INBF Natural Buckeye Classic 4/17/10: Official Contest Thread

[rich55]

THE OFFICIAL BUCKEYE CLASSIC THREAD

INBF NATURAL BUCKEYE CLASSIC
BODYBUILDING & FIGURE CHAMPIONSHIPS
APRIL 17, 2010
OHIO STATE'S PERFORMANCE HALL
COLUMBUS, OHIO

WNBF ROOKIE PRO-QUALIFIER


Alright Ladies and Gentlemen,

We are exactly 24 weeks away from this outstanding event. A few notable highlights of next year's event:

- Held at Ohio State's brand new Ohio Union Performance Hall
- WNBF Rookie Pro-Qualifier for the Men's Overall and Women's Figure Overall winners
- All Open Class Winners and other selected athletes are invited to gym photo shoot for Natural Bodybuilding & Fitness magazine
- Outstanding bronze Niels Andersen trophies to the top 5 and great goodie bags to all from Max Muscle
- Fully drug tested via polygraph with winners submitting urinalysis

Check out www.NaturalBuckeyeClassic.com for more info or email me at rich@richbodyfit.com to be added to our distribution list.

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[Matt593]

I'm there :)

[rich55]

I'm there :)

Yeah buddy!! Watch out novice bodybuilders for this guy!

[Matt593]

I'm just a little guy :)

[rich55]

- Held at Ohio State's brand new Ohio Union Performance Hall

And now for some pix our new venue. Ohio State is going all out on this building. First, some renderings and then the Performance Hall in progress. The staging and lighting will be state of the art, and will sit 500 plus have enough room for our vendor area in the back of the room.

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[RooRooTJ]

Looks a little bigger than the venue from last year. haha Am I still gonna be able to jump into the crowd?

[rich55]

I'm just a little guy :)

Says the man squatting nearly 400 for 4-5 reps and crushing 225 for 5 reps with 70 lbs of band tension. Not too bad with only a few years of training under your belt :cool:



Looks a little bigger than the venue from last year. haha Am I still gonna be able to jump into the crowd?

It's roughly the same size with a much better layout. Will seat 150 more, with stage and vendor area within. I can only imagine how loud this room will get with more people and hardwood floors :D

Crowd posedown is limited to the best bodybuilding class in the show. The middleweights will be stacked but you never know.

[lady.carolyn]

Rich, this place looks awesome! It will be absolutely fun to put up the banners and get it all set for the raucous crowd that will attend. You are absolutely right! Cannot imagine how loud the room will be with wooden floors. But that will certainly add to the total excitement of the entire event. Count me in as one of your volunteers. It will be an honor! It'll be here before you know it!!!!

[Matt593]

So where is everybody in this forum, cuz I know that Roo and I arent the only two competing in the Buckeye! :)

[Cincimanatti]

Good luck. Hope you guys win your class.

[Sporto1633]

Hey Rich,

What is a "rookie pro-qualifier"?

Sporto

[RichKnapp]

I'm a different Rich, LOL , I can answer that. If you win pro rookie card you can compete in pro shows the rest of that year. If you don't win any money you can go back down to amateur the next year.

[Sporto1633]

I'm a different Rich, LOL , I can answer that. If you win pro rookie card you can compete in pro shows the rest of that year. If you don't win any money you can go back down to amateur the next year.

Ah...interesting! Thanks Rich!

Sporto

[RichKnapp]

I just fund out myself. Its something new they are doing.

[rich55]

Hey Rich,

What is a "rookie pro-qualifier"?

Sporto


I'm a different Rich, LOL , I can answer that. If you win pro rookie card you can compete in pro shows the rest of that year. If you don't win any money you can go back down to amateur the next year.

Good answer Rich. That's right ^^^^ Honestly, whoever takes the Men's Overall and Women's Figure Overall Rookie Pro Cards has a very high probability to finish in the money from what I'm seeing in terms of interest. VERY good competition coming!

[RichKnapp]

This spring I'm doing 2 local pro-qualifiers then this fall super's, and hope there are more than 5 in wheelchair class. :) INBF V.P. told me in a e-mail he will grant and wheelchair class to any promotor that asks for it. :) Thats why the April 10th show in WI. (Brenda's show) added the class. I called her and asked for it and her and I e-mailed the V.P. about it. If I have to travel out of state for a Super I will next fall. :)

I would love to do a show in that new hall it looks sweet.

[Diskd]

So where is everybody in this forum, cuz I know that Roo and I arent the only two competing in the Buckeye! :)

Checking in

[RooRooTJ]

So where is everybody in this forum, cuz I know that Roo and I arent the only two competing in the Buckeye! :)

Nobody else wants to show their faces in here. haha Are you doing the open or Novice?

[Matt593]

Nobody else wants to show their faces in here. haha Are you doing the open or Novice?

Novice heavy. I remember you from last year as I watched the Buckeye, you looked awesome!

[RooRooTJ]

Novice heavy. I remember you from last year as I watched the Buckeye, you looked awesome!

Thanks. I had a great time and cant wait to come back better than ever.

[rich55]

This spring I'm doing 2 local pro-qualifiers then this fall super's, and hope there are more than 5 in wheelchair class. :) INBF V.P. told me in a e-mail he will grant and wheelchair class to any promotor that asks for it. :) Thats why the April 10th show in WI. (Brenda's show) added the class. I called her and asked for it and her and I e-mailed the V.P. about it. If I have to travel out of state for a Super I will next fall. :)

I would love to do a show in that new hall it looks sweet.

Hey Rich, I would DEFINITELY enjoy hosting such a class, but would really want to do it right if I did so with a number of competitors. I would probably need some more recruiting time to do so. I will definitely follow along in your journey and keep in mind for 2011.



Checking in

Heavyweight!!! That's a compliment. :D

[tkatmommie]

Rich: We need to do some female BB recruiting soon! Got any leads??...i will be spreading the word and doing my best to get some female muscle to the stage!

[rich55]

Rich: We need to do some female BB recruiting soon! Got any leads??...i will be spreading the word and doing my best to get some female muscle to the stage!

AGREED!! I have about a half dozen interested at this point, but I'd love to see the prospects increase. I have one woman I'm training I'd love to see get back into the game. It's been a while for her, but she has some of the sickest legs I've ever seen. They may even rival yours :D Any ideas in convincing the so-called retired?

I will be sending flyers to the Northern States Supernatural, flyering and promoting at the Arnold and NPC Natural Ohio as well. I'm always open to other suggestions.

Your help and support is much appreciated! I will talk to my partners in the next week to get more particulars on your role in the Buckeye :cool: Congrats again on your 3rd place at the Worlds!!

[RichKnapp]

Cool, I will keep in touch and my eye open for it.
I know this class is new to INBF and WNBF. I hope I can make it come alive. Lord knows I don't want to be the only roller skate on stage. LOL What fun would that be?

[rich55]

Cool, I will keep in touch and my eye open for it.
I know this class is new to INBF and WNBF. I hope I can make it come alive. Lord knows I don't want to be the only roller skate on stage. LOL What fun would that be?

Haha, I hear ya Rich! I think this is something that could grow with some good online recruiting and word of mouth. Keep up the good work! You are motivation to many.

[Eperna]

AGREED!! I have about a half dozen interested at this point, but I'd love to see the prospects increase. I have one woman I'm training I'd love to see get back into the game. It's been a while for her, but she has some of the sickest legs I've ever seen. They may even rival yours :D Any ideas in convincing the so-called retired?

I will be sending flyers to the Northern States Supernatural, flyering and promoting at the Arnold and NPC Natural Ohio as well. I'm always open to other suggestions.

Your help and support is much appreciated! I will talk to my partners in the next week to get more particulars on your role in the Buckeye :cool: Congrats again on your 3rd place at the Worlds!!

I am a first time female BB competitor! I will be there!!!

E. Perna

[rich55]

I am a first time female BB competitor! I will be there!!!

E. Perna

Terrific!! I just received another email from a female BB this week interested and have no doubt the two classes of female bodybuilding will be competitive. This is a great show for first-timers. Oh, and shoot me an email if you do not yet have an entry form. Train and diet hard!! :D

[Eperna]

Terrific!! I just received another email from a female BB this week interested and have no doubt the two classes of female bodybuilding will be competitive. This is a great show for first-timers. Oh, and shoot me an email if you do not yet have an entry form. Train and diet hard!! :D

Yes, I need an entry form, and any other info you can give me about the show and what to expect, etc. I will send you a message with my email address.

[amyfit]

Yes, I need an entry form, and any other info you can give me about the show and what to expect, etc. I will send you a message with my email address.
I'm interested in the Ms Fit Body division!! Any chance you can tell me exactly what to expect in this division??

amyfit

[rich55]

Yes, I need an entry form, and any other info you can give me about the show and what to expect, etc. I will send you a message with my email address.

Got it. Sent you a PM and email.



I'm interested in the Ms Fit Body division!! Any chance you can tell me exactly what to expect in this division??

amyfit

Hey Amy! Good thing the newest Natural Bodybuilding & Fitness magazine had a nice spread on what the judges are looking for from female figure, fit body and bodybuilding competitors. In short:

JUDGING FIT-BODY:

This competition originated from Europe and Australia and the look is between that of a figure competitor and bodybuilder. The Ms. Fit competitor should be lean, toned and symmetrical, with some definition in the abs, shoulders and basically all around, but not shredded like a bodybuilder. Ultimately we are looking for a feminine look - not over-muscular.

SUITS:
Can be the same as figure competitor

POSES:
Five mandatories: 1) Front open handed double biceps 2) side chest 3) side triceps 4) rear open handed double biceps 5) over-the-head abdominal.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

[amyfit]

Got it. Sent you a PM and email.




Hey Amy! Good thing the newest Natural Bodybuilding & Fitness magazine had a nice spread on what the judges are looking for from female figure, fit body and bodybuilding competitors. In short:

JUDGING FIT-BODY:

This competition originated from Europe and Australia and the look is between that of a figure competitor and bodybuilder. The Ms. Fit competitor should be lean, toned and symmetrical, with some definition in the abs, shoulders and basically all around, but not shredded like a bodybuilder. Ultimately we are looking for a feminine look - not over-muscular.

SUITS:
Can be the same as figure competitor

POSES:
Five mandatories: 1) Front open handed double biceps 2) side chest 3) side triceps 4) rear open handed double biceps 5) over-the-head abdominal.

Let me know if you have any other questions.

Hey Rich,
Is there an evening posing routine for Ms. Fit Body like the b-builders do? Or just the mandatory poses in the morning show?
Thanks for the info!!
Amy

[Eperna]

Will there be a novice BB class? What are the weight classes for women BB? Thanks!

[rich55]

Hey Rich,
Is there an evening posing routine for Ms. Fit Body like the b-builders do? Or just the mandatory poses in the morning show?
Thanks for the info!!
Amy

Great question Amy, Ms. Fit Body actually does a T-walk at night similar to figure but with the mandatory poses.


Will there be a novice BB class? What are the weight classes for women BB? Thanks!

No, there are just two open divisions of women's bodybuilding. The lightweight class is under 118 and heavyweight class is 118 and over.


NOTE: I WILL BE SENDING OUT AN EMAIL UPDATE AFTER THE NEW YEAR

[amyfit]

Thanks Rich!!! I'll keep an eye out for the update!

[Jayd56]

Hoping to make it my first show of the year! Good luck getting everything ready Rich!

[rich55]

Hoping to make it my first show of the year! Good luck getting everything ready Rich!

Great Jay! Congrats on your win at the Naturalmania!! Email me, so that we can get you an entry form. I will also be sending out an email update this weekend. Everything is going great on our end!




Oh, and a little announcement....

Hope you are not camera shy cuz....


FILMING WILL BE DONE FOR THE LEARNING CHANNEL!!!

One of our competitors has lost a considerable amount of weight and is being filmed for a special on weight loss.

[amyfit]

Great Jay! Congrats on your win at the Naturalmania!! Email me, so that we can get you an entry form. I will also be sending out an email update this weekend. Everything is going great on our end!




Oh, and a little announcement....

Hope you are not camera shy cuz....


FILMING WILL BE DONE FOR THE LEARNING CHANNEL!!!

One of our competitors has lost a considerable amount of weight and is being filmed for a special on weight loss.

Oh Wow!! Congrats to that person for their accomplishment!!!
Rich, I've got another question about Ms. FitBody. With the T walk in the evening show, we provide our own music for the walk, or do we walk to the house music?? Sorry for all the questions!

Thanks!!
Amy

[rich55]

Rich, I've got another question about Ms. FitBody. With the T walk in the evening show, we provide our own music for the walk, or do we walk to the house music?? Sorry for all the questions!

Thanks!!
Amy

No prob. House music and you're welcome.

[KnowstheSky]

Hey Rich, let me know if you are still lining up your judges. I got certified by judging the OCB Indiana last September. I won't be readt to compete in your show, but I can lend a hand with judging if you need help.

I know it's going to be a great show!

[rich55]

Hey Rich, let me know if you are still lining up your judges. I got certified by judging the OCB Indiana last September. I won't be readt to compete in your show, but I can lend a hand with judging if you need help.

I know it's going to be a great show!

Hey Ken, hope all is going well! It looks like you've added some good muscle. We actually just completed our judging panel:

BUCKEYE CLASSIC JUDGING

Most judging panels are not announced ahead of time, but I'm proud to say that our entire panel of 7 consists entirely of WNBF Pros.

Delbert Hickman of Dayton, Ohio - Promoter of INBF Tri-State & 5th Place WNBF Mr. Universe 2009
Stephanie Foley of Youngstown, Ohio - Promoter of INBF Cardinal Classic & 2nd Place WNBF Ms. Pro American Bodybuilding 2008
LaDawn Hickman of Dayton, Ohio - Promoter of INBF Tri-State & Winner of WNBF Ms. Pro American Figure Tall Class 2009
Karen Miller of Youngstown, Ohio - 4-Time WNBF Pro Bodybuilding Winner
Bobby Turner of Springsboro, Ohio - WNBF Master Pro with 15 1st place wins
Walter Smith of Columbus, Ohio - WNBF Pro American Champ 2003
Yohance Yellock of Westerville, Ohio - WNBF Pro & Cardinal Classic Champion 2008


LESS THAN 11 WEEKS TILL SHOWTIME!!!

Get those entries in and let me know if you'd like to attend posing classes. Email me if you need an entry at rich@richbodyfit.com.

[rich55]

So far we have 6 states represented!! Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, Virginia, Washington and New York. Shoot me an email at rich@richbodyfit.com to get an entry!

Here is my ramble on our great event...

REASONS WHY NOT TO MISS THE BUCKEYE:

You can expect a phenomenal contest day --- Our expediter, Ian Mercer, is a true professional who expedites the largest INBF/WNBF shows including the World Championships --- All 7 of our judges are experienced WNBF Pros --- ALL competitors are polygraph tested and each winner is urine tested for steroids, diuretics and prohormones --- WNBF Rookie Pro Cards will be presented to our Men?s Open Overall winner and Women?s Open Figure Overall winner --- We also have many different divisions to compete from Novice to Masters and Teen to Fit Body --- Our awards for the top 5 are outstanding Niels Andersen trophies including extra large 27? bronze figurines to all of our Open Overall winners --- Each Open class winner and other outstanding athletes will be invited to the photo shoot on Sunday at Beyond Limits for Natural Bodybuilding & Fitness magazine --- The Ohio State Performance Hall and Ohio Union is a phenomenal venue unlike any other --- We will be providing fully loaded goody bags and t-shirts to each of our competitors --- Our event will be entertaining and loud with vendor booths in the back of the same room --- The Learning Channel will be filming a documentary at the Buckeye ---
And there is probably more but that?s all I could ramble today!

[rich55]

So far we have 6 states represented!! Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, Virginia, Washington and New York. Shoot me an email at rich@richbodyfit.com to get an entry!

ADD: Indiana! Thanks makes 7 states :D Oh, it's gonna be a battle!

[mtbon]

Looks like it will be a nice show Rich. I hope I can make it.


THE OFFICIAL BUCKEYE CLASSIC THREAD

INBF NATURAL BUCKEYE CLASSIC
BODYBUILDING & FIGURE CHAMPIONSHIPS
APRIL 17, 2010
OHIO STATE'S PERFORMANCE HALL
COLUMBUS, OHIO

WNBF ROOKIE PRO-QUALIFIER


Alright Ladies and Gentlemen,

We are exactly 24 weeks away from this outstanding event. A few notable highlights of next year's event:

- Held at Ohio State's brand new Ohio Union Performance Hall
- WNBF Rookie Pro-Qualifier for the Men's Overall and Women's Figure Overall winners
- All Open Class Winners and other selected athletes are invited to gym photo shoot for Natural Bodybuilding & Fitness magazine
- Outstanding bronze Niels Andersen trophies to the top 5 and great goodie bags to all from Max Muscle
- Fully drug tested via polygraph with winners submitting urinalysis

Check out www.NaturalBuckeyeClassic.com for more info or email me at rich@richbodyfit.com to be added to our distribution list.

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[rich55]

The Buckeye is already officially larger than last year's event already with 4.5 weeks to go! Don't miss out on the fastest growing natural show in the Midwest!!

[MickyWinz]

I know this show will be a great one and get better each and every year. Hope all is well Rich and you deserve every bit of success with the show!

[rich55]

I know this show will be a great one and get better each and every year. Hope all is well Rich and you deserve every bit of success with the show!

Thanks Mick! We are just trying to put on the very best show that a competitor would want. I hope you are having a great offseason! You have provided James and I with some friendly motivation for the next year. :D Congrats again with your awesome showing at the Worlds!!

[rich55]

2 WEEK OUT BUCKEYE UPDATE:

We have 64 competitors registered with more to come!! And better yet, the quality of competitors from Novice to Open is full of great competitors. Each competitor will get a full container of Scivation's Quake and we are working on some good Controlled Labs goodies too! We are working on some entertainment details as well to put on one heckuva show. Stay tuned as I will be doing a little picture preview going into the final week. :cool:

[Trapzillaoo7]

This looks like a great show too. I may need to hit a May 15 show. If so, it's either this or the INBF in Dayton!

Brian

[rich55]

This looks like a great show too. I may need to hit a May 15 show. If so, it's either this or the INBF in Dayton!

Brian

Sorry to hear you can't make it, but maybe we will see you in Dayton! Oh, and is now 72 competitors and with each class winner receiving a bottle of either Orange Triad or Orange OxiOmega. :D

[Trapzillaoo7]

Rich,
Sorry about the emails today. I think the diet is making me dumb, lol.

Maybe see you in Dayton if it works out for me. Take care and best of luck with the show!

Brian

[rich55]

12 DAYS OUT!!!

I'm waiting till later this week to do a little picture preview. But, for now a little breakdown of the 102 competitors currently slated for the Buckeye Classic in what will be one of the largest drug-tested shows in the country:

TEENS: 1
NOVICE LW: 7
NOVICE HW: 4
MASTERS 40+: 6
MASTERS 50+: 3
OPEN WOMEN LW: 1
OPEN WOMEN HW: 1
MS FIT BODY: 4
NOVICE FIGURE: 16
MASTERS FIGURE: 8
OPEN FIGURE SHORT: 9
OPEN FIGURE TALL: 9
OPEN MEN LW: 7
OPEN MEN MW: 13
OPEN MEN LHW: 5
OPEN MEN HW: 8

Entries are still rolling in. I know of a few more female BB'ers on the way and a few novice men.

[sjschumaker]

Wow 13 middles and over 100 competing! Congrats Rich!!

[RooRooTJ]

Damn I might have to gain a few lbs to get into LHW instead of Middles, haha. This show is gonna be HUGE

[sjschumaker]

Damn I might have to gain a few lbs to get into LHW instead of Middles, haha. This show is gonna be HUGE

You are in a big class buddy. Better bring it if you wanna challenge me in the overall!! Haha.

[RooRooTJ]

You are in a big class buddy. Better bring it if you wanna challenge me in the overall!! Haha.

I know 13 people...Damn last time I was in a class like that was the NPC Natural Ohio. Didnt turn out to well for me there. I am hoping for a little better outcome here.

[sjschumaker]

I know 13 people...Damn last time I was in a class like that was the NPC Natural Ohio. Didnt turn out to well for me there. I am hoping for a little better outcome here.

You look much better than you did then. Plus that was the "Natural" Ohio......

[rich55]

Yeah, fellas it's going to be a good one. Everyone will get a very good look. Just bring your very best and keep working these last few days.

[sjschumaker]

1 week!!!

[rich55]

1 week!!!

YES SIR!!! 110 competitors in so far! Will be doing a little preview by the beginning of this week on what will be an outstanding show. Brandy will be happy that we have a few more female BB'ers now.

Finals tickets will most likely sell out, so get your tickets early at prejudging if able. Pre-sale phone orders will be taken up till noon on Monday at 614-824-BODY (2639).

TEENS: 1
NOVICE LW: 9
NOVICE HW: 5
MASTERS 40+: 6
MASTERS 50+: 3
OPEN WOMEN LW: 3
OPEN WOMEN HW: 2
MS FIT BODY: 5
NOVICE FIGURE: 16
MASTERS FIGURE: 8
OPEN FIGURE SHORT: 10
OPEN FIGURE TALL: 8
OPEN MEN LW: 8
OPEN MEN MW: 13
OPEN MEN LHW: 5
OPEN MEN HW: 8

[sjschumaker]

YES SIR!!! 110 competitors in so far! Will be doing a little preview by the beginning of this week on what will be an outstanding show. Brandy will be happy that we have a few more female BB'ers now.

Finals tickets will most likely sell out, so get your tickets early at prejudging if able. Pre-sale phone orders will be taken up till noon on Monday at 614-824-BODY (2639).

TEENS: 1
NOVICE LW: 9
NOVICE HW: 5
MASTERS 40+: 6
MASTERS 50+: 3
OPEN WOMEN LW: 3
OPEN WOMEN HW: 2
MS FIT BODY: 5
NOVICE FIGURE: 16
MASTERS FIGURE: 8
OPEN FIGURE SHORT: 10
OPEN FIGURE TALL: 8
OPEN MEN LW: 8
OPEN MEN MW: 13
OPEN MEN LHW: 5
OPEN MEN HW: 8

That's a BIG show! I weighed 188 today. I may come in as a LH after all. I will see how this week goes. Brandy is stoked. This is her first time doing bbing and not doing fitbody. See you soon.

[rich55]

That's a BIG show! I weighed 188 today. I may come in as a LH after all. I will see how this week goes. Brandy is stoked. This is her first time doing bbing and not doing fitbody. See you soon.

Better to be at the top of a class versus the bottom. We have some BIG heavies coming in, so I'd stay right there. Yeah, she should be excited.

[delberthickman]

Best wishes Buckeye competitors! All competitors who have competed in ANY 2010 INBF event will recieve a $5 entry fee discount and your polygraph fee is waived at the 2010 INBF Tri-State Bodybuilding and Figure Championships to be held on Saturday, 15 May 2010 at the Dayton Convention Center in downtown Dayton, Ohio.

At the 2010 event:

- 2 pro cards will be awarded to Open Men and Open Figure Divisions.
- Pro card winner's registration fee for their 2010 pro debut will be paid.
- All competitors will receive a "goodie bag".
- Open Men, Open Figure, and Ms. Fit Body overall winners will receive a trophy, a one year free membership to LA Fitness, Beverly International supplements, and a championship jacket.
- Top 5 placements will receive a trophy.
- More exposure! Once again, the Tri-state will be covered by and featured in the Natural Bodybuilding and Fitness magazine!

Do NOT miss this additional opportunity to compete for a rookie pro card.

Web Site: gemcityclassic.hostjava.info

Cell: 937.344.9884

Date: Saturday, 15 May 2010

Location: Dayton Convention Center Downtown, 22 East Fifth Street Dayton, Ohio 45402

Time: Pre-judging, 11 AM; Evening Show, 6 PM

Registration: $75 ($40 entry, $35 polygraph fee)

Tickets: Pre-judging, $12; Evening Show, $15

Host Hotel: Dayton Marriott

[rich55]

^^^ Yes sir, the Tri-State will be a very good event this year that I'm looking forward to. Picture preview will be done in the next few days. Meanwhile, we are getting prepped for one terrific event. Will be doing a interview on RadioU 88.7's the Riot tomorrow morning for the Buckeye and then doing an interview for OSU's student newspaper, The Lantern.

[rich55]

2010 BUCKEYE CLASSIC PICTURE PREVIEW

Alright, now for a little preview of some of our Men's Open Bodybuilding, Women's Open Bodybuilding & Women's Figure Divisions! We have 95 competitors (115 with crossovers) pulling in from 9 different states as we head into Saturday's show.

MEN'S OPEN BB:

The men's open is LOADED with 34 competitors across 4 classes. There are many competitors traveling in and several who could certainly show up and surprise with the Rookie WNBF Pro Card going to the Overall winner.

Last year's lightweight champ Jim Flanigan who will be bringing more muscle and conditioning:
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Two middles to watch include Justin Vitrano (side chest) and Kyron Moses (hips MM). Justin took 2nd place at the Northern States Supernatural and Kyron racked up 4 class wins and an overall last year:
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There are several light-heavies to watch including Santonio Thompson (top), Tony Quincy (middle) and Shawn Schumaker (bottom, possible heavy). Trevor Sadjak is also one to watch (not pictured).
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Jim Collins is fresh off a class win at the Cincinnati Championships and will be tough to beat in the heavies:
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[rich55]

AND THE LADIES:

WOMEN'S BB:

Anita McLaughlin (top) is also fresh off the win at the Cinci and Lindsey Bundy (bottom) is a figure to bodybuilding convert. Also, watch out for Brandy Schumaker (not pictured). There are 5 women to battle on Saturday:
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WOMEN'S FIGURE:

The Overall Women's Figure champ will get a WNBF Rookie Pro Card and will be hard fought with 18 women in two Open classes. Christina Watson (top) and Kelly Trautner (bottom) have placed high at local shows and will do very well in their INBF debuts. Amy Anderson is also one to watch out for (not pictured).
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Sarah Hunt (top) and Evanne Thompson (bottom) are both newcomers to the sport, but will be tough in the tall class. Sarah won her Novice class at the Cincinnati and Evanne placed 2nd at the Natural Ohio:
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[Jayd56]

One day to go! Have fun and leave everything on that stage! Wish I was ready as Rich always puts on a great show. Can't wait to see who wins.

Have a blast Rich!

Jay Falcone

[rich55]

BUCKEYE CLASSIC FINAL RESULTS

MEN’S TEEN BODYBUILDING
1- Evan Patzer
2- Zach Star
3- Tyler Stines

NOVICE LIGHTWEIGHT
1- William Harvey
2- Jeff Sabo
3- Michael Estep
4- Terrell Campbell
5- Brad Hess
6- Scott Traufler
7- Tyler Stines
8- Ben Mitchell
9- Charles Whiteous
10- Marcus Zapata
11- Jason Gallo
12- Nick Smith

NOVICE HEAVYWEIGHT
1- Matt Brinkman – NOVICE OVERALL CHAMP
2- Anthony Ranieri
3- Ozzie Smith
4- Robert Golubich
5- Richard Mendez

MEN’S MASTERS 40 & OVER
1- Brian Mickens
2- Rick Lindsey
3- Tony Quincy
4- Ozzie Smith
5- Eugene Ring
6- Chris Bagley

MEN’S MASTERS 50 & OVER
1- Martin Brasch
2- Jerry Merritt
3- Richard Mendez

WOMEN’S OPEN LIGHTWEIGHT
1- Lindsey Bundy
2- Anita McLaughlin
3- Janet Schillig

WOMEN’S OPEN HEAVYWEIGHT
1- Brandy Schumaker - OVERALL WINNER
2- Angela Petrosky

MS. FIT BODY
1- Mindy Zatta
2- Amy Anderson
3- Jacqueline Zediker
4- Sarah Hunt
5- Phelita Wentworth
6- Susan McLain

WOMEN’S NOVICE FIGURE
1- Heather Cech
2- Melanee Tiffner
3- Phelita Wentworth
4- Jackie Andrews
5- Amanda Maurer
6- Kimberly Conger
7- Tiffany Orcena
8- Chastity Hartwell
9- Barb Stindt
10- Chaunda Whitmer
11- Heather Gartner
12- Kristine Hays
13- Marcy Clay
14- Crystal Eddy
15- Christy Prouty
16- Kerry Bigelow

WOMEN’S MASTERS FIGURE
1- Melanee Tiffner
2- Angela Love
3- Kristine Hays
4- Susan McLain
5- Barb Stindt
6- Patricia Springer
7- Kimberly Ichrist
8- Lynne Marshall

WOMEN’S OPEN FIGURE SHORT
1- Melissa Lewis
2- Kelly Trautner
3- Angela Love
4- Robin Maurer
5- Amy Anderson
6- Mindy Zatta
7- Christina Watson
8- Keli Sicilian
9- Melissa Clemons
10- Kimberly Ichrist

WOMEN’S OPEN FIGURE TALL
1- Jacqueline Zediker – OVERALL WINNER & WNBF ROOKIE PRO CARD
2- Amy Watson
3- Sabrina Davila
4- Sarah Hunt
5- Carla Barkey
6- Evanne Thompson
7- Patricia Springer
8- Lauren Torkar

MEN’S OPEN LIGHTWEIGHT
1- Heath Wenzel
2- Evan Patzer
3- Nate Dunning
4- Jim Flanigan
5- Aaron Feldman
6- Fred Hamilton
7- Craig Becker
8- Christopher Davis
9- Zachary Shoaf
10- Mark Occhionero

MEN’S OPEN MIDDLEWEIGHT
1- Kyron Moses
2- Justin Draper
3- Justin Vitrano
4- Anthony Gales
5- Rick Lindsey
6- Marcus Booker
7- Eric Gibson
8- Zach Star
9- Eugene Ring
10- Martin Brasch
11- Chris Bagley
12- Jeremy Gray

MEN’S OPEN LIGHT-HEAVYWEIGHT
1- Trevor Sajdak
2- Joe Norris
3- Trevor King
4- Benjamin Haag
5- Tony Quincy

MEN’S OPEN HEAVYWEIGHT
1- Jim Collins – OVERALL WINNER & ROOKIE PRO CARD
2- Brian Mickens
3- Santonio Thompson
4- Shawn Schumaker
5- Brodey Mann
6- Dustin Pierce

[RooRooTJ]

Great show Rich. Every class was tough top to bottom. Definitely one of the bests shows I have ever done.

[sjschumaker]

Great show Rich!! It is always nice to do well run shows where the promoter goes above and beyond.

[RooRooTJ]

Great show Rich!! It is always nice to do well run shows where the promoter goes above and beyond.

Hey nice job in the Heavies. That was a tough class and Hell yeah for Brandi winning the overall. 4 more weeks

[sjschumaker]

Hey nice job in the Heavies. That was a tough class and Hell yeah for Brandi winning the overall. 4 more weeks

Thanks! Brandy is pretty excited. We are glad to be back to cutting (not glad to be back to work) and ready to see what 4 more weeks will do for us. Good job to you too. How was that burger??

[mikeye3313]

Awesome show Rich! It was a great experience and I'm glad I made your show my first. Congrats to everyone who participated and especially to the class winners. Everyone looked great.

[TQsmooth5]

Great show Rich! I had a good time and the competition was some of the best I've seen. I hope to be back next year!...especially for those Thurmanators!.....what's up Justin!...Did ya finish that thing? I got down to nothing but some bun and lettuce pieces! :)

[RooRooTJ]

Great show Rich! I had a good time and the competition was some of the best I've seen. I hope to be back next year!...especially for those Thurmanators!.....what's up Justin!...Did ya finish that thing? I got down to nothing but some bun and lettuce pieces! :)

Tony great to meet you. I got that thing down. It was tough, but got it down. Then got some Ice cream in me. haha

[rich55]

Great show Rich. Every class was tough top to bottom. Definitely one of the bests shows I have ever done.

Thanks bro! We are already talking about how we can make it better next year. Tri-State time for you!!



Great show Rich!! It is always nice to do well run shows where the promoter goes above and beyond.

Thanks Shawn, much appreciated.



Awesome show Rich! It was a great experience and I'm glad I made your show my first. Congrats to everyone who participated and especially to the class winners. Everyone looked great.

Thanks big Mike! Awesome debut. You placed high in one of the TOUGHEST novice divisions I've seen. Happy to see you finally get up there and do some damage!



Great show Rich! I had a good time and the competition was some of the best I've seen. I hope to be back next year!...especially for those Thurmanators!.....what's up Justin!...Did ya finish that thing? I got down to nothing but some bun and lettuce pieces! :)

Big Tony! Very good to meet you and I must say that you are a class act sir. We were happy to have you compete and would be happy to have you back! And now I want a Thurmanator haha.

[rich55]

Sorry for the delay on the pictures. I will be updating the website ASAP, but need to do a little reorganization of the site. Here is a lineup shot of each class.

2010 NATURAL BUCKEYE CLASSIC PICTURES:

Teens:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/rich55/DSC_0402sm.jpg

Novice Lightweight:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/rich55/NoviceLightweightFrontRelaxed.jpg

Novice Heavyweight:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/rich55/NoviceHeavyweightFrontLat.jpg

Masters 40 & Over:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/rich55/Masters40MostMusc.jpg

Masters 50 & Over:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/rich55/DSC_0549sm.jpg

[rich55]

Novice Figure:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/rich55/NoviceFigureFront.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/rich55/NoviceFigureLineup.jpg

Masters Figure 40 & Over:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/rich55/MastersFigureFront.jpg

Figure Open Short:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/rich55/FigureShortFront.jpg

Figure Open Tall:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/rich55/FigureTallSide.jpg

Fit Body:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/rich55/FitBodySideChest.jpg

Women's Lightweight:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/rich55/DSC_0565sm.jpg

Women's Heavyweight:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/rich55/DSC_0597sm.jpg

[rich55]

Open Lightweight:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/rich55/OpenLightweightFrontLatSpread.jpg

Open Middleweight:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/rich55/OpenMiddleFrontRelaxed.jpg

Open Light-Heavyweight:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/rich55/OpenLHWFrontDouble.jpg

Open Heavyweight:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/rich55/OpenHeavyFrontDouble.jpg

[rich55]

Novice Overall Champ - Matt Brinkman:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/rich55/DSC_1612sm.jpg

Women's Open Champ - Brandy Schumaker:
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/rich55/DSC_2200editcropsm.jpg

Open Figure Overall Champ - Jacqueline Zediker (WNBF Rookie Pro Card):
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/rich55/DSC_2428editsm.jpg

Men's Open Champ - Jim Collins (WNBF Rookie Pro Card):
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/rich55/DSC_2958sm.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b98/rich55/DSC_3200editsm.jpg