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| Nuria's Fab Fitness Routine | Backstage interview with Annette Gallagher |
| The NABBA WFF in Christchurch on 1 May attracted around 40 athletes which was a good manageable number for their first show. The one show format was run like clockwork by theirr friendly backstage marshalls. Kingsley Hannah compered the show in a lighthearted manner keeping the audience interested and excited about athletes on stage. The show began at 12.30pm and it was all over by 4.30pm, early enough for the athletes to enjoy their post show meals. |  Niki and Lisa. Enjoy your break Niki! |
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| What made this show unique was that in each class, the athletes did their posing routines first and then they all come back out for the structurals and compulsories. The quality of athletes was the highlight of the show. Good to see the line up of figure girls in the WFF class especially the return of Niki Taylor into figure after her brief foray into Sportsmodel at ANB last year. Niki went onto to win the Overall Figure here. The audience were treated to an exceptional showdown between Annette Gallagher and Neralee Montague in the NABBA Open Short class. Both these awesome ladies had exceptional symmetry, hardness and detail but it was Annette that edged out Neralee. Neralee's now off to compete in Melbourne later this month and then the Worlds in Malta in June. Good luck Neralee!
The other highlight was Nuria Novoa's Fitness Routine which had everyone clapping. Must say I admire the Glamour models and Nuria's Sportsmodel class as they had to go through 3 changes of clothes for the day! All in all it was a good relaxed show. Perhaps the only issue I had was with the stage lighting. As you can see the pics had different exposures on it and the wider shots are dark. Think the lights had a slight tinge to them or lights weren't bright enough. Or that the background was too white, not sure. I'm sure easily sorted next time! Thanks to Paul for taking some of the stage shots for me. Check out Paul's Youtube channel to watch Annette and Neralee's posing routines here. And to Allan for use of your laptop so I could upload the pics so quickly! Enjoy the pics everyone Lisa, Go Figure 3 May 10 p.s almost forgot. Congrats to Laydon Best who unofficially benched a commonwealth record of 225kg during the half time break. Pretty strong considering he only weighs 75kg!   |
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| Results NABBA Mens Overall : Richard Parnham NABBA Women's Overall : Annette Gallagher WFF Mens Overall: Tom Wojcik WFF Women's Overall: Niki Taylor
NABBA Masters Men O40 1st = Blair Loveday 2nd = Alan Hawkins |
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| Open Figure; Neralee and Annette. We'll have video of their compulsories in near future. In the meantime you can watch their Posing routines here |
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| 30 Apr: Attended the NABBA/WFF registration tonight at Gymeez where around 40 athletes turned out to get their final details for the show tomorrow. Plenty of familiar faces competing including: Neralee Montague, Annette Gallagher, Richard Parnham, Tom Wojcik, Phil Musson, Niki Taylor and more! Organisers Kingsley Hannah and Mark Ryan along with NABBA Australia President (and Internattional NABBA Pres) Grame Lancefield addressed the athletes about tomorrow's show. Unique to this show, the athletes will do their routines first, then symmetry, compulsory and then posedown for each class. We look forward to seeing the inaugural show come to fruition. Follow our tweets to see how things are going! |
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| Mark Anderson, Graeme, Dave Smith | Robyn Crotty's Team | Richard Parnham |
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| Naera, Allen, Maree and Tom | Mark Ryan and Kingsley | Darrin and Nuria |
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27 Apr: This Sat sees the much anticipated Inaugural NABBA/WFF Christchurch Grand Prix hosted at the Kaiapoi High School. Organisers say they'll be some exciting acts & displays as part of the show, plus ofcourse plenty of hot athletes. left: Darrin Farrow. Right: Allan Hawkins |
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| Above is a glimpse at how a couple of athletes are looking. As you can see Darrin was brave enough to share with us how big and lean he is. But Allan Hawkins from the Hawkes Bay, competing in the Masters class is just teasing us with his lower half. He assures us that his upper body is just as mean as his legs! Allan would like to thank his sponsors Evolution Systems and Athlete X for their support. | ||
| They'll be couple of Aussies coming over to compete! Blair Loveday is competing in NABBA Masters Men Over 40. Joining him in NABBA Class 4 is Jim Kotantonis. They will be lining up with some top competitors from around NZ for NABBA/WFF 's first NZ show. The Glamour Model Winner at the Christchurch Grand Prix gets a trip to the Gold Coast to compete for a $5000au prize. Yes! Go Figure will be there to take Happy Snaps! |
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12 April. With 3 weeks until the first NABBA/WFF we have news filtering in on the potential athletes that could be competing at this show. |
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Not confirmed but we hope will happen is we'll see hometown heroes Annette Gallagher and Richard Parnham hop on stage. At the moment they are helping put the show together and probably help on contest day. Wouldn't it be amazing to see the incredible Annette stand beside Neralee with their big delts and small waist. Both are evenly matched on paper with height and weight, but in the end its the condition they present that will separate the two. |
| MAY 1st 2010 is the official date for the first of many exciting events to be put on by NABBA-WFF NZ,
The Christchurch Grand Prix Will be a Bodybuilding show not to be missed. The inaugural Event will be opened by President of NABBA and WFF International Graeme Lancefield from Australia. With Top quality competitors already confirmed on the cards from all around New Zealand and Internationals we are hoping to confirm shortly. We are looking to Show of what the South Island can do to bring together Competitors, Sponsors and Supporters into a friendly, exciting, competitive atmosphere. |
A strong network of committed and hard working people have pulled together to get both this show and the NABBA-WFF NZ organisation up and running within a short space of time. It is this dedicated team of people that will ensure that the sport of bodybuilding will grow within New Zealand, giving opportunities to competitors that have not previously been available, New Zealand teams to high calibre international events on the NABBA and WFF Calendars!
The show will be in a format that is very popular in Australia and if very user friendly for the athletes. A single show format where we start at 12 and run through till 6pm the competitors will have a good indication as to the time which there class will be on stage.
We want to make a special mention of our sponsors who have really come to the party in helping to promote and organise this event
Registrations for the show close Monday the 26th of April and weigh in is at Gymeez The Fitness shop, 62 Manchester st at 6-7pm on Friday the 30th April, http://www.nabba-wff.co.nz/ and any enquiries can be directed to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it 0275732332
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