See the photos by David Ford

Okay….I’ve just managed to catch my breath and sit down to the lap top following an alarming phone call with the WBFF prez aka Paul Dillett regarding one of the prizes at our WBFF World Championships which for those who don’t own access to ANY media, is taking place on September 19th… www.wbffshows.com

Here’s a quick recap of how this conversation unfolded…there may be a few additions on my behalf…

{Paul} “Gazey, I need you to write up a press release for us that’s going to go out everywhere as I intensely love your humor, your wit and quite frankly, you’re very handsome.

{Daryl} “No problem….what’s up? (contemplating the huge bonus that is undoubtedly soon to follow)

{Paul} “I’m going to do something NOBODY has ever done in the sport before to really kick off the bikini model division…”

{Daryl} “You’re finally going to put on that sequined two piece with the tiara and heels and enter?”

{Paul} “I’m putting up TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS for the winner of the bikini model division!”

{Daryl} “Not bad, so that’s five grand for first, three for second….”

Paul quickly interjected, “No, that’s TEN GRAND FOR THE WINNER”

Complete silence as my jaw dropped…we could hear the faint static on the line as I contemplated what he just said… My response, “Are you f*%ing crazy?” Ten Grand????

“Yup” said Paul, “you heard correct, Ten Thousand Bucks!”

I’m thinking to myself what ten grand means…that’s a nice chunk of change…car purchase, pay off Visa, take a cruise, turn around the debt situation, hire Daryl Gazey….the opportunities were endless.

For the first time EVER, the WBFF will be adding a $10,000.00 prize purchase for the bikini model winner on September 19th at the WBFF World Championships.

An unprecedented amount of prizes which will total over $100,000.00 is up for grabs in this event…

Stay tuned for more….

Daryl Gazey
WBFF Director of Operations
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So here we are, a couple days post wrap from our largest show to date. The WBFF Team in mid flight to Calgary, holding hands and saying our “If we build it, they’ll come” chants in hopes of a turn out of no less than 100 athletes. Having a fitness show of any sorts in ‘new territory’ is often a scary endeavor as you never know how strong of a foothold you’re able to gain being the new kid on the block.

Well, with the thanks of WBFF Pro Annette Milbers Fleck and photographer extraordinaire David Ford, 153 athletes were gathered at the athlete registration to listen to my ‘throne speech’ about who we are and why we do what we do…

Many ‘thanks’ and praise have continued to rush in and has filled our facebook accounts and email in boxes with gratitude. This, in itself, makes every ounce of everything we put into these shows worthwhile. YOU are the WBFF and we share a small part in it. This is something that I personally promise we will never lose sight of. The growth of our organization has been staggering. Athletes from 19 countries are registered to compete in our World Championships; giving rise to the “World” in WBFF. Again, thanks to all of you who believe in what we believe in…that bodybuilding and fitness doesn’t have to be relegated to a small group of fitness lovers.

The bee that buzzes in my bonnet is the small group of haters that seem to attempt to knock on us for what we’re doing, while at the same time singing their praises of how they are ‘all about the athletes’. If ANY organization is ALL about the athletes, they wouldn’t be hating on anyone for doing a good job in the fitness world. Let me clarify what I feel is a ‘good job’ in fitness competitions. I’m going to throw this out there to those organizations that choose to banter ill will…(this is the part where Daryl is standing on top of the mountain, red cape a dazzle and blowing his horn)…

* athlete inquiries are handled promptly and courteously
* athletes that register with the WBFF receive a boat load of goodies that FAR exceed the value of registration (last event alone each bag contained over $400 in products)
* venues are of the highest caliber and contain a production value that is ‘made for TV’ atmosphere
* marketing of events are spread globally and utilize WBFF athletes to increase athletes’ marketability
* prize packages are ‘career starting’ – contract endorsements, trips, etc.
* guaranteed ‘covers’ of mainstream fitness magazines
* photographers who are directly affiliated with magazines in attendance at EVERY event
* partnerships with companies that align themselves with our vision
* WBFF Pros compete for over $35,000 in cash alone which is within reach of every successful athlete
* an ongoing partnership with the WBFF which supports your fitness and business goals
* events are entertaining, competitive and are guaranteed not to contain any saturated or trans fats
* the emcee is rather attractive, witty, debonair and articulate (who writes this stuff?)

As you can see, why the hell would anyone consider competing with the WBFF??

Do we have a ‘hate on’ for any of the other fitness organizations? Hell no….in fact, if you’re one of those avid supporters of ANY federation, I’d be happy to list your event for you and extend an invitation to come to our events and mingle with the WBFF athletes…. when you have a nice home, you’re not afraid to invite people in…

Come on in!

Go WBFF! Go NPC! Go IFBB! Go CBBF! Go CBBF Ontario Division! Go OPA! Go ABBA! Go NABBA! Go IDFA! Go UFE! Go Fitness Stars! Go FAME!

As you can see…regardless of where the chips fall and wherever athletes decide to compete….it’s all good! I enjoy fitness and I enjoy fitness competitions…wherever, however, whenever…with whom, matters not..

Respectfully,

Daryl Gazey
WBFF Director of Operations

I Look Great!…So now What???

By

Daryl Gazey

Director of Operations WBFF – All Around Good Guy

In over two decades of my involvement in this wonderful sport of bodybuilding & fitness, a prevailing attitude always seems to surface and I’ve rarely seen it addressed. Certainly we’d all agree that encyclopedias have been compiled on ‘how to get in shape, how to lose the last ten pounds, how to carb load, etc. etc.’ to the point where you’d likely rather throw your hands in the air and hail that you’ve had enough diet and training advice already!

Quite often, some avid trainers wish to pursue the very (sense the sarcasm please) lucrative world of fitness modeling in their quest to ‘get discovered’ or perhaps have their name attached to a piece of cardio equipment or something of that nature ala Tony Little.

That’s not to say that fitness modeling can not lead (please stress on the word lead) to bigger and better ventures but in itself, you’d likely be better off playing ‘Powerball’ than you would carbing up for the “Mr. or Mrs. Tucked Out of the Way Junior Novice Sunshine Mayhem” competition if you desire to load your coffers. (more…)

The “W” in WBFF and everything in between…

By

Daryl Gazey

WBFF Director of Operations/All Around Good Guy

Canadian bodybuilding and fitness….fact or fallacy?

The bitter and hard reality of fitness in Canada is in desperate need for the winds of change to breathe new light into a struggling industry. It is a hard pill to swallow when we realize that athletes who strive to be the ‘best of the best’ climb through the fitness ranks of their organizations only to be forced to leave Canada to seek the greener pastures of competition. This strongly suggests that something must be done to keep these elite close to home and provide opportunities that rival or surpass those ‘pastures’ commonly found in the United States or overseas. Let’s face it, in many respects we’ve become the ‘red-headed step son’ to the United States in the light of the entertainment and sports arenas; fitness and bodybuilding being no exception. (more…)

MALE & FEMALE
1ST PRIZE $500
2ND PRIZE $200
3RD PRIZE $100

MALE & FEMALE WINNERS WILL RECEIVE A PHOTO SHOOT WITH INSIDE FITNESS MAGAZINE! (more…)