i was thinking about trying for my first show next year.

Would there be anyone on here or who knows anyone in N. Ireland that can give me advice on the best way to go about it?


Thanks.

ORIGINAL: #Hench

i was thinking about trying for my first show next year.

Would there be anyone on here or who knows anyone in N. Ireland that can give me advice on the best way to go about it?


Thanks.

I would also be interested.

Cheers

Surfer

Are you interested in tested or non tested comps?

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ORIGINAL: kitty

Are you interested in tested or non tested comps?

Kitty apart from the obvious, what would be the differences in the two approaches

Surfer

Different federations, shouldn't be any difference in approach, all feds will require you become a member a certain length of time before competing. Regarding whether you can only compete in the area you live also depends on the fed. Nabba you can only compete in your area unless by special permission, other feds as far as I'm aware allow you to compete anywhere.

If you can make it to Bangor or can contact Eric Dowey at Sports Connection Gym, Dufferin Avenue, Bangor, he'd be only too delighted to help you out and I'm sure he will not mind whatever fed you want to compete with

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hi hench, if we can, we'll help you all you need. There is the 2 shows in march, the nabba and wabba shows, then there'll be the ukbff show in august. Also there may be the natural federation show which may be in august too. You can contact myself, or Malika who along with Dave Fox could give you all the advice needed to compete. Another member on here halfaloaf" who is Alister Smith could help you too, although he isnt on often. Anyway, ask anything you want and we''l all try our best to help you out mate, Steve Graham.

Hi Steve. Thanks for the reply.

I was just looking for a person to advise me on weather it would be possibe for me to enter a comp next year or the year after and if so the best way to go about it.
im 19 about 5,10 15 stone about 16-20% bf.

I have asked a few guys over the net but they all suggested that i go and see someone who knows about the comps over here and get advice from them as they can see what shape i am in/progress.

Thanks.

ORIGINAL: kitty

Different federations, shouldn't be any difference in approach, all feds will require you become a member a certain length of time before competing. Regarding whether you can only compete in the area you live also depends on the fed. Nabba you can only compete in your area unless by special permission, other feds as far as I'm aware allow you to compete anywhere.

If you can make it to Bangor or can contact Eric Dowey at Sports Connection Gym, Dufferin Avenue, Bangor, he'd be only too delighted to help you out and I'm sure he will not mind whatever fed you want to compete with

Hi Kitty. Thats not too far from me actually.
Thanks.

Hench, based on what you've said to Steve, Eric will certainly critique your physique and point you in the right direction. Eric organises monthly meet ups for the BNBF at which all are welcome to attend. Last month we had the fortune of Malika, Dave and Andi Black attending to help out. If you can get yourself to the gym on any of these dates May 4th ........ 18th ....... and 25th.
June 1st, Eric has offered to be there to help out. Not sure whether the other guys will be able to make it and I sure if you get in touch with Eric he'd be happy to see you whenever he's at the gym regardless. (If you've never met the guy then be prepared to meet one of the nicest guys in the field and someone to look up to)

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hi hench
andi black here, eric /steve/malika dave etc there mountains of experienced bodybuilders competing and not competing that can help and erics classes are for any one in the sport assisted or not assisted.... we dont go into any details like that ....if your keen to compete thats fabulous news and like steve says there few shows coming soon in august time ...we have about 5 from our gym going along to compete and 4 of them are total new beginners.... i look forward to seeing you at some stage on a stage...keep it lit

wee andi black
i guess depending on your area and location where is easiest to get help unless your ok to travel anywhere....i have seen myself travelling to derry many years ago just to train one night a week to get involved.....

so your a lucky guy plenty to help over here.

as kitty has said, Eric is an absolute gentleman, but will tell you it straight and you wont go far wrong listening to him, hes been in this game alot longer than all of us lol. After all, we are all here to help and assist each other to take this sport further, and to make us all better competitors! Erics in Bangor, Dave an Malikas in Derry, Alisters in Cullybackey, myself in Ballymoney. Where ever you are, we'll be able to put in touch with some one close to you. Chat soon buddy!

ORIGINAL: kitty

Hench, based on what you've said to Steve, Eric will certainly critique your physique and point you in the right direction. Eric organises monthly meet ups for the BNBF at which all are welcome to attend. Last month we had the fortune of Malika, Dave and Andi Black attending to help out. If you can get yourself to the gym on any of these dates May 4th ........ 18th ....... and 25th.
June 1st, Eric has offered to be there to help out. Not sure whether the other guys will be able to make it and I sure if you get in touch with Eric he'd be happy to see you whenever he's at the gym regardless. (If you've never met the guy then be prepared to meet one of the nicest guys in the field and someone to look up to)

Thanks Kitty. I could get down to his gym in Bangor gym on the 1st of June then and get some advice.
does Eric have an E-mail address? Perhaps i would be better just phoneing him.

ORIGINAL: weeandiblack

hi hench
andi black here, eric /steve/malika dave etc there mountains of experienced bodybuilders competing and not competing that can help and erics classes are for any one in the sport assisted or not assisted.... we dont go into any details like that ....if your keen to compete thats fabulous news and like steve says there few shows coming soon in august time ...we have about 5 from our gym going along to compete and 4 of them are total new beginners.... i look forward to seeing you at some stage on a stage...keep it lit

wee andi black
i guess depending on your area and location where is easiest to get help unless your ok to travel anywhere....i have seen myself travelling to derry many years ago just to train one night a week to get involved.....

so your a lucky guy plenty to help over here.

Hello Andi.
I am just outside Carrickfergus and have a car so getting to bangor will not be a problem. I am keen to compete but i am aware i have alot of hard work to put in yet. getting there is the fun part

ORIGINAL: steveg

as kitty has said, Eric is an absolute gentleman, but will tell you it straight and you wont go far wrong listening to him, hes been in this game alot longer than all of us lol. After all, we are all here to help and assist each other to take this sport further, and to make us all better competitors! Erics in Bangor, Dave an Malikas in Derry, Alisters in Cullybackey, myself in Ballymoney. Where ever you are, we'll be able to put in touch with some one close to you. Chat soon buddy!

Hi Steve thats great news that there is so many experienced people over here to get knowledge and advice from.

Thanks guys and Gal

hi hench wheredoyou train as im from carrickfergus too..... wee andi

Hi Andi
i train at the JJb in newtownabby I used to train on the hill head road though i dont know if you know Jim kelly?
What about yourself?

i train in jjb newtownabbey too altho i travel to phoenix in ards when i have a big show cause i need to focus more and too many distractions for me at jjb ..... too many stopping to chat to me .... i need to get stuck in and get out again .....


whats yur real name then hench ?? do you know me? or would i know you perhaps? have we spoke before in the gym?/

when do you train morning /evenings???

lol concidence
i dont think we have spoke mate i keep my self to my self mostly.

i train at around 4.30pm. my names Tommy. im about 5.10 with a shaved ginger head.
what time are you in at Andi?

if you see me though make make sure to say hi.

Thanks

in case my name confuses you im a woman lol lol..... not sure if you know that ... but i not around there at 430 ish .... unfortunaltly...

will be there at some stage prob next week tho t choreograph my routine in the wee room upstairs.......
anyways tommy hope you get help soon come along this sunday to the connections gym in bangor and if your stuck sure for transport yur more than welcome to jump in with me for a lift there snce your on my doorstep if not sure hope to see you there ....

wee andi x

Hi Andi. lol about the name I got it now though.

Thanks for the offer but i won't be able to make it down this Sunday but i should be able to get down to the next one.
talk to you soon sure

I did not think there was anyone in N.Ireland who did not know who Andi Black was. LOL

Best of luck in your future competitions Hench.

Alrite Big Bapper, hows life with u now, u plannin on competing in the march show again next year, hope all is well mate. Take care