Natural Muscle Showdown

The INBF Natural Muscle Showdown and Ms. Figure bodybuilding competition, presented by Don Robinson Productions on Oct. 19, consisted of a morning prejudging and evening competitions held at the Madison School in Phoenix. Competitors were from Canada, New York as well as cities and towns throughout Arizona. The Ms. Figure division was a first for Don Robinson Productions. Four women competed in this category, Natale Bruce took home the trophy.

As at past Don Robinson Productions, a group of youthful athletes traveled from Sierra Visa to compete in the bodybuilding teen division.

Paula Stufflebeam, second in the Women's Lightweight and the Master's divisions plus a first-time competitor said, "Don Robinson and his staff were all very friendly and helpful. The show was well run and it was a great experience."

The next Valley INBF bodybuilding competition, set for April 12, will be a pro qualifier. New to this show will be a special needs division for qualified athletes. I’m currently training Bert Pampanin, who has multiple sclerosis. He said he is very excited about taking on the challenge of training for a bodybuilding show.