The 4th Annual Bill Grant Classic

[Curt James]

Calling all competitors and spectators!


The 4th Annual
2009 NPC Bill Grant Bodybuilding
& Figure Classic

Over 10,000 Athletes Competing in SportsFest

Promoter and Master of Ceremonies will be Legendary Bodybuilder Bill Grant, Mr. America and Mr. World. Bill Grant appeared in the new release of “Pumping Iron” starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and has also been featured in numerous movies, television shows and commercials.

Looking for some excitement on Saturday, July 18, 2009 then don’t miss this outdoor event. The Bill Grant Bodybuilding & Figure Classic will be staged outdoors to re-create the spirit of “old school” bodybuilding from the great days of Muscle Beach in Venice, California.

Admission is FREE for all spectators. This event is part of the annual Lehigh Valley SportsFest, a 3-day total sports festival that draws more than 10,000 athletes, 150,000 spectators and includes over 40 athletic events. BE A PART OF IT!

In an effort to provide athletes and sponsors with maximum publicity and exposure, The Bill Grant Classic national media coverage now includes Ironman, FLEX, MuscleMag, MD, and Bodybuilding.com.

This event will be held at Cedar Beach Park, S. Ott Street at Hamilton Street in Allentown, Pennsylvania. For more highlights and pics from last year’s event please visit www.billgrant.net/bgclassic.html (http://www.billgrant.net/bgclassic.html). And for information of the SportsFest visit www.sportsfest.org (http://www.sportsfest.org).

For additional information about this event please contact [email protected].


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/curt_james/BillGrant/billgrant.jpg
Mr. America / Mr. World Bill Grant hits a double biceps!
Oh, yeah, and there’s some other bodybuilder on the right, too. ;)

I can't think of a better event to attend than a competition put together by Bill Grant. He's a former Mr. World, Mr. America, and an emcee who puts on one hell of a show! Check it out if you're able to. See you there!

[stephaniewicked]

I met him at my BF's show last weekend, as he was backstage handing out flyers for the event. REALLY nice guy!! I'll be at the Empire States in NY that weekend, but I'm sure this will be a fun event!

[Curt James]

I met him at my BF's show last weekend, as he was backstage handing out flyers for the event. REALLY nice guy!! I'll be at the Empire States in NY that weekend, but I'm sure this will be a fun event!

Have fun at the Empire States!

Masters Nationals is also being held on that date. Lots of shows!

:) :popcorn: :beerbang:

[Curt James]

Help us spread the word. Thank you for your support!

Saturday, July 18 – Allentown, PA

Cedar Beach Park - S. Ott St. at Hamilton St.


The 2009
NPC Bill Grant
Bodybuilding
& Figure Classic

CHECK OUT OUR MONTHLY BILL GRANT CLASSIC NEWSLETTER

Subscribe @ http://www.billgrant.net/

The Bill Grant Classic will be staged outdoors to re-create the spirit of "old school" bodybuilding from the great days of Muscle Beach in Venice, California.

ENTERTAINMENT:

Jersey Connect www.jerseyconnectshow.com

For More Information:
http://www.billgrant.net/bgclassic.html

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 888-304-7268 or 973-420-5695

CLASSES:

Novice Men (2 classes)

Master Men Over 40 (1 class)

Open Men (5 classes)

Open Women (2 classes)

Figure (2 classes)

TROPHIES:

Top Five in each class will receive Niels Andersen Sculptures!

TICKETS:
Admission is FREE for all spectators

TIMES:
Check In/Weigh in: 10:00 AM-11:30 AM

Pre-Judging: 1:00 PM

Finals: 1 hour after Pre-Judging

Official Website: http://www.BillGrant.net

Links:

http://www.myspace.com/billgrantnutrition

http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=515291397&k=SYGY2XQX364M5JDDTDY5RR

[Curt James]

Saturday, July 18, 2009
is almost here!

Can't make it to Masters Nationals? Is the drive too much? Rather stick closer to home, but still support and enjoy a bodybuilding event? Check out...


The 4th Annual
2009 NPC Bill Grant Bodybuilding
& Figure Classic

Over 10,000 Athletes Competing in SportsFest

Promoter and Master of Ceremonies will be Legendary Bodybuilder Bill Grant, Mr. America and Mr. World. Bill Grant appeared in the new release of “Pumping Iron” starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and has also been featured in numerous movies, television shows and commercials.

Looking for some excitement on Saturday, July 18, 2009 then don’t miss this outdoor event. The Bill Grant Bodybuilding & Figure Classic will be staged outdoors to re-create the spirit of “old school” bodybuilding from the great days of Muscle Beach in Venice, California.

Admission is FREE for all spectators. This event is part of the annual Lehigh Valley SportsFest, a 3-day total sports festival that draws more than 10,000 athletes, 150,000 spectators and includes over 40 athletic events. BE A PART OF IT!

In an effort to provide athletes and sponsors with maximum publicity and exposure, The Bill Grant Classic national media coverage now includes Ironman, FLEX, MuscleMag, MD and Bodybuilding.com.

This event will be held at Cedar Beach Park, S. Ott Street at Hamilton Street in Allentown, Pennsylvania. For more highlights and pics from last year’s event please visit www.billgrant.net/bgclassic.html. And for information of the SportsFest visit www.sportsfest.org.

For additional information about this event please contact [email protected].


Mr. America / Mr. World Bill Grant hits a double biceps!
Oh, yeah, and there’s some other bodybuilder on the right, too.

I can't think of a better event to attend than a competition put together by Bill Grant. He's a former Mr. World, Mr. America, and an emcee who puts on one hell of a show! Check it out if you're able to. See you there!

[MsGuns]

Have fun Curt! Bring back a good report!

[Curt James]

Have fun Curt! Bring back a good report!

Will do!


Saturday, July 18, 2009
is almost here!

Can't make it to Masters Nationals? Is the drive too much? Rather stick closer to home, but still support and enjoy a bodybuilding event? Check out...


The 4th Annual
2009 NPC Bill Grant Bodybuilding
& Figure Classic

Over 10,000 Athletes Competing in SportsFest

Promoter and Master of Ceremonies will be Legendary Bodybuilder Bill Grant, Mr. America and Mr. World. Bill Grant appeared in the new release of “Pumping Iron” starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and has also been featured in numerous movies, television shows and commercials.

Looking for some excitement on Saturday, July 18, 2009 then don’t miss this outdoor event. The Bill Grant Bodybuilding & Figure Classic will be staged outdoors to re-create the spirit of “old school” bodybuilding from the great days of Muscle Beach in Venice, California.

Admission is FREE for all spectators. This event is part of the annual Lehigh Valley SportsFest, a 3-day total sports festival that draws more than 10,000 athletes, 150,000 spectators and includes over 40 athletic events. BE A PART OF IT!

In an effort to provide athletes and sponsors with maximum publicity and exposure, The Bill Grant Classic national media coverage now includes Ironman, FLEX, MuscleMag, MD and Bodybuilding.com.

This event will be held at Cedar Beach Park, S. Ott Street at Hamilton Street in Allentown, Pennsylvania. For more highlights and pics from last year’s event please visit www.billgrant.net/bgclassic.html. And for information of the SportsFest visit www.sportsfest.org.

For additional information about this event please contact [email protected].


Mr. America / Mr. World Bill Grant hits a double biceps!
Oh, yeah, and there’s some other bodybuilder on the right, too.

I can't think of a better event to attend than a competition put together by Bill Grant. He's a former Mr. World, Mr. America, and an emcee who puts on one hell of a show! Check it out if you're able to. See you there!

Guess I should have bumped the pic, too. Duh!


http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/curt_james/BillGrant/billgrant.jpg
Mr. America / Mr. World Bill Grant hits a double biceps!
Oh, yeah, and there’s some other bodybuilder on the right, too. ;)

[Curt James]

Bill Grant Nutrition:

http://www.billgrant.net/

Video recaps of previous Sports Festivals:

http://www.billgrant.net/bgclassic.html

Bill's Old School Bodybuilding Series:

http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/gastelu15.htm

See you at the show! (scroll up) :)

http://davedraper.com/fusionbb/fbbuploads/med_1234848883-Bill_Grant__004__.jpg

[Curt James]

...


j/k on the :mad:

:wavey:

This weekend has LOTS of choices :popcorn: :popcorn: :popcorn: for NY/NJ/PA bodybuilding fans and competitors:

Masters Nationals takes place the same date as Bill Grant's competition and now I see this:

NPC Empire States
Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure & Bikini Championships

Saturday, July 18, 2009

Rockland County
Community College
145 College Road
Suffern, NY

For More Information;
Oren Silvers, Promoter
P.O. Box 924
Lindenhurst, NY 11757

[email protected]
(516) 810-6123

Guest Posers

Kevin English
Jason Arntz
PJ Braun

http://www.npcempirestates.com/

NEW also for 2009 is the Steve Stone best poser award!!

Well, if you're closer to Allentown (Bill's show) than you are to Pittsburgh (Masters Nationals) or Lindenhurst (Empire States) then definitely stop in and enjoy the sports festival!

It's just a few days out now until all these competitions take place. :)


The 4th Annual
2009 NPC Bill Grant Bodybuilding
& Figure Classic

Promoter and Master of Ceremonies will be Legendary Bodybuilder Bill Grant, Mr. America and Mr. World.

[B]Saturday, July 18, 2009, the Bill Grant Bodybuilding & Figure Classic will be staged outdoors to re-create the spirit of "old school" bodybuilding from the great days of Muscle Beach in Venice, California.

Admission is FREE for all spectators. This event is part of the annual Lehigh Valley SportsFest, a 3-day total sports festival that draws more than 10,000 athletes, 150,000 spectators and includes over 40 athletic events. BE A PART OF IT!

This event will be held at Cedar Beach Park, S. Ott Street at Hamilton Street in Allentown, Pennsylvania.

For all the info on Grant's competition and recaps of his previous events, please visit www.billgrant.net/bgclassic.html (http://www.billgrant.net/bgclassic.html). And for information of the SportsFest visit www.sportsfest.org (http://www.sportsfest.org).

For additional information about this event please contact [email protected].

Hoping to see you there!

:beerbang:

[Curt James]

Who's going? :beerbang:


Saturday, July 18 – Allentown, PA

Cedar Beach Park - S. Ott St. at Hamilton St.


The 2009
NPC Bill Grant
Bodybuilding
& Figure Classic

CHECK OUT OUR MONTHLY BILL GRANT CLASSIC NEWSLETTER

Subscribe @ http://www.billgrant.net/

The Bill Grant Classic will be staged outdoors to re-create the spirit of "old school" bodybuilding from the great days of Muscle Beach in Venice, California.

ENTERTAINMENT:

Jersey Connect www.jerseyconnectshow.com

For More Information:
http://www.billgrant.net/bgclassic.html

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 888-304-7268 or 973-420-5695

CLASSES:

Novice Men (2 classes)

Master Men Over 40 (1 class)

Open Men (5 classes)

Open Women (2 classes)

Figure (2 classes)

TROPHIES:

Top Five in each class will receive Niels Andersen Sculptures!

TICKETS:
Admission is FREE for all spectators

TIMES:
Check In/Weigh in: 10:00 AM-11:30 AM

Pre-Judging: 1:00 PM

Finals: 1 hour after Pre-Judging

Official Website: http://www.BillGrant.net

Links:

http://www.myspace.com/billgrantnutrition

http://www.facebook.com/p.php?i=515291397&k=SYGY2XQX364M5JDDTDY5RR

[Package]

gonna be a good show, looking foward to it

[Curt James]

:beerbang:

[Curt James]

gonna be a good show, looking foward to it

Great meeting you! :beerbang:

Harry is in the video below. I'm uploading more to YouTube now!

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[Curt James]

Bodybuilding:

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Powerlifting:

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The Lehigh Valley Sportsfest showcased many sports including powerlifting, basketball, and bodybuilding! Weather that day was amazing and perfect for an outdoor event.

[Curt James]

I have a number of other videos to upload. Pics to be posted as well. Met a lot of great people there including a few Rx Muscle folks! :D

The event was a blast!

[Package]

Great meeting you! :beerbang:

Harry is in the video below. I'm uploading more to YouTube now! u too, man ...I'll let him know about it, thanks!

[Curt James]

Ffwd to 1:45 for the 700-lbs. deadlift. Insane.

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[Allifit]

I was there.....and I got to meet Curt!:beerbang:

[Curt James]

I was there.....and I got to meet Curt!:beerbang:

It's true.

Thank you for not pressing charges, Alli.

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[Curt James]

Here's one of the show's promoters and she's also Bill Grant's better half, Eva:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/curt_james/NPCBG09/DSC03128-1.jpg

Also got to meet fellow Rx'er, Package:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/curt_james/NPCBG09/DSC03148-1.jpg

Drove to Allentown with a fellow MD'er, pmks88:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/curt_james/NPCBG09/DSC03149-1.jpg

pmks88 and bodybuilding legend Leon Brown:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/curt_james/NPCBG09/DSC03150-1.jpg

http://legendaryleonbrown.blogspot.com/2008/05/leon-brown.html

And here's the beautiful young lady who sang the National Anthem (her name starts with a J and my memory is terrible) with Eva!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/curt_james/NPCBG09/DSC03129-1.jpg

More YouTubes and pics on the way. The day was a lot of fun!

[Allifit]

It's true.

Thank you for not pressing charges, Alli.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/curt_james/NPCBG09/DSC03147-1.jpg

lol I was considering it!!!

[MsGuns]

Wow an outdoor bodybuilding show in PA...has it always been outside?
Curt good job on labelin the pics...

[Allifit]

Wow an outdoor bodybuilding show in PA...has it always been outside?
Curt good job on labelin the pics...

It was bizarre for sure Drex....the lighting was terrible and the competitors were complaining the stage was burning their feet. It was HOT out.... not sure if it's always been like that, held outside, as this was the first year I went, but I couldn't see the appeal at all from a competitors standpoint.

[Curt James]

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[MsGuns]

It was bizarre for sure Drex....the lighting was terrible and the competitors were complaining the stage was burning their feet. It was HOT out.... not sure if it's always been like that, held outside, as this was the first year I went, but I couldn't see the appeal at all from a competitors standpoint.

That wouldnt be comfortable...I mean I have hard times during shoots on hot rocks...lol..so I know they were like hurry up already...lol

I like the purple text...smile

[Allifit]

That wouldnt be comfortable...I mean I have hard times during shoots on hot rocks...lol..so I know they were like hurry up already...lol

I like the purple text...smile

haha. Yeah I had a friend who competed in bbing and he said the floor was burning his feet up pretty bad. He also said the sun was causing the tan to stink and run. Oh how enjoyable.

(thanks, I get bored in black lol)

[MsGuns]

haha. Yeah I had a friend who competed in bbing and he said the floor was burning his feet up pretty bad. He also said the sun was causing the tan to stink and run. Oh how enjoyable.

(thanks, I get bored in black lol)

I hope they have it inside next yr for the competitor's sake...

[Curt James]

lol I was considering it!!!

heh :D

My attorney is prepared with bail money at all times. :rolleyes:


Wow an outdoor bodybuilding show in PA...has it always been outside?
Curt good job on labelin the pics...

This was the fourth year for the event. I know it was outside last year. Don't know about the first two years but I assume they were held outdoors, too.

I wish I had thought to write down the singer's name. And all the competitors. There really should be a freaking program for events. Baseball has programs with names, stats, etc. Why not bodybuilding and Figure? :mad:

Next year I'm pesting Bill for a "press pass." That'd just amount to an official license to say, "Excuse me, can I have your name for a news release?"

I wonder if anyone was there reporting. They had several photographers on hand. Recognized Jim Wilmer of Adonis Productions from previous shows.

Photos are important, of course, but some text in the local paper would really be a boost for the competitors.


It was bizarre for sure Drex....the lighting was terrible and the competitors were complaining the stage was burning their feet. It was HOT out.... not sure if it's always been like that, held outside, as this was the first year I went, but I couldn't see the appeal at all from a competitors standpoint.

They had one group step back into what little shade was available on stage.

Grant, on his Web site, stated that the outdoor thing was to harken back to the days of Muscle Beach and outdoor competitions from the Golden Age.

(Googles)

The Bill Grant Classic will be staged outdoors to re-create the spirit of "old school" bodybuilding from the great days of Muscle Beach in Venice, California.

From: http://billgrant.net/bgclassic.html

[Curt James]

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[Allifit]

Grant, on his Web site, stated that the outdoor thing was to harken back to the days of Muscle Beach and outdoor competitions from the Golden Age.

(Googles)

The Bill Grant Classic will be staged outdoors to re-create the spirit of "old school" bodybuilding from the great days of Muscle Beach in Venice, California.

From: http://billgrant.net/bgclassic.html

I think, in theory, it makes a lot of sense, but in actuality...eh not so much.

Venice Beach CA during one of bodybuilding's heights is one thing. Somehow the same effect doesn't result from Allentown PA. lol.

[Petr Prielozny]

Hello my friends,

this show was really great and first time my outside show.
I am the overall winner of novice class and 2nd in mens open.

The public was great as well and pitty I didnt meet with people
from this forum.


Have a nice day and thanks for great day.

Petr Prielozny
www.petrprielozny.com (http://www.petrprielozny.com)

[MsGuns]

Hello my friends,

this show was really great and first time my outside show.
I am the overall winner of novice class and 2nd in mens open.

The public was great as well and pitty I didnt meet with people
from this forum.


Have a nice day and thanks for great day.

Petr Prielozny
www.petrprielozny.com (http://www.petrprielozny.com)


CONGRATS Petr...
How was the hot sidewalk on your feet?

[Curt James]

I think, in theory, it makes a lot of sense, but in actuality...eh not so much.

Venice Beach CA during one of bodybuilding's heights is one thing. Somehow the same effect doesn't result from Allentown PA. lol.

The sands of a beach is not the same as that stage, eh?


Hello my friends,

this show was really great and first time my outside show.
I am the overall winner of novice class and 2nd in mens open.

The public was great as well and pitty I didnt meet with people
from this forum.


Have a nice day and thanks for great day.

Petr Prielozny
www.petrprielozny.com (http://www.petrprielozny.com)


CONGRATS Petr...

Maybe that is something Bill Grant can add to his show for next year - a seminar or "meet and greet" with the competitors.

Congratulations! :beerbang:

[MsGuns]

No PA does not represent Cali...far from it...
But great idea.

[Curt James]

No PA does not represent Cali...far from it...
But great idea.

Haven't made it to California. To Arizona but that's as far west as I've reached so far.

It is a great idea! Got some crowd shots in this video:

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[MsGuns]

Is the guy in the black trunks Harry?

[Package]

Hello my friends,

this show was really great and first time my outside show.
I am the overall winner of novice class and 2nd in mens open.

The public was great as well and pitty I didnt meet with people
from this forum.


Have a nice day and thanks for great day.

Petr PrieloznyNice job Petr, you looked good up there.

[Curt James]

Is the guy in the black trunks Harry?

Yes. You recognize Petr from the other vid, right? And Harry is the other man in the "freeze frame" on the YouTube I posted most recently.

[MsGuns]

Yes. You recognize Petr from the other vid, right? And Harry is the other man in the "freeze frame" on the YouTube I posted most recently.

I now see after the vid was over it showed their names.

[MsGuns]

CONGRATS Harry!

[Curt James]

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[Curt James]

That final two Bill Grant Classic videos from the July 18 event:

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Bill and Eva put on an absolutely fabulous show. Thank you! :beerbang:

[Curt James]

Jaquetta Perry (on the left) sang the National Anthem! Thank you for the reminder, Eva!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v108/curt_james/NPCBG09/DSC03129-1.jpg

I still have many pictures to upload to my Photobucket account, but the videos here are the end of what I was able to film. Time for some more memory for my digital camera! :)

Be sure to mark your calendars for the 5th Anniversary of the NPC Bill Grant Classic. July 2010 will be here before we know it! :D

http://www.billgrant.net/bgclassic.html

[partsRheavy]

The outdoors location looks really attractive to me and I like the concept.

A 3 or 4-foot wide strip of carpet on the stage where the competitors stand would help a lot with the heat problem and would make it more comfortable. Just tack the carpet down for the show and then remove it when the show is over.

[Curt James]

The outdoors location looks really attractive to me and I like the concept.

A 3 or 4-foot wide strip of carpet on the stage where the competitors stand would help a lot with the heat problem and would make it more comfortable. Just tack the carpet down for the show and then remove it when the show is over.

Thanks for that idea! I'll stop by the local carpet shop and pick up some remnants before the next event. :D

[Petr Prielozny]

who is Eva and what is her last name?

Eva is the Czech name so she might be czech as me.
Anyway, hope you are well guys.

Petr
www.petrprielozny.com

[Curt James]

Eva is one of the show's promoters. :beerbang: