In episode 3, we recap the events of the Max Muscle Virginia NPC show. Corry and Stacia are a bit beat down, but they wanted to record and provide a little insight into what it's like before, during, and after the event.
0:00 - Intro
1:11 - Corry ate the cupcake
1:23 - The day after the show is not when the ladies get their rest.
1:49 - Show Day starts the day after the last show
3:00 - Online Registration is the preferred method -
mmvanpc.com
4:29 - Divisions vs. Classes
6:06 - Competitors need to have their
NPC card to compete in these shows
7:14 - Putting all the info into an App instead of printed programs
7:47 - Online Registration stops about 48 hours before on-site registration
9:30 - What goes into the packets for the competitors?
11:15 - Additional events that the ladies host:
So You Want to Compete events
11:29 - Posing Clinics by
Gary Udit
11:48 - Show Preview is the Sunday before each of the shows
12:40 - The competitors also get backs of goodies from the sponsors
12:53 - There is sometimes trophy repair
13:10 - Thursday, the ladies are off. You can still reach the team through the show phone (571-232-0731)
14:00 - Text the show phone. That's the best way to get a response.
14:14 - Friday: Check-in day - the venue is not magically transformed. There is serious work involved.
15:35 - Example activities: Check-in, buy NPC cards, weigh-ins, suit checks, registration, and more
15:55 - Backstage events: tanning, mic checks, video presentations, sponsor tables, banners, and more
17:44 - Who has the walkie talkies? Where are the EMT's?
18:40 - Stacia and Corry host a dinner for the officials as a big thank you
19:24 - SHOW DAY! (and, man, it starts early!)
19:57 - Competitor meeting is an hour before the show starts
20:10 - Show make-up is not normal make-up
20:40 - The day starts with staff, volunteers, sponsors, crew, security, etc.
21:12 - Corry's many many responsibilities up front while the show prep begins
21:34 - Stacia's many many responsibilities backstage while the show prep continues
22:38 - Pre-Judging is the first half of the event.
23:34 - Corry handles production out front and Stacia runs the expediting team backstage
24:34 - There will be a new show next year, July's
Clash of the Titans
25:32 - The busiest part of Stacia's day is in the morning
26:03 - Corry takes over in the evening
27:03 - The number of athletes is nowhere near the number of total entries
29:12 - A class can be re-judged
30:04 - Some of the events during the evening show
30:26 - The end of a show is seriously like a wedding. There are lots of pictures!
30:45 - Overall winners get their pictures on
NPC News Online and in the magazine
31:34 - Was that tan butt?
32:16 - Nick's PSA about food in the auditorium
33:05 - All of the tear down steps
33:21 - Don't forget your trophies!
33:45 - And THEN there's an after party
35:05 - There is no rest the day after the show!
36:00 - Five hours of accounting does not count as a day off
37:00 - Unloading everything back into storage
37:35 - And it doesn't end there...
37:55 - YOU HEARD IT HERE FIRST! Corry is living in California!
38:41 -
Strength and Grace and
So You Want to Compete are expanding!
39:19 - Shout out to all of our staff and volunteers!
40:00 - Hubby shoutouts!
40:29 - Happy Birthday, Ivan!
41:55 - Outro
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