Bodybuilding barber David Steca is to stage a Mr Harrogate competition this summer to showcase the area’s finest physiques.
Mr Steca, who owns Steca No6 in Harrogate and another salon in Leeds, is one of the most experienced and successful bodybuilders in the north of England, with a string of titles to his name.
He has won numerous British and international trophies and continues to compete at the age of 61 as well as train clients.
He plans to stage the event on August 1 in a marquee with seating for up to 200 people near his home in Menwith Hill. He said:
“The aim is to inspire and give local physique and fitness enthusiasts a goal coming out of covid.
“I want to give something back and provide a local platform to enthusiasts.”
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There will be a wide range of male and female categories catering for the toned beach body look through to hardcore bodybuilding.
Mr Steca added there will be British and world champion judges, along with food, nutrition and clothing stalls.
There will be HG postcode classes and open classes. Entry fee is £20 and spectator tickets are £20 and £10 for under-12s.
The event will also be a qualifying competition for the IBFA British Championships.
Mr Steca added:
“We already have prizes from local business for class winners. We look forward to an exciting day of muscle and fitness!”