IFBE, East Northport, NY (2026)

Most Bodybuilding, Figure, and Physique shows generally aim to serve organizational goals (i.e., hold big shows, award Pro-Cards, expand membership, etc.,) or merely dangle the carrot of reverence and notoriety in the path of the athlete. A federation or organization typically places greater emphasis on itself, as oppose to the athlete, which circumvents why the athlete trains. In all cases, the individual athletic accomplishments and the person him/herself become just another body; lost in the details of a show. Though many travel this path, many more would prefer to have his or her individual stories told. Enter IFBE. The IFBE is a promotions agency, committed to holding shows in association with dedicated promoters, whose aim is to promote a fit way of life. Unlike federations, organizations and committees who aim to promote large shows of countless athletes, the IFBE holds shows that celebrate and evaluate personal athletic achievements and storyline. The shows aim to highlight the athletic experience and journey, placing a firm exclamation point at the end of each athlete’s placing. The winner’s scoring is a combination of physical development, posing, and the story of the journey. No longer is the hardest, the largest, or the most finely developed athlete placed as the winner. The winner is determined by a weighted average of:

• Physical fitness and development according to the class’ judged criterion
• The creativity and personal affects of a posing routine or walking presentation
• The personal storyline that brought the athlete to the stage

This process allows each athlete to compete not only against all others in a show but also to allow his or her own personal journey to weigh in on the outcome. Our first placements are not necessarily the most physically enhanced, but rather the most developed physical and emotionally evolved athletes. This places greater emphasis on the fit lifestyle and not just the physical self.

04/05/2024

So...just on a whim, I answered a query about being "featured" in Muscle and Fitness. Though, I could never see myself in the magazine because I do not fit the "archetype" that would grace the pages. But...some heroes don't wear capes, are confined to wheelchairs, or do those little things that don't end up on the front page.

Question: When the voting starts, can I get yours!?

Vote for Phil Sottile to be featured in Muscle & Fitness Magazine and take home $20,000.

11/12/2017

One of our premier members, Gina Koch and Phil Sottile helm a not-for-profit organization called The Neighborhood Blanket. The goal of the organization is to aid disadvantaged children's desire to pursue higher education and help to defray some of these costs that traditional support will not cover. Gina and I are in the process of raising money for our organization and NEED your help! Please buy a box (or many) for the Thanksgiving TURKEY BOWL and have 12 chances to win! Help a child and potentially win one of 12 quarters on Thanksgiving day! THANKS for GIVING! Contact Gina Koch or Phil Sottile for information!

09/28/2017

Thank you to all of the athletes, fans, and loyal competitors that graced the stages of the Long Island Experience. It was a great 15 year run and I thank you for all your warm thoughts, emails, and phone calls. Always....

09/24/2017

On September 30, the Drug Free ELITE shall rise.
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TODAY: SEPTEMBER 24, 2017

For 15 years, I have committed myself to bringing brand new athletes exciting shows. At the risk of sounding bragadocious, our show is the show most athletes remember. Sure, it is always great to remember the shows YOU WON. But, when the environment is exciting, the competitors are courteous, and the promotional team is obviously hard at work to make your day great, how can you NOT remember that show?
I hope that is what they will say about me when my promotional days are over.

For your assistance, I have created a guideline for stage walk and posing. Of course, follow the directions of your stage instructor or coach but use this reference to help prepare you for OUR stage! EMAIL ME if you would like to be sent this reference tool.

The team wishes you GREAT FORTUNE in this, your final week of prep!

NICK from PHierce SUPPLEMENTS LIVEpHierce

We are glad to have Nick on board for our ELITE event... this, our 20th L.I.E. Production.

JOE from SHUTTERSPEAK PHOTOGRAPHY shutterspeak.net

(For nearly 10 years, Joe and Shutterspeak Photography have been capturing the memories of the EXPERIENCE. It is only fitting that for our 15 year anniversary, he will be there to memorialize the event. Please email JOE if you would like his professional team to photograph you.

DAVID FINKLESTEIN and ROCKIN' WELLNESS
https://rockinwellness.com/

It is always great to make new friends and ROCKIN WELLNESS is one of those companies we list as a friend to the LONG ISLAND ELITE.

THE JUDGING and ADMIN Staff:

JIMMY SENTMAN
BILL TERRY
BILLY COLLURA
PIP MUSCARELLO

I am also glad to round out our judging team with two great ladies:

Barbara Sreckovic

Nadine Milani Ianniello

I am always grateful for these individuals and how they have shaped the show's mood for quite a few years now. Thanks, staff for continuing our great tradition.

MYRA GRAUER

Our polygrapher is part of the INBF team! She ensures that the playing field is level and she is the best in the business. AND, you need to go through her to get through to us. IF you still need to be tested contact:

ESSCTEAM@AOL.COM

MYRA, thank you always for the 15 years you have done testing for my shows. I could not have gotten here without people like you in my corner!

THE LONG ISLAND ELITE will feature:

WOMENS’ DIVISIONS:
BIKINI OVER 40 BIKINI
BODY TRANSFORMATION*
FIT BODY
WOMENS’ FIGURE DIVISION
WOMENS’ OVER 40-FIGURE

MENS’ DIVISIONS:
PHYSIQUE (TALL / SHORT t/b/d if necessary)
BODY TRANSFORMATION*
BODYBUILDING
2-3 CLASSES NOVICE OPEN
39– 49yrs 50-59yrs

Our BODY TRANSFORMATION division is FREE!

It is a fun, interactive, and showcased part of the show for the audience. AND, it is OUR TRADEMARKED division that highlights the "HERO'S JOURNEY!"

It is a before/after physical transformation contest and the athlete’s personal storyline is part of our judging criterion. You MUST PROVIDE a BEFORE picture because your body will (obviously) be your AFTER!

SEND YOUR "BEFORE" PICTURE TO:
phil@intelligentfitness.net

Our BODY TRANSFORMATION division is an audience participation contest and consists of the athlete’s personal biography and a stage interview in front of the LIVE audience by our judging panel.

SO, if you have gone from FAT to FIT, or 98lb weakling to 165lb DYNAMO, then the BODY TRANSFORMATION DIVISION is for you!

ENTRY FEES

SINGLE ENTRY is $110
CROSSOVER is $35
INBF MEMBERSHIP is $63. You can signup for the INBF at this link and contact me to register for the show:

INBF MEMBERSHIP: SIGN UP and REGISTER

The September 30th show site is:

SHOW SIGNUP: THE LONG ISLAND ELITE

SHOW SIGNUP is rolling! Please contact us at our office and we can sign you up over the phone or we can send you the sign-up link! SIGN UP TODAY since knowing our show complement helps us to provide better amenities for you for show day. 631.858.2900

In closing, it is great to be among the best and it is an honor to stand with those who choose to do things “the hard way.” YOU are the ELITE.

THE LONG ISLAND ELITE – NATURAL ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS is already gaining some traction and speed. Same great Experience for those who know how we treat our athletes and guests. New way to begin a path to the NATURAL PROS.

TICKETS

VIP: I tell you EVERY YEAR...We SELL OUT VIP 2-3 weeks before the show. SORRY. VIP IS SOLD OUT!
(It's going to be a great show. Come on out if you don't believe me!)

General tickets are still available. Call the main office for details: 631.858.2900

PURCHASE NOW! LINK TO PURCHASE

WE WILL KEEP IN TOUCH WITH YOU UNTIL THIS WEEKEND. Certainly call us if you have any questions.

~ "Keep it Real!"
"Be Excited! Each day is another opportunity to be great!"

Phil Sottile and your Production team,
The Long Island Elite - Natural Athletics Championship

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East Northport, NY
11731

Telephone

631.858.2900

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