CANADIAN PHYSIQUE ALLIANCE May/June Issue | Page 6

Dear Members:
The Coronavirus has
certainly impacted
everyone’s lives and put
the whole world on hold.
This crisis has tested
the human capacity to
cope with the health
and financial effects of
the coronavirus and the
sacrifices we have made
to control its spread.
Health and wellness has been the priority and
continues as we move forward with the new
normal.
The consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic
have been devastating to the fitness community
with gyms being closed in early March and
government restrictions to curb the spread
resulting in the cancellation and postponement
of many CPA competitions.
Even though fitness centers have shut down,
fitness enthusiasts have found ways to maintain
their top fitness levels in prepping for upcoming
competitions. Trainers around the world have
come together to help, by offering training
programs and tips to maintain our sanity and
fitness regimen at home.
Our Canadian Physique Alliance members
have not given up; they have stayed focused
and positive and are looking forward to once
again stepping on stage. Many athletes have
experienced isolation, social distancing and
financial and mental stress as a result of this
new normal but have kept themselves motivated
because of the lifestyle and sacrifices needed to
compete.
CPA competitions have been cancelled or
postponed to mid-August. The competition
schedule for the remainder of the year is shown
in this newsletter, on the CPA website and on our
Instagram and will continue to be updated as
changes occur.
As shown in this newsletter you will see we
believe there is a light at the end of the tunnel
with all the opportunities to compete as we
return to normalcy. Kudos to all our promoters
who have found ways to ensure competitions
are held within their communities. We are all
pulling together - competitors, promoters,
judges, sponsors, volunteers, photographers,
tanners, and suit makers, rescheduling our
lives to accommodate the event date changes
as we progress through the 2020 season. The
most impressive are the competitors stepping
to the plate with their at-home creative workout
programs to keep themselves in shape for their
prep. We thank those athletes for joining the
CPA and keeping it healthy and strong.
A special shout-out of appreciation to front-line
workers within our fitness community. Every
day on social media we see the incredible heroic
stories of our brave nurses, doctors, personal
support workers, first responders, truck drivers,
cashiers and many other professions.
This is a time when the best in all of us rises to
the occasion. I see it with all the positive posts
of encouragement and support. The bottom
line, we will be back stronger and better. This
experience has allowed us to reconnect with
family members, friends, neighbours and really
appreciate what we have.
Continue to follow the advice of medical experts
and government officials. Be kind and helpful,
stay safe, stay healthy, and stay strong!
Ron Hache, President
Canadian Physique Alliance
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