Diana Stanback IFBB Pro Finds Out What Promoter StrykerX Stands For
By Lisa White for Bodybuilding Fitness Figure.com
Saturday, February 20, 2010 will be history in the making for Promoter StrykerX and the athletes competing in the first Phoenix Pro show. Though it has taken years; this is a grand moment for the sport of bodybuilding in the the state of Arizona. In a recent interview between Diana Stanback IFBB Pro and host of Di Fit Talk Radio with StrykerX, promoter of the Phoenix Pro show; Diana gets to the bottom of things so fans and competitors can find out what StrykerX stands for.
For years competitors were asked why and when there would be a pro show in Arizona but unbeknown to many the budget it takes to put on a show of this magnitude is incredibly high. After working and planning for sixteen years to promote a show in Arizona StrykerX and his partner presented themselves to the IFBB and are going to make it happen.
Who is StykerX and why is he such a great promoter some would ask? The answer behind the question happens to be StrykerX has been competing for years in the bodybuilding arena and understands what's necessary for a competitor to perform at peak level. As a promoter his chosen "team members" are all active athletes. Each person on his team has a competitive background so the athletes are treated fairly, with integrity and respect. StrykerX has made it a point he doesn't want judges who have never competed judging the athletes. With these actions and way of thinking StykerX is creating a "for the athletes, by the athletes" mantra that will boost the moral of the competitors and the sport.
Not only has StrykerX gone out of his way to make sure the judges and his team have a background in competing but has created an open arms feeling for the competitors. The program packets for each competitor has a list of locations such as a medical center, Wal-Greens and a local supermarket for athletes who need to run out for last minute necessities or emergencies.
Diana was surprised by this but believes these small details will make a big difference for the athletes. As a pro competitor she knows what it's like to travel to a city and need something but not have any idea where it can be found. When traveling by plane the new laws have become so stringent that Diana even had her sweet potato confiscated. This may sound silly to a non-competitor but this food item is a necessity for her diet; making all the difference in her performance and placing.
With this statement StrykerX says "if you want a sweet potato, I'll get you a sweet potato." With a comment like this StrykerX is putting himself and his team out there to prove they're willing to do whatever it takes to produce a great show. Since StrykerX understands how important food is to the competitor he teamed up with Midwestern Meats so the athletes don't have to rely on hotel room service to prepare food for them. Midwestern Meats is accustomed to cooking this style of food so athletes don't have to worry about things like ingesting too much sodium.
StrykerX is not only supporting bodybuilding but all divisions of the sport including figure, bikini and fitness. Although he has been pleased with the outcome of bodybuilders who are participating he would like the fitness competitors to "step up to the plate" because he is creating a setting that includes them. His roster only showed a few fitness competitors and he has a purse of $6000 allotted for that division of the competition. Although StrykerX has made it clear he would love fitness to grow; he has no problem eliminating the fitness division in 2011 and increasing the bikini segment due to the willingness of the bikini competitors to compete. Besides stepping up to the plate; StrykerX has a lot on his. With all the great hype of creating the Phoenix Pro; StrykerX will be taking some time off before stepping back onto the stage as a competitor in the 2011 Nationals.
Diana has agreed that StrykerX has done everything he promised to do for the competitors, which opens up a channel for athletes to really get involved with the sport. Bikini, fitness, figure and bodybuilding is a growing sport and opportunities to watch a show like this or to compete in a Pro/Am show can make all the difference for the competitors. Diana believes these are the shows where competitors can meet the people who pave the way in magazines and on stage; allowing athletes to see that the sky is the limit in this industry.
***BodybuildingFitnessFigure.com would like to thank Diana Stanback IFBB Pro and Promoter StrykerX for doing such a great interview and supporting the amateur athlete, as well as, the pro competitor. We would also like to thank Dr. Steve Brown for supporting Diana Stanback and the sport of bodybuilding.
***Donations can be made in support of the sport. Please call StrykerX or mail to:
StrykerX
POBox 51600, Mesa, AZ 85208, phone: 602-363-8171
Phoenix Pro Show
Time: February 20, 2010 all day
Location: Phoenix, ARIZONA
City/Town: Phoenix, ARIZONA
Phone: 602-363-8171
Event Type: ifbb, pro, competition
Organized By: Stryker Salman
www.strykerx.com, www.phoenixproshow.com
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