NABBA ChCh Classic and Asia Pacific

Pics, Video and Report of the NABBA Christchurch Classic and Asia Pacific Champs.

Video features chat with Suzie Patrick, Physique women line, Rowena Marcaida, Athletic Men, Physique Men and chat with Oall winner Shane Elsey. Click here

Phily Nuku and Lisa

It was fantastic to smell the sweet scent of dream tan again at the NABBA Christchurch Classic and Asia Pacific Champs on 11 April in Christchurch.

Firstly I must congratulate contest organiser Kingsley Hannah for putting on a great well run show. Not only did he organiser but also compered the night show. The morning and evening shows were well attended by the christchurch audience and I'm sure they appreciated the efforts of the athletes who competed.

17 athletes competed in the Christchurch Classic while 20 competed in the Asia Pacific section. It was good to see some familiar faces and bodies competing so early in the year so hopefully we'll see them continue with competitions later in 09. Some outstanding athletes included the ultra vascular conditions of canterbury's Phil Musson and Shane Elsey. Out of the girls the Open Short class of Philllipine's Rowena Mercaida and Suzie Patrick would be the highlight of feminine muscle. Rowena who won last year's Asia Pacific title took it out again this year.

Phil Musson Shane Elsey Rowena Marcaida

The Guest Posers Richard Parnham, Annette Gallagher and Mark Anderson didn't shape up too bad either! Their routines were awesome and the crowd appreciated seeing the grace of Richard and Annette's routine, but they went wild for Mark's sheer mass. These athletes are aiming to compete at the Country Classic in Bendigo in August. Watch out Aussies.

Speaking of going to Aus, Stan Tautalanoa will be competing at the INBA Dubbo Classic this Sat 18 April. Good luck Stan!

Below are some pics from the show. I'll have some video of the show in due course. Plus will have some interviews and footage of Richard, Annette and Mark while they trained at Les Mills.

In the meantime, enjoy!
Lisa, Go Figure
13 April 09

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NABBA Christchurch Classic

		Far left: Sen Fig and Nov Figure Left: Nov Fig and Oall winner

2 Nov, Open and Masters Athletic. Nov Ath 2nd and 1st.		Nov Phys 2nd, 1st

Oall Athletic comparisons	Open Phys, 1st, 2nd	Oall Phys comparison
	Oall winners Phil Musson, Physique Figure Athletic

NABBA Asia Pacific Champs

The Physique ladies line up combined the Open Short, Physique 45+ and 35+ which made for an exciting display of female muscle.

Above and Below: The awesome physiques of the 08 Asia Pacific Champ Rowena Marcaida from the Phillipines against NZ's own pocket dynamo Suzie Patrick in the Open Physique Short class

		Far Left: Sen Physique 35+, Cathy Howard 1st and Wendy Rowe 2nd
Above Sen Physique 45+ 1st Wendy Sole, 2nd Jill Clark	Above: Wendy, Rowena, Suzie Right: Wendy in another ensemble!
		Far Left: The girls enjoying the routines backstage. Left: Rose Hyde, Shape winner


Open Athletic. Greg Mawson kickstarts another marathon year of competitions, he has at least 5 in mind. While Phil Musson returns to stage with a fuller vasular physique. Yes he did compete in 2 comps today. Phil won the class and also the Overall Athletic title.
		Far left: Open Physique Tall Left: Open Med and Short
Above and Right: Stan and athlete from India

Canterbury's Shane Elsey returns to competition after 3 years lay off with a super conditioned physique. He says he doesn't compete out of town but hopefully someone can talk him into competing at the Nationals in Auckland later this year!
Overall Titles

Physique comparisons	Group Posedown	Overall winners Phil, Rose, Rowena, Shane

		Shane Vs Stan Posedown!

		Guest Posers Richard Parnham and Annette Gallagher Below: Mark Anderson Richard, Annette and Mark are all aiming to compete at the Country Classic in Bendigo in August. Judging by their condition now, they should give those Aussies a run for their money! good luck.

NABBA ChCh Classic and Asia Pacific

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