Judging will be based on two rounds equally weighted.
Two Piece Suit
Comparisons will be made through a series of quarter turns. All competitors will walk on stage individually and then as a group for comparisons. Competitors will be judged based on proportions, overall condition, grooming and presentation. Physiques which closely resemble bodybuilders will not be rewarded. The ideal physique will be well conditioned and toned.
Fitness Routine
You will do the swimsuit portion in the prejudging (2 piece only). We will judge the fitness routines live at night. The fitness will go first at night before there is any oil on the stage. Please let me know if you have any special concerns.
The fitness routine should encompass strength, flexibility and showmanship. Costumes, music and choreography are very important.
Some examples of moves you may want to incorporate into your routine are: One Arm Push up, Straddle L Hold, L Press Hold, Side Split, Full Front Split, and High Kick. We will not eliminate you if you are missing any of the moves but you should be working towards incorporating some of these.
Fitness / Figure / Bikini
Figure will be offered in three classes:
Professional Figure for those athletes qualified through an INBF event in 2002 Open Figure - Pro Qualifier - Top winner in each open class qualify to compete in Pro division Master's Figure - Women over 40 years young! Winners qualify to compete in Master's Pro shows only.
Figure will consist of a two piece swimsuit round only. Judging will be based on a series of quarter turns, model walk (see below) and comparisons. Condition is important but a physique that resembles a bodybuilder will not be rewarded. Abs should be visible and there should not be extra loose fat on the buttocks. Striations and visible cuts in the quads and hamstrings will not be rewarded. Your appearance should be a healthy one. Facial beauty, hair, skin, makeup and suits will all be factors in placement. If you have specific questions, please forward them to me.
MODEL WALK – NO VARIATIONS!!!!
1. From the left side of the stage, you will enter and go to the X mark in the center of the stage. Do a FRONT STANCE – do a ½ turn to show a REAR STANCE – turn a ½ turn and do a FRONT STANCE.
2. Walk to your RIGHT to spot 2 marked with X. Do a ¼ turn to your left so that you are facing inward toward the middle of the stage. Do a RIGHT SIDE STANCE. This position should be sideways but the head can face the audience.
3. Walk across the stage to point 3, marked with X. Do a ½ turn so that you are once again facing inward. Do a LEFT SIDE STANCE. Turn to the front to finish and do your final pose and exit from point 3. Facing front, exit to your LEFT
**4. We are allowing a little freedom on the stances for the model walk only! You are allowed to stagger feet from front and rear if you would like and you may also look at the audience on the side stance.
5. PLEASE DO NOT DEVIATE from the pattern and number of poses at each point. You will show all sides and every competitor will have equal time. PROS and AMATEURS are judged on this model walk. You need to follow these directions exactly. Please practice it before you get to the show. If you have questions, please email the promoter, Nancy Andrews at:
** Note 4 added 5/26/10
Fit Body
1. From the left side of the stage, you will enter and go to the X mark in the center of the stage. Do a FRONT POSE (Front Double Bicep or Ab/Thigh)– do a ½ turn to show a REAR DOUBLE BICEP – turn a ½ turn and do a FRONT POSE (Front Double Bicep or Ab/Thigh) You should do each front pose ONCE.
2. Walk to your RIGHT to spot 2 marked with X. Do a ¼ turn to your left so that you are facing inward toward the middle of the stage. Do a RIGHT SIDE POSE (TRICEP or SIDE CHEST). This position should be sideways but the head can face the audience.
3. Walk across the stage to point 3, marked with X. Do a ½ turn so that you are once again facing inward. Do a LEFT SIDE POSE (The other pose SIDE CHEST OR SIDE TRICEP).
4. Exit on the same side as point 3, YOU will do each pose once and the side poses only on one side. PLEASE DO NOT DEVIATE from the pattern and number of poses at each point. You will show all sides and every competitor will have equal time. PROS are judged on this model walk. You need to follow these directions exactly. Please practice it before you get to the show. If you have questions, please email the promoter, Nancy Andrews at :
