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2 Weeks Out! Registration is still open at paramountperformance.ca Make sure you go to the @canadianphysiquealliance website and purchase your 2026 membership. Alberta Open 25th Anniversary Show will have the best athletes, best prizes and best venue and lighting! Tickets at the door only. Show times are Prejudging 9:00AM and Finals 4:00PM. There is no live stream being offered. Athletes meeting and registration is on Friday the 29th at 6PM in the host hotel. Hotel rooms are only $149. Call 403-346-2091 to book your room. Thank you @ironloregym for donating $1000 gift card to the Best of Show Male and Female winners. Thank you @therealmfitness for the Gold 45lb plates for each Overall. Thank you @supplementworldcalgary for being Title Sponsor and donating all the t-shirts, goody bags and overall prizes. Thank you @justbitememeals for donating prizes as well as meals for the judges and volunteers. Thank you @believesupplements and @muusamir for the $250 Believe Gift Card for each overall winner. Thank you @royal_iron_strength for the amazing huge door prize and athlete gifts! Thank you @mutantnation for all the athlete goodies and overall prizes. Thank you @officialgasp for sponsoring athletes prizes and a large exhibition booth! Overall winners receive the gold plate, custom weight belt, championship ring, an atlas overall sculpture, a large 25” overall sculpture, gift cards, gym bags, supplements and much more! Don’t miss out! #bodybuilding #bikini #classicphysique #mensphysique #fitmodel @supplementworldcalgary @babygsapparel @bombshell.productions @therealmfitness @alisohrabphotography @nicss.nacks @royal_iron_strength @justbitememeals @mutantnation @believesupplements @rdrcasino @ironloregym @canadianphysiquealliance @reignbodyfuel

9 Weeks Out! 2026 Alberta Summer Naturals July 18th Come celebrate Paramount Performance 25th Anniversary shows! Amazing prizes and awards! Thank you to title sponsor @supplementworldcalgary for contributing prizes and t-shirts, @therealmfitness for the gold 45 pound plates, @mutantnation for amazing prizes, @believesupplements and @muusamir for outstanding prizes like $250 gift cards for each overall winner, and all the sponsors for their contribution. Registration is open at paramountperformance.ca Click on the drop down menu for all the classes and prices. Make sure you purchase your 2026 CPA membership first from their web. Earlybird registration prize draw for a $250 Believe Gift Card happens on May 1st so don’t miss out. @bombshell.productions @canadianphysiquealliance @alisohrabphotography @justbitememeals @nicss.nacks @rawlicious.by.daniela @babygsapparel @reignbodyfuel #bodybuilding #fitness #bikini #wellness fitmodel @officialgasp @officialbetterbodies @reignbodyfuel

24 Weeks Out! Registration is open! Purchase your 2026 CPA membership from their website. Get ready for another incredible Alberta Fall Naturals! Incredible athletes, incredible prizes! Gold 45 pound plates from @therealmfitness Overall prizes from @supplementworldcalgary $250 gift cards from @believesupplements and @muusamir Overall prizes from @mutantnation @officialgasp and @officialbetterbodies Healthy meal prep prizes from @justbitememeals Tanning, hair and makeup from @bombshell.productions Photography from @alisohrabphotography October 31st at the Westin Calgary Airport Conference Center! Go to paramountperformance.ca to register. All show information is there. Click on the registration drop down menu for classes and pricing. @supplementworldcalgary @therealmfitness @justbitememeals @nicss.nacks @dream_fitness_yyc @canadianphysiquealliance @bombshell.productions @babygsapparel @alisohrabphotography @mutantnation @believesupplements #bodybuilding #fitmodel #bikini @officialgasp @officialbetterbodies #classicphysique #womensphysique @reignbodyfuel

Alberta Open Guest List just got bigger with the special addition of guest poser @keriganpikefit who will join @brett_wilkin and @hunterlabrada on May 30th at the Red Deer Resort and Casino for the 25th Anniversary Paramount Performance Alberta Open Show! Brett and Kerigan will be guest posing during Finals which starts at 4pm. Tickets at the door only. Kids 6 and under are free. No live stream offered. In person viewing only. No cameras or video cameras allowed. Cell phones only. Prejudging starts at 9am. Show order for both rounds of judging is; Men’s BB, Men’s Classic, Mens Physique, Women’s Physique, Figure, Wellness, Bikini, Fit Model. Thank you to @thenextlevel.strength and @connectedfitnessltd for helping assemble this squad of special guests. #bodybuilding #bikini

🔥 SPONSORSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT 🔥 Huge thank you to Big Bend Market for stepping up in a big way for the 25th Anniversary Alberta Open! Big Bend Market has generously donated TWO incredible gift baskets that YOU CAN WIN valued at $250 EACH for this year’s event. 👏 As athletes push through prep, dial in their nutrition, and work to bring their absolute best package to the stage, one thing remains constant — quality protein and proper nutrition are key. 💪🥩 We’re incredibly grateful for local businesses like Big Bend Market supporting the athletes, the community, and the sport we all love. This is what community collaboration is all about. Iron sharpens iron. 🦁 Thank you for being part of this monumental event alongside Royal Iron Strength and Paramount Performance. Alberta Open May 30th @rdrcasino #AlbertaOpen #ParamountPerformance #royalironstrength #Bodybuilding #getafterit

🔥 SPONSORSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT 🔥 We’re incredibly grateful to welcome Supplement World Red Deer as a proud supporter of the 25th Anniversary Alberta Open at the Red Deer Resort & Casino. Their team has generously donated over $500 worth of supplements that will be given away as prize packs on the day of the event — helping fuel athletes, support recovery, and keep competitors performing at their absolute best. 💪 At Royal Iron Strength, we believe that peak performance is built through community, and partnerships like this are what continue to elevate the fitness industry here in Central Alberta. From preparation to performance day, Supplement World has continued to support athletes who push themselves to be better every single day. Huge thank you to Supplement World Red Deer for being part of this momentous occasion and helping make the Alberta Open bigger and better than ever. Iron sharpens iron. 👑 #AlbertaOpen #SupplementWorldRedDeer #RoyalIronStrength #ParamountPerformance #Bodybuilding

🙏🏻 SPONSORSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT 🌿 At Royal Iron Strength, we’ve always believed that strength is about more than what’s built physically — it’s about purpose, community, faith, and the people who use their gifts to uplift others. “Iron sharpens iron” is more than a saying to us… it’s the foundation of what we’re building. We are incredibly grateful to local artist Cheryl Rayfield @artsrisingphoenix for donating this stunning original artwork in support of the Paramount Performance Alberta Open 25th Anniversary Show. Cheryl’s faith, creativity, and passion shine through every detail of this piece, and we’re honored to have her contribution become part of this incredible event and community. Come see it in person on Saturday, May 30th @rdrcasino Strength. Faith. Art. Community. 🖤💛 #localartist #bodybuilding #faith #royalironstrength #getafterit

⛳️ SPONSORSHIPS ANNOUNCEMENT ⛳️ A huge shoutout to Aurora Golf – Red Deer for stepping up as an incredible supporter of the 25th Anniversary Alberta Open alongside Royal Iron Strength. These 2 awesome prize packages are valued at approximately $250 EACH and include: • 4 hours of golf for 4 people • 2 pitchers of draft • 1 large pizza of choice An unreal night out with friends at one of Red Deer’s coolest golf and entertainment experiences. We’re beyond grateful to have local businesses like Aurora Golf continuing to support community events, local athletics, and the people helping make this event something special. This is exactly what collaboration between local businesses and the fitness community should look like. Thank you again to Aurora Golf – Red Deer for being part of the movement. ⛳️🔥 #virtualgolf #bodybuilding #communitystrong #royalironstrength #getafterit

🔥 FIRST SPONSOR ANNOUNCEMENT 🔥 We’re proud to officially welcome Restore Wellness as our FIRST prize pack sponsor for the 25th Anniversary Alberta Open 💪 On May 30th at the Red Deer Resort & Casino, the Royal Iron Strength team will be on site bringing the energy, the community, and some unreal giveaways — and this one sets the tone: 💧 3 Peak Performance IV Drip Sessions 💰 Valued at $525+ This is what true recovery and performance looks like. What is IV drip therapy? Restore Wellness delivers targeted blends of vitamins, minerals, and hydration directly into your bloodstream — meaning faster absorption, better recovery, boosted energy, stronger immune support, and real performance benefits when it matters most. ⚡ Energy & recovery 💧 Hydration & replenishment 🏃 Athletic performance 🧠 Cognitive & cellular health This is more than a giveaway — this is about bringing the best local businesses together, elevating the experience, and giving back to the community that shows up and supports. We’re just getting started. More sponsors. More prizes. Bigger impact. May 30th — be there. Book. Recover. Perform. #recover #ivdriptherapy #giveaway #bodybuilding #royalironstrength

90 mins of posing in 45 seconds Had a lot of fun today leading this group in wellness posing for @paramountperform free clinic. Shout out to @therealmfitness for the BEAUTIFUL posing room. These girls WORKED and we covered a lot. Was so lovely meeting you all! Thanks @alfredvoit_ifbbpro for being here and giving your insights from the eyes of a judge. Whether you are seasoned or new these are such a great opportunity to meet new people, learn the basics of posing and build confidence with practice mock stage rehearsals. Individual posing sessions with me are available as well as prep and lifestyle coaching. Check out @teamludachris or send me a dm and let’s level you up. See y’all at the next one ✌🏼

Host Hotel special room rates for all athletes and guests attending the Alberta Open! Call 403-346-2091 to reserve your room at only $149. Our group name is Alberta Open/Paramount Performance. Cut off for discount reservations is May 12th.

Red Deer… this is BIG 💥 Welcome IFBB Pros @brett_wilkin & @hunterlabrada to Red Deer for the 25th Anniversary Alberta Open Bodybuilding Show. This is something special for our fitness community. Presented by Connected Fitness & The Next Level In association with GASP × Paramount Performance And you’ll have the chance to meet them in person!! 👉🏼 Alberta Open: Saturday May 30th @paramountperform 📍 Meet & Greet: Sunday, May 31st (Location: Connected Fitness Solutions or The Next Level — TBA) Don’t miss this. #RedDeer #AlbertaOpen #IFBBPro #Bodybuilding #FitnessCommunity