new to competing

[pblade]

i want to compete by next year. so i am getting ready however competing is new to me, and i live in ontario. how would i find local bodybuilding competitions near toronto?

and how would i know if they are specifically natural or not?

[O-Train]

i want to compete by next year. so i am getting ready however competing is new to me, and i live in ontario. how would i find local bodybuilding competitions near toronto?

and how would i know if they are specifically natural or not?

Are you looking specifically for a natural bodybuilding show?

[pblade]

for non

[Baconbits]

http://www.naturalbodybuildingevents.com/Intl/canada.htm


Events maybe listed as natural, but there are a lot of competitors that aren't!

[O-Train]

bao.on.ca/about.html

[INked]

http://www.naturalbodybuildingevents.com/Intl/canada.htm


Events maybe listed as natural, but there are a lot of competitors that aren't!

Really?As if they would lie about using steriods!:rofl

[pblade]

bao.on.ca/about.html

sounds like a great place. so each year they have different postings around toronto area?

what is the ideal bodyfat to join these competitions? so if i were to join in at 190 pounds for example.

[St]

You should go see a few show,to see how lean these guy can get,and train at a hard core gym as you will see these guy's up close.
Well 3-5% for a show is amazing if you can get down that low.

[pblade]

thanks guys, i'm gonna try going to an upcoming show on the site. what is the difference between pre judging and finals?

[Sean Summers]

Pre-judging is the judging portion of the show. Finals are where the awards are given out, where you perform your posing routine...etc.
There is a show in Mississauga this weekend why don't you go check it out??
SS

[pblade]

so what is the process to become an ifbb in canada?

do you have to win the novice, then levels 1 through 4 first?

then are you considered a pro, or you need to win further contests?

this is to me, i'd like to start learning more.

[Sean Summers]

In Ontario we have a tier system. You must place in the top 3 to advance to the next level.
Level 1 - City show - London, Ottawa...etc
Level 2 - Regional show - Western, South Central...etc
Level 3 - Provincial show
Level 4 - Nationals or North Americans

If you win the overall at the Nationals or NA's then you get a pro card. There are exceptions (Masters class for example) but that should cover most of it.
SS