Dyess hosts first Muscle Classic Published Oct. 31, 2012 By Airman 1st Class Charles V. Rivezzo 7th Bomb Wing Public Affairs DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- The lights will be shining bright Nov. 17 as competitors take center stage in the first-ever Dyess Muscle Classic at 5:30 p.m. at the Base Theater. Sanctioned by the National Physique Committee, the largest amateur bodybuilding organization in the United States, the Dyess Muscle Classic is open to anyone affiliated with the organization. "We have people coming in from all over," said Staff Sgt. Tyler Richardson, DMC coordinator. "However, what is unique about our competition is that we have an exclusive military division, which is not available in any other NPC sanctioned competition." The competition will consist of seven classes, which are broken down into divisions. · Novice, Open, Teen and Master Men Bodybuilding · Open, Teen and Master Women Bodybuilding · Open, Teen and Master Men Physique · Open, Teen and Master Women Physique · Open, Teen and Master Women Figure · Open and Master Women Fitness · Open, Teen and Master Women Bikini "This is a chance for those who have put in the hard work and dedication to showcase their hard work and be rewarded for it," Richardson said. "This is our first competition and we don't have a bunch of big names like Branch Warren, Jay Cutler or Phil Heath. It's going to be a bunch of people just like you who are new or have only done a couple competitions. What do you have to lose?" Entry fees for the competition are $40 per class and $30 per class for military. Show tickets can be bought at the fitness center or the door for only $10. "To see something like this somewhere else you're probably going to have to travel quite a ways and pay a lot more," said Staff Sgt. Angela Richardson, NPC coordinator. "As a novice or experienced competitor, this is a great opportunity to showcase your hard work and dedication to fitness. No expertise required. If competing isn't your thing, come out and support the athletes. Event tickets are only $10. You can't beat it." For more information and tickets, call the Dyess Fitness Center at (325) 696-4306 or to fill out an entry form logon, to www.dyessfss.com.