“We created this alliance because we listened to the athletes,” Stubbs said during Wednesday’s press conference. The Elite Physique Championship will also serve as a stepping stone to the Caribbean Grand Prix in December, where athletes will have the opportunity to earn professional status in bodybuilding and wellness competition. The championship will feature Men’s Physique, Men’s Classic Bodybuilding, Men’s Open Bodybuilding, Women’s Fit Model, Women’s Bikini and Women’s Bikini Wellness divisions. Tickets are available through participating athletes and at Fitness Connection, Better Bodies Gym, Empire Fitness, J-Line Fitness, MacFit and Club One. BAPA officials said they hope the Elite Physique Championship marks the beginning of a sustained revival for bodybuilding in The Bahamas, providing athletes with consistent opportunities to compete while rebuilding one of the country’s longstanding sports traditions.