IFBB Pro Masters World Championships

[GerryT]

Just got the flyers from Bev. On April 15, there will be 3 shows for the price of one at Tribeca Theater in NYC:

The new IFBB Pro Masters show will feature the likes of
Bob Cicherillo (yes he is 40), Rusty Jeffers and new over 60 pro Charlie Urrego, among many others! Heard that the overall winner gets an invite to the Olympia (but have not had it confirmed).

NY Pro Fitness will also be held, with top 3 qualifying for the Fitness Olympia.

Metropolitan BB, Fitness and Figure, which is a NQ for national level competition.

Prejudge for all three starts at 10AM, finals at 6:30PM.
$15 prejudge admission, finals $40 and $45.

For details, check www.bevfrancis.com orcall Syosset Powerhouse Gym, 516-933-1111.

[Tim Wescott]

Got those flyers today too Ger !

I guess Charlie U. and Chick are confirmed entrants since they are on the flyer.

Should be a great venue,and one that gives the Masters Pros a shot to compete again.

I hope my buddy Dave Marinelli shows up and does well.

Gerry,didn`t you tell me that Lance Johnson is now a pro,or was I dreaming?

[GerryT]

Not dreaming, Tim. But Lance had petitioned for pro status based on retroactive placings and was denied.
He would have loved to be on that NYC stage. He will be beginning his dieting soon, and hopefully do Masters Nats or North Americans.

This year, Masters Nats will award two over 40 IFBB pro cards (to top 2 in the overall), as well as to overall 50 and overall 60 winner. Since Charlie Urrego won the over 60 in 04 and 05, he was granted pro staus based on that. Overall masters NA winner will be awarded IFBB pro status.

Would also love to see Marinelli on stage. Last I'd heard he was considering it. Rusty Jeffers also plans to compete. (And possibly Jocelyn Pelletier and Kenny Jones, hope not! ;D)