Tony Searle

[MuSuLPhReAk]

Location: Ontario

2012 IFBB Arnold Amateur - 4th Light-Heavyweight
2011 OPA Ontario Provincial Championships - 7th Heavyweight
2010 OPA Ontario Provincial Championships - 2nd Middleweight
2010 OPA Festival City Stratford Championships - 1st Middleweight
2009 OPA Ottawa Championships - 4th Heavyweight

[bluenose]

Isn't he doing the Nationals? Just odd since I see he didn't qualify this year!

[steve_d]

looks like he qualified in 2010. he came 2nd. Those who came 2nd-5th in 2010 would have a bye to do the 2010 nationals, or the 2011. By coming 7th this year, he would not lose his status...Although, I am slightly confused why he would have done provincials this year if his plan was to do nationals. Seems to me that just makes it harder on you dieting all year and what not.

That said, I saw a recent pic, and i think he finally stepped up his game. he really looked lean in it, and definitely was on pace.

[natenator]

I'm confused by that also. Why make it harder on yourself UNLESS he understands he has a problem dialing it in therefore the additional time to get lean (Provincials) then get even leaner (Nationals) is what he's shooting for.

Who knows. I know I sure as hell wouldn't want to diet for what basically amounts to 7-8 months just for nothing. He has to of known he'd get smoked at a HW at Provincials this year?

looks like he qualified in 2010. he came 2nd. Those who came 2nd-5th in 2010 would have a bye to do the 2010 nationals, or the 2011. By coming 7th this year, he would not lose his status...Although, I am slightly confused why he would have done provincials this year if his plan was to do nationals. Seems to me that just makes it harder on you dieting all year and what not.

That said, I saw a recent pic, and i think he finally stepped up his game. he really looked lean in it, and definitely was on pace.

[Delt King]

looks like he qualified in 2010. he came 2nd. Those who came 2nd-5th in 2010 would have a bye to do the 2010 nationals, or the 2011. By coming 7th this year, he would not lose his status...Although, I am slightly confused why he would have done provincials this year if his plan was to do nationals. Seems to me that just makes it harder on you dieting all year and what not.

That said, I saw a recent pic, and i think he finally stepped up his game. he really looked lean in it, and definitely was on pace.

When i spoke to the OPA regarding the same kind of situation with one of my clients and i was told that if they compete at Provincials like Tony did and don't place top 5 they lose their qualification to Nationals even with a 2nd place the year prior. He quoted some part of the rule book to me. If in fact he is allowed to compete at Nationals, i wish him good luck, it's going to be tough one in light-heavy or especially heavy weight. It'll be a real eye opener.

[natenator]

When i spoke to the OPA regarding the same kind of situation with one of my clients and i was told that if they compete at Provincials like Tony did and don't place top 5 they lose their qualification to Nationals even with a 2nd place the year prior. He quoted some part of the rule book to me. If in fact he is allowed to compete at Nationals, i wish him good luck, it's going to be tough one in light-heavy or especially heavy weight. It'll be a real eye opener.

He's gonna get smoked in either LOL

I think Shannon will even have a difficult time but one thing Shannon has for him is he knows to bring total conditioning and he's uber balanced in his physique. No real weaknesses in my opinion. Of course, I am biased but I am also harsh so maybe not so biased lol

[bluenose]

When i spoke to the OPA regarding the same kind of situation with one of my clients and i was told that if they compete at Provincials like Tony did and don't place top 5 they lose their qualification to Nationals even with a 2nd place the year prior. He quoted some part of the rule book to me. If in fact he is allowed to compete at Nationals, i wish him good luck, it's going to be tough one in light-heavy or especially heavy weight. It'll be a real eye opener.

I thought that was the case. If so I would be pissed if I was the 6th place guy and didn't get the token invite! As we all know before the rule change and condensed levels you would have to earn your way to the Nationals by placing top three in your class.

Best of luck!

[phatkid77]

I've heard different stories, but whatever.. Kid has potential and I hope he's pounding it!! Judgin by his last pic, definetly looks better!
He wasn't planning on being HW @ the provincials... He wanted to be LHW but missed it..ect ect

[steve_d]

He's gonna get smoked in either LOL

I think Shannon will even have a difficult time but one thing Shannon has for him is he knows to bring total conditioning and he's uber balanced in his physique. No real weaknesses in my opinion. Of course, I am biased but I am also harsh so maybe not so biased lol

I am gonna have to agree on this. Tony realistically should be in the old middleweight class. Ie under 187. At 187, his structure will have a hard time against the really good guys who are 187, as well as the really good guys who are 198. I do think he'll place in the top 10 though, but top 5 is going to be insanely tough. Shannon should be able to squeeze into a top 5 spot if he's made some gains to his chest since last show.

[Delt King]

If Shannon comes in shape...he'll be a major threat for a class win and potential pro card. (yes i am predicting this now, lmao)