Get Your Tickets While You Still Can

If you are planning to attend the FAME North American Championships and haven’t purchased your tickets yet you still can.  Go online to www.FAMEworldtour.com/tickets and purchase your tickets.  Not only will you save money you can print off your tickets right from your home computer.

Ticket prices increase at the door so make sure you save your $$$ and buy online now!

FRIDAY OCTOBER 31st:
5PM – Judging & Finals – Level 2
Fitness Model (f/m) – swimsuit
Muscle Model (f/m) – themewear
Fit Duo – Routine
Routines Only
Muscle Model (f/m) – swimsuit
Fitness Model (f/m) – themewear
Awards

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 1st:

9AM – Judging & Finals – Level 2 & Age Categories
Bodybuilding (Jr, Masters, Level 2) – Symmetry, Posing, Posedown, Routines
Figure (Masters, Level 2) – Symmetry, Posing, Posedown, Routines
Fitness (Masters, Level 2) – Symmetry
Fitness Model (Masters) – Swimsuit
Fitness (Masters, Level 2) – Routines
Fitness Model (Masters) – Themewear
Awards

2PM – Judging Only – Level 3 & PRO
Bodybuilding (f/m) – Symmetry, Posing, Posedown
Figure – Symmetry, Posing, Posedown
Fitness Model – (f/m) – Swimsuit
Fit Duo – Model
Muscle Model – (f/m) – Swimuit
Fitness – Symmetry

7PM – Finals – Level 3 & PRO
Muscle Model (f/m) – Swimsuit
Bodybuilding (f/m) – Favorite Pose, Posedown, Routine
Fitness Model (f/m) – Swimsuit
Figure – Favorite Pose, Posedown, Routine
Fitness – Symmetry
Swimsuit Model (m/f) – All Levels
Muscle Model – Themewear
Fitness – Routines
Fitness Model – Themewear
Awards

Three Great Seminars Available at the FAME North American Championships!

Take advantage of these three great seminars being offered on the afternoon of Friday, Oct. 31st prior to the start of the FAME North American Championships! Perfect your skills, Polish your performance, and learn the inside scoop on breaking into the Fitness Industry!

Seminar 1:
Walking Clinic
Friday, October 31st
1:00 PM
Price: $45

Refine your Walking and Stage Presence before you get judged! Learn from the best! FAME Pro and Creative Director Michael Elias, along with other FAME Pros share their expertise to help you improve your performance and personal style. This workshop will give you that added boost of confidence you need to shine on stage and help improve your placing!

Limited Space! Reserve your spot now!
Click Here to Register:

Seminar 2:
Posing Clinic:
Friday, October 31st
2:00 PM
Price: $45

Refine your Symmetry and Mandatory Posing before you get judged! Learn from the best! Michael Elias, FAME Pro Champion will assist you in perfecting your performance for the competition. With some insider tips and tricks and personalized suggestions, this could help to improve your placing!

Limited Space! Reserve your spot now!
Click Here to Register:

Seminar 3:
Models and Athletes: How to Market Yourself and Work in the Fitness Industry
A comprehensive guide to breaking into the Fitness Industry and what to do when you get there!
Friday, October 31st
3:00 PM
Price: $15

This seminar will cover:

1. Getting started in the Fitness Industry
2. Self Promotion Strategies
3. Photo shoots – working with photographers, publishing rights, what to expect
4. How to turn success on stage into $$$ in your pocket
5. Booth and Expo Work – How to get, what to expect
6. Turning Pro – What does it get you, What does it NOT get you
7. Sponsorship – What does it mean? How can being sponsored affect my career?
8. Important “To Do’s” and “NOT To Do’s” in the industry.

Hosted by Michael Elias, FAME Pro and Creative Director for the FAME World Tour and Editor-in-Chief for the FAME Magazine Michael has more than 20 years experience working in the Fitness Industry as a Trainer, Pro Athlete, Author, Magazine Editor and Columnist, Marketing and Event Director for a major Supplement Company, and now FAME Creative Director and FAME Magazine Editor-In-Chief.  Michael will give you the inside knowledge about what companies are looking for and how to get your start working in the Fitness Industry.

Limited Space! Reserve your spot now!
Click Here to Register:

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Blowout Sale On Back Issues Of FAME Magazine

For a limited time we are selling back issues of the FAME Magazine for an incredibly low price of only $5.00 an issue.  That is 50% off the regular price!

There are only a few copies left of these collector items!

Including:
10th Year Anniversary Special
Premier Issue
Muscle Special
Competition Training Special

These issues have helped athletes of all shapes and sizes realize their body proud potential.  With articles featuring your favorite FAME Pros, delicious recipes and exciting workouts to step up your game in the gym.

You can snag your very own copy by clicking on this link to purchase.  But hurry there are very few left.

Urban Stylz

Well known photographer Peter aka “Urban Stylz” has been making waves in the fitness industry with his cool and unique shots.  He has covered many FAME events and shot many FAME athletes.  Now he is creating a website solely dedicated to fitness models.

If you want to be featured on his web site please send a short biography of your achievements in the fitness world, what motivated you to get healthy and start competing to photo@urbanstylz.net.  You can even send videos and he will dedicate a great portion of the site to video interviews with the athletes.

Check out Urban Stylz Body Proud profile, click here!

TLC’s Real Simple. Real Life

It is official! FAME Pro Lana Titus is a featured expert on TLC’s newest show called “Real Simple. Real Life” which aired last week.  Lana has been very active showcasing both her fit physique and her incredible talent in front of the camera and now she is a regular fitness expert on TLC’s new show.  This mother of two has really hit it big and we can’t wait to watch.  The show airs every Friday night @ 8pm on TLC.  Check your local listings for details.

You can watch Lana every Friday night help busy mom’s find ways to incorporate fitness into their busy lives.  You can also get to know Lana through her Body Proud profile, click here!

The Results Are In

The FAME Maritimes event took place last night at the Capitol Theatre in Moncton, New Brunswick.  As usual the talent that came from the East Coast was exceptional.

Be sure to check out photos and chat about the event here!  If you have any candid or stage shots we encourage you to upload to the site.

BODYBUILDING

Masters-Men:
1st – Richard Chartrand – New FAME Pro
2nd – Brian Leblanc

Masters-Women:
1st – Cheryl Huett
2nd- Elaine Mattatall

Open Men:
1st – Kevia Bundy
2nd – Devin Leblanc
3rd – Randy Davis
4th – Richard Chartrand

Open Women:
1st – Cheryl Huett

Advanced Men:
1st – Dwayne Vessey

Overall Winner:
Keiva Bundy – New FAME Pro

FIGURE
1st – Sarah Swinamer
2nd – Cassandra Henry
3rd – Lindey Lynch

FITNESS MODEL:

Masters:
1st – Kellie Jennings

Open:
1st – Amanda Smith
2nd – Kellie Jennings
3rd – Angie Vickers

MUSCLE MODEL:

Men:
1st – Keiva Bundy
2nd – Phillip Crabbe

Open:
1st – Elaine Mattatall

Congratulations to all the athletes that competed this weekend!  And be sure to stay tuned for more event info on the FAME North American Championships.

Meet The FAME North American Championship Team

Next weekend is going to be a big weekend.  It is the FAME North American Championships in Miami, Florida.  Not only are there 4 shows packed over two days there is a photo shoot on Sunday that everyone can attend (you don’t only have to be a competitor).

Below are the list of your judges, presenters, stage managers and photographers.  You can get to know each individually by clicking on their name and reading more about them in their Body Proud profiles.

Judges:
Jeffrey Kippel Co-President, FAME World Tour
Mindy Blackstien Co-President, FAME World Tour
Alan Shugarman Director, FAME Florida
Ron Clark President, NFPT
Derrick Brown FAME Pro – 2008 World Champion
Victoria Johnson Fitness Celebrity

Presenters and Photoshoot Coordinator:
Michael Elias Creative Director, FAME World Tour
Editor-in-Chief, FAME Magazine

Official Photographer:
Tim Rollans Official FAME Photographer
Talent Scout, FAME Magazine

Emcee:
Kendall Wood 2008 FAME Fitness Model World Champion

Stage Managers:
Kevin Friesen
Stacey Steele

Make sure you say hi to everyone as they will be happy to get to know you!

Featured Profile Of The Week

We are proud to introduce a new feature to the Body Proud site called Feature Profile of the Week.  Each week we will showcase one profile that really stands out so we encourage you to stay active on the site and you might just be featured.

This week we showcase FAME Pro Jason Powell who will be competing in the upcoming FAME North American Championships in Miami on October 31st to November 2nd.

Jason also will be hosting FAME Lone Star May 8th and 9th in Houston, Texas next year!  This will be a huge expo.  For more information visit www.FAMElonestar.com

To get to know Jason, check out his Body Proud profile, click here!

What More Could You Ask For? Look What FAME North American Championships Has In Store For You!

The FAME North American Championships international physique competition is the grand finale of the 2008 FAME World Tour!   Joining us on stage are individuals from all around the world to showcase their most Body Proud physique in multiple categories (Model, Fitness, Figure, Bodybuilding) and divisions (newcomers all the way up to Pros).

These competitors are inspirations, true artists, and are well deserving of your respect and admiration.
For that reason the FAME World Tour and the event sponsors would like to offer the following prizes and opportunities:

Pro Status!
*  Winners of the Advanced Level competitions will be awarded their Pro Status on stage…  Event permitting they will receive FREE entry to compete in the PRO Show later that weekend!
* All new Pros will have their entry fee covered for their next appearance at the FAME World Tour!

Star Treatment!
*  Select show champions will be treated to flights, hotel, limo pickup, and star treatment to industry events, including the Arnold, Club Industry; FAME Tournament of Champions &/or 2010 FAME World Championships.
*  Event winners will be invited to Guest Pose; Trophy Present; and/or sit on the Judging Panel as a Featured Star!
* Limo pickup and delivery!  All meals!  Great accommodations!

Professional Photoshoots!
* Sunday is a dedicated to the athletes.  Winners are guaranteed a FREE private shoot.
* Plus all athletes are invited to attend for group, duo and individual shoots (free of charge).   A great way to Build Your Portfolio!
* We hope some of these shots will become the next FAME Stage banners (ie. great exposure and branding of your image);  magazine features;  images on posters, and in the soon-to-be launched “I am Body Proud” marketing campaigns on the BodyProud.org website (as the header and side tiles), on facebook & myspace; and in gyms around the world!

Pool Party & Beach Photoshoots!
* The perfect spot to network, mingle and shoot with a variety of professional photographers!
* Plus a great way to extend your fun and add new memories to your already fantastic FAME Stage experience.

Television Coverage!
* That’s right NBC’s Telemundo TV is coming out yet again to cover the FAME North American athletes!  Watch the 2007 clip here.
* Plus interviews and clips for FAME TV!
* Opportunity to be featured on Bodybuilding.com’s LIVE 1 Hour Chat show!

Scouts!
* The president of North American Bodies is coming out himself to scout for fresh physiques to photograph and then promote through the NAB network.  Many such athletes have gone on to be featured in your favorite industry magazines!
* agency opportunities will be extended to several athletes
* looking for physiques and faces for magazine features!
* you can become the next Bodybuilding.com wallpaper!

Cosmetic Dentistry!
* Now you can create an even better smile and more confidence!
* Dr Pugh is awarding a $5000 package for cosmetic dentistry!

Jewelry!
* Gold Diamond WNSO Necklaces for FAME Pro Winners;  Gold Necklaces for new FAME Pros; Stirling silver necklaces for FAME Champs!
* “I am Body Proud’ charms for every single competitor!

Clothing!
* Active Wear and Fitness Clothing courtesy of Equilibrium Active Wear and Fisico Moda and KMS Fitness.
* Designer Jeans by EJM for Active Lifestyles!
* Complimentary T-shirts – All athletes get a 2008 FAME World Tour tee; and Bodybuilding.com t-shirts!
* Fashion tees courtesy of Brickhouse Miami!

Plaques!
* Winners certificates to feature at your gym, at work or at your home~
* Personalized photo plaques for top three winners in each category!  “Congratulations on your win!”

Personal Training Certification!
* NFPT (National Federation of Personal Trainers) will be hand selecting athletes to give TUITION FREE certificates to receive their personal training certification!  NFPT is NCAA recognized!
* The certificates will be awarded by NFPT President himself, Ron Clark!

Products Galore!
* Athletes will be kept fueled by POWERade Zero
* Monavie Juice and Isogenix will provide the nutritional requirements!
* Launch Gum will energize you and keep you going – without the calories!

…and More!
* Yes, more prizes are currently in the works and will be announced at the show!

Sign up to Compete!

Get your Tickets Now!

See you at the show!

FAME Maritimes This Weekend

The 5th Annual FAME Maritimes event will take place this Saturday at the Capitol Theatre in Moncton, New Brunswick.  Athletes from all over the East coast come together to vie from Pro Status as this is the last event to qualify before the FAME North American Championships.

Event Details:

Registration – Saturday October 25th @ Delta Beausejour – 11:00am

Show Time – Saturday October 25th @ Capitol Theatre (811 Main St.) – 7:00pm

Tickets are still available online at www.FAMEworldtour.com/tickets or click here for more details on the upcoming event.  And remember it’s not too late to register as we have categories for all types of physiques.

Good luck to all athletes competing this weekend!