womens Novice Physique title

frame. However he could not match the superior symmetry that Alma displayed. The Judges came down in favour of Alma with Kyle in second spot ahead of Junior. The Womens Novice Physique Class saw Trinity Lawrence gain an unanimous first place from the Judges. Trinity’s extra

muscularity and separation gave her the edge in the Judges eyes. It was a much closer margin between Tracey Donovan and Lyween Crampton for second place was and Tracey gained a couple of second placings from the Judges with some good definition but not quite able to edge out Lyween from second place just two points ahead. Stan Tautalanoa and Damion Alene duked it out for the Open Men Short tile. Damion looking to make this event a three in a row Overall tile run, but first he had to win this

The sharp definition of Ruth Naidoo gained her the Open Womens Physique title with Kathy Burnell securing second place ahead of Kirsten Nelson.

In the Novice Men Short Class Finau Faofua and Hayden Eric made it a good competition.

The Open Men Tall Class was won by Christchurch’s John McCormick who outmuscled Una Taufa in second place. Talia Vaka had the size and shape to take third

place ahead of Potello Stowers. The recipients of the Muscle Imaging Awards for Best Presentation went to Lyween Crampton and Alma Clayton for some excellent posing routines. The Overall Womens Physique and Bodybuilding titles went to Ruth Naidoo with the Men’s title going to the sharp Damion Naidoo.

Trinity Lawrence displayed a proportionate Physique with good muscularity to clinch the Womens Novice Physique Class

Best Presentation Awards Alma Clayton and Lyween Crampton

The Open Mens Class was also very competitive. Una Taufa 2nd. John McCormick 1st, Talia Vaka 3rd, Potello Stowers 4th

IMPORTANT NOTICE If there is one thing I dislike about the sport of Bodybuilding is the amount of back biting and politics that seems prevalent amongst some of those who participate or follow it. Usually I ignore or disregard that which comes to my attention as being unworthy to give it any credibility but one rumour that has been brought to my attention on more than a few occasions recently has prompted me to make this statement. I regard Johanna Mountfort as one of the best female physiques that New Zealand has produced and her accomplishments in the sport speaks for themselves. When competing in the INBA competition she won many titles both in New Zealand and Australia. At no time did Johanna produce a positive test for performance enhancing substances and was never requested to return any prizes or trophies for this or any other reason. At no time did I, or any of my officials, exchange, tamper or otherwise interfere with any samples taken for the purpose of drug testing.

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Food For Champions It’s no wonder that Masters Champion Nigel Randell, more often than not, has a smile on his face. Well who wouldn’t with a wife as foxy as Donna. However, Donna is more than just a pretty face, being a Bodybuilding Figure Champion in her own right as well as being a great cook. As they say, “the way to a mans heart is through his stomach” so Nigel has a lot to smile about. We asked Donna for one of her secret recipes to share with us so she sent us this one for these tasty treats.

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Omelett Rolls with Spinach and Chedder - One serve (Double or triple this recipe and store them in the frig as they keep well.) Prep time - 10mins, Total time 15mins, Yield 1 serve. Ingredients: Olive oil spray for pan 2 Whole eggs and 4 egg whites - Total 6 large size eggs 1tsp Dijon mustard Coarse salt and ground pepper. 1 cup sliced spinach 1/4 cup lite Cottage cheese 1/2 cup cooked rice or raw oats (optional) Sliced tomato (optional) Sliced white button mushrooms (optional0 1 tbsp tomato salsa Directions: Turn on oven to ‘grill’. In a bowl, whisk eggs together with mustard, spinach, pinch salt and pepper to taste. (add optional carb mix here). Lightly spray a non stick pan & pour in egg mixture. Once the egg is cooked through remove the pan from the heat and spread cottage cheese down the centre of the omelet, add tomato and muschrooms. Place the omelet under the grill intil the cheese is brown and set, 2 to 4 minutes Remove from grill and slide from pan onto a plate. You can choose to fill with salad fillings once cooled or just roll and eat. You can make this into a wrap by filling it with lettuce, carrots, cucumber etc similar to a Chicken wrap minus the chicken. Serve with salsa.

To Our Inaugural Southern Lakes Classic INBA Southern Lakes Classic Physique Championships September 28th, Queenstown Memorial Centre As a competitor you can join the hundreds who have competed over the years, many who have gone on to win glory on the International Stage. As a spectator we can promise you a great show with New Zealands best Natural athletes on display. Contact: [email protected] for Entry Forms and other

2013 Contest Calendar

While all care has been taken in preparing this Calendar we advise interested parties to contact the organisers of any event in which they may want to take part. July 6th NABBA Waikato Champs Whangamata Contact: NABBA HQ 06 3561570

September 21st NABBA Wellington Champs Wellington Contact: NABBA HQ 06 356 1570

July 20th

September 28th

NABBA Hawkes Bay Champs Taradale High School, Napier Contact: Andrew Murray 021 638 846

INBA Southern Lakes Classic Queenstown Contact: Peter Hardwick 021 647 960

August 3rd

October 13th

NABBA Bay of Plenty Champs Whakatane Contact: Marty Ngaio

NABBA National Champs Auckland Contact: Peter Hardwick 021 647 960

August 11th NABBA Christchurch Champs Christchurch Contact: NABBA HQ 06 356 1570

August 24th INBA South Pacific Natural Champs Great Lake Centre, Taupo Qualifier for the INBA Natural Olympia and Musclemania World Champs Contact: Peter Hardwick 021 647 960

Sept 7th NABBA South Island Champs Dunedin Contact: NABBA HQ 06 356 1570

October 20th NABBA North Island Champs Kaipatiki Theatre, Glenfield College Contact: Peter Hardwick 021 647 960

November 8th-10th INBA Natural Olympia San Diego, Californis Cont: Peter Hardwick 021 647 960

November 16th-18th Musclemanis World Champs Las Vegas, Nevada Contact: Peter Hardwick 021 647 960

Fitness Profile

Shannon Farge Fitness Junkie This editions ‘Fitness Profile’ features someone who I have seen on stage competing at various Bodybuilding events recently. Not in the full on muscle building classes but in the ‘Fitness” and “Sports Model” classes. Her cheerfull and positive attitude intrigued me and after talking to her at several of these events I came to realise that there was a lot more to Shannon than just a pretty face. I was amazed at the amount of competitions that she was participating in, most a lot more challenging than walking the boards at a bodybuilding show. I’ll let Shannon tell you in her own words how she became to be a real ‘Fitness Junkie’.

Always happy when the adrenaline kicks in “I’ve always been interested in sports and fitness since I was

very young, but never as full on and as seriously as I have been these past two and a half years. My Mum is a Fitness Instructor & Personal Trainer and used to be an Aerobics Instructor at Feel Great in Thames, so the interest in fitness has always kind of rubbed off on me from Mum. My Mum has been really inspiring!

I am my own coach! I have learnt a lot along the way from reading articles in sports magazines and on websites and talking to various experienced and inspiring friends/people I meet about training ideas, particularly with running and cycling. I’ve just recently stepped up to Masters Swimming Training at Massey Park, it’s much harder and more intense than SwimFit (suddenly finding myself doing between 3.5km-4km each training session without even realising it!) I’m really enjoying the challenge and our coach Jane is excellent. I’ve come a long way with my swimming since only just starting swimming at the beginning of last year.

Some times it’s better on a bike.

I was lucky enough to win a Trip to the 2013 Noosa Triathlon on Sunday 3rd November at Race One of the Panasonic People’s Series which is super exciting! This is the biggest prize I’ve ever won and will be my biggest challenge so far! The Noosa Triathlon & Multi Sport Festival is a huge sporting festival held every year! I’m also going to enter the Eyeline 1000 Noosa Ocean Swim on This was also when my love of aerobics started back at Feel the Friday 1st November while we’re over there which will be Great! awesome! I was mainly involved with ponies/riding when I was younger, As well as loving my own training and doing sports events, I’m a but I also did gymnastics, a tiny bit of running and got into a bit of huge sports fan and love watching and following lots of sports!! road cycling at College. I did mountain biking for two years while I was living in Whangarei The various Sports Events which I have done since Spring 2012 It’s all worthwhile! in 1994/95 and then surfing for three years up until two years : ago, they were both a lot of fun! Unitec Run & Walk Series 2012 (Five Events at various locations around When the going gets I started doing some Fun Runs back when I was living in Thames Auckland Region) --- (July-September 2012) tough, the tough get and Whangarei, then in Auckland, at that stage they were all Onehunga Half Marathon, 10km Run --- (Sunday 23rd September) going! 2012 adidas Auckland Half Marathon, my first ever Half Marathon, finished in 1hour 50mins (my 5km-10km distance. My training and fitness has gradually increased and progressed over the past two years goal was to finish in under 2 hours) --- (Sunday 28th October) 2012 State Harbour Crossing, 2.9km swim from Bayswater to the Viaduct Harbour --- (Sunday 2nd and I’m enjoying it more than ever! December) I do a mixture of running, swimming, cycling and enjoy them all. I also do regular 2012/2013 Panasonic People’s Series, Sprint Duathlon (20km Cycle/5km Run) --- Race One (NoBodyAttack, BodyPump, BodyStep and CX30 classes at my Gym, Creo Papakura, I’m a vember), Race Two (December), Race Three (March), Race Four (April) big fan of the Les Mills classes! 2012/2013 Stroke & Stride Series, Mission Bay (popular Swim/Run Series ranging in distance I love fitness and training and it makes me feel great! I’m lucky to be so healthy, fit and from 500m/750m/1000m Swim followed by 3km/4km/5km Run) --- 8 Races from November to April Bissell Women’s Series Triathlon, Narrow Neck (300m Swim/10km Cycle/3km Run), 4th place energetic and most of the time, I’m bouncing out of my skin!

(out of 103 total entries) --- (Sunday 10th February) Stirling Sports Half Marathon, 11km Run (finishing time of 53:55) --- Sunday 17th February Panasonic People’s Series, Race Three, Maraetai (Sprint Duathlon, 20km Cycle/5km Run), 1st in my Age Group & 1st Female Overall in the Sprint Duathlon --- (Sunday 10th March) Coatesville Classic, 8k Classic (finishing time of 37:55 and 9th place out of 330 total entries in the 8k Classic) --- (Sunday 17th March) Bissell Women’s Series Triathlon, Hamilton (300m Swim/10km Cycle/3km Run), 5th place (out of 162 total entries) --- (Saturday 23rd March) State King Of The Bays, 2.8km swim from Milford to Takapuna --- (Saturday 6th April) Bissell Women’s Series Triathlon, Pt Chevalier (300m Swim/7.5km Cycle/3km Run), 7th place (out of 290 total entries) --- (Sunday 14th April) Panasonic People’s Series, Race Four, Mission Bay (Sprint Duathlon, 20km Cycle/5km Run), 1st in my Age Group & 4th Female Overall in the Sprint Duathlon --- (Sunday 21st April) Rotorua Half Marathon (finishing time of 1:45:36 and 3rd place in my Age Group) --- (Saturday 4th May) AvantiPlus Cycle For Life Challenge, 45km distance (finishing time of 1:48:30) and 28th place out of 95 total entries in the 45km event --- (Sunday 19th May) Huntly Half Marathon (finishing time of 1:45:50) --- (Sunday 26th May) INBA Auckland Natural Championships, Winner Fitness Model Class --- (Sunday 2nd June)

And next Sports Events coming up which I have entered or going to enter between now and the end of 2013 : NABBA-WFF Pan Pacific Championships (Miss Glamour/ Sports Model Class) --- (Saturday 17th August) INBA South Pacific Championships, Taupo (Sports Model Class) --- (Saturday 24th August) North Shore Half Marathon --- (Sunday 1st September) Whangarei Half Marathon --- (Sunday 22nd September) Onehunga Half Marathon (10km) --- (Sunday 29th September) NABBA-WFF National Championships (Miss Glamour/ Sports Model Class) --- (Saturday 5th October) Hamilton Half Marathon --- (Sunday 6th October) 2013 Eyeline 1000 Noosa Ocean Swim --- (Friday 1st November) 2013 Noosa Triathlon (Standard Distance, 1500m Swim/40km Cycle/10km Run) --- (Sunday 3rd November) State Harbour Crossing (2.9km swim from Devonport to the Viaduct) --- (Sunday 17th November) 2013/2014 Panasonic People’s Series, Four Races from November to April (Sprint Duathlon, 20km Cycle/5km Run) State Bay Of Islands Classic --- (Saturday 7th December)

Shannon Farge Fitness Junkie At home, and looking great, on the stage or on the track!

The last South Island qualifier for the NABBA New Zealand National Bodybuilding Championships

Editors note: I think that all competitors will find this article interesting. For those who aspire to representing New Zealand on the International stage it gives an insight of the experience from a rookie’s perspective and can give them an idea of what to expect when you travel overseas to compete. You can share Susans excitement of the entire experience. Enjoy. I wanted to take a moment to share with you the true delight (and dream come true) that it was to both qualify, and compete in the NABBA/ NAC Worlds competition! The moment I received the letter that invited me to compete in Worlds in North Cyprus I was more than overjoyed and overwhelmed. You might have guessed (or already know) that competing in regional competitions in itself is a real commitment of dedication and determination, but it is indeed incredibly rewarding and an experience that is unrivaled! Then taking that up a notch: to the excitement and new challenges that the international stage might bring…. well that is another story in itself! A crucial aspect of any competition plan is knowing what is happening, what to expect, and to be able to expect the unexpected! When you are planning a trip halfway around the world, you can imagine that there are quite a few differences in competition preparation! For this I am so glad that there was such a team spirit! The team was briefed via email, since we all were coming from different regions: Trudy from Gisbourne, Maureen and Jim from Palmerston North, Karl from Auckland, and me from Dunedin. There was an official hotel, the option to book onto the same team flight, details of transfers to and from the airport, even a complete comprehensive

My Trip to the

NABBA/NAC World Championships Susan Baxter Ms New Zealand Shape 2012 Optimum Nutrition Athlete

greeted me at the hotel, and assisted me to check in (since I do not speak Turkish), showed me to my room, took me to the local supermarket, and even took me to the local gym where I was introduced to the owner and was told that I could come back and train at any time! The unique thing about this sport is the sense of team and family. Here was people that I had never met before who were welcoming me with open arms to their country!

guide of what you might not would have to take on to the know: for instance you know plane…. and had my trust When the rest of the team arrived we had a that you can take food onto a collapsable tupperware box and briefing meeting where Jim reassured all of plane for your journey, but ‘Barbie’ mini fork in order to our nerves, and briefed us with what was to when you disembark at the prepare and eat my meals! come. I think if you are a competitor you final destination you must Airline food has more salt and will know these nerves that I talk about: one throw any left over food addidtives in it becuase taste is minute you look in the mirror and think yes, away. This was very useful reduced at such high pressure. this is really much better than Ive ever to know! Also: did you know Because I was in the final few looked and prepped…. the next you think o that the latest day to arrive days of my competition diet, salt my goodness I don’t think I should be here! after such long haul flights is is something What was even better about the Wednesday before a which I try to prepping for this competition Saturday competition? No avoid in higher however was that it was as if amount of my own research quantities since it we had our own support online would have told me could cause me to squad: we were all in the same that! I’m so glad that retain water boat, happy to help each other someone else (Marianne) (especially and discussing different Susan Baxter took care of all the booking around my approaches that we use in 7th Place Shape Class of the hotel and stomach). competition preparation. I communication for the trip. If One of the really cannot convey how valuable you have any experience of being carb special parts about competing this has been! Its so good to depleted, you will know very well that it is in the Worlds was that all meet people who have tried great to have someone who isn’t carb competitors stayed at the same many things you read about depleted taking care of important finer hotel! and think ‘maybe next time’ details….. The hotel was packed to the and get their insight and their brim with international point of view for how things So the day arrived: I got to the airport and competitors and teams arriving pan out with such different had my checklist ticked off and sorted for all from literally all around the preparation! of the flights. Despite it being a 36 hour globe. Even more awesome was the journey ahead of me I had the most energy team spirit and support that Karl Cook and excitement pumping around my body! I When I arrived the organizer was around each of us 24/7. 7th Place had done all the calculations in order to find and president for the North Not just within our NZ team Mens Physique Class 4 out how many pre-prepared meals that I Cyprus region personally

but between nations: I met the most fantastically generous couple who were competing: they assisted me by not only lending me an electrical adapter but delivering it to the hotel as well! I had not managed to source on before my departure from NZ and for the life of my own searching could not source one available to purchase in the town itself!

team a new ON shaker!

That night, (you know how it is) I don’t think I slept more than 2 hours: I was far too excited and I kept going through my posing in my head. I was thinking of all the awesome advice that Jim and my fellow team mates had imparted on me and imagined what the day would be like! The excitement of the whole process and thinking about how much fun it had been to spend the last few days before stepping on the Maureen Thomas took The evening before the fifth place in the international stage with such competition was a lot of fun Figure 35+ Class amazing people with the other NZ athletes: at an amazing after Jim had taken us around the luxury coveted vacation destination, convention centre venue which was set up all as part and parcel of the for the show (with over 1000 seats to experience! spectate might I add!), we had a bit of a team photo shoot on the beach which was I woke up before my alarm at the front of the hotel. That night we had went off and get ready. I was a bit of a tan party and diffused our nerves going to be first up in the show, over some wine and sharing stories about and Maureen, Trudy and Karl the NABBA competitions which we had were evenly spaced competed in all around NZ. throughout the day show. Even After registering at the athelete check in, I took a bit of time to see a few of the compeitiors who were filtering in to register. Since there was a slot of 8 hours to register, some athletes that had to ‘make weight’ were sent away for a few hours to do a walk or have a sauna! There really were some incrediable athletes and I just wanted to get a picture of ALL of them! Even more neat was that at the venue, there was the distributer for Optimum Nutrition for the Cyprus region! Him and his team gave me a big hug and said good luck for the competition…. and gave each of the NZ

their stand in order to watch the class. Even more heartwarming was how helpful and endearing and encouraging each of the NZ athletes were towards each other: not to mention competitors from other countries who could not speak or understand English! It really was a different ‘world’ competing with many different nationalities and cultures. But the really neat thing was that as different as we all were, we were all going about doing the same kinds of things: dream tanning, carb loading and supporting each other!

memories that seem so unbelievable that I ask myself whether it was actually all a dream. But all I need to do is look at my medal from the World stage to remind me! I have made really great friends who I cannot wait to catch up with at the next NABBA event! I have learned so much as a result, and know that all of the things that I have ‘picked up’ as a result of competing internationally will certainly up my game for competing and improving my physique in general. I mean, how often do you get the opportunity to spend time as a team with others who are competing in the last few days before a competition, and see everything jump into action ‘first hand’!? To add to this: the fantastic couple who had lent me an adapter picked us up and took us out to the best Turkish kebab place in town, followed by dessert at a place where the owner had flown all the way to New York to learn how to make cheesecakes!

What blows my mind even more is the camaraderie shown…. all of these people (except Jim) I had met only a few days before. Yet we all were getting along like family, and there was no request too big or too small: in fact many things (like a touch up of dream tan here, or a rice cracker there) was already Everything about my experience at Worlds offered and initiated before the was unrivaled and only makes me more words even needed to be determined to qualify again! uttered! I am so proud of our team as more convenient was the fact well! Whilst overcoming all the that our hotel room was no exciting challenges and getting more than 60 seconds walk to the honor of being a part of such the actual venue itself! We got Trudie Lelievre-Mou an event was a treasure in itself, ready in our hotel and walked Kamau Trudy was placed 5th in across simply wearing a beach 5th Place Physique women’s physique, and towel (and looking like an Maureen 6th in women’s overkeen sunbather, with all the tan on!). Figure, and both got a World trophy! Myself The day ran like clockwork, and it was a blur and Karl even got as close as to be 7th in the of excitement and pride as we watched each Shape class and Body class respectively. other take the stage in our line ups! And whilst If anyone is ever curious about what I was on stage I was so honored to see (and competing Internationally is like, I think the hear) the people that I had met cheering for best way to describe it is ‘unreal’ and it is me and calling my name! It was like honestly an experience that you will never competing in my hometown, and even the forget for the rest of your life. I have made Optimum nutrition team had come along from

As per usual for the NABBA Auckland Championships an enthusiastic sell out audience filled Glenfield Colleges Kaipatiki Theatre to encourage and support their friends on stage. With over 70 athletes on stage they had a lot to cheer about.

2013 Optimum NABBA Auckland Bodybuilding Championships

The Shape Class commenced the show and gave the Judges an indication that they were going to have to make some tough decisions sorting the 14 attractive ladies in this Class into the correct order. 2012 National Shape Champion Susan Baxter was in this field as well at some of the contestants from the recent NABBA Rebecca Counties Manukau Nisbett show. Runner-up Rebecca Nisbet was keen to improve on this placing as was Jammie-Lea Wilson and Lauren Fincham. The Judges needed quite a few comparison call outs in the symmetrical and compulsory round which was appreciated by the audience. Susan Baxter performed a routine which earned her the

and took this title unopposed. Shenae Barker combined size and shape to take the Novice Physique Womens title ahead of Julie Forbes with Tania Rauna-White in third place. In the Novice Athletic Men Short Class Don Cresola was a decisive winner ahead of Bashar Humadi who took second Tom Shaw place a mere two points Teenage ahead of Paul Rodgers in Winner third place.John Lee rounded out the Class in third place. In the Senior Women Figure Classes, Renate Peters took the 40+ title unopposed with the classic shape of Farah Deobhakta taking the 50+ title ahead of a more muscular Maureen Thomas is second place ahead of Cora Irving.

Andre Smith and Sannie Angelo performed a great routine to take the runner-up spot in the Mixed Pairs Class

Annette Hosking came invery lean and defined to take the Senior Physique Women 40+ title ahead of Ann White. Gladys Matthews edged out Denise Freeman to take the title in the Senior Physique Women 50+ with a improving Joy Crockett in third place.

Evening Gown round and deserved her placing. In the Mens Senior Physique Classes Una Taufa took the 40+ title ahead of El Wills with In the Teenage Men Tom Shaw was more Gisborne’s Matt Matenga taking home the polished than William Cullen and so claimed 50+ trophy. this title. In the Junior Men Class a well proportioned Damion Alene advanced his claim to be the Lauren Jury was the sole competitor in the Rex Braganza placed ahead of Zachary top Novice man of 2013 with a win over Finau Lauren Jury Fitness Model Class as she was at the Price. Faofua in the Novice Mens Physique Short Fitness Model Counties Manukau show but this did not Class. prevent her from performing a powerful Rebecca Haywood came in well presentad Muscle Imaging Best routine. As usual she looked great in the and prepared in the Teenage Womens Class Presentation award but it was not enough to head off Rebecca Nisbett, who took first place, or runner-up Judie Kay. Susan took third place ahead of an improved JammieLea Wilson with Lisa Lethbridge claiming fifth place just ahead of Nicola Noble.

The Novice Figure Class saw Tash Bartlett and Victoria Cameron in contention for the title. Tash was a shade more muscular than the taller Victoria and, although both ladies had a share of the Judges first votes, this could have been the deciding feature. Melissa Alley managed to garner some second place votes but had to settle for third place ahead of Katie Hales. The Judges gave Kurt Brunton in the Novice Athletic Class a decisive lead with Dave Kinmond and Kyle Murray in contention for second place. Dave had the edge by three points and Kyle had to settle for third place with Nathan Parata in fourth ahead of Gary Fouche, Tim Gaul and Tom Ingram.

Janine Haywood took the Open Figure title comfortably although Sannie Angelo garnered a few first placings which indicates that she is not far from claiming a title. Kirstine Nelson took third place ahead of Robin Aplin with Tonya Fines and Suzanne Barker rounding out an excellent Class. Jeff Mosaati-Foster came in razor sharp to again become Stan Tautalanoa’s nemesis in the Open Men’s Physique Short Class. Stan’s great posing and extra size was not enough to combat Jeff’s definition and condition so he had to settle for second place with Mickey Doolan in third spot.

A good tussle in the Open Men Physique Tall Class saw a compact Denver Chandy and a talland hard Soteila Taylor go head to head. After the posing it was Denver that the Judges Kurt Brunton favoured by a greater majority than was expected. Taylor had to settle for second Martin Thornycroft took the Masters place with fewer first placings with Andre Athletic title unopposed. Smith relegating Talia Vaka into fourth place. Andrew Murray and Ali Alkadhi were neck and neck in the Open Athletic Class. Andrew always comes in well prepared and displays a well proportioned physique with some excellent posing. Challenging him for this title was Ali Alkahdi who also had a classical sculpted physique and presented himself well. As the symmetrical and compulsory rounds progressed it became apparent that the contest was between these two and it would be close. As they posed it seemed that some poses favoured Andrew while others showed Ali to advantage. When finally the Judges scores were tallied both contestants gathered numerous first placings but it was Ali who took the title by a mere two points. Morne Bernard took third place ahead of Mark Cook.

The competition for the Overall Champions saw Annette Hosking take the Overall Ms Auckland Physique title. Ali Alkadi took Mr Auckland Athletic title. Janine Haywood took the Ms Auckland Figure title. Denver Chandy took the Mr Auckland Physique title. Ms Auckland Fitness-Model was Laurelle Jury. Ms Auckland Shape was Rebecca Nisbett. The Muscle Imaging Prize for Best Male Presentation was won by Rex Braganza. The Team Trophy was won by Team Champion Nutrition.