Tehachapi News

Tehachapi resident Michele Minton will be competing at the Fitness America Pageant on Nov. 16-17 in Los Angeles. Since 1989, Fitness Universe Pageant events have been televised worldwide as competitions for women who want to compete in the fitness arena, but also want the glamour and prestige of a beauty pageant. They are designed to provide a competitive and enjoyable experience for the contestants and unparalleled international recognition. The Fitness Universe Pageant Series is the leader in women's fitness competitions. With major national and international sponsors and exclusive, worldwide television coverage on ESPN International, Eurosports, Star Sports Asia and TSN/RDS Canada

Fitness America and Fitness Universe Pageants are the most recognized women's fitness events in the world. Each year, regional, national and international qualifying events are hosted around the world culminating at the Fitness Universe Pageant in Miami Beach and Fitness America Pageant in California. The International competition requires fitness athletes to perform a fitness routine, which consists of two minutes of gymnastics, cheer, aerobics, flexibility and strength holds. Anytime Fitness, Tehachapi Academy of Performing Arts, and Dream Tan sponsor Michele.