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Amazing showSi HOctober 16, 2025
The VanCity Showdown was a very well-ran show! They provided a great athlete experience. Staff and volunteers were professional and pleasant to be around. I would recommend this show to anyone that competes!Douglas JangOctober 12, 2025
Yuko YoshidaOctober 8, 2025
Thank you so much for an incredible life experience. This has been a goal of mine for so long. Now at 55 years old it has finally come true. The whole event was amazing. The people were great! The venue was great! Everything was great. In the words of the greatest competitor of all, "I'll be back!".Gavin LonerganOctober 7, 2025
Well organized and competing here was an unforgettable milestone.Manav NairOctober 7, 2025
Everything was so neat and well planned!! Had an amazing experience!Sadman IslamOctober 7, 2025
These guys run a fantastic show. From the green room to the stage, the staff and volunteers have your back. Would definitely do it again.Ed FoychukOctober 7, 2025
Such an incredible first show experience! From the amazing team running the event to the vendors and competitors — everyone was so kind, supportive, and welcoming. Everything was run so smoothly and organized. I’d highly recommend the Vancity Showdown to any new competitor or anyone looking for their next show in 2026!Courtney SmithOctober 7, 2025
Sashank bangaOctober 6, 2025
Hands down best show in Canada.Zorig BayarOctober 6, 2025
This is my 2nd time competing in the VanCity Showdown event. Great experience back stage and flow was fantastic. The only criticism is the tanning...first come, first served. Two hours waiting to get a tan is not acceptable. Every other show i have done had time slots. Very efficient. This was a gong show.David Getz (FitOver50man)October 6, 2025
Influential Sports always puts on the BEST shows! My very first competition was the Vancity Showdown 2017 and that show made me fall in love with competing. Since then I’ve done shows put on by other promoters and they were good but none of them are quite as good as the Vancity Showdown or the Vancouver Island Showdown. I always have SO much fun at these shows and Influential Sports really know how to take care of us athletes and put on a show that’s exciting and always runs smoothly. I can’t wait to compete again in the Vancity Showdown next year!Heather LindOctober 6, 2025
The Vancity Showdown was my second show that I competed in and it left a lasting impression. The staff and event organisers where really well prepared and handled the athletes very professionally from informing us about the weekend time line and the day of the competition. Being that this can be a stressful sport, there was nothing stressful in regards to check in times and stages calls. Pump up bands were provided, coaches were in the back and able to help out their athletes. The only recommendation I would have is maybe providing some tables in the athletes holding area and tents for changing! Other than that the venue was perfect, energy was great and my team and I had a great time!Christianna ContosOctober 6, 2025
Such an amazing show, the staff were super helpful. The presenters kept things running like clockwork. Highlight of the summer and will certainly be returning next yearK AndersOctober 6, 2025
Great experience. Great show. Well ran and enjoyable! The media was top tier and the venue was amazing for my family to enjoy the casino and restaurant between events! Would choose this show again!Shawna kostelnikOctober 6, 2025
Great event! Very well put together.Logan MillikenOctober 6, 2025
Had a wonderful experience as an athlete. The team did a great job.PawanOctober 6, 2025
Was an absolutely amazing venue. The vancity showdown team did a top notch job to make the event weekend an unforgettable experience. Can’t wait to compete in another vancity show down! Thank you so much for making my competition weekend one for the books🔥🔥🔥Lee CrickOctober 6, 2025
Braden PalmerOctober 6, 2025
I competed in the 2025 vancity showdown. It was a wonderful experience. The show itself was well ran with awesome promoters who care about all the athletes. They had awesome vendors and the athletes swag bag was decked out as a nice bonus. The bombshell tanning team was top notch from their amazing customer service to their product. I had an amazing time and would chose this event in the future because of how well it was planned and ran!G BOctober 6, 2025
2025 Vancity Showdown Open & Naturals – September 27–28
What an incredible show weekend! 💪✨ The organization was so smooth and professional — everything flowed seamlessly from start to finish. The athlete perks and sponsors were top-notch, and it was clear how much effort went into making sure every competitor felt valued and supported.
I met some truly amazing people — both fellow athletes and the hardworking team that brought this event to life. The energy backstage and on stage was electric, and the sense of community was something special.
Huge thank you to everyone involved for putting together such a well-run, memorable event. 🙌 Can’t wait for next year! 💥🏆Tired CanadianOctober 6, 2025
Influential Sports held the Natural Van City Showdown on September 28th. As a competitor, I was blown away with the quality level of this show. Everything was exceptionally well organized from backstage to the front. They made it a seamless process for all competitors, be it their first time stepping on stage, or for the veterans. The vendors they had at the show were excellent and engaging and I left with more than just amazing memories. Their use of technology integration, where every photo taken at the event of you is emailed to you so that you can upload it, is massive. They had areas set up with professional photography, which i haven't seen done at a show before.
All in all, I would highly recommend both the Van City Championships and Influential Sports to any athlete looking for a truly one of a kind show day experience. Amazing work!Alexander PalkovitsOctober 6, 2025
Such a memorable experience, I had such a blast and met so many awesome people! Can't wait to come back next year!Jared SweityOctober 6, 2025
Vancity showdown 2025 was amazing, perfect experience from the venue to the stage lighting and even the tanning company. Was perfect for my first show!Quinn SSeptember 29, 2025
Top-Tier Event Hosts - Supportive, Organized, and Sponsor-Focused!
We had the pleasure of sponsoring the Van Island Showdown this past May, and working with Influential Sports Inc. was hands-down one of the most well-supported sponsor experiences we've had.
From weeks before the event, their team provided a full, well-rounded checklist of what to prepare, what to expect, and how to get the most out of our booth setup. They allowed flexibility with our sponsorship, which gave us the freedom to show up in a way that aligned with our brand - and still be part of something professionally run and highly organized.
On the day of the event, they were present, proactive, and incredibly helpful. They made thoughtful suggestions to enhance our booth experience, helped with logistics, and ensured every sponsor had what they needed to succeed. You could feel that they genuinely cared about everyone’s experience - not just the athletes, but the entire sponsor team too.
Everything ran smoothly, and we were able to fully focus on connecting with the community and supporting the competitors.
Influential Sports Inc. doesn’t just host events - they create partnerships. We’re grateful to have been a part of it, and we’ll definitely be back to support future shows!
- Rachel @ G.i.R FitnessRachel WuJuly 6, 2025
We’ve been in the industry for years and this is the first time that an organization like this has made us feel welcomed and appreciated. They were very well organized and the communication from Bernadette was seamless and quick! We are extremely happy with our experience and can’t wait to keep working together in the future.Krammed KookiesMay 16, 2025
That was absolutely amazing. Very professional organization and team. very concerned about the comfort and tranquility of athletes. I have never had so many gifts thanks to the sponsor present. and the rewards for the winners were great
Thank you so muchMenage Barbara Athlète IFBB PRO LEAGUEApril 26, 2025
I chose the Van Isle Showdown as my Pro Debut show, and I am over the top impressed with how well this show was run! The organization from the promoters, backstage staff and all involved made this experience seamless and easy! Everything ran on time, and there was no pressure or anything!
I will absolutely be coming back to this show in 2026! Thank you so much Andrew, Corey and all involved with the production of this show! Well done!Sarah RicheApril 23, 2025
Well organized, and friendly. The staff was so helpful and caring for the athletes. The building was clean and beautiful. I highly recommend and would revisit every year if I couldT LrApril 23, 2025
FANTASTIC experience! The host gym - oh my ….. just no words! Insanely awesome. Hair, makeup & tan - best service EVER! Organization, smiles, camaraderie legit EVERYWHERE! Solid vibe!
5 star. 110%. A+janessa royApril 22, 2025
Truly one of the best events ever!! As someone who’s lost 200lbs getting the chance to step on and compete in such a great show!Coach Kyle Johnston 3 Roads FitnessApril 21, 2025
It was one of the best organized shows i have ever attended! I will come back to compete on this show again for sure😍Nadina Schaniel (Nadischa)April 21, 2025
Had a great time, great venue and great show. Took home a win, and will probably be back next year.Shane BrownApril 21, 2025
Great experience great show with great people
All things are very good everything on time i enjoy y show thnks alots to all ❤️❤️❤️Honey SinghApril 21, 2025
great experienceMukul AroraApril 21, 2025
Fr0sty ABApril 20, 2025
I had such a great experience at the Van City showdown 🙂 It was my first ever bodybuilding competition and this event was instrumental in shaping my love for the sport--Thank you very much to the team at Influential Sports for putting on a great show I can't wait to get back on that stage again!Chelsea PollockFebruary 6, 2025
Ben PoorOctober 31, 2024
Had a fantastic experience participating in the 2024 Vancity showdown. The promoters really do an amazing job at putting the athletes first while simultaneously putting on a great show for all the fans and family & friends that come out.
The show ran smoothly and on time, everyone backstage was extremely helpful and friendly to deal with.
It should also be mentioned that this show has really earned its reputation as one of if not the most competitive regional show in BC, if not all of Canada. Year after year the level of competition that shows up to compete is top notch.
Great show, great venue, great promoters and team!Michael NanceOctober 19, 2024
I would like to thank the organizer of van city showdown , as well as the hard work of all the staff, have held this fantastic event. It was so helpful to make me felt comfortable and I got 4 classes 1st in my first show. Thank you so much for the support. It will be an unforgettable experience in my life. See you next time！！！Liwei HaoOctober 19, 2024
The event of a LIFETIME! VanCity Showdown was such an incredible experience, the venue (Delta Hotels + Grand Villa Casino) was gorgeous and event was run so smoothly!
They also had amazing photobooths / photographer set-up all weekend for free photos (THIS IS A MUST that every event should have!) and overall everyone was friendly and inviting for all us athletes who competed!
Thank you for being my first Bikini Bodybuilding Event / experience of a freakinnnn lifetime!! I cannot recommend enough how incredible VCS event was! If I could give more stars, I certainly would!Ali FayeOctober 7, 2024
A massive thank you to the wonderful team over at Influential Sports Inc.
Had an absolutely amazing first time experience competing at the WCI VanCityShowdown this year.
With being a first timer + at the show solo, the nerves and anxiety were inevitably running high….but this was quickly put to rest by all the amazing staff at the event. I cannot tell you how many wonderful people, shared kind words of encouragement, checked in to see how I was doing and even offered to help me with anything I needed.
I cannot recommend this show enough, for a first timer or a seasoned competitive athlete.Kevin ProutOctober 7, 2024
This was my first time competing in the Vancity showdown at Delta Hotels Burnaby. I had a wonderful time, the vendors to volunteers, tanning staff were excellent at helping me with any questions I had and the muscleware app athletes had to download for notifications about the event was great and alleviated alot of stress as we always knew who was up next and where we needed to be. The more seasoned athletes were so friendly and helpful and the lady I competed against was very humble and friendly.
This was a great experience for me and to any new athlete, go for it, do it, set your goals and smash them you will not regret it and don't be nervous because everyone is there to support you and make your experience a good one, talk to people, make friends and have fun!
If you made it to this level you already win, the training is the real competition and to experience this level of discipline to get to this point, will only help you in all areas of your life. #Bodybuilding is life!Lana UngerOctober 7, 2024
Was my first show and it was very organized and enjoyable.Josh WeaverOctober 7, 2024
A great show! Always an amazing experience 🚀Sahil SundriOctober 7, 2024
competing in 5 different shows, I must say, the experience with this show was none less than prestige and very well conducted! I can't wait to do it again!! definitely gave me the post show blues! you guys definitely know how to put on a show! keep up the amazing work❤️❤️Joytika KumarOctober 6, 2024
Simply the best. As someone who is heavily involved in the fitness industry especially in bodybuilding shows - I can safely say that they really cater to the athletes. Before competing at the Vancity Showdown 2024, I was a volunteer at the Vancity Showdown 2023 and Van Isle 2024 - first thing I noticed was how they emphasize the importance of athlete experience. This alone captured my attention and made me decide without any hesitation that I wanted to do my next bodybuilding show with them. Now that I was able to experience being on the other side as an athlete/competitor, it was the BEST bodybuilding show I have done. From the production, customer service and the overall experience I would leave a rating of 10/10.
If you’re someone looking to have the best experience as a new competitor or seasoned competitor - look no further and register to any shows they promote. Highly recommend!
To everyone behind the scene - Thank You!Aljon CabanligOctober 6, 2024
Rex LOctober 4, 2024
I just competed in the Vancity Showdown and what can I say? What an amazing experience!Jennifer DarmadiApril 23, 2024
Great 2nd show experience! The staff we're all super friendly,helpful, and supportive. The event was very well organized. The venue was lovely and had all the amenities.Cheryl GrayOctober 7, 2023
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