UKBFF Finals 2009 - LIVE report play by play - 17th-18th October

After seeing it at the south coast show it is quite interesting to see how many different shapes and sizes people come in at.

I've read on UK-M they're planning to do two classic classes though based upon two heights, any more info on this James?

Yep thats me and my hubby
 
(that own a gym in kirkintilloch)
 
Classic class is split into height categories at world and european level, but not so far over here (although the weight limit is still worked out according to your height)

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I've read on UK-M they're planning to do two classic classes though based upon two heights, any more info on this James?

This is a plan for the future, but not at this Finals

good luck with all your coverage James.
I'll see you there on saturday!! Cant wait now!!
 

gymbabeliz

Yep thats me and my hubby
 
(that own a gym in kirkintilloch)
 
Classic class is split into height categories at world and european level, but not so far over here (although the weight limit is still worked out according to your height)

Ah cool - i thought so, keep meaning to come visit as its one of the closest gyms to my parents when i stay.

As well as the LIVE report, we'll be having a few short interviews with some of the competitors.

Thanks to Team MuscleTalk member, Luke Nichols for this interview:



MuscleTalk Pre-2009 UKBFF Finals Interview with Luke Nichols

JC:  Thanks for taking the time to do a quick interview for MuscleTalk, as I know you’re busy with your prep in the run up to the Finals this weekend!
Which category are you competing in and what show and when did you qualify for the Finals?

LN: I am doing the u100kg heavies. Qualified at the Stars show last November.


JC: Do you feel you’ve improved since your qualifier and in what way?

LN: Massively! Heavier and more conditioned, worked on weaker points and brought them up.


JC: Who do you feel will be your toughest competition in your category and why?

LN: ME!! I need to bring my best package to the stage, anything else wont do in my eyes!


JC:  What will you be doing to bring your best package onto the stage?

LN: Keep my good balance, and focus on conditioning.


JC: What’s your competitive background in bodybuilding?

LN: Done over 20 shows now so have on stage experience  I have won at this level before so have got what it takes, just need to show it off.  I won the light-heavies back in 2004, and am much improved since then, both size and conditioning.


JC:  Do you have a goal for your positioning this weekend?

LN: To win my class!!


JC:  Thanks doing this interview for MT, Luke.  All the best for the weekend and I’ll see you there!

LN: Thanks James, Looking forward to the weekend.

good luck luke!!

James do you know if the body fitness class will be split into height classes any time soon?

gymbabeliz


James do you know if the body fitness class will be split into height classes any time soon?

I don't actually.  But I am attending a UKBFF meeting on Saturday night, so I can find out then

MuscleTalk Pre-2009 UKBFF Finals Interview with Lee Williams

JC:  Thanks for taking the time to do a quick interview for MuscleTalk, as I know you’re busy with your prep in the run up to the Finals this weekend!
 
Which category are you competing in and what show and when did you qualify for the Finals?
 
LW: I auto qualified by being british champ before although I did win the middleweight and overall South Coast in 08.

Good question about class and as yet im unsure.  While im contracted to do the IFBB worlds at lightweight I haven’t weighed myself this time around. Last year I was determined to be a middleweight and probably came in with less detail than I'm used to displaying. At the time I was a light middleweight. As my condition this time is better I suspect I'm either a very light middleweight or possibly right at the top end of the lightweights.


JC: Do you feel you’ve improved since your qualifier and in what way?

LW: This will be my first outing this year but I believe I’m showing a better package than at last years Finals.


JC: Who do you feel will be your toughest competition in your category and why?

LW: In the middles you have many who could take it, Nana, Wayne Robinson, Steve Graham, Mike Hehir. In the lightweights Brandon, Kity, but let's be honest here, any one of those who qualify are potential winners and so no one should be taken lightly.
 

JC:  What will you be doing to bring your best package onto the stage?

LW: Holding the mass but displaying the details people are used to seeing on me.
 
 
JC: What’s your competitive background in bodybuilding?

LW: 25 years in the sport now, damn I'm getting old! Titles include: 4th in NABBA Britain; been a pro in WNBF and Musclemania; won EFBB British lightweight and came 4^th in the IFBB Europeans.


JC:  Do you have a goal for your positioning this weekend?

LW: I always aim high, no one remembers 2^nd place!
 
 
JC:  Thanks doing this interview for MT, Lee.  All the best for the weekend and I’ll see you there!

lookin awesome there ^^^
chest looks very full!!
good luck for the weekend.. and to all the others competing

There'll be some more interviews added tomorrow!

lee williams wow.

very dry looking there!!

as for kami - shape of your life mate, looking tight and full, with your shape......

best of luck bud. youll hear me haha.

and kirsten C in the bodyfitness - amazing improvements, lets do it!

im only there on the sunday so will be kept updated via this thread on the sat hopefully.

no delay please guys lol.

over 40's result would be interesting too, have a friend in that, and i beleive its one of the first classes?

great idea this.

great conditioning!!!!

So looking forward to this weekend, these live reports on Saturday will at least make me feel I'm not missing out and then I get to see the cream of the cream on Sunday . See you all there.

Good luck Lee, will be good to see you get some more silverware!

MuscleTalk Pre-2009 UKBFF Finals Interview with Sarah Wilson


JC:  Sarah, thanks for taking the time to do a quick interview for MuscleTalk, as I know you’re busy with your prep in the run up to the Finals this weekend!

Which category are you competing in and what show and when did you qualify for the Finals?

SW: Hi, I am competing in Body Fitness. I qualified at the Midlands Championships on the 4^th of October at Alexander Theatre.


JC: Do you feel you’ve improved since your qualifier and in what way?

SW: Yes, I have definitely improved. My trainer, Tad Morris from the Emporium has changed my training and diet quite a bit since the qualifier and comparing how I looked then and now, I can see quite a big change in my physique.


JC: Who do you feel will be your toughest competition in your category and why?

SW: I do feel like all the finalists are very tough competition and of a very high standard and as it is my first time doing it I am not sure what look the judges will be going for.  As a first timer I am especially aware of the girls who have done it before; the likes of Carly Thornton, Tasha Coppett and Lesley Rothera. All I can do is bring my best package on stage.


JC:  What will you be doing to bring your best package onto the stage?

SW: I have been training non stop; I am on auto pilot: say 'cardio' and I’m on the machine before you can finish the word.  I have also been working hard on creating a routine that will wow the judges.


JC: What’s your competitive background in bodybuilding?

SW: This is my first competition: I have always been a keen follower though, just never thought that I could do it.
At the Body Power Expo after spending quite a bit of time with Nicole Pitcher-Scott, I decided to give it a go.  Hopefully I can make a name for myself in this industry.


JC:  Do you have a goal for your positioning this weekend?

SW: I am very glad that I got to the finals and to be first at my qualifiers as well was a very good boost.  At the finals I just want to be at my best and hopefully the judges will see that I have what they are looking for.


JC:  Thanks doing this interview for MT.  All the best for the weekend and I’ll see you there!

SW: Thank you very much. See you at the finals.

Sarah is in the middle:

good luck sarah! do you know pete lawson ? from emporium erdington

Everyone knows Peter!!!

James

gymbabeliz


James do you know if the body fitness class will be split into height classes any time soon?

I don't actually.  But I am attending a UKBFF meeting on Saturday night, so I can find out then

i really REALLY really (REALLY!!!) think they should follow the IFBB examples and do it...push for it !!!!  when you're 5 ft nothing its very hard to make an impression next to some long legged 6 footer!!!
Hey, i might even do bodyfitness if they do a short arse class lol

I think at the finals Liz this would be a good thing...would bring us inline with the rest of europe and the US but at the moment it just wouldnt work at the qualifiers.....too many qualifiers at the moment have only 1, 2 or 3 competitors in Bodyfitness and so height classes would mean even fewer in each class.......when the numbers are up at the qualifiers, im sure this will be the next step.