2008 NPC John Sherman Classic Pics and Results

Pictures, contest results and scoresheets from the 2008 NPC John Sherman Classic are now available.

2007 NPC John Sherman Classic Pics and Results

Full contest results, pictures and scoresheets are now available.

July 5 Update

*********ATTENTION BRANCH WARREN CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITORS**************

The weigh-in has been moved from the contest hotel to the contest venue. The weigh-in is at 7 pm. Please remember to bring you posing suits.

*********************John Sherman Classic July 21, 2007*********************

This Pro/Am is shaping up to be a tremendous contest. Entries are pouring in fast and furious so please get yours in immediately so that we make this a wonderful event for such a large group of competitors. Go to the contest page, scroll down to the John Sherman Classic for a link to contest details.

******************South Texas Classic Update*******************************

I want to congratulate first time promoters Prince and Debbie Fontenot on a successful and entertaining event. After being of the NPC Texas scene for 5 years the contest was revitalized by the Fontenot’s. All competitors were in tremendous condition and looked great. It was an awesome site to look out into the crowd and see a sold out venue! The Fontenot’s managed to sell out both the house floor and the balcony of the beautiful venue. I thank each of you who participated or came out to support NPC Texas!

Happy 4th of July!

Train hard and demonstrate sportsmanship always,

Lee Thompson
N.P.C . Texas District Chairman/IFBB Judge

John Sherman Classic Entry Forms

Bodybuilding and fitness/figure entry forms for the 2007 NPC John Sherman Classic are now available.

John Sherman Classic Contest Pics

Pictures from the John Sherman Classic are now available.

John Sherman Clssic Results

Contest results and scoresheets are now available.

1st Annual Figure/Fitness Symposium Outline

Greetings All,

Below is a brief outline of the events to take place this coming Sunday morning at our 1st Annual Figure/Fitness Symposium.

I. Welcome

II. Introduction of Speakers and Judges

III. Fitness

• What does it take to compete?


• Gymnastics not required


• Physique


• Muscle tone (not excessive), with shapely lines, overall firmness.


• Healthy appearance


• Make-up


• Routine


• Strength – 6 required moves – Degree of difficulty in executing moves, creativity in performing strength moves. Moves are:
  
  
  
  • One Arm Push-up
  
  
  • Straddle hold
  
  
  • Leg Extension
  
  
  • Full Split-Front
  
  
  • High Kick
  
  
  • Full-Spilt Side
  
  
  
  


• Flexibility


• Number of flexible moves


• Degree of difficulty in executing movements


• Creativity


• Tempo of routine


• Presentation


• Charisma

IV. Figure

• Two rounds ; (1) 1 piece and (2) 2 piece --- 1 piece for finals


• Judging Criteria
  
  
  
  • Body shape – rounded muscles, aesthetically pleasing physique.
    Condition of the skin and skin tone…NATURAL LOOK. Pose and confidence.
  
  
  • Symmetry – balance of muscle; harmony and proportion of physique. Equal ratio of torso to leg length, shoulders to hips etc. harmony should also include upper and lower body development. Physique should will be assessed as to its level of overall muscle tone, achieved through athletic endeavors.
  
  
  • Muscle tone – muscle groups should have a round and firm appearance with a small amount of body fat. Separations between muscle groups but know striations. The key word is a “physically fit” look. Muscle tone also means the absence of excessive fat and water with a sense of overall body hardness.
  
  
  
  


• Stage presence


• Appearance – flow between hair, make-up, suit design and color.


• Charisma / Professionalism


• Posing – Do’s and Don’ts

V. Photographers

VI. Athlete Demeanor

After the presentation we will break into groups and begin individual discussions with our fine group of trainers, posing coaches, chorographers, make-up artist, tanning specialist, health and fitness educators and motivators, nutritionist and individual critique by judges.

We are starting at 10:00 am to allow those of you traveling from out of town time to arrive. We have had ladies from as far south as Brownsville and as far to the north as Wichita Falls contacting us regarding this event. Again, you need not compete to attend this is open to all who want to find out more about our sport and identify the resources necessary to compete.

Train hard and demonstrate sportsmanship always,

Lee Thompson

N.P.C . Texas District Chairman/IFBB Judge