I will train, not compete and get ready for
the fall of 2020. This is the worst thing you
can do. It’s like a boxer or MMA fighter
taking almost 2 years off before his or her
next fight. Before even considering doing
a Pro Qualifier you should have at least
three to four regional shows under your
belt with at least a win or an overall win at
one of the regional competitions.
The investment of competing in multiple
regional shows without being penalized
on you qualification is an option you
should take advantage of. Like any sport,
competing is the best practice you can
have before entering the big stage. You
can practice all you want in front of a
mirror but any trainer or ambassador will
tell you the only measurement of your
improvements is competing. This is the
opportunity for more stage time, learning
to own that stage, zoning in on the
division that suits your physique, timing
your prejudge presentation and your free
posing routine to perfection in front of the
judges and audience. This is another
opportunity for video critiques, your
chance to possibly win an overall title and
perhaps improve on your qualification to a
Pro Qualifier. You can also increase your
chances of an IFBB Pro Card by
competing in both natural and open
events qualifying to multiple Pro Qualifiers.
Remember many of the same Head
Judges and judges at Regional
Shows will see your improvements
and take note when you make it to
the Pro Qualifier. Enjoy the
journey, Being the best at the
Regional level will go a long way
when you finally hit the Pro Qualifier
stage.
Ron Hache
President
Canadian Physique Alliance