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First official Press Release from the new Pro Division!

"Pro Division Inc is proud to announce a series of Men's Professional Bodybuilding competitions/events that will commence in the fall of 2006............ The Pro Division Inc schedule of competitions/events will be released in late February. Pro Division Inc is not a sport federation, but rather a corporation in the business of Bodybuilding entertainment. Our plan is to promote events by incorporating a high intensity of theatrical components, not only present the physique at it highest echelon but also to entertain the fans with veracity and excitement. .......... The minimum prize money per show will be $30,000.US ............. The prize money will be raised every two years. The five year program of Pro Division Inc is to have by the 2010 season, a schedule of 25 professional competitions/events for men spanning the globe on every major continent. Pro Division Inc competitions/events are open to all pro athletes from any federation. For information on becoming a member of Pro Division Inc or being involved with any of our events, please contact us at prodivisioninc@yahoo.com "

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PRO DIVISION INC ANNOUNCES NEW JUDGING CRITERIA FOR 2006 SCHEDULE

Pro Division Inc has announced today the judging criteria for their 2006 competition/event schedule which commences in September.

Wayne S. DeMilia, CEO of Pro Division Inc states, “The main points in the judging procedure are the easily defined rounds and the rewarding of the athletes for aesthetics, symmetry, and entertainment value as well as muscle size and definition.“

Executive Judging Director John Calascione, who will serve as Chief Judge at all events, has formulated the groundwork to underwrite fair judging on all levels.

“The judges will be constantly rotated, not only to prevent the same judges from judging the same event every year, but also to insure that every panel will be different. Judges will be assessed every six months and judges who cannot meet the standards that are required will first be asked to attend additional judging clinics. If the judge is still not up to standard, he/she will not be included on future panels,” said Calascione at a recent Pro Division Inc. summit.

Both DeMilia and Calascione guarantee that any improprieties, connections, associations or collusion between judges and/or judges and competitors can result in the judge not only being removed from a panel but also removed from consideration from all future judging panels.

Any questions, comments or interest in the judging procedures and rules for Pro Division Inc should direct them via email to prodivisioninc@yahoo.com.

Pro Division Inc judging rules for 2006 are as follows:


JUDGING RULES


All competitions in Pro Division, Inc will be judged using the placement system. When there are more than 20 athletes in a competition, judges will judge from 1 to 15 with all other athletes receiving a 16. When there are 20 or less competitors in a competition, the judges will place them from 1 to 20 in each appropriate round.

Each competition will have a minimum of seven judges and an alternate judge. The alternate score will only be used is one of the seven voting judges is unable to continue in the competition.

In major competitions there will be eleven judges and an alternate judge. In major competitions, computer scoring will be used with the alternate score being determined at random by the computer in each round.

Judges will have the opportunity to call their individual comparisons in rounds one and two.

Judges will be instructed to mark down any athlete with gynecomastia. Any type of artificial muscle augmentation, either by implants or any other type of foreign substance to enhance the muscle size or shape will also be cause for the judges to lower the athlete’s placing.

The contest will be judged based on five rounds, with each round being an equal 20% of the score. The athlete with the lowest score after five rounds is the winner.


SCORE #1--ROUND 1—Symmetry & Aesthetics—20%

WHAT THE JUDGES ARE LOOKING FOR:
The judges are looking for overall symmetry, aesthetics, balance and proportion. There should be a “V” taper from the shoulders to the waist. The stomach region should be muscular yet small and tight from all angles. From the front, the thighs should have an outer sweep and the calves should show an inner muscle belly. There skin should show an overall tightness from all angles.

Muscularity and size should be taken into account in this round, but the overall aesthetic look of the body should take precedence.


PROCEDURE:
In this round the athlete is viewed and compared from four sides, (quarter poses front, right side, back, left side), in the semi relaxed position. In all four positions knees are to be locked, feet are to be no more than 2 inches apart, and there is to be no twisting of the upper torso.

The athletes will come out in groups of no more than ten at a time to do the quarter poses as a group, and then compared 2 or 3 at a time. When all the judges are satisfied, athletes are placed, score sheets marked and given to the head judge.


SCORE #2--ROUND 2—Muscularity in the Seven Compulsory Poses—20%


WHAT ARE THE JUDGES LOOKING FOR:
The judges are looking for size, muscularity, definition and separation based just upon the seven compulsory poses.

PROCEDURE:
The athletes will be judged in the seven compulsory poses:

A. Front Double Biceps
B. Front Lat Spread
C. Side Chest
D. Rear Double Bicep
E. Rear Lat Spread
F. Front Abdominal & Thighs
G. Front Most Muscular Crab


The athletes will come out and do the seven compulsory poses individually (when there are more than 20 athletes in a competition, the athletes will be brought out 2 at a time), then be brought out and compared in groups of 2, 3 or 4.


SCORE #3--ROUND 3A--FREE POSING—20%

WHAT THE JUDGES ARE LOOKING FOR
The judges are judging the overall physique on all points (aesthetics, muscularity, size, balance, proportion, and symmetry) but only what the athlete shows them. If an athlete hides his weak points, it is to his advantage and the judge will base the score on what is presented. This score is based solely on the body, not presentation.


PROCEDURE
Each athlete presents his body as he wants it to be seen, choreographed to music for approximately three minutes. . If he has weak points on his physique or weak poses, he is not required to do them He is to present his body to his best advantage to the judges.


SCORE #4--ROUND 3B—ENTERTAINMENT QUALITY—20%

WHAT THE JUDGES ARE LOOKING FOR:
The judges will be giving a second score solely on the entertainment value of the posing routine. Props and special effects can be used, but the athlete must remember that if the body is covered too much or for too long, or if the effects prevent the adequate presentation of the body in the judge’s mind, it could effect the score in round 3A.


SCORE #5—ROUND 4—FINAL POSEDOWN—20%

WHAT THE JUDGES ARE LOOKING FOR:
This is the judge’s final chance to assess the athlete’s physique. The judges are first looking at the physique as a whole, then breaking it down to symmetry, aesthetics, muscularity, size, balance and proportion.

PROCEDURE
The top six will come out as a group in numerical order. The judges can ask the head judge for repositioning of the athletes if necessary to aid in the judging. Athletes will first do quarter turns as a group, then the seven compulsory poses as a group. The head judge will then order the athletes to “posedown” and the athletes will break into free posing of their choice to out do the other athletes on stage.
 
PRO DIVISION INC ANNOUNCES MEDICAL BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS

Pro Division Inc announced today an agreement with McLean Hospital, part of Harvard Medical School, to provide medical benefits for Pro Division Inc members.

McLean Hospital will conduct complete comprehensive yearly physicals for all Pro Division Inc. athletes. This is an unprecedented step in the healthcare of professional bodybuilding athletes.

Wayne S. DeMilia, CEO of Pro Division Inc states, “The main part of any show or competition is the athletes. Without them, there is no event. We must concern ourselves with the health of the athletes to not only insure the longevity of the athlete, but also of the sport.

What precipitated this action by Pro Division Inc is the number of untimely deaths and severe medical problems that has beset the sport the past 24 months.

DeMilia goes on to say, “Three top male athletes have needed kidney transplants over a two year time span. Something has to be done. Heart attacks and bypass surgery become all too common. Athletes under the age of 40 are suffering strokes. Something has to be done and we will be doing it.”

“We are taking a bold step in order to detect problems early, with the desired result being to save lives. We all know that early detection with any medical problem gives the best possible chance to defeat the problem. We are looking to give our athletes that fighting chance.”

“We also know that this is a benefit for all athletes, whether they live in the U.S. or not. We want to do something in the medical area for all athletes that participate in our shows.”
 
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PRO DIVISION INC ANNOUNCES MEDICAL BENEFITS FOR MEMBERS

Pro Division Inc announced today an agreement with McLean Hospital, part of Harvard Medical School, to provide medical benefits for Pro Division Inc members.

McLean Hospital will conduct complete comprehensive yearly physicals for all Pro Division Inc. athletes. This is an unprecedented step in the healthcare of professional bodybuilding athletes.

Wayne S. DeMilia, CEO of Pro Division Inc states, “The main part of any show or competition is the athletes. Without them, there is no event. We must concern ourselves with the health of the athletes to not only insure the longevity of the athlete, but also of the sport.

What precipitated this action by Pro Division Inc is the number of untimely deaths and severe medical problems that has beset the sport the past 24 months.
DeMilia goes on to say, “Three top male athletes have needed kidney transplants over a two year time span. Something has to be done. Heart attacks and bypass surgery become all too common. Athletes under the age of 40 are suffering strokes. Something has to be done and we will be doing it.”

“We are taking a bold step in order to detect problems early, with the desired result being to save lives. We all know that early detection with any medical problem gives the best possible chance to defeat the problem. We are looking to give our athletes that fighting chance.”

“We also know that this is a benefit for all athletes, whether they live in the U.S. or not. We want to do something in the medical area for all athletes that participate in our shows.”
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Pro Division Inc announced the ways in which athletes can participate in Pro Division Inc competitions/events.

Wayne S. DeMilia, CEO of Pro Division Inc states, “We have been inundated with requests from athletes encompassing every point on the globe. We are totally elated from the massive response we have received from interested athletes. We have formulated a program to be not only open and progressive, but also honest and fair.”

Pro Division Inc will consider for pro status in their program athletes who meet the following criteria.

Any male athlete who has achieved pro status from any other organization.
Any male athlete who has won a national or international title from any other organization.

In addition, because we have received so many requests from amateur athletes wishing to participate in our events, we have set up a program to achieve that goal.

Pro Division Inc will promote each year a series of “Amateur Pro Qualifiers.” These events will be run for the sole purpose of amateur athletes achieving pro status in Pro Division Inc.

The first three of such events will be promoted on the following dates and locations:

1. Florida August 11-12
2. Las Vegas August 25-26
3. New York City September 15

Each event will have five weight divisions, and for our first year, the top two in each weight division will receive pro status. Weight divisions are as follows:

Up to 175 pounds
Over 175, up to and including 190 pounds
Over 190, up to and including 205 pounds
Over 205, up to and including 220 pounds
Over 220 pounds

The Sports Act of 1978, and a subsequent ruling on the matter in 1983, has given amateur athletes the right to compete in any organization any time they wish without fear of threats or reprisals.

Anyone wishing to join Pro Division Inc should do so by contacting us at prodivisioninc@yahoo.com. Our next press release will announce our fall contest schedule.
 
Official Press Release:
Pro Division Inc is proud to announce the initial event on their schedule with the return of NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS, September 15th and 16th at the Town Hall Theater in New York City.

NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS is the second longest running professional event in Bodybuilding history with the show this fall being 27th edition of the event. The event will take place over two days with the Friday night affair being an Amateur Pro Qualifier in which the top two finishers in each of the five weight divisions will earn “pro status” in Pro Division Inc and be eligible to compete as a professional in Night of Champions the next day.

Saturday will feature the NOC judging at 2:00PM and the NOC finals at 8:00PM.

Wayne S. DeMilia, CEO of Pro Division Inc states, “We are pleased and privileged to have Night of Champions be the opening of this new beginning, but we will also keep parts of the past to have this event remain as a compass for the navigation of the sport. I am elated that Charles Blake, the greatest stage innovator and designer in Bodybuilding history, will be at my side to elevate the level of NOC to heights never before achieved. Charles will not only outdo anything ever seen at a Bodybuilding event, he will also bring in his staff of lighting, staging and audio aficionados to give the fans an evening of entertainment and amazement that will be hard pressed to match."
DeMilia goes on, “This is only our first event of 2006. Our next press release will announce other events on the PDI fall contest schedule. We are on track to have a minimum of 6 shows this fall, 12 to 15 shows in 2007, and 25 pro events encompassing all major continents by the 2010 season.”

Anyone wishing to purchase tickets for NOC should do so by contacting us at prodivisioninc@yahoo.com.
 
Pro Division Inc is proud to announce the initial events on their European schedule. Listed are the first three events. Other Pro Division Inc European events will be announced in our next press release.

10/20 - Slovak Pro Championships - Kosice, Slovakia ($30,000.00)
10/21 - Hungarian Pro Championships - Budapest, Hungary ($30,000.00)
10/22 - British Pro Championships - London, England ($30,000.00)

Pro Division Inc promoters will be paying full expenses for a minimum of eight athletes. They will cover hotel for most of the athletes who will be traveling at their own expense. Athletes receiving full expenses will receive their travel, a private room at each location, and $75.00 expense money per night at each location.

The judging panels will be different for each event in order to make each competition as impartial and non-discriminatory as possible. The panels will feature judges from different amateur and pro organizations from all over the world as well as recently retired pro bodybuilders. All events will be judged under the new and innovative Pro Division Inc judging criteria.

Pro Division Inc CEO Wayne DeMilia states, "We are ecstatic with the response we have received in the amount of promoters who have come forward to be part of this new venture. The promoters who were more advanced in their promotional preparation will be doing shows in our opening year. The other promoters are already organizing their events for the 2007 season."

These events occur one month after the initial Pro Division Inc event, Night of Champions XXVII. Night of Champions will be offering $50,000.00 in prize money plus the $5,000.00 Night of Champions ring.

In closing, DeMilia announces, "As we have stated previously, 2006 is only our first year. We feel we are ahead of schedule. There was much skepticism on whether or not we would even have one event. We are still on course to have a minimum of 6 events this Fall, 12 to 15 events in 2007, and 25 professional events encompassing all major continents by the 2010 season."

Anyone wishing to purchase tickets for any of the announced 2006 Pro Division Inc events, or any athletes interested in competing, should do so by contacting us at ProDivisionInc@yahoo.com.
 
Lee Priest and Vince Taylor have signed a contract to compete in NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS XXVII, Saturday, September 16th, at the Town Hall Theater in New York City.

Lee states, “It is a great opportunity for me to compete in Night of Champions in New York City. The fans, the theater, the staging and the promotion make it the most distinctive event in Bodybuilding. Also, I am very enthused about competing under the new rules that govern such events that PDI has implemented. I take pleasure in the fact that aesthetics will be emphasized and that the entertainment element will be judged and rewarded. I feel that this is a step in the right direction to make our sport more exciting and exhilarating for the fans.”

Vince Taylor adds, "With no restrictions, I will attempt to do something at NOC this September that only Vince Taylor could bring to the entertainment stage. I will raise the bar so high in presentation; it will not be equaled for years. NOC is where I made my pro debut, NOC is where I won my first pro show, and NOC in 2006 is where I will revolutionize posing…….again!”
“These are only the first of many Bodybuilding stars from different organizations encompassing the world who will join PDI and make PDI events exciting, entertaining and unpredictable.” says PDI chairman Wayne DeMilia.

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PDI Press Release #11
For Immediate Release
June 12, 2006


PDI ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL CHANGES TO THE JUDGING PROCEDURE AT NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS

Pro Division Inc has announced a major change to the third round judging procedure that will commence at the NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS XXVII, Saturday, September 16th, at the Town Hall Theater in New York City.

After the first two rounds in the afternoon, the athletes will pose in the evening in the inverse order of their placing after those two rounds. In effect, the athlete in 20th place will pose first, 19th place pose second, 18th place pose third, with the leader after the first two rounds posing last in the evening. The audience will be given the placing of the athletes as they enter the evening event.

"This is another major step to add excitement and anticipation to the audience for the evening presentation. When you compare this change to other sports, it is a very sensible move" states PDI Executive Judging Director John Calascione.

Pro Division CEO Wayne S. DeMilia adds "in no other sport is the best seen first. In Boxing, Pro Wrestling, Golf and Tennis the best are always last. We are just following what is logical and successful. This change will also heighten the expectation of the third round posing for the audience and isn't that what the third round is for. The audience must be entertained for the entire evening event and this is just another change that will help insure that high level of entertainment. When you add this change to the previous adjustments to round three with two scores given in the round (one score for the physique presented and a second score for the entertainment value of the routine) we are progressing towards our target of Bodybuilding Entertainment at a level never before witnessed or achieved."

PDI also announced a change in the scheduling of two of the Amateur Pro Qualifiers. The Western USA PDI Qualifier will now take place in the spring of 2007 the night before the PDI Los Angeles Pro event. The Southern USA PDI Qualifier will take place later in the fall of 2006 as part of a major MMA fight and expo.

These changes will result in stronger events for PDI and also allow Night of Champions in New York to be the inaugural Pro Division event. Anyone wishing to compete at the PDI Pro Qualifier in New York should contact the PDI office at 845-638-9290 or at prodivisioninc@yahoo.com.
 
PDI Press Release #12
For Immediate Release
June 19, 2006

PDI ANNOUNCES THE SIGNING OF SAMI AL-HADDAD TO COMPETE IN NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS

Pro Division Inc is proud to announce that Sami Al-Haddad has signed a contract to compete in NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS XXVII, Saturday, September 16th, at the Town Hall Theater in New York City.

Sami has won just about every major title in the Middle East and he is looking to do some real damage at NOC and in the professional ranks of PDI.

Sami, who resides in Bahrain, has won the Mr. Bahrain title nine times. He has also won the Mr. U.A.E. in 1996, two-time Mr. Kuwait in 1997 and 1998, Mr. Asia in 1998, Mr. Qatar in 2002, Mr. Arab Gulf in 2002 and Mr. Pro World in 2005. Sami is also known for his aesthetic and majestic posing that will certainly bring down the house in New York in September. At a height of 5'8", Sami promises to come in at a rock hard 205 pounds with 21" arms and a 29" waist.

Sami will be making his first competitive appearance in New York at Night of Champions this September.

"PDI is very excited about the signing of Sami Al-Haddad and having him compete in New York at Night of Champions in September" exclaims PDI's CEO Wayne S. DeMilia. "Sami has that unique combination of size and symmetry that fans and judges alike want to come to fruition on a Bodybuilding stage. We are ecstatic that this will occur on September 16th in the form of Sami Al-Haddad."

Anyone wishing to purchase tickets for Night of Champions XXVII can do so in person at any Ticketmaster outlet in New York City, by calling Ticketmaster at 212-307-4100, through the web at www.ticketmaster.com/venue/24622, through the PDI office at prodivisioninc@yahoo.com or at 845-638-9290.
 
PDI Press Release # 13
For Immediate Release
August 10, 2006


PDI IN ESPN THE MAGAZINE

Pro Division Inc is proud to announce that PDI has an article in the August 14th issue of ESPN The Magazine. This is a very significant step forward for PDI since the inaugural PDI event, Night of Champions, is not until September 16th, at the Town Hall Theater in New York City.

"PDI is very ecstatic about having an article in one of the largest sports magazines in the United States. With a circulation in the millions, ESPN The Magazine has given Bodybuilding and PDI exposure that is limited to only the major sports in America. This is just the first step in bringing Bodybuilding to levels that were never remotely attained in the past. We at PDI have established our goals, set our plans and we are progressing forward at an accelerated pace. Our velocity will remain under control to insure success at every level" states PDI's CEO Wayne S. DeMilia.
 
Pro Division Inc (PDI) will present its initial event in England with the British Night of Champions, Sunday, October 22nd, at the Hackney Empire Theatre, 291 Mare Street in London. Besides an amateur event that will qualify at least two athletes to Pro Status in PDI, a seminar, autograph time with the stars, PDI will also present a line-up of international champions, some never seen before in England, and many who have never competed against one another.

Highlight competitors:

SAMI AL HADDAD from Bahrain, 7 time Mr. Bahrain, Muscle mania Mr. Pro World.

STEPH SINTON from Scotland, Mr. Scotland, NABBA Amateur and Pro Universe winner.

LEE PRIEST from Australia, now residing in the U.S., IFBB Ironman Pro Champion, IFBB San Francisco Pro Champion, IFBB Australia Grand Prix Pro Champion, 2006 PDI Night of Champions XXVII winner.

RAPHAEL LAPOIRIE from France, WPF French and World Champion.

ANDREAS FREY from Germany, NAC Mr. Germany, Mr. World, Mr. Universe.

RODNEY ST. CLOUD from U.S., NPC National Champion, 2006 Mr. Olympia competitor.

VALENTIN JABES from France, now residing in the U.S., IFBB French Champion

PER JUHL from Norway, Norwegian Champion

GEOFF HARGREAVES from England, NABBA Mr. England, Mr. UK, Mr. World

PHIL CARLON from England, NABBA Mr. England, Mr. Great Britain, NABBA Commonwealth Champion, NABBA Universe class winner

JASON CORRICK from England, 4 time NABBA Mr. Britain, Mr. Universe class winner

LIAM STEWART from Ireland, NABBA Irish Champion

JOSE FORTE from Spain, Spanish Champion

GILBERTO CIRIELLO from Italy, IBFA Mr. Italy, Mr. Universe

CHARLES MARIO from Brazil, NABBA Mr. Brazil, NABBA Amateur Universe winner.
 
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