Is your 2008 New Year's resolution to *compete*? Are you a trainer or prep coordinator looking to help your athletes find a show? We know that 2008 is going to be the best year ever for the sports of figure and fitness, don't let anything (or anyone) hold you or them back!! Click HERE for the 2008 NPC state and local contest schedule.


IFBB Arnold Pro Figure International Invitation List
***2008 Figure International Competitors***

1. Adcock, Sonia (2006)
2. Aliotti, Gina (2005)
3. Almerico, Paola (2007)
4. Andersen, Catherine (2007)
5. Benson, Natalie (2006)
6. Brant-Peckham, Monica
7. Fry, Amy (2006)
8. Galvan, Bernadette (2005)
9. Gates, Jennifer (2007)
10. Leung, Deborah
11. Malacarne, Juliana
12. Richardson, Kristal (2006)
13. Slone, Chastity
14. Smith, Brenda Marie (2007)
15. Tindall, Briana (2006)
16. Waugaman, Valerie (2005)
17. Wilder, Latisha
18. Wilkins, Nicole (2007)

Class of 2007 = 5 Athletes
Class of 2006 = 5 Athletes
Class of 2005 = 3 Athletes

Note: Valerie Waugaman will not be accepting her invitation to compete, from the committee. Please see below. We also do not expect Monica Brant-Peckham to compete.



To see our FigureRX article on the selection process and our prediction model please go here.

It seems like most everything went according to formula with a couple of major surprises, including the return of Monica Brant-Peckham from retirement. That's really great for the sport and the event, does she have a shot at the jacket?

Also, Amanda Savell will definitely be missed at the Arnold, she is one of the top figure competitors in the sport today. Every indication is that she was making preparations to come in at her best ever and we had her pegged as our preliminary favorite. In Amanda's own words, from early December: "Hello to all my fans and friends! I am getting ready to start my prep for the 2008 Arnold Classic! With my prep ramping up I am going to focus all my energy on winning the Arnold, getting my leather jacket =) and accomplishing my goal of winning the most exciting show in the industry. Please keep tuned to my updates and my new information coming and I will do my best to get back to you! Love you all!!! Amanda Jo." We wish Amanda all the best during what must be a difficult time, and we are certain she will bounce back soon.

FigureRX Categorized .....

The Must Haves [4]
Adcock, Sonia
Aliotti, Gina
Brant-Peckham, Monica
Waugaman, Valerie

The Defenders [0]
Nobody will be here to defend titles from previous years. We will have a new champion.

The Perennial (and otherwise) Locals [4]
Slone, Chastity
Smith, Brenda Marie
Tindall, Briana
Wilder, Laticia

Stage Diversity [2]
Leung, Deborah
Malacarne, Juliana

The Comebackers [0]
As is usually the case, nobody was able to return to the Arnold after an absence.

The Changeover [6]
Almerico, Paola
Benson, Natalie
Fry, Amy
Galvan, Bernadette
Gates, Jennifer
Richardson, Kristal

The Newcomers [2]
Andersen, Catherine
Wilkins, Nicole

Some Notable Absences
Cooke, MaryJo *Did Not Apply*
Flake, Michelle *Did Not Apply*
Hollenshade, Danielle *Did Not Apply*
Lado, Mary Elizabeth *Did Not Apply*
Lynn, Jenny *Did Not Apply*
Savell, Amanda Jo
Official Arnold Classic Invitation List, Arnold Classic Weekend Competitors List, 2008 ASC List, 2009 ASC List

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IFBB Arnold Pro Fitness International Invitation List
***2008 Fitness International Competitors***

1. Da Silva, Regiane
2. Durkin, Tina
3. Gainey, Bethany
4. Greenwood, Tracey
5. Grishina, Oksana
6. Hendershott, Jen
7. Klein, Kimberly
8. Lohre, Julie
9. Merryman, Tanya
10. O'Brien, Mindi
11. Palmer, Julie
12. Simons, Stacy



To see our FigureRX article on the selection process and our prediction model please go here.

FigureRX Categorized .....

The Defending Champions [2]
Hendershott, Jen
Klein, Kim

The Must Haves [2]
Greenwood, Tracey
Palmer, Julie

The Earned Debuts [1]
Lohre, Julie

The Comebackers [1]
Simons, Stacy

The Newcomers [2]
Durkin, Tina
Merryman, Tanya


---New IFBB Fitness Pro Tanya Merryman

International Stars [3]
Da Silva, Regiane
Grishina, Oksana
O'Brien, Mindi

Will They Be Back? [1]
Gainey, Bethany

Some Notable Absences
Childs, Julie *Did Not Apply*
Fletcher, Heidi
Garcia, Adela *Did Not Apply*
Johnson, Tanji
Monteleone, Angela *Did Not Apply*
Riley, Erin *Did Not Apply*
Wilkins, Nicole *Invited for Figure*

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IFBB Arnold Ms International (Women's BB) Invitation List
***2008 Ms. International Competitors***

1. Aukland, Lisa
2. Beckham, Tracy
3. Cadeau, Dayana
4. Colomb, Tazzie
5. Kyle, Iris
6. Hawkins, Kristy
7. Jennings, Rosemary
8. Laszewski, Debi
9. LeFrancois, Cathy
10. Mendoza, Mah-Ann
11. Nelson, Colette
12. Oriquen, Yaxeni
13. Pariso, Betty
14. Raganot, Brenda
15. Rivieccio, Annie
16. Thompson, Antoinette
17. Viana-Adkins, Betty

Some Notable Absences
Armbrust, Heather
Dunlap, Sarah *Did not apply*



And for those who care, here are the Mass Monsters.

'08 Arnold Classic

1. Anthony, Melvin
2. Badell, Gustavo
3. Cherry, Adorthus
4. Freeman, Toney
5. Greene, Kai
6. Grimez, Deshaun
7. Heath, Phil
8. Henry, David
9. Jackson, Dexter
10. Jackson, Johnnie
11. Martinez, Victor
12. Miller, Desmond
13. Rockel, Ronny
14. Samuel, Silvio
15. Warren, Branch
16. Yamagishi, Hidetada

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Hey there! I saw the news regarding who is already out ...

All I have to say is...wow!

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IS THIS THE LIST OF THE SELECTED ONES?

No it is not ..... the list will be here as soon as it is available.

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Would you like a sneak preview?

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"What you don't have is a career." - Mighty Lingster, 2007

Of course, any time.

But if any of the current Gladiators have declared themselves out, let's hope that's just the bruises talking. We would still hold out hope that they might change their mind(s) after some rest - so we say give 'em an invite anyway!!

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The official invitation lists have been released, please see above ....

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Regarding the Figure International... what a GOOD line up! Congrats to all of the ladies competing. You all deserve to be there!

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ON/ABB Sponsored Athlete

I'm so happy that Monica accepted the invitation. Congrats to all the ladies who are competing. I can't wait to see all the hard work, that everyone puts in and comes in better (or not )each year. Make sure everyone stops by our booth to see us!

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INTERNATIONAL..............

ARE ALL FROM USA?

There are two international athletes invited for figure and three for fitness.

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Europe and the rest of the world need another professional circuit apart from the American.

MINIMUN: $1500 DOLLARS IS THE COSTS, FOR NOT AMERICANS GIRLS.

THERE IS SOLUTION?

1ª: MORE ECONOMIC FACILITIES TO ORGANIZE COMPETITIONS OUT OF AMERICA

IFBB Arnold Pro Fitness International Invitation List


1. Da Silva, Regiane
2. Durkin, Tina
3. Gainey, Bethany
4. Greenwood, Tracey
5. Grishina, Oksana
6. Hendershott, Jen
7. Klein, Kimberly
8. Lohre, Julie
9. Merryman, Tanya
10. O'Brien, Mindi
11. Palmer, Julie
12. Simons, Stacy



Much deserved invite for Oksana. Congrats to all the ladies who received invites.

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What a great site you have here! Thanks so much for the info on Figure! It will be really sad to not see Amanda Savell on stage!

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She believed she could, so she did.

Valerie Waugaman will not be competing at the Ms Figure International this year. This comes as no surprise, as the accelerated taping of the second season of American Gladiators has caught many of us off guard, even as it relates to the summer NPC competition season. Needless to say it is difficult to get into contest shape when it is safer and more effective to carry more size during filming and combating the contestants.

Valerie, best of luck to you, you will be missed on the Arnold stage!!

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Amen to that. However, she is being seen by MILLIONS a week, and gaining fans by boogles these days, so the payoff's not too bad.

However, this means that the others MUST step up their game...I mean one of the biggest figure titles is on the line here!

Chaos=opportunity

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Monica Brant is no longer on the list either.

LINK

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Women's Bodybuilding, Fitness, & Figure...

THAT SUCKS I WAS REALLY LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING MONICA UP THERE AT LEAST ANOTHER YEAR...

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If she is in fact out of the Arnold, she will definitely be missed. She's one of my favorites. With that in mind, I have just these simple words of advice for the newbies: you want to be a star? You want to make history? It looks like this year's Arnold is your chance to shine. DON'T BLOW IT!!!

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