WBFF Central US Championships 2012
It’s BACK!!! Bigger and BETTER than EVER!!
When: May 12, 2012
Where: Midland Theatre – Downtown Kansas City
Show Hosts: WBFF Pro Muscle Model World Champion Micah LaCerte & WBFF Pro Diva Fitness Model Diana Chaloux – LaCerte
Categories: Diva Bikini Model, Diva Fitness Model, Figure, Male Fitness Model, Muscle Model, Bodybuilding
REGISTRATION for the WBFF Central US Championships and all WBFF 2012 Events!
http://register.wbffshows.com/
Information about the WBFF: www.wbffshows.com
Questions? Write to Micah LaCerte at [email protected] OR Diana Chaloux – LaCerte at [email protected]
A note from Micah & Diana:
We are absolutely thrilled to bring the WBFF back to Kansas City for 2012! The show in 2011 was a HUGE success, as we predicted STARS were discovered and to see the things that many of these athletes have achieved over the last year after catapulting their careers on our stage, we couldn’t be any prouder!! We look forward to another incredible year, we look forward to discovering more stars and creating more opportunity for the athletes who compete at our show! Thank you to all the amazing athletes who make these shows so incredible to be a part of. If you have any questions about competing with the WBFF or stepping on stage at our show here in Kansas City on May 12, please don’t hesitate to reach out to either of us! Diana’s email: [email protected] Micah’s email: [email protected]
Check out some of the awesome things that happened for athletes who stepped on our stage last year!
Many of our athletes had the opportunity to shoot with top fitness photographers and for magazines including Status Fitness, Natural Muscle, World Physique and WBFF Fit & Firm!
Sarah Riley – Competed in Kansas City show and won a World Physique feature and they put her on the cover, just for competing in the show!
Angie Lee – Competed in Kansas City show and landed the cover of KC Fitness magazine and an 8 page feature!
AJ Ellison – Competed first in Kansas City, went on to win 3rd in Muscle Model at World Championships, got his Pro card and landed a cover of Natural Muscle Magazine and a feature in WBFF Fit & Firm Magazine!
Amer T. Hammer – Won his Pro Status in Kansas City, has been featured in WBFF Fit & Firm magazine and has landed a couple covers and multiple features since the show.
Gretchen Coley – Won her Pro Status in Kansas City, went on to compete at World Championships and has been published in WBFF Fit & Firm!
Mikki Fischer – Won her Pro status in Kansas City, went on to compete at World Championships and has now been featured in World Physique and WBFF Fit & Firm Magazine!
Matt Karstetter – Won his Pro Status in Kansas City and landed a feature in World Physique Magazine!
Bobby Brennan – Won his Pro status in Kansas City, went on to compete at Worlds where he impressed the photographers and magazine editors! Had the chance to shoot for Status Fitness & Inside Fitness etc. Upcoming feature in WBFF Fit & Firm Magazine!
Ali McClafferty – Won Pro Status at Kansas City show! Landed a feature in Natural Muscle with Coach JW Atherton & published in WBFF Fit & Firm Magazine!
Kelly Schreck – Won Pro Status at Kansas City show! Has since been featured in Fitness Gurls Magazine and in Oxygen Magazine!
Holli Iglehart – Landed a feature in Fit Treasures Magazine & Sponsorship with Supplement Source!
Rachel Godwin– Landed a feature in Fit Treasures Magazine + sponsorship with Supplement Source!
James Hanton – Landed a sponsorship with supplement source!
Micki Cassidy – Landed a sponsorship with supplement source!
Sharon Polsky – Won her Pro Status in Kansas City, has been published in multiple magazines including WBFF Fit & Firm, won the Monica Brant award at WBFF World Championships
Check out the videos below for footage from the WBFF Central US Championships 2011! This year’s show will be bigger and better than ever!
Click the first link below to see the AMAZING video that Kansas City Fitness Magazine put together for last year’s show!!
https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=10100210756389469
TICKETS:
Have a friend or family member competing? Tickets will be available via AXS or at the box office at Midland Theater.
Click this link to purchase:
http://www.axs.com/kansas-city-mo/search/apachesolr_search/wbff
There are two separate segments to the show: Pre-Judging which begins at 10:30 a.m. and Evening Finals which commences at 6:30 p.m. You DO need a separate ticket for each if you plan to come to both. Most friends and family attend the evening show as that is the main event complete with entertainment and awards.
Micah and Diana on the Bodysport.com Pro Show with Terry Goodlad and Ana Tigre discussing the WBFF Central US Championships in 2011 Click Here to Listen!
Posing and Stage Presentation Workshops with Micah and Diana in Kansas City!
Click the link below for full details and registration to posing and stage presentation clinics!
https://hitchfit.com/2012-01-03/news/wbff-posing-and-stage-presentation-clinics-2012-kansas-city/
The WBFF Central US Championships is delighted to be sponsored by INK KC Magazine this year!! INK is running a pre show competition with athletes stepping on stage at our show vying for a feature in the magazine, they are also running a special supplement for the WBFF show which comes out on May 9, 2012 and will be citywide as well as handed out to all our audience members! Athletes wanting to be included in this athletes guide must be registered, and email a photo of themselves along with name, category competing in, and where they are from to [email protected] by April 20!!
Click the link below for full details and registration to our upcoming workshops!
Event Venue: Midland Theatre in downtown Kansas City
The Midland By AMC
1228 Main Street
Kansas City, MO
Main Number — 816-283-9900
Box Office Number — 816-283-9921
Take a tour of Midland Theater with Diana and Micah
Host Hotel:
WESTIN CROWN CENTER
1 East Pershing Road, Kansas City, Missouri 64108
Telephone: 816.391.4426
Fax: 816.283.4901
Ask for WBFF room block.
Entertainment at the WBFF US Central Championships: The AMAZING Matt Czech
We are honored and delighted to have the incredibly talented Matt Czech performing at the WBFF US Central Championships. Check out the promotional videos below for a taste of what a treat you’re in for!
Show Tanning Services:
TanPerfekt
Complete Competitor Package – $110
VIP Package – $125
Tanning service will be provided at host hotel. Please call 913-488-4287 to book your appointment early!
WBFF Hair and Makeup Services:
The WBFF will be providing Hair and Makeup Services at the show for athletes. Morning services will be provided at the host hotel the Westin Crown Center, and then the team will be available backstage to assist with touch ups throughout the morning show and at the evening show. The WBFF Hair and Makeup team will be the ONLY crew available backstage, so if you are going to need assistance throughout the day. So if you want to look your absolute best on stage all day, please get your appointments set up asap! Book your appointments early to make sure you have a time slot saved. Team Manager is Brent Peterson, please contact him soon so that you get a good time selection. Contact Brent Peterson [email protected] to reserve your space!
GYM FACILITY:
Golds Gym Westport is the official training gym sponsor for WBFF athletes. This is about a 5 minute drive from our host hotel. Please bring your WBFF proof of registration for FREE entry from Friday May 20 – Sunday May 22. The gym will also be available for athlete photo shoots, please be respectful of other members and always check in with front desk staff.
Mon – Fri: 5:30 AM to 11:00 PM
Sat: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Sun: 9:00 to 7:00 PM
Address: 4050 Pennsylvania Ave, Kansas City, MO 64111
Phone: 816-913-9888
FREE Athlete Membership! Golds Gym Westport will provide all WBFF athletes with a FREE one month membership to their facility. Your vouchers will be in your goody bags.
Deal for friends and family attending the show!! Let your friends and family know that if they keep their ticket stubs from the WBFF Central US Championships, they can show it at Golds Gym Westport for a FREE one month membership!
ATHLETE REGISTRATION:
Will be held Friday May 11th at the Westin Crown Center hotel time is TBA
Athletes will be receiving awesome Hitch Fit Goody Bags!! Prepare for media attention to begin at Registration, so come prepared to be in pictures, videos and more. This is a great networking opportunity!!
COMPETITION CATEGORIES:
Diva Bikini Model(Short & Tall Height Classes and Overall Winner), Diva Fitness Model (Short & Tall Height Classes, 35+ and Overall Winner) Figure (Short, Medium & Tall Height Classes, 35+ and Overall Winner), Male Fitness Model, Male Muscle Model, Bodybuilding (LW, MW, LH, H Classes and Overall Winner)
*NEW CATEGORY PREMIER: Male Muscle Model
This is an amateur show with Pro status up for grabs.
For more information on categories and what judges are looking for visit this link:
http://wbffshows.com/registration/competition-categories-judging-criteria/
Who’s Competing?
We will be featuring athletes who will be competing here in Kansas City on the Hitch Fit website! If you would like to be featured on the “Who’s Competing” page, please send the following to Diana: [email protected]
https://hitchfit.com/2011/01-24-whos-competing/whos-competing-submission-guidelines/ Here is a link with submission guidelines.
https://hitchfit.com/athletes/whos-competing/
PRIZES & ATHLETE OPPORTUNITY!!
*WBFF Pro Status – Pro cards granted in each competitive category!
*Photo shoots with some of the leading industry photographers present at our show
*Features in WBFF Fit & Firm, Natural Muscle, World Physique, INK Magazine and more!
*ALL athletes will receive a Hitch Fit Gym bag filled with goodies including magazines, supplements, fitness gear and MORE!!
COMPETITION SUITS:
Jodi Lane Posing Suits – www.jodilane.com Jodi will be designing my suit for the WBFF World Championships 2011! She’s got some great designs and very reasonable and affordable pricing!
Tamara Oakley “The Bikini Guru” – Tamara has designed several beautiful competition suits for me, check out her site at www.bikiniguru.com !
HAIR – CUT COLORING AND EXTENSIONS
If you are in the Kansas City area and looking for a great stylist to have your hair cut, colored or have Great Lengths Extensions put in so you look your best on stage, please contact Diana’s stylist Brent Peterson at [email protected] . Check out his website at www.brentgpeterson.com
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
If you are interested in being a sponsor for the WBFF Central US Championships, or for the entire roster of WBFF US and Canadian events, please contact Diana or Micah for a sponsor kit and details. [email protected] or [email protected]
TRAINING AND COMPETITION PREP
Hitch Fit offers Bikini Model Programs, Male and Female Fitness Model Programs, and full Figure/Fitness Model Prep Programs, check out our ONLINE training programs at https://www.hitchfit.com/programs , or if you live in Kansas City you can work with Hitch Fit one on one for show preparation, contact Diana or Micah for rates and availability!
PHOTOSHOOTS!
Be sure to book your photo shoots early! We have some of the top fitness photographers in the industry attending this event, you don’t want to miss out on the opportunity to shoot with them! There are some amazing locations to conduct your shoots both at the host hotel, at the surrounding parks (Liberty Memorial is amazing), and at Hitch Fit Gym or Golds Gym Westport. This is the perfect chance to update your portfolio, start your portfolio or get some amazing images to submit to the magazines.
We will be updating this segment as well!
Book today with:
JW Atherton aka “Coach A” photographer and columnist for Natural Muscle Magazine: http://www.jwathertonimages.com One Model Place Portfolio http://www.onemodelplace.com/member.cfm?P_ID=178014
Coach A has shot with models including: Diana Chaloux, Kristia Knowles, Angelike Psoinos, Francesca Dennis, Megan Powell, Cheryl Mitchell, Katie Uter, Tosca Reno, Washington Candido and many many more.
Behind the scenes at my photo shoot with “Coach A” for Natural Muscle, check out the January 2011 issue of Natural Muscle for my feature by the Coach!
- Contact: [email protected] or call 1 703.450.1658
David Bickley Photography
David Bickley has photographed many of Micah and Diana’s favorite fitness images. His work has been featured in magazines including Maximum Fitness, World Physique, Kansas City Fitness Magazine and more. David will be offering special WBFF rates for athletes competing at the WBFF US Central Championships. Rates are good from 5/14 – 5/28 . To book your shoot visit www.DavidBickley.com click “booking” and enter special Promo Code WBFFSPECIAL . Write to David at [email protected]
Noel Daganta Photography
Noel has shot with all of the industry’s top fitness models including Micah & Diana. He has landed multiple magazine covers, features etc and has been published in a huge array of leading fitness publications. Visit his website at www.daganta.com
To book your shoot with Noel contact him at [email protected] or write to him on Facebook!
GW Burns Photography
GW Burns is the head photographer for WBFF Fit & Firm and is one of the “Best of the Best” within the fitness photography industry, has worked with a vast majority of the top fitness athletes in the industry and has landed them multiple covers. Check out his amazing work at www.gwburns.com Contact GW at [email protected]. If you want the opportunity to shoot with GW, do NOT wait to the last minute, time slots will be limited.
Don Bersano Photography
Published photographer Don Bersano brings over 30 years of combined experience in the field of photography. His ability to blend fitness and glamour along with his creative use of lighting, color and warmth in his images has made Don’s work instantly recognizable throughout the industry. His work has been published in numerous fitness and sports magazines such as Maxim, Planet Muscle, Health and Fitness (Europe), MMA Sports and the Chicago Sun-Times along with ads for numerous fitness apparel and swimwear companies. Don has worked with some of the top names in the fitness industry and will be at the WBFF Central U S Championships in Kansas City, Mo. He will also be available for competitors who want to enhance their portfolio and further promote their careers. Contact Don directly for your personal photo shoot appointments.
Contact Don – [email protected]
(815) 351-4339
Or look him up on Facebook!
WBFF Social Network Pages
FACEBOOK FAN PAGE for WBFF: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/THE-WBFF/67954806736
FACEBOOK FAN PAGE for WBFF US shows: http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/The-WBFF-US-Championships/155236704518998
FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE: Let us know you’re coming! http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=156357607746859
We get a lot of questions on a regular basis as far as what competing with the WBFF is like, what the shows are like, what type of bodies compete with the WBFF, so we wanted to put together a page to help answer some of those questions!
I’m including videos here of all WBFF divisions including Diva Bikini Model, Diva Fitness Model, Figure Male Fitness Model and Bodybuilding. There are videos for all rounds including theme wear, evening wear, swimwear and more. I’m also including behind the scenes footage and interviews with WBFF President Paul Dillett.
For more information on the WBFF please visit their main website at www.WBFFSHOWS.com
If you have any questions please feel free to shoot Micah or myself an email. We are Thrilled to be bringing the WBFF to Kansas City on May 21, 2011!
There are loads of Youtube videos out there to help you
WBFF Youtube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/wbffshows
Diana and Micah’s WBFF Videos:
If there aren’t enough listed for you here, we’ve got more on our Youtube channels:
Diana’s – http://www.youtube.com/shoobydoo52
Micah’s – http://www.youtube.com/mmlacerte
Get the answers from the President of WBFF himself! Various interviews with Paul Dillett
WBFF Figure Division Competition Featuring WBFF Figure World Champion 2010 Monica Brant
Jennifer Nicole Lee’s Video Coverage of WBFF
Here are some of WBFF Bikini World Champion 2008 & 2009 Jennifer Nicole Lee’s footage from on stage, now this girl knows how to work it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYU0YhgLvtk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FdXaUu0FBS0
2007-2008 WBFF Competition Videos
WBFF 2009 Competitions Footage
WBFF BC Championships 2010
WBFF Fitness Atlantic Videos
Check out all the Fitness Atlantic videos at http://www.youtube.com/fitnessatlantic
This is just a bit of the information that is out there, if you do a simple Youtube search for WBFF you will see loads more great videos to glean more information from!
That was one of the longest blogs I’ve ever seen!