CANADIAN PHYSIQUE ALLIANCE CPA NOVEMBER ISSUE | Page 4

In most cases, this occurs when a
competitor decides to apply tanning
on their own. In other cases, it’s the
unofficial tanner or even the official
tanner that must sometime take
responsibility. Due diligence on the
part of the competitor is first and
foremost extremely important.
Following the instructions from the
official tanner for skin preparation is
imperative; however, the official
tanning representatives also have a
responsibility to the clients and the
promoter to ensure excellence.
This is what the CPA and competitors
expect from the official tanners.
Tanning representatives should work
hand-in-hand with the head judge
during the competition to receive
his/her feedback on the quality of the
tans. It is the responsibility of the
tanner to ensure athletes are properly
tanned according to their category.  It
is also important to note that
regardless if the competitor is the
tanner’s client or not, the tanners
should ensure that every competitor’s
tan meets the standard required for
stage presentation.
Those competitors that do not meet
the minimum standard, regardless of
being clients or not, show be helped
as much as possible. Of course, at
some point when these non-clients
need more attention to their tans
than the norm, extra fees should be
applied. Lastly, communication
between tanners and the head judge
is imperative to ensure a quality
show. This is an entertainment sport
and we need to work together as a
team to present each competitor in
the best way possible.
At all times, professionalism from
both the competitors and the
tanning companies is expected. Any
complaints coming from the athlete's
as well as the tanners will be
investigated. Tanning companies
who continue to be inconsistent with
the tans will not be allowed to tan for
the CPA.
In closing, we want everyone to
benefit and have a good experience
at our events. I look forward to the
2019 season meeting with all of our
partners and competitors for an
exciting and successful year.
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Ron H
President
Canadian Physique Alliance