Old Navy

Sunday, April 8, 2007 - I am officially a member of the FAME WNSO SNBF Judging Panel.

I sat at the table as a regular contest judge for the first time on Saturday at the 2007 FAME WNSO SNBF Georgia Open Championship, a men's and women's Pro Qualifier. I was originally scheduled to be a test judge at the show, but the head judge, who has judged me in several FAME shows, said he was waving the "test" judging and said I would take my seat at the judge's table and my scores, along with the other four judges, would count. There were 92 contestants, not including crossovers. It was the largest SNBF show ever and the event was sold out, with standing room only tickets going for $15 and selling out, too.

After prejudging, the Head Judge said he analyzed my scoring and determined I was very close to the consensus of opinion in every class and that for my first judging stint, especially at a show this large, I did a good job. After the show, He said he was also impressed when he listened in on the feed back I gave to contestants who came up to the judges after the competition to ask how they could improve and to point out special weaknesses they need to work on.

He immediately recommended to Bruce Johnson, the president of the SNBF that I be added to the permanent roster of contest judges for the federation. Bruce agreed. I'm certified, and have already been asked to judge at upcoming FAME SNBF shows. Sweet.

I really learned a lot judging this competition that I will use the next time I step onto a stage (in five weeks). I learned how really important conditioning is (a few pounds can make a great difference. A small amount of held water can be devastating) and how hard you really have to pose to show your muscles in the best light. Those who did, scored well and those who were tentative or "weak," scored lower. I was astounded as I watched contestants actually get harder with each pose. I also watched with interest as contestants actually got softer as they lost their focus or strength. I will certainly keep this in mind when I'm up there again.

It was interesting, to say the least, after competing 16 times and looking down at the judges and audience, to be sitting there, looking up at the competitors with a clip board and score sheet in my hands.

I have competed in seven FAME events. As a judge, I can no longer compete in this federation, including in their Pro Shows. It's the only thing I had to give up when I accepted certification as a contest judge. I'm glad I accepted. As an athlete who has competed (and will continue to compete in other federations), I know I will be a judge who understands fully what it takes to bring your "A" package to the stage to play your "A" game and I will be able to judge each contestant with that in mind.

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Scott "Old Navy" Hults, NFPT-CPT; NGA-CPT
FAME, NGA & IDFA Natural Master Pro Bodybuilder
FAME, NGA & OCB Contest Judge

www.BodyBuildingSenior.com

romanaz

Congratulations on being certified as a judge!

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94kg Weightclass

Best in Competition:
Snatch : 70kg
Clean and Jerk : 85kg
Total : 155kg

Best in Training:
Snatch : 67kg
Clean and Jerk : 90kg

Goals by end of Summer:
Snatch : 80kg
Clean and Jerk : 100kg



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davtown

Sounds like a great experience.... thanks for sharing! Congrats

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current/goal
D: 350/380
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wannabstrong

Wow, Awesome opportunity. Congrats.

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