A real thriller at the Lee Playhouse, Ft. Lee Virginia took place on June 18, 2005. The Natural Physique Association hosted it's 7th annual National Championships once again with the addition of fitness/figure competition. The show as the young people would say, was off the hook.  Every athlete came to represent as they entertained the majority of what would be, a North Carolinan crowd.  In the (50-59) division JW Hicks was in much better condition than ever as he came in 8lbs heavier and less bodyfat than last year. He was an unanimous winner over Gene Boggs. Randy Glass and the overall Masters Universe had a lot of thickness and was not in quite the conditon Hicks was, however had a lot more upper body muscle that allowed him a majority decision.  In the fitness/figure category Melissa Johnson and Dena Banks fought right into the night show. Crystal Bailey took over the stage with her gift to electrify but wasn't in her best condition to beat Johnson or Banks. In the finals Dena edged out Melissa. In women bodybuilding, Cid Davis (50+) division, clearly the champion went against another champion, Linda Carpenter (40-49) in the masters and came up short. Linda a complete package and phenomenal athlete with lots of experience was a clear cut winner. She's absolutely ready for the NPA Pros and might be a reason for Eleanor Mc Bride to return. Both of these ladies went into the open division and represented it well.  Linda once again, dominated the competiton, receiving all first place votes through out the entire day and evening. She also earned best female poser.

Toni Johnson and JW Hicks were the lone couples and they performed magnificently to the families, friends and fans. Dressed in pink JW wore it proudly as they went through their act together, receiving a well round of applause from the audience. 

The men division was tough and Calvin McIntyre who dominated the men lightweight class presented a much better package than he did last year. He has the upper body of a heavyweight. I predict he will win this title one day if he continues to improve.  Middleweight Gene Collins who also won the state middleweight title look even better this time than he did in April. Dr. Rodney Gaines came up one point short against the younger Collins. In the Lt. Heavyweight class, stood Timothy Clanton and the overall male winner of the show. Timothy has more muscle than most people. His only short coming in the past was his inability to show his physique to the judges. However today he came through. The Heavyweights were the show, as they all came in good and big per Natural athletes standard.  Allen Crowder of the new millenium gym squeaked by State Champion Carl Matthews Jr. by one point. Dr. John Dabbs and Superman Roderick Kirkland was very competitive, even though Kirkland was off today placing 4th place, something he is not use to doing.  Best Poser could of went to Collins, but Matthews got it and deserved it. This year was positively an out of sight Natural National event with lots of excitement and most of all fun for the athletes, fans, families and friends. Also out of this came 8 new Pro qualified NPA athletes, Thank you for your support and we will now prepare for next year.

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Results:
The 2005 NPA Mr. / Ms NPA Nationals &
Masters Universe Bodybuilding Fitness/Figure Championships
Masters/Couples /Open
18 June 2005
Lee Playhouse House
Ft. Lee Virginia 23801
Sponsored by: The Si-Flex Physique Club Inc.

Masters (50-59):  JW Hicks, Richmond, VA
Masters (40 – 49) Randy Glass, Waynesboro, VA
Overall Masters Champion: Randy Glass

 Fitness/Figure: Under 5’5”:  Dena Banks, Chesterfield, VA
Overall Fitness/Figure Champion: Dena Banks

  Female Masters (50+): Cid Davis, Washington, DC
Female Masters (40-49): Linda Carpenter, Ashburn, VA
Overall Female Masters Champion: Linda Carpenter

 Female Lightweight Champion: Linda Carpenter, Ashburn, VA
Female Middleweight Champion: Cid Davis, Washington, DC
Overall Female Champion:  Linda Carpenter, Ashburn, VA
Best Female Poser: Linda Carpenter

 Male Lightweight Champion:  Calvin McIntyre, Chester, VA
Male Middleweight Champion: Eugene Collins, Bethesda, MD
Male Lt. Heavyweight Champion: Timothy Clanton, Chester, VA
Male Heavyweight Champion: Allen Rex Crowder, Mebane, NC
Overall Male Champion: Timothy Clanton
Best Male Poser: Carl Matthews Jr., Las Vegas, NV

 Congratulations goes out to these 2005 Pro Qualified National Champions!

 Other Participants included: Gene, Boggs, Crystal Bailey, Melissa Johnson, Beth Ashby, Morgan Alexander, Deborah McVey-Newman, Toni Johnson, Kim Reaves, Kenneth Lyles, Stacey Heuple, Roderick Kirkland, Dr. John Dabbs, and Dr. Rodney Gaines

President Harry E. Silas and
Overall Fitness/Figure Champion "Dena Banks"

Dena Banks • Melissa Johnson • Crystal Bailey
The 2005 NPA Nationals Fitness/Figure Winners

Toni Johnson & JW Hicks
2005 NPA Nationals Couples Champions

Timothy Clanton
Lt Heavyweight &
Overall Male Champion
2005 NPA Nationals

Linda Carpenter
Overall Female Masters &
Open 2005 National Champion

Randy Glass
Masters Universe 2005
Overall Champion

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