2014 FALL STAGE READY NBPFA OFFICIAL SEMINAR

Please note: This is a NBPFA (New Brunswick Physique and Figure Association) Seminar; however participants from any province are welcome to attend. For out of province participants, please go to your websites for up-to-date information & contact your presidents if you have any lingering questions.

PHOTO PRESENTATION
• Classes (Figure, Bikini, Men’s Physique and Women’s Physique) Through the Power point presentation prepared, we’ll explain the difference in the “look” of each class.
• Suits/Shoes/Board Shorts: Discussion on the cut, color, style for your body type. Also will look at the design of a figure suit compared to bikini suit. Bad suits .vs. good suits. Helpful tips on what to look for and what to avoid and how to “fit” your suit backstage at the show.  As well we will discuss the types of shoes recommended and the heights preferred. We will review the attire for men’s physique & how to present yourself on stage.
• Makeup, Hair, Aesthetics & Jewelry Selection
Will provide information on Jewelry Selection, Hair, Aesthetics & Makeup, content located on your personal CD and on a with a few slides.

REVIEWING CLASSES AND COMPETITION PROCEDURES
We will review the NBPFA class categories to ensure participants feel confident with their choice of class to compete in. To conclude the discussion, a description of   stage procedures will be reviewed. Full procedures on your personal CD.
*Mandatory Poses will be introduced.

DIFFERENT TIER LEVELS OF THE IFBB
Explanation of the Tier Levels of the IFBB: NBPFA Level, National Level and IFBB Pro Level.  The NBPFA will provide information on regulations, upcoming contests and new information/rulings coming from the direction of the CBBF/IFBB to date.

SPECIAL GUEST IFBB PRO NATALIE WAPLES
We will have a complete up, close and personal biography of Natalie Waples speaking about her contest experience, her competitive fitness career, her experience on the Olympia stage and memorable moments. She will also be interactive with the audience and answer questions you may have for her.

Q&A PANEL (These folks can answer any lingering questions participants might have in assisting you with your contest experience.)
• Leah Johnson (Answers to questions related to Women’s Physique)
• Jaclyn Wilson (Answers to questions related to Bikini Division/Suits)
• Chris Johnson (Answers to questions related to Men’s Physique)
• Julie Peterson (Answers to questions related to Figure Division)
• Garry Bartlett (Answers to questions related to the NBPFA Provincials)
• Adam Walker (Answers to questions related to Supplements/SJ Show)
• Jean LeBlanc ( Answers to questions related to Atlantic Classic 2015)
• Heather LeBlanc (Answers to questions related to Judging/Training)
• Santana Anderson (Answers to questions related to the ECC Show)
• Andrew McInroy (Answers to questions related to Nutrition)

Topics of Interest
• Training Techniques & Principles
Open to any questions related to building and shaping, weight training, and lightly touch on different training programs and how each individual program can benefit the body.
• Cardio
We will discuss basic cardio programs/options .vs. cardio recommendations for competitors.
• Nutrition & Dialing in the Final Week
Andrew McInroy will be covering questions regarding nutrition plans and contest prep requirements for dialing in the final week.
• Supplements
Adam Walker from Canadian Made Muscle will answer questions about supplements, how you benefit from them from a fitness and health perspective, the recommended Pre-Contest and Post-Contest products will be discussed and he will assist you on how to maintain or build muscle mass in preparation for your next competition.
• Judging Criteria
NBPFA/CBBF Judge Heather LeBlanc will discuss judging criteria’s for all the classes and other top level judges will be on hand to give feedback or suggestions on what the judges are looking for at the Saint John and NBPFA shows.
• Upcoming Contests
Promoters Jean LeBlanc, Adam Walker, Garry Bartlett and Santana Anderson can answer any questions related to any upcoming shows.
• Suits/Board Shorts: Jaclyn Wilson can answer questions related to the cut, color, style of suit for your body type.

Tanning
Special guest & Official Spray Tanner for the NBPFA show, Darren McKeigan, Elite Sport Tan will provide a Real Live Demonstration of applying Air Brushing Tanning products. Discussion will focus on Jan Tana Air brushing services .vs. the traditional creams and self-application.

Posing/Presentation/ Mandatory Poses for Bikini & Men’s Physique (NBPFA Procedures)
These will be live, working sessions lasting approximately 2 hrs. Incl. a Mock Contest with Real judges. Groups will be split in order to give everyone ample time for posing practice. There will be mirrors for individual presentation, group posing/quarter turns and walks will be assessed and critiqued. Mandatory Poses will be introduced and practiced during the mock contest.

Topics of Discussion – Seminar / Q&A
**Please highlight what is most important to you!
• Nutrition (Basics, Off-Season, Pre-contest & Dialing in the Final Week)
• Training – Techniques and Common Mistakes
• Supplements
• Jewelry & Aesthetics (Info on your personal CD)
• Makeup (Info on your personal CD)
• Hair (Info on your personal CD)
• Tanning Demonstration - The Fitness Court - 95 Foundry Street
• Suit Selection, Shoes & Stoning (Info on your personal CD)
• PowerPoint Presentation will cover the different looks of Bikini, Figure, Women’s Physique and Men’s Physique
• 3 TIERS OF IFBB Organization, Rules, Judging Criteria and General Information
• Competition Procedure – Figure (Info on your personal CD & Posing Session)
• Competition Procedure – Bikini (Info on your personal CD & Posing Session)
• Competition Procedure – Men’s Physique (Info on your personal CD & Posing Session)
• Competition Procedures – Women’s Physique (Info on your personal CD & Posing Session)
• Mock Contest and Posing Sessions - The Fitness Court - 95 Foundry Street
• Upcoming Contest Dates & Events – Jean LeBlanc, Garry Bartlett, Santana Anderson, and Adam Walker
• Registration for NBPFA Championships & Saint John Show (Garry Bartlett, NBPFA President)
• Stage Photos for 2014 NBPFA Championships and Saint John Show (Garry Bartlett, NBPFA President)
• Q&A with our IFBB Pro’s and Special Guests
• Autograph Session with Natalie Waples
• Motivational Tips to Success and How to Stay Motivated
• Competitor’s Checklist (Info on your personal CD & Posing Session)excellent guide**

SEMINAR AGENDA (FINAL)
9:00 am to 9:45 am Registration of Participants

9:45 am to 10:00 am -Opening Remarks: Heather LeBlanc & Garry Bartlett
-Introduction of IFBB Pro Guests: Chris Johnson, Leah Johnson and Jaclyn Wilson with Special Guest Natalie Waples

10:00 am to 11:00 am Meet Natalie Waples, Olympian IFBB Pro Bikini / Figure Athlete
Biography & Q&A on Contest Dieting, Training & Supplements

11:00 am to 12:00 pm -Introduction to General Contest Prep Information
-Photo Presentation of Classes
-Mandatory Poses & Judging Criteria
o Suit Selection , Makeup, Hair and Aesthetics
o Provincial Level (NBPFA)
o National CBBF Level (Canadian Bodybuilding Federation)
o IFBB Level (International Federation of Bodybuilding)
o Upcoming Contests: Saint John & NB Provincials
o Promoter/IFBB Pro Santana Anderson – ECC Show Information

12:00 pm to 12:45 pm Lunch Depart for Fitness Court (Heritage Court) 95 Foundry St.

12:45 pm to 1:00 pm GROUP PHOTO FOR INSIDE FITNESS

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm STUDIO: BIKINI & WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE (Natalie Waples, Jaclyn
Wilson, Garry Bartlett & Leah Johnson)

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm CONFERENCE ROOM: FIGURE & MEN’S PHYSIQUE
(Tanning Demo with Darren McKeigan, Q&A with; IFBB Pro Chris Johnson, CMM/NBPFA Director/Promoter Adam Walker, Promoter/NBPFA Director Jean LeBlanc and NBPFA Director/CBBF & NBPFA Judge Heather LeBlanc, Promoter & IFBB Pro Santana Anderson & Nutrition Specialist Andrew McInroy)

2:00 pm to 3:00 pm STUDIO: FIGURE & MEN’S PHYSIQUE (Natalie Waples, Chris
Johnson, Julie Peterson, Kelsey Wilson, Heather LeBlanc, Garry Bartlett, Jody Peterson & Lucas Reid)

2:00 pm to 3:00 pm CONFERENCE ROOM: BIKINI & WOMEN’S PHYSIQUE (Tanning
Demo with Darren McKeigan, Q&A with; IFBB Pro Jaclyn Wilson, IFBB Pro Leah Johnson, CMM/NBPFA Director/Promoter Adam Walker, Promoter/NBPFA Director Jean LeBlanc, Promoter & IFBB Pro Santana Anderson & Nutrition Specialist Andrew McInroy)

3:00 pm to 4:30 pm Mock Contest with Critiquing and Judging (All Participants)
Door Prizes and Farewell to Participants