2021 NPC Vancouver Open
Figure Championships
(Vancouver, WA - April 3, 2021)
The significance of the first NPC show of the year in Washington State cannot be overstated. With cities and states coming out of 'lockdowns',
gym closures, etc. the fact that so many athletes persevered and got themselves to the stage is a credit to the dedication these men and
women as well as the promoters, have to the sport. It was indeed an honor and a privilege to be there and capture some of these moments.
This show saw a plethora of new competitors, many doing multiple classes...a great show for many to get their feet wet, lots of stage time
and with some good sized classes! The judges were particularly patient and meticulous whether it was first callout or third. And while the
format had been altered to compartmentalize each category from start to finish rather than the traditional prejudging/finals event, it
did make for a more efficient (and less stressful) day for the athletes and the audience...I wouldn't be surprised if many of these options
could be here to stay once things return to 'normal'.
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Breaking with 'tradition' somewhat, will split the reports into categories, this page featuring the Figure Division. Very much a more 'Novice' type
show, notables included the Open Overall winner Jasmine Averill, shapely Ivana Jungic and others. As far as 'veteran' competitors go, Christie
Allbriton has competed quite successfully in the past, was great to see her back onstage! Open 'A' Class winner Ashley Blackmer (nice proportionality for the division)
will take on the
Craig/Ribic Production Emerald Cup a few short weeks later.
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A huge thanks to Promoter Wade Lowery, volunteers and the dedicated competitors who keep this sport growing.
The Pacific Northwest is a special place when it comes to the NPC community with everybody pitching in
to make each others' shows as successful as possible. It's a continued privilege to be able to
cover and publicize these shows for decades now. We'll have more on the show here in general as time permits.
You can also find more content on Instagram @david_twixpix. Thanks for NOT cropping watermarks if reposting photos
on social media. Official results and further information
can be found at vancouveropen.net.
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(Please notify me of any placing or name spelling errors, thanks.)
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