June 3, 2008 - Toronto, ON (FAME) – The World Natural Sports Organization (WNSO) is bringing the 2008 FAME World Championships and Pro Showdown to the John Bassett Theatre, Metro Toronto Convention Centre on June 13-15.
The three day event will feature Amateur and Pro competitions for athletes who will travel to Toronto from around the world to compete in this extraordinary event. Over the weekend, competitions will be held for natural mens and womens Fitness, Bodybuilding, Muscle Model, Fitness Model Search, Figure, Swimsuit Model and Bikini Model Search with special events for couples and Senior’s (Masters Division).
According to FAME presidents, Jeffrey Kippel and Mindy Blackstien, FAMEs new mandate is to encourage everyone to join the "Body-Proud Phenomena" and take charge of their physiques, thoughts and energy.
"We want people to understand that being Body-Proud is important for happy, healthy living and positive personal growth," Kippel said.
Along with the competitions, the public is invited to a free Expo and Marketplace and "Fitness Lifestyle " Speaker Symposium, with Key Note Speaker –Madeleine Marentette, Founder & Lifestyle Guru, Grail Springs Spa & Transformational Retreat. Best selling Canadian Author – Grail Springs Holistic Detox: For Mind, Body & Spirit. The event will feature presentations from renowned fitness industry personalities such as Laura Creavalle, Peter Twist and Dr. Melissa Hershberg. In addition, there will be presentations from Live Once - Pole Dancing and Fitness Studio and a variety of world class natural Pro Athletes and top fitness industry models. The expo will also feature some of the leading television, film, and magazine casting directors conducting onsite casting calls, photo shoots, and interviews. It will truly be a unique opportunity for the public to get up close and personal with the top professionals in the Fitness and Health industry. The FAME World Championships and Pro Showdown takes place every two years and according to Kippel and Blackstien, this years event will be the largest one in FAMEs 11 year-history. For more information, full event schedules, and ticket details please visit www.FAMEworldtour.com
