The BBSA Free State Novice Championship was hosted in the Bloemfontein
City Hall on Saturday 14 April 2012. The event proved to be a success with 105
entries received and saw the best Free State novice athletes in action. The high
standards and quality of athletes could not be questioned.
The show kicked of on a high note with the Ladies Beach Bikini division
producing beautifully toned physiques, showing what a bikini girl should look
like. The ladies were focused and posed in perfect style. The winner's trophy
was awarded to Chantel leRoux who won over the judges with her confident stage
presence, and of course her impressive physique. Velasca van der Mescht were
short on her heels, securing second place with Minette van der Merwe coming in
at third place.
The more muscular female physiques in the Bikini Fitness division took
to the stage where Amica Bucadonna definitely stood out above her fellow
competitors and was rewarded with the winning title. Lourete Louw also impressed
judges and spectators alike, walking away as runner up. Both, the youngsters and
the 'older generation' were represented-
The Juniors U/23 brought excellent stage presence as novices, proving that the
quality of athletes entering each year is improving. Winner, HW
Stapelberg,managed to attract attention right from the get-go, competing
against Lebohang August,who placed second and Botha van Rensburg securing the
top three.
The Masters Over 40 division saw some solid competition with Trewees
Williams goingup against and beating Gert Lekoala, who placed second. Albert
Matthyzer walked away with third place in this category.
The Classic Body Building division brought familiar faces to the stage
again, whereTrewees Williams once again took the title, followed by U/23 champ,
HW Stapelberg who secured second place. Next up was the Senior Men under 70kg.
With great support from the crowd, Itumeleng Khoabane set the bar in this
division taking home the winning trophy. Athletes Ernest Lepitla and Maloko
Nthonyana got second and third places respectively. Senior Men under 80kg was
won by Machake Machake and the Men under 90kg category saw Regardt van Vuuren
walking away the winner. TheSenior over 90kg division presented tough decision
for judges and in the end, Gys Briedenhann enjoyed the victory.
Overall champ came as no surprise as Itumeleng Khoabane dominated the
stage once more. With strong support from the audience, Itumeleng show cased
definition and proportion that stood out above the rest. The show was a definite
success and it generated a positive out look on the development of this sport
in South Africa.
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