FIGURE

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POSING SUIT

A 2-piece figure posing suit will be worn for both Judging round and Presentation & Awards round. Please choose a quality-made suit appropriate for onstage competition. The posing suit will cover a minimum of half of the gluteus maximus and all of the frontal area; No G-strings, thongs etc.

Posing suit must be in good taste and the (name)must approve suit prior to competition.

Note: You must have the appropriate posing suit for the division you are entered in.

 

JEWELLERY

Small earrings, bracelets and wedding rings are permitted. (Your jewellery should not overpower, or take attention away, from your physique.)

 

SHOES

Clear heels are worn for both rounds. Can either be slip-on style or with straps. Heel no higher than 5″. Sole no higher than 1.5″. No platform Soles.

 

Note: All suits and shoes will be checked at Athlete Registration / Check-in.

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DIVISIONS AND CLASSES

Novice

Open

Masters (40 years and over)

Pros

 

NOVICE ELIGIBILITY- Competitor has not placed in the top 3 in an Open Division in another organization.

OPEN ELIGIBILITY - Competitor has placed top 3 in the Novice division in a (name) sanctioned event or other federations at the discretion of  (name)

MASTERS ELIGIBILITY -Competitor is 40 years of age or older on the day of the competition.

PRO ELIGIBILITY-Competitor holds a current (name) Pro Card in the Pro Division they are entering.

 

CROSSOVERS

Note: Competitor can only enter up to 2 classes + MASTERS (Eg. Pick 2 of BIKINI/FITNESS/FIGURE + respective MASTERS classes for up to 4 categories TOTAL)

 

DETERMINATION OF FIGURE CLASSES FOR EACH DIVISION

If 10 or less competitors there will be only one class.

If more than 10 competitors there will be 2 classes: SHORT (5’4″ and under) & TALL (over 5’4″).

Masters will be only one class.

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JUDGING CRITERIA

Judges will be basing their decisions on the following criteria:

 

MUSCULAR DEVELOPMENT

Muscular toned feminine physique

This is not a bodybuilding competition so excessive muscularity will take away from the overall muscular toned physique

Reasonable level of body fat showing separations between major muscle groups (eg. biceps to triceps) without visible striations in the muscle groups

 

SYMMETRY AND PROPORTION

No body part should stand out from the rest

There should be an even flow through the body

Equal development between all muscle groups

 

STAGE PRESENCE

Confidence

Execution of quarter turns and figure walk

Skin tone, make-up, suit selection

Overall poise and presentation

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JUDGING ROUND

Competitors will come out and line up with their class along the back of the stage in the figure relaxed pose. Once the entire class is on stage the head judge will direct the class through the quarter-turn comparisons. 

 

THE QUARTER TURNS AND MANDATORY POSES WILL BE CALLED IN THIS ORDER:

Figure Relaxed Pose – Facing forward, right leg is straight, left leg is slightly bent and in front. Right hand is placed on your hip. Left arm hangs relaxed at the side with elbow slightly bent (no further than 6 inches from the body).

DESCRIPTION OF QUARTER TURNS

Quarter Turn Right – Head facing the same direction as the body, heels together, left arm hanging relaxed and slightly back from the center-line of the body with a slight bend at the elbow resting on hip. Right arm hangs relaxed and slightly front of the center-line of the body with a slight bend at the elbow resting on thigh. The positioning of the arms will cause the upper body to twist slightly left with the left shoulder lowered and the right shoulder raised. 

Quarter Turn Back – Head facing the same direction as the body, heels together, both arms hanging relaxed and at the side along the center-line of the body, elbows slightly bent, tips of the fingers no further than 6 inches from the body.

Quarter Turn Right – Head facing the same direction as the body, heels together, right arm hanging relaxed and slightly back from the center-line of the body with a slight bend at the elbow resting on hip. Left arm hangs relaxed and slightly front of the center-line of the body with a slight bend at the elbow resting on thigh. The positioning of the arms will cause the upper body to twist slightly right with the right shoulder lowered and the left shoulder raised.

Quarter Turn Front – Head facing the same direction as the body, heels together, both arms hanging relaxed and at the side along the center-line of the body, elbows slightly bent, tips of the fingers no further than 6 inches from the body.

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DESCRIPTION OF QUARTER TURNS

Quarter Turn Right – Head facing the same direction as the body, heels together, left arm hanging relaxed and slightly back from the center-line of the body with a slight bend at the elbow resting on hip. Right arm hangs relaxed and slightly front of the center-line of the body with a slight bend at the elbow resting on thigh. The positioning of the arms will cause the upper body to twist slightly left with the left shoulder lowered and the right shoulder raised. 

Quarter Turn Back – Head facing the same direction as the body, heels together, both arms hanging relaxed and at the side along the center-line of the body, elbows slightly bent, tips of the fingers no further than 6 inches from the body.

Quarter Turn Right – Head facing the same direction as the body, heels together, right arm hanging relaxed and slightly back from the center-line of the body with a slight bend at the elbow resting on hip. Left arm hangs relaxed and slightly front of the center-line of the body with a slight bend at the elbow resting on thigh. The positioning of the arms will cause the upper body to twist slightly right with the right shoulder lowered and the left shoulder raised.

Quarter Turn Front – Head facing the same direction as the body, heels together, both arms hanging relaxed and at the side along the center-line of the body, elbows slightly bent, tips of the fingers no further than 6 inches from the body.

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PRESENTATION & AWARDS

All competitors in each class will be introduced and will perform the Figure T-walk  at the Presentation & Awards round.

 

Competitors will come out and line up with their class along the sides of the stage in the figure relaxed pose. Once the entire class is on stage each competitor will be introduced for their T-walk. Once introduced the competitor will proceed to the back center pause and then go to the front center of the stage and perform (or present) 3 of her favourite poses. For example, a variation of the quarter turns or whatever pose showcases their physique (all poses must be open handed).

 

AWARDS

AMATEUR (NOVICE, OPEN, MASTERS)

Top 3 will receive trophies

ADDITIONAL PRIZES TBD

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