MARCH 2019
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE
Dear Members:
The beginning of March for most of Canada is the sign that spring is quickly
approaching with the warmer weather and the snow melting. We are starting
our prep or we are about to participate at our first competition of the year
either as a competitor, judge or trainer. For me it usually starts at the Arnold
Classic in Columbus, Ohio as a judge. The Arnolds has always been so special,
especially when the only one was in Columbus. As the sport continued to
grow, so did the demand from other countries to experience the Arnold
phenomenon. Now the Arnolds are held in every continent around the world
with Pro Qualifiers to give everyone the same opportunity we have experienced
in North America for years.
The first time I went to Columbus was as a
spectating fan, and at that time it was
called The Olympia. This was the first year
Frank Zane won that competition and
went on to win it three years in a row 1977
to 1979. I had the privilege to see Frank win
all three years, who would have thought
that his presence at that competition was
probably the inspiration for the Classic
Physique division of today. Not to take
away from the classic Arnold poses, Frank
Zane’s classic poses are the most
recognizable.