… Registration deadline nears

THE deadline for registration to compete at the May 29 Novices Bodybuilding and Fitness Competition and Mr Linden Classic will be the end of this week, according to president of the Guyana Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (GBBFF) Keavon Bess.
Bess, in an invited comment, noted that due to the pandemic and the restrictions in place, a more structured approach would be necessary for the meet, which is scheduled for Lichas Hall in Linden. “We are urging all athletes who are interested in competing to make contact with any member of the federation before May 15. We are going to be strict with that due date, because of logistic issues we will have to deal with on competition day.”
The first bodybuilding competition for 2021 will have a Bodybuilding segment, a Bikini segment and a Mr Physique segment.
“Thus far we have about 25 athletes, both males and females.”

Recently, perennial sponsors, Fitness Express opted in as main sponsors, so according to Bess, systems are falling into place.
“We are moving full steam ahead. We now have our main sponsor officially on board, so it’s basically tidying up on the little fine-tuning of things so that we have a smooth show on May 29.” As in December, when the federation held its Resilience Bodybuilding and Fitness Championships, this month’s competition will also be spectator-free. The event will be virtual; with Live Streaming on popular social media networks.
At the venue, the athletes themselves will have certain restrictions.
“While on stage, athletes will be required to stand six feet from each other, while backstage athletes will be required to wear their masks and maintain the mandatory physical distancing. Judges will be seated six feet from each other and will be required to wear their masks.”