OPA-Ontario Championships

[melodysmuscle]

Good luck to everyone that is competing in the Ontario championships this weekend in hopes of getting a qualification to the Canadian Nationals!!.. :awesome:

I should be getting the results as they happen.. As well pics will be sent to me and i will post!!.. ;)

[Ms.Yak]

Thanks girl! Updates would be awesome!

[Siouxcountry]

Good luck to everyone that is competing in the Ontario championships this weekend in hopes of getting a qualification to the Canadian Nationals!!.. :awesome:

I should be getting the results as they happen.. As well pics will be sent to me and i will post!!.. ;)

Thanks, Mel!

Who are some of the favorites competing in this show?

:)

[mlm]

Rosa Valente from Kingston Ontario.... she competed last week in Sudbury, won her class and the overall to qualify for the provincials:)

[melodysmuscle]

Thanks, Mel!

Who are some of the favorites competing in this show?

:)

Sharon Mould is one to watch out for!!.. This woman comes in ripped!!.. Dawn-Marie Murray-Runnalls is another one... There are a number of other girls... Some of them have already been at the Nationals, but have to re-qualify.. Laura Binetti has a number of girls competing in this show as well, i believe!!.. Its going to be a good one!!... :awesome:

[melodysmuscle]

here is a pic of Sharon Mould from Laura Binetti's show May 23rd.. Sharon won Heavy weight, masters and took the overall!!..

[Siouxcountry]

here is a pic of Sharon Mould from Laura Binetti's show May 23rd.. Sharon won Heavy weight, masters and took the overall!!..

She is shredded! :awesome:

[melodysmuscle]

This is Dawn-Marie from last years Nationals.. she is re- qualifying for the nationals...

[melodysmuscle]

She is shredded! :awesome:
Yes she is!!.. When she came out on stage i was impressed!!.. ;)... she is also a big sweet heart!!..

[Siouxcountry]

Rosa Valente from Kingston Ontario.... she competed last week in Sudbury, won her class and the overall to qualify for the provincials:)

Congrats to Rosa! I found this photo of her on Facebook. :)

[melodysmuscle]

this is Tana McGowan.. She has also been to the nationals and will be re-qualifying at the ontarios.. She is one of Laura Binetti's girls.. As well, Dawn-Marie is also coached by Laura Binetti!.. As well as myself!! lol..:awesome:

[melodysmuscle]

Congrats to Rosa! I found this photo of her on Facebook. :)


Very cool!.. She looks awesome!!

[melodysmuscle]

Valerie Richman is also going to be competing at this show!!.. She looks really great!!...

[Siouxcountry]

this is Tana McGowan.. She has also been to the nationals and will be re-qualifying at the ontarios.. She is one of Laura Binetti's girls.. As well, Dawn-Marie is also coached by Laura Binetti!.. As well as myself!! lol..:awesome:

Cool, :cool: Laura was on our radio show in early May 2009...........

www.siouxcountryradio.com (http://www.siouxcountryradio.com) :)

[powergirl]

good luck and have fun everyone! thanks for keeping us up to date melody :) i know i've been speaking to dawn-marie who is a good friend of mine, and she has worked hard...i wish everyone well...

[melodysmuscle]

good luck and have fun everyone! thanks for keeping us up to date melody :) i know i've been speaking to dawn-marie who is a good friend of mine, and she has worked hard...i wish everyone well...


Dawn-Marie will be awesome!... I know she has been super sick this prep.. But she has kept training her butt off!!.. I saw her in May when we were judging a show together in Toronto... She looked good!!...

[melodysmuscle]

I should be getting the competitors list soon and i will post.... It wont be a full list as there are some that register that day...

[melodysmuscle]

Robin Baker will be there competing as a light weight BB...

[amamo]

I'll be there:)

[melodysmuscle]

I'll be there:)

Awesome!!.. Good luck Avril!!.. :awesome:

[Siouxcountry]

I'll be there:)

Good luck! :awesome:

Avril competed recently at the Mississauga South Centrals..........

http://www.siouxcountry.com/showthread.php?t=7405

[melodysmuscle]

Here is the whole list that i was sent.. They dont have it divided up yet into weight classes because weigh in happens tomorrow night... Sorry there is guys in the list as well... I was just too lazy to split it all up!!. lol.. There will probably be a few more added to this as some people wait til the day of weigin to register!!..

Kimberly Lachapelle
Adam Headland
Lynne Loiselle
Monika Pocsaji
Jerry Poirier
Avril Mama
Sandra Pacheco
Hassan Jama
Nancy Sinclair
Tannanarive McGowan
Ivette Landry
Jacqueline Gallacher
Chantal Milot
Sharon Mould
Greg Hookey
Heather Wilson-Phillips
Marlon John
Melissa McQuillen
Victor Iacobelli
Lauren Jacobsen
Benoit Lapierre
Kent Leckie
Lawrence Pugh
Bernie Mockler
Michael Kwao
Raymond Martin
Anthony Joosse
Karen McGann
John Mutton
Kelly Yaroshewski
Nkechi Nwafor-Robinson
Mark Anthony
Elsie Simmons
Silvana Salvati
Randy Rogers
Valerie Richmond
Sheila Tibbo
Tanya Watkins
Sommer Robertson
Lorence Rubin
Rick Rotchild
Joey Villeneuve
Dawn-Marie Runnalls
Brian Steiss
Chris White
April Dumouchel
Sean Stephens
Colin Stass
Matthew Roberts
John Ullmer
Lucy Cerantola
Eustace Abraham
Brian Barraquio
Jolene Fonseca
Rachel Davis
Lisa Faria
Tanya Bott
Sheri Fisher
Renaldo Gairy
Karrilynn Blonde
Bill Borty
Paul Brooker
Lawrence Baker
Peter Chiasson
Dana Deelen
Stephan Desrosiers
Andre Deschamps
Carrie Burstein
Kristine Belanger
Joe DelGobbo
Richard De Matos
Sharon Briand
Robin Baker
William Carson
Pamela Bortmes
Mitch Gauthier

[amamo]

^^^WOW!!! Shaping up to be a GOOOOOD competition:)

[melodysmuscle]

^^^WOW!!! Shaping up to be a GOOOOOD competition:)


it sure is.. I guess thats only part of the list..Thats what the head judge could give me off the top of her head!! lol.

Good luck this weekend!!...

[Siouxcountry]

Thanks for posting the list of competitors. Mel. :)

[K-Max]

Will be posting up to the minute results here.

http://www.musclesportsweb.com/news/2009-opa-ontario-provincial-bodybuilding-championships

At the show right as a sponsor with internets. :awesome:

[melodysmuscle]

Figure - Tall

* 1. Sherri Fisher
* 2. Karrilynn Blonde
* 3. Silvana Salvati
* 4. Valerie Richmon
* 5. Skye Johnston

Figure - Medium-Tall

* 1. Rachel Davis
* 2. Carrie Burstein
* 3. Jacqueline Gallachen
* 4. Tanya Bott
* 5. Pamela Bortmes

Figure - Medium

* 1. Rosa Valente
* 2. Anita Kus Roberts
* 3. Jolene Fonseca
* 4. Judy Daughtry
* 5. Vanessa Pipoli

Figure - Short

* 1.Lauren Jacobson
* 2.Angela Defrancesco
* 3.Sandra Pacheco
* 4.Chantal Milot
* 5.Angela Defrancesco

[melodysmuscle]

Figure - Masters

* 1. Sandra Pacheco
* 2. Chantal Milot
* 3. Avril Mamo
* 4. Jacqueline Gallacher
* 5. Skye Johnston

[melodysmuscle]

Figure - Grandmasters

* 1. Judy Daughtry
* 2. Sharon Briand
* 3. Kim Salmon
* 4. Nancy Sinclair
* 5. Susan Koprash

[melodysmuscle]

this year at the Ontarios they have increased the prizes for the competitors.. The top 5 now get prizes.. But still only the top 3 will qualify for the Nationals!!..

[melodysmuscle]

Hopefully soon i will be getting pics from the show and will post!!.. :popcorn:

[melodysmuscle]

I know most of you dont care about the guys.. But i will post them anyways.. :p

Men's Bodybuilding - Junior

* 1. Anthony Joosse
* 2. Reza Poursaleh

[melodysmuscle]

Men's Bodybuilding - Masters Lightweight

* 1. Bernie Mockler
* 2. John Almasi
* 3. John Mutton
* 4. Paul Brooker
* 5. Mitch Gauthier

Yay for John Mutton!!!!.. He is a good friend of mine!!.. im sooo happy for him!!.. He is the main guy for Species Nutrition Canada!!..

[melodysmuscle]

Men's Bodybuilding - GrandMasters (50+)

* 1. Brian Steiss
* 2. Colin Stass
* 3. Rancly Rogers
* 4. Greg Hookey
* 5. Lawrence Baker

[kitty kat]

Men's Bodybuilding - Masters Lightweight

* 1. Bernie Mockler
* 2. John Almasi
* 3. John Mutton
* 4. Paul Brooker
* 5. Mitch Gauthier

Yay for John Mutton!!!!.. He is a good friend of mine!!.. im sooo happy for him!!.. He is the main guy for Species Nutrition Canada!!..

Yes Mel,
John Rocks.. I hope to see him soon at Nationals.. Huge congrats to him.

[StarGirl]

I was sad to not have made it today, but keep checking into see what you have posted. Thanks for this!! Hope you are having fun!

[melodysmuscle]

Women's Bodybuilding - Masters

* 1. Sharon Mould
* 2. Tanariave McGowan
* 3. Lucy Cerantola
* 4. Cindy Gillan
* 5. Ivette Landry

[melodysmuscle]

Women's Bodybuilding - Lightweights

* 1. Ivette Landry
* 2. Robin Baker
* 3. Lindsie Chertow

[melodysmuscle]

Women's Bodybuilding - Middleweights

* 1. Cindy Gillian
* 2. Lynne Loisell

[melodysmuscle]

Women's Bodybuilding - Heavyweights

* 1. Sharon Mould
* 2. Tananariave McGowan
* 3. Dawn-Marie Runnalls
* 4. Lucy Cerantola

[melodysmuscle]

Fitness

* 1. Sommer Robertson

[melodysmuscle]

Men's Bodybuilding - Super Heavyweight

* TBA. Joe DelGobbo
* TBA. Darrell Jackson
* TBA. Maher Alasfar
* TBA. Kip Brown
* TBA. Luke White
* TBA. Marlon John
* TBA. Jerome Bravo
* TBA. Eustace Abraham

[melodysmuscle]

Men's Bodybuilding - Lightweight

* 1. Colin Stass

Men's Bodybuilding - Welterweight

* 1. Brian Barraquio

Men's Bodybuilding - Bantamweight

* 1. Paul Brooker

Men's Bodybuilding - GrandMasters (50+)

* 1. Brian Steiss
* 2. Colin Stass
* 3. Rancly Rogers
* 4. Greg Hookey
* 5. Lawrence Baker

[melodysmuscle]

Yes Mel,
John Rocks.. I hope to see him soon at Nationals.. Huge congrats to him.

He will be there!!.. He just told me!!.. YAY for John.. such a good guy.. he really wanted to place

[melodysmuscle]

Men's Bodybuilding - Light-Middleweight

* 1. Jerry Poirier
* 2. Mark Wingson
* 3. Sean Stephens
* 4. Anthony Joosse
* 5. Reza Poursaleh


Men's Bodybuilding - Middleweight

* 1. Shannon Anstey
* 2. Bernie Mockler
* 3. Leonard Trani
* 4. Joey Villeneuve

[melodysmuscle]

Overall Women: Sharon Mould
Overall Figure: Rosa Valente

[NYCStrongFox]

Thanks for the updates Melody!! :waving: Def would luv to comparison pics from this show. :popcorn:

[melodysmuscle]

Thanks for the updates Melody!! :waving: Def would luv to comparison pics from this show. :popcorn:

As soon as some are sent to me i will post them!!.. Im curious myself!! lol

[melodysmuscle]

Men's Bodybuilding - Light-heavyweight

* 1. Marko Zaborac
* 2. Harris Jordanow
* 3. Victor Lacobelli
* 4. Jim Roxburgh
* 5. Peter Chiasson



Men's Bodybuilding - Heavyweight

* 1. Chris White
* 2. Renaldo Gairy
* 3. Hassan Jama
* 4. Ricardo DeMatos
* 5. Benoit Lapierre


Men's Bodybuilding - Super Heavyweight

* 1. Jerome Bravo
* 2. Marlon John
* 3. Maher Alasfar
* 4. Luke White
* 5. Eustace Abraham



Overall Men: Chris White

[Siouxcountry]

Excellent job, Mel!:respect:

[K-Max]

Erm-- wow... how did you get the results so quick Mel? Were you at the show too?

[sobe4elle]

Thanks for the update on the show! Glad to see some of my old buddies placing well this year. Who won the overall?


Figure - Tall

* 1. Sherri Fisher
* 2. Karrilynn Blonde
* 3. Silvana Salvati
* 4. Valerie Richmon
* 5. Skye Johnston

Figure - Medium-Tall

* 1. Rachel Davis
* 2. Carrie Burstein
* 3. Jacqueline Gallachen
* 4. Tanya Bott
* 5. Pamela Bortmes

Figure - Medium

* 1. Rosa Valente
* 2. Anita Kus Roberts
* 3. Jolene Fonseca
* 4. Judy Daughtry
* 5. Vanessa Pipoli

Figure - Short

* 1.Lauren Jacobson
* 2.Angela Defrancesco
* 3.Sandra Pacheco
* 4.Chantal Milot
* 5.Angela Defrancesco

[Quadrablue]

Thanks for the update on the show! Glad to see some of my old buddies placing well this year. Who won the overall?

Overall Women: Sharon Mould
Overall Figure: Rosa Valente

[melodysmuscle]

Erm-- wow... how did you get the results so quick Mel? Were you at the show too?


No i wasnt at the show K max.. I had some results from your site and some of it was sent to me through text!!.. It was pre set up with the head judge Julia that i would post this show!!.. Thats why i had the competitors list a couple of days before the show and started this thread!!.. :respect:

[mindio]

I was at the show yesterday and thought it was awesome!!! The show was run reallly well and the judging was bang on....I want to congratulate all of the athletes on a job well done...Good luck to those athletes who will continue on with their journey to the Nationals....

Mindi O:D

[K-Max]

No i wasnt at the show K max.. I had some results from your site and some of it was sent to me through text!!.. It was pre set up with the head judge Julia that i would post this show!!.. Thats why i had the competitors list a couple of days before the show and started this thread!!.. :respect:

Sweet! :D

[melodysmuscle]

FYI.. there is no longer an OPA in ontario.. it is now the CBBF ontario... with new president Melanie Horton.. Vice President Laura Binetti and head Judge Julia Schatz ... All OPA memberships will be honored.. Keep an eye out for the new webiste as well as many great changes for Ontario!!!.. :awesome:

[powergirl]

any pics from the show posted on the net?

[melodysmuscle]

any pics from the show posted on the net?

No.. Not yet..I talked to Julia last night(head judge) and she is going to email me some as soon as she gets them!!.. I think because of the big changes happening right now the OPA website may not have anything...

[mlm]

FYI.. there is no longer an OPA in ontario.. it is now the CBBF ontario... with new president Melanie Horton.. Vice President Laura Binetti and head Judge Julia Schatz ... All OPA memberships will be honored.. Keep an eye out for the new webiste as well as many great changes for Ontario!!!.. :awesome:

Wow, this is BIG news!!! A well kept secret too, didn't hear a word about this at the show. Will be interesting to see the changes that Melanie, Laura and Julia have in store:popcorn:

Michelle:)

[melodysmuscle]

Wow, this is BIG news!!! A well kept secret too, didn't hear a word about this at the show. Will be interesting to see the changes that Melanie, Laura and Julia have in store:popcorn:

Michelle:)

Yeah.. they wanted to make sure it was hush hush in order for everything to move smoothly.. Also they didnt want to stress anyone that was competing in the show... Here is the letter that is being sent out!!..

Dear Friends,

We are writing to inform you of some exciting changes related to the Ontario Physique Association. It is recognized by many in the bodybuilding and fitness community that it is time for a new direction in Ontario. We believe that some important changes must be made so that the organization in Ontario can properly service the athletes it represents. This change can be most effectively managed by a fresh management perspective, free of the historic relationships, positions and other factors that have limited growth of the organization.

Guiding Principles of the New Organization

The new direction is based on the following priorities:

1. The organization’s first priority shall be the athletes and the sponsors who support them.

2. A strong relationship with the CBBF and IFBB is an essential prerequisite for growth of the organization in Ontario.

3. A strong communication system with the athletes is required to ensure that their questions and concerns are answered in a timely manner. The establishment of a dedicated phone line and message centre to address athlete inquiries and the development of a website that is effective and up to date are the cornerstone of this system.

4. Culture of inclusion: our goal is to pursue beneficial coalitions with existing rival organizations to enhance opportunities for all athletes while at the same time strengthening the CBBF in Ontario.

Governance Structure

During the initial transition and development period, the Ontario organization (formerly the OPA) will operate under the direct supervision of the CBBF. This will ensure consistency with the goals and objectives of the parent organization. To recognize this relationship, the organization will be called, the “CBBF – Ontario division”. Guidance related to financial affairs, media policy, judging, etc., will be provided by the CBBF Executive team.

A transitional management team has been appointed by the CBBF based on experience, strong support within Ontario, and a capacity for competent leadership.

During the initial 2 year development phase (2009-2011), the management team will be:

President - Melanie Horton
Vice President - Laura Binetti
Chief Judging Official - Julia Schatz
Media rep - Glen Grant



We want to reassure you that your OPA membership and any qualifications gained competing in OPA shows will be automatically recognized by the new organization. Our goal is to make this a seamless transition. We understand that you may have questions, concerns, ideas and input and we welcome your contributions.

Look for updates by email and on our new website www.cbbf-on.com coming soon for news and information.

[mlm]

Thanks for sharing Mel! I look forward to getting my letter and will keep my eyes open for the new website.... there was mention at the show that Melanie and Laura will be promoting a new pro-qualifier in Ontario next year in August. Can't wait to find out the deails!

Michelle:)

[melodysmuscle]

This is the letter that they are going to be sending out.. its basically the same as the previous post... but here it is... Laura Binetti has asked me to post this here!!... Also if there is anyone that you know that is either involved or an athlete in the OPA please advise them of this change!!:respect:


Dear Friends,



As you may have heard, the Ontario Physique Association (OPA) is no longer the recognized affiliate of the CBBF. As of June 21, 2009 the new affiliate is the CBBF Ontario Division.



We want to reassure you that your OPA membership and any qualifications gained competing in OPA shows will be automatically recognized by the new organization. Our goal is to make this a seamless transition. We understand that you may have questions, concerns, ideas and input and we welcome your contributions.



The CBBF Ontario Division has the following priorities:



1. The organization’s first priority shall be the athletes and the sponsors who support them.



2. A strong relationship with the CBBF and IFBB is an essential prerequisite for growth of the organization in Ontario.



3. A strong communication system with the athletes is required to ensure that their questions and concerns are answered in a timely manner. The establishment of a dedicated phone line and message centre to address athlete inquiries and the development of a website that is effective and up to date are the cornerstone of this system.



4. Culture of inclusion: our goal is to pursue beneficial coalitions with existing rival organizations to enhance opportunities for all athletes while at the same time strengthening the CBBF in Ontario.



During the initial transition and development period, the Ontario organization will operate under the direct supervision of the CBBF. This will ensure consistency with the goals and objectives of the parent organization. Guidance related to financial affairs, media policy, judging, etc., will be provided by the CBBF Executive team.



A transitional management team has been appointed by the CBBF based on experience, strong support within Ontario, and a capacity for competent leadership.



During the initial 2 year development phase (2009-2011), the management team will be:



President - Melanie Horton

Vice President - Laura Binetti

Chief Judging Official - Julia Schatz

Media rep - Glen Grant



Following the transition period, there will be a general election of the entire membership to select the management team for the subsequent term.



We will keep you posted as more information becomes available. Be sure to look for updates sent by email and on our website www.cbbf-on.com for more news and information. (website will be live soon!)

[SuperQT]

Thanks for sharing Mel! I look forward to getting my letter and will keep my eyes open for the new website.... there was mention at the show that Melanie and Laura will be promoting a new pro-qualifier in Ontario next year in August. Can't wait to find out the deails!

Michelle:)

Wow really? That is amazing please keep us up to date on that.

[fbbfanatic]

Here's a link to a musclesportsweb.com photo of the '09 Ontario contest's HW women's bodybuilding posedown (Overall & HW champ Sharon Mould in on the left and HW runner-up Tananariave McGowan is on the right). I think the photog, Kaleem Maxwell, did an excellent job of capturing the spirit of women's bodybuilding. The competitors look like they're having so much fun up there onstage and of course they're looking great. The website's coverage of the event includes an article, more photos (LW/MW/HW/Masters FBBing) and a video interview with women's bodybuilding Overall & HW champ Sharon Mould.

http://musclesportsweb.com/gallery/v/competitions/2009-opa-ont/women-hw/_DSC3395.JPG.html