The Bay of Plenty comp is back and has set a pretty high standard for itself, thanks to the super organised Marty Niao. There was lots of positive feedback from athletes and audience alike saying how they enjoyed the show for its efficient and meticulous attention to detail. All aspects of the comp didn't get overlooked. There was plenty of room and weights to pump up with backstage. Noticed lots of marshalls backstage letting athletes know when they're up next and with their help, everything ran on time and in a relaxed manner. All athletes and staff all had passes made up for them so everybody know who's who. Even the running sheet was colour coded! | Lisa and Marty I was chuffed with my pass! |
The prejudging started spot on 1pm and the keen country audience were there half an hour before the show to enjoy this unique opportunity to some hot bods on stage at Little Theatre in Whakatane. There were 40 athletes compromising lots of men! not too many figures. A couple of surprises in the figure class. Wendy Sole, a hardcore physique competitor, turning her hand to the figure class and won the Sen Figure 35+! Also a successful return to stage was Diddy Allan who last competed about 2 years ago, taking out the Overall Figure Title. |
Marty, Tim and Darren with Dan the Man of the moment |
It was great to see the awesome physiques of Naera Johnson and Moira lavender-Ashburn posing down in the open class. Naera had the mass but Moira probably just edged Naera out in condition. The showdown between these two will be a sight to see at the Nationals! so hope they both go. The talk of the show was probably the physique of young Junior Male competitor Daniel Amos from Rotorua. When he walked out on stage with the Juniors, the whole audience got a big surprise with Daniel's physique as it was hard to believe he had all that size for a 23 year old! |
Overall Winners |
Daniel's been under the guidance of Darren Onekawa, a seasoned competitor, so he had a good start to his weight training life. Dan won his class and eventually went on to posedown against Stan Tautalanoa. And what a sight it was. As you know Stan is an awesome poser but Dan looked like he's been posing for years and did a great job taking his time. And eventually took out the overall title. |
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Couples Winner Naera and Jamie |
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Teenage and Junior Men | ||
Left, Teenage. Junior Men |
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Aaron, 1st Nov athletic |
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Masters 40+ | ||
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Roy, 1st Masters 40+ |
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Masters 60+ |
Lisa's Happy Snaps!
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The After Party!
Since the show finished by 9.30pm, everyone had the energy to relax and go to the after show function at 'Where Else' to mingle and catch up. Athletes were able to get 1 free drink and there was finger food for everyone. Thanks Marty for thinking of everything!
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Results |
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TEENAGE MEN 1. Teisina Tonga 2. Murrell Ta'ala 1. Daniel Amos 2. Jeff Uluave 1. Aaron Wood 2. Joesph Lincoln 3. Adam Hart 4. Jamie Keti 5. Willem Bester 1. Roy Baxter 2. Shawn O'Dwyer 3. Jeff Allen 4. Heemi Hope 1. Digby Barrington 2. Sonny Brady 3. Joe Schroeder MASTERS ATHLETIC 1. Gary Fowell OPEN ATHLETIC 1. Greg Mawson 2. Matt Clark NOVICE PHYSIQUE 1. Colin McCorkindale 2. Doug Herbert 3. Victor Sharpe 4. Matthew Clarke OPEN PHYSIQUE 1. Stan Tautalanoa BEST MALE PERFORMER 1. Roy Baxter |
SHAPE 1. Shantelle Savage 1. Tamaku Paul 2. Elaine Bishop 1. Wendy Cole 2. Tania Coates 3. Michelle Riwai 4. Doris Bragg 1. Diddy Allen NOVICE PHYSIQUE 1. Rose Lowery OPEN PHYSIQUE 1. Moira Lavender-Ashburn 2. Naera Johnson 3. Lillian Tioke BEST FEMALE PERFORMER 1. Tania Coates |
MIXED PAIRS 1. Jamie Cameron / Naera Johnson TOP GYM SUNNY GYMZ, Whakatane |