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

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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 take the hint Liz!  It's my first meeting, so I'm the new boy so we'll see!

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.

The last few qualifiers though Mart, have been very well attended.  I see this category very much on the up, and this may open it up even further.

very excited  my first time at the brits, im going to try and qualify to it next year in the junior class, i know its going to be an inspiring weekend whatever the outcome maybe

MuscleTalk Pre-2009 UKBFF Finals Interview with Luke Bagster


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?

LB: Intermediates u80s Midlands Championships


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

LB: Yes, I feel I have put on some more size.


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

LB: I will be my toughest competition in my category, because I always want to look at my best, and I always push my self to the limit!


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

LB: I will be trying to get as dry and grain looking as I can like I did for the Midlands.  This consists of zero carb, 1 week out and 150gram turkey breast steak every 3 hours.


JC: What’s your competitive background in bodybuilding?

LB: Competed back in '98 in the juniors where I won a few small shows. And haven’t competed much since, thought it was time to hit the competitive stage again and prove to my self I can do well at this sport I love and use my genetics to full potential!


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

LB: My Goal is to do as well as I can, then next year get bigger and better and finally become a good pro in the future.


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

LB: Thanks for a great interview.

Joey Stepp


very excited  my first time at the brits, im going to try and qualify to it next year in the junior class, i know its going to be an inspiring weekend whatever the outcome maybe

I'm sure you'll enjoy it.  It's a great show, and will be a particularly good one this year!

crazy veins on the midsection luke!

Cant go unfortunately as I have work on sunday, I do however only live a 5 mins walk from the Royal Center, I'll try and sneak in the backdoor

good luck everyone

yep looks like a very competetive year if everyone comes in their top condition,  im new to MT and i think its great what you're doing to get british bodybuilding more popular, hope it succeeds

 
 
Yes i do know him, i train at the Emporium as well
..you have a very Cute baby.

MuscleTalk Pre-2009 UKBFF Finals Interview with Tania Rodrigues

HA:  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?

TR: I qualified in Jersey Channel Islands and I am competing in the Body fitness category.
HA: Do you feel you've improved since your qualifier and in what way?

TR: I have definitely made improvements since the qualifier. I have increased size on my legs and shoulders and brought my waist in tighter.  I made a lot of changes in my diet and training so I feel I have what the judges are looking for.

HA: Lots of good female competitors in your category but who do you feel will be your toughest competition and why?

TR: I won't know who I'm up against until the day of the show but  from looking at past British final competitions I would probably say  
Karen Norris and Carly Thornton, as they are more experienced.

HA:  Who will be there to help you over the weekend?

TR: I have my partner Brian, my brother Cliff and a lot of friends from Jersey for help and support.
 
HA: What's your competitive background in bodybuilding?

TR: I first competed in June 2007 and qualified for the British championships that year.  I then went on to compete at the British in 2007 but did not place.  I took a year out and entered my local qualifier this year and qualified.  I am  competing in the British this weekend.

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

TR: I am hoping to win! But i would be happy with a top 3 to make all my hard training and dieting feel worthwhile.
 
HA:  Thanks doing  this interview for MT, Tania.  Good luck for the weekend  and I'll see you there!

 
 

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Great interview, thanks Tania - see you this weekend!

Xylese is going to totally rock the Physique class... But look out for Rene Campbell too mind ;-)

Good luck to Lesley Rothera too bringing a much improved physique to the BodyFitness class :-)

MuscleTalk Pre-2009 UKBFF Finals Interview with Daz Ball


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?

DB: I’m competing in the Superheavies, I qualified because I’m a past champion and last year’s second placing.


JC: Do you feel you’ve improved since last year and in what way?

DB: Everything has improved. Size, shape and condition.  Let the judges be the judges on the day!


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

DB: Got to respect Alvin because he’s the champ, Zack because he’s working with Neil Hill, and then you can’t count anybody else out; because it’s all on the day.


JC:  What will you be doing in the last couple of days to bring your best package onto the stage?

DB: resting!


JC:  Do you have a goal for your positioning this weekend?
 
DB: To get my IFBB Pro card.


 
Here’s a face to face interview Daz and I did earlier today; filmed by Hazel.

nice interview!

Haha laughed out loud at the third leg comment

James you flirt!

Great to see a real relaxed informal chat.

What a top bloke. Good luck Daz.

Good luck Lee, you're in sick shape.

Hope to see you at the gym soon.

Also good luck to Darren Nicholhurst, who looks like he'll be coming in in sick shape too.

Joe

Good stuff!! liked the vid, its official, James smiles!!!

Good luck, wicked legs.

Luke Nichols pic the night before


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Nottingham the night before the UKBFF Finals is buzzing with bodybuilders!  Big guys and artificially tanned people are walking the streets.  The club doormen and looking on and whispering.

I have spoke to quite a number of competitors in passing today as well as some of the judges and reporters.  Everyone is saying that this is going to be the BEST Finals ever.

It sure looks that way!

Be sure to tune in here from 10.30am tomorrow morning as HERE is where it's happening on the net!

looking good, nice calfs!

Would of stayed in nottingham this weekend if I knew this was happening.