The first annual American Pole Fitness Championships™, 6.30pm on 23rd of October, 2010 at the prominent Grand Ballroom Theater, Manhattan Center, strategically located in the prestigious neighborhood of 34th Street and 8th Avenue, right in the heart of New York City. Expect the most jaw dropping, gravity defying, physically tasking performances from the nation's best. Men & women will compete for the American Pole Fitness Champion™ in their respective gender titles. FIRST TIME IN AMERICAN HISTORY!
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As part of APFA's ongoing effort to help educate the world about the art of pole fitness as a form of sport, it will help organize workshops with the winners and judges who will be more than willing to teach you some of their trademarked moves. Sign up HERE to see a full list of the APFA Workshop Series™ schedule. Learn from the best in Pole Fitness! Take advantage of the championships where the best in pole fitness will be gathered under one roof in support of the sport. Don't wait up, these classes are expected to fill up quick. Enjoy pole fitness and have fun while staying fit. Health is wealth!
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Olympic Gold Medalist Maurice Greene
to Co-host The Upcoming Championships.
Sat., Oct 23, 2010. You wouldn't want to miss this exciting historical moment
Maurice Greene is considered to be one of the greatest sprinters of all time and the most dominant 100m sprinter of his era. He held down the "Fastest Man in the World" title for almost seven years. Greene owns three of the six fastest times in history of 9.79 former World Record, 9.80 and 9.82. He has run 52 sub-10 seconds 100 m races, more than any other sprinter in history. He added two Olympic gold medals to his five career World Championship gold medals, at the 2000 Games in Sydney by winning the 100 and 4x100. He currently holds the indoor world record in the 50m and 60m.
After retiring from the sport in February of 2008, Greene traded in his running shoes for a pair of dancing shoes when he competed on the ABC hit show Dancing with the Stars. Maurice was partnered up with Cheryl Burke and the couple went on to proudly finish in fourth place out of 14 celebrities. "Dancing with the Stars was one of the best experiences I've ever had. It was something I had never done before besides having fun in a club, and I now have tremendous respect for professional dancers. It should be an Olympic Sport," says Greene.
He is equally as proud of his accomplishments on the track as he is off the track. In 2001 he was presented the USATF's Visa Humanitarian of the Year Award, in part for the work he does with the Maurice Greene Finish the Race Youth Foundation, which he founded in 2001 in his hometown of Kansas City. He presented the winner's trophy to Jennifer Capriatti at the 2001 French Open. Maurice is also a proud father—he enjoys spending time with his daughter who also resides in Los Angeles.
Maurice started running track at eight years old and was coached by his high school mentor, Al Hobson, until he started working with the legendary trainer, John Smith in 1996. Hobson blessed the change; says Greene, "I contacted John because he is simply the best coach around," said Greene. "You only have to look at what he has achieved to know how good he is. I wanted to be the best and California was the place to make it happen." Greene was the 1999 Jesse Owens Award winner.
Career Highlights: 2000 Olympic 100m and 4x100m gold medalist; 3-time World 100m champion ('97, '99, '01); 1999 World 200m and 4 x 100m champion; 2004 Olympic 100m bronze medalist & 4x100m relay silver medalist; 2001 U.S. Indoor 60m Champ; 1999 World Indoor 60m champion; 1997, 2000, 2002 U.S. 100m champ; 1999 U.S. 200m champion; Indoor 50m & 60m dash world record holder.
Guinness World Record Holder, Dominic Lacasse To Perform At The Championships!
Sat. Oct 23, 2010 He would also will be one of the 5 Judges!
Catch all the excitement and see him perform live his world famous "Flag Man".
Dominic LaCasse is a gymnast credited with holding himself horizontally on a pole (like a flag) for 39 seconds and has earned himself a two-time Guinness World record for the hard tasking, gravity defying posture. He has performed on numerous international television shows around the world earning a household name for himself as the "Flag Man".
Dominic also partakes in other activities such as gymnastics, figure skating, synchronized swimming, circus diving, acrosport, dance, Chinese pole, martial arts, trampolining. There are plans underway for him to teach some of his pole activities during the championship week in New York. More about that later.
Comedian Mona Cooper
to MC The Championships Event.
Sat., Oct 23, 2010.
It is apparent from the moment she takes the stage something special is happening, and between her southern charm and infectious smile, you can't help but want to know more about Mona.
Growing up on the Gulf coast of Texas Mona bases most of her comedy on her family, personal experiences and her crazy life choices.
In just a few short years Mona has taken the New York City comedy scene by storm. She has earned the reputation of being one of the nicest and most sincere comedians in the business today. As a stellar producer, performer and host her comedic style has been described as fresh, smart, original and genuine. Through her unique ability to uplift people with her public speaking she is often referred to as The Monavator.
Mona is a regular at all the New York City Comedy clubs but proudly hails Gotham Comedy Club as her home. She has been featured in the prestigious Gotham All Stars, the New York Underground Festival, competed in Last Comic Standing as well as playing venues throughout the country.
So whether it was from her family and friends telling her how funny she looks or being voted Class Clown by her high school peers, you will be more than glad that she landed in comedy and on your stage!
Introducing VertiGirls' Emilee Wilson
As The Stage Manager Of The Championships.
Sat., Oct 23, 2010.
Emilee Wilson is the founder and creative director for the acrobatic pole dancing sensation, The VertiGirls. She has been featured on several local talk shows discussing her work in the industry and continutes to perform in film/tv and modeling. She currently manages several pole fitness performers around the country and produces special events. She also proudly promotes the pole fitness sports with a "no tipping, no stripping" standard in mainstream arenas in the Los Angeles area.
Emilee has co-produced and hosted Exscape.TV's online series Pole Masters, and has stage managed several competitions. Emilee considers the pole fitness community to be sacred and she will continue to push her "pole-itical movement" forward with each and every showcase, competition, workshop, and performance with support from fans like you! APFA gladly welcomes her to the fold and looks forward to many more events with the talented and dedicated lady years to come.
Maurice Greene is considered to be one of the greatest sprinters of all time and the most dominant 100m sprinter of his era. He held down the "Fastest Man in the World" title for almost seven years. Greene owns three of the six fastest times in history of 9.79 former World Record, 9.80 and 9.82. He has run 52 sub-10 seconds 100 m races, more than any other sprinter in history. He added two Olympic gold medals to his five career World Championship gold medals, at the 2000 Games in Sydney by winning the 100 and 4x100. He currently holds the indoor world record in the 50m and 60m.
After retiring from the sport in February of 2008, Greene traded in his running shoes for a pair of dancing shoes when he competed on the ABC hit show Dancing with the Stars. Maurice was partnered up with Cheryl Burke and the couple went on to proudly finish in fourth place out of 14 celebrities. "Dancing with the Stars was one of the best experiences I've ever had. It was something I had never done before besides having fun in a club, and I now have tremendous respect for professional dancers. It should be an Olympic Sport," says Greene.
It is apparent from the moment she takes the stage something special is happening, and between her southern charm and infectious smile, you can't help but want to know more about Mona.
Growing up on the Gulf coast of Texas Mona bases most of her comedy on her family, personal experiences and her crazy life choices.
In just a few short years Mona has taken the New York City comedy scene by storm. She has earned the reputation of being one of the nicest and most sincere comedians in the business today. As a stellar producer, performer and host her comedic style has been described as fresh, smart, original and genuine. Through her unique ability to uplift people with her public speaking she is often referred to as The Monavator.
Emilee Wilson is the founder and creative director for the acrobatic pole dancing sensation, The VertiGirls. She has been featured on several local talk shows discussing her work in the industry and continutes to perform in film/tv and modeling. She currently manages several pole fitness performers around the country and produces special events. She also proudly promotes the pole fitness sports with a "no tipping, no stripping" standard in mainstream arenas in the Los Angeles area.