Question on Competing

[buffalogal]

I am considering doing a Figure Competition within a year. I am having trouble finding "amateur" and/or local competitions online. Several I have found are "natural" competitions, meaning no banned substances.

My question: I was on androgel (a testosterone patch) for ~9 months in '03-'04 due to a skin disorder. How likely is this to prevent me from competing in a natural type of competition? I'm assuming it would show up in a drug test and I'd be barred from competing, no matter what the circumstances.

Would this ruin my chance of competing in other contests? Seems like this is the only contest info I can find for the time being. Right now, I have no connections at my gym who could help me find a competition. Seems like word of mouth is the best way to find local comps. Any other suggestions on how to go about find a comp?

Thanks for all the help gals!

 

[in2iron_chick]

I used to compete in strictly all-natural competitions and they polygraph at most of them, so unless you are a really good liar........LOL

Otherwise, they piss test the winners and sometimes just random piss tests, but most likely it will be a polygraph. The only thing I can think of is that you email the promotor and tell them the situation as to why you had to take it and see what they say. Who knows?

 

[tps]

nga inbf ploy..urine test the winners..ocb and usbf urine only. ask the promoter..a friend of mine was on thyroid meds and was able to compete in the inbf..they word your ??? differently in a case like that. maybe you need a dr s note...

 

[lildaisy]

I compete with the INBF and they do polygraph. Their website is www.inbf.org where you can find all of their amateur contest dates for 06. I'm sure that you can explain your situation to them, maybe provide a MD note. You can also check the NPC website www.npcnewsonline.com for a list of shows. I found out about my first show in my hometown through a flier at a gas station! Check your local nutrition stores as they tend to hang up posters of upcoming local events.
Good luck!