A show that has been around but is gaining tracking is the Gary Udit's Teen, Collegiate and Masters Nationals. One of the reasons may be because of the awarding of pro status for the overall winners of the figure over 35 and bodybuilding over 35.
This year the cards went to Stephanie Togrul in figure and Kim Buck in bodybuilding.
About the only problem the show had was the length of the shows - both in pre-judging and finals, since it has grown so much. Also, on the collegiate side of things, there were enough athletes although the overall collegiate figure champion, Ali Huston, was definitely deserving.
Huston could easily compete on an open stage at the National level, so keep an eye out for the young Nebraskan.
Back to the topic of pro cards, figure has exploded since it was introduced for various reasons. Many would point out that it's because it offers an 'easier' alternative to fitness as it does without the routine round. Others might say it's because the look is more marketable and less extreme than in bodybuilding. While both may be true, another reason is that there are so many opportunities to turn pro.
Each year nearly 30 women can turn pro in figure, while in bodybuilding it's just eight per year (in the US - just ONE in Canada!). Additionally those numerous new pros are often eager to compete as newly minted pros and they fill out the competition rosters for the pro competitions.
The same is not the case in women's bodybuilding but where they have added pro cards, the results have been that more women are competing and the caliber of competition has improved.
Based on that, it might be something for the NPC to consider offering more pro cards (on a merit basis of course). At the USA's for example, if there is an athlete whose good enough, perhaps they can award a second pro card to that person in addition to the one overall winner.
It certainly can't hurt women's bodybuilding and could help spark more athletes to compete both as pros and amateurs. With the impressive lineup and champions at the Masters nationals in mind, perhaps the NPC can take a look at this option, and perhaps take it under consideration in Las Vegas.
Results
Women's Bodybuilding
Overall: Kim Buck*
Lightweights:
Middleweights:
1) Lisa Aranda
2) Brenda Smith
3) Ellen Woodley
4) Ann Caliri
5) Joani Ventreli
6) Annette Costa
7) Ruth Hiatt
Light Heavyweights:
1) Debbie Bramwell
2) Michelle Brent
3) Anita Nikolich
4) Cindy Johnson
5) Holly Nicholson
6) Kelly Patrick
7) Lori Baggerly
8) Kathy Connors-Kolosky
9) Lisa Mori
10) Barbara Barnowich
11) Alison Cosentino
12) Jeanne Trepke
13) Denise Hochul
14) Shoshana Treichel
15) Lynn Davis
Heavyweights:
1) Kim Buck*
2) Emily Holder
3) Pam Franklin
4) Marcia Ferguson
5) Lena Squanciafico-Sanchez
6) Gerri Deach
7) Trudy Ireland
8) Jayne Trcka
9) Cheryl Cole
10) Deniz Odar
11) Yvonne Edmonds
12) Amber DeLuca
13) Lauren Laplante Rettman
Over 50
Overall: Marcia Ferguson
Lightweights:
Heavyweights:
1) Marcia Ferguson
2) Mary Ann Trovato
3) Jeanne Trepke
4) Kathy Cook
5) Denise Hochul
6) Barbara Cetovick
7) Deborah Callahan
Over 60 Champion: Mary Ann Trovato
Fitness
10-12 years:
13-14:
15-16:
17-19:
* eligible for IFBB pro card
Figure
Overall: Stephanie Togrul*
Class A (5'2" and under):
1) Tivisay Bricero
2) Audrey Burk
3) Michelle Dennis
4) Toni Hatcher
5) Kristen Mundo
6) Sheila Bratten
7) Freddi Brant
8) Colleen Castaneda
9) Joni Hockett
10) Mary Acoury
11) Marita Burger
12) Rosemary Graham
13) Karen LaVearn
14) Mary Ellen Mulley
15) Lisa Browning
16) Teresa Lake
17 tie) Margaret Negrete
17 tie) Melody Chao
17 tie) Erica Sammy
17 tie) Julia Castellese-Kelsey
Class B:
1) Stephanie Togrul
2) Michele Naylon
3) Brenda Smith
4) Denise Jensen
5) Nina Cash
6) Anna Laratta
7) Lucy Thrasher
8) Lisa Dutko
9) Cherie Duhe
10) Janet Routzong
11) Kerri Lindsey
12) Kaye Jordan
13) Ann Pratt
14) Laurie Burdette
15) Karla Coe-Specker
16) Maxine Johnson
17) Susan Zaleski
18 tie) Leslie Kilgore
18 tie) Andrea Leonard
18 tie) Deborah Singletary
18 tie) Jenny Tremblay
Class C:
1) Tracy Guarino
2) Natalie Calland
3) Stacy Boles-Jordanoff
4) Jan Horn
5) Jill Lindsey
6) Kathleen McLain Zamora
7) Christine Koperna
8) Lisa Sonterre-Hausfeld
9) Pamela York
10) Amanda Lockhart
11) Deborah Judy
12) Kristen Schepperle
13) Suzy Groves
14) Jennifer Myers
15) Amanda Marinelli
16) Dawnice Beckley
17) Barbara Rabon
18) Sheri Bloomfield
19) Deanna Richardson
Class D:
1) Catherine Zidell
2) Michelle Troll
3) Susan Williams
4) Shelly Fields
5) Kim Glover
6) Maryann Fox
7) Leslie Fisher
8) Sadlinie DuJour
9) Normajean Harness
Over 45:
1) Catherine Zidell
2) Debbie Cox
3) Mary Ellen Mulley
4) Kaye Jordan
5) Margaret Negrete
6) Barbara Rabon
7) Leslie Fisher
8) Leslie Kilgore
9) Dr. Maureen O'Connell
10) Kathy Cook
Over 60:
Collegiate Figure
Overall: Ali Huston
C Class:
D Class:
1) Ali Huston
2) Natalie Blommel
3) Hillary Epler
* eligible for IFBB pro card
Past Shows:
2005 NPC Nationals Results. Go here.
2004 NPC Nationals Results. Go here.
2003 NPC Nationals Results. Go here.
2002 NPC Nationals Results. Go here.
Gene X Hwang
genex@genex9.com
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