Hello to All!
2021 was a year to remember – the pandemic still limiting us in many ways but, like most things in life, there are always silver linings to everything if you really look at it with open eyes.
Our Silver Lining
We learned that we can run events more efficiently with competitors blocked in for a shorter period of time. People spend less time backstage so there is no need for chairs, large coolers etc. – way less mess at the venue and the audience can enjoy and see what they want to with a much lower time commitment.
Moving forward we will continue to run events in this manner: cohorts and small shows within the main event. Thank you all for trusting us, we are so honored to have you compete in our events.
WNBF Pro Series Weekend Camp Recap
A Smashing Success – Held March 5th in Northborough, MA. Special thanks to Michelle Cournoyer for use of her dance studio, Diane Cournoyer School of Dance.
The last camp I promoted was in 2014. It was also the year, I bought the WNBF with Bob Bell and Tina Smith. I wore my Worlds shirt from 2014 to show the 8 flags of affiliates we had at that time. Thanks to Bob Bell’s continued efforts internationally, we have grown to thirty plus. Never forget where you came from is a common thought of the camp.
Being at the camp brought me back to my beginning in the sport. Partnering with WNBF Pro Laurie Normandeau to create the WNBF Pro Series seminars. Laurie moved away from Massachusetts to pursue many rock climbing and outdoor adventures but I have to give her credit as I might not have started these if she wasn’t there to support me!
The early days of the camps featured Steve Downs lecturing on any topic he was asked to speak on. And of course I have to mention, the camps impacting Bill Murphy’s path in the sport. After speaking at the camp, he became a contributing writer for natural bodybuilding. Since losing Bill in 2020, it has been hard to be at events without him and this was not different. We all miss so much about him, but his presence was there.
Jimmy Ciampi introduced himself and shared that natural bodybuilding and Bill saved his life. It was an amazing introduction and a great shout out to Bill Murphy. Dr. Joe Klemczeski became a regular in the early 2000’s so he was back at it sharing so much knowledge with all who attended. Joe is an industry icon.
Newcomer, WNBF Pro Chris Barakat presented on exercise and training programming. It was excellent info for all who want to maximize results in the gym. WNBF Pro Figure World Champion, Shannon Kelly lectured on Battle of the Brain – giving many strategies to basically get out of your own way! Her lecture had many references Bill made years ago which was interesting because they never met.
Dwayne Broadway and I led the lecture on category criteria and judging and it was a real treat to share the WNBF Worlds Videos. Special thanks to Nick Colvill of Better Aesthetics for taking so many great pictures and videos and allowing me to share them.
