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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. All athletes and staff all had passes made up for them so everybody know who's who.	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. 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! 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. The other hunk who was a pleasure to watch was Jamie Cameron who did the couples with Naera. Jamie's always in great shape, not bad for a guy who only trains 3 times a week. But he obviously is meticulous with his diet. Making up team LA Muscle was Matt Clark who returned with great athletism in the Open Athletic Class. Greg Mawson needed some competition and Matt was very close to edging him his pedastal. Maybe next time Matt! All athletes received some fantastic protein goodies and all left smiling and happy after the show, which incidentally finished by 9.30pm. Early enough for everyone to go back to 'Where Else' for drinks and a mingle. Below are the happy snaps from the show, enjoy! See you at Waikato this Saturday and we'll do it all over again. Lisa, Go Figure p.s We videoed Dan pumping up and asked him a few questions so we'll have that up soon.



Senior Figure
	Wendy Sole, 1st Sen Fig

Chantal, Shape winner

Novice and Open Figure

	Diddy, only one in Open


Masters, Novice and Open Physique
Masters Physique	Naera and Moira in Open
	Rose (left) Nov Phys


	Couples Winner Naera and Jamie

Teenage and Junior Men
Teenage. Junior Men


Novice Athletic


Masters 40+


	Masters 60+

Masters and Open Athletic Tall
Roy, far left, Masters	Matt and Greg, Open



Novice and Open Physique

	Stan, the only Open Man



Overall Athletic Comparison.	Overall Physique Comparison


Overall Men's Posedown



Stan 'the man' Tautalanoa vs Dan 'the Jnr Man' Amos

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