IFBB judge, NPC New York area / New England chairman, & promoter Steve Weinberger was on Heavy Muscle Radio this evening for 15 minutes starting at 60 minutes into the show.............

http://www.rxmuscle.com/hmr-radio-show.html

Here is what I got from it concerning "Female Bodybuilding" & "Women's Physique". If I missed anything feel free to post it here.Steve said a few times that their will be no changes for women's bodybuilding. He feels as long as their are women that will compete in FBB, their will be shows for them to compete in. He says do not panic.

Steve mentioned a bit more muscular version of Cory Everson as ideal for this new division Women's Physique. Also Gina Aliotti (the look she had a few years ago). The 2010 NPC Nationals lightweight winner Marina Lopez (Steve said she'd be perfect).

They don't even know what poses the women will do at this time. Their may be no back & front lat spread required. Open hands will be encouraged.

It will be at National level only in 2011 at 6 shows (Jr USAs, Jr Nationals, Team Universe, North America, USAs & Nationals). Anyone can compete in them. How many classes? It depends how many women enter. Steve said it is likely to be weight classes, not height. I'm unsure how many pro cards will be awarded, I don't think Steve truly knows at this time.

They hope to have a pro "Women's Physique" division in 2012. Steve himself will promote one in New York, and Jon Lindsay is likely to have one in CA.