Mens Bodybuilding	Mens Fitness Model
Womans Figure	Womans Figure over 35
Diva Fitness Model	Diva Bikini Model

CATEGORIES & JUDGING CRITERIA

CATEGORIES: Amateur and Pro

• Mens Bodybuilding
• Womans Figure/Womans Figure Over 35
• Male Fitness Model
• Female Diva Fitness Model
• Diva Fitness Model 35+
• Female Diva Bikini Model

JUDGING CRITERIA BASED ON CATEGORIES:

Mens Bodybuilding Criteria

In competitive bodybuilding, bodybuilders aspire to develop and maintain an aesthetically pleasing body and balanced physique. The competitors show off their bodies by performing a number of poses. Bodybuilders will be judged on the overall quality of their muscular development. Judging for the WBFF is based upon the presentation of:

• Round 1: Symmetry/Aesthetics
• Round 2: Muscularity
• Round 3: Free posing/Routine round 60 sec total time
• Round4: Final Pose down

Bodybuilders are required to bring 2 CD copies of their music with their name written on the CD to hand in at athlete registration.
Routines should be choreographed within a 60 second time period.

The men’s bodybuilding will consist of 4 weight classes for the men’s open bodybuilding starting with;

• Light weight: 156 and under
• Middle weight: 157 to 176
• Light heavy: 177 to 198
• Heavy weight: 198 and over

ROUND 1 Symmetry & Aesthetics

The judges are looking for overall symmetry, aesthetics, balance and proportion. There should be a V-taper from the shoulders to the waist. The stomach region should be muscular yet small and tight from all angles. From the front, the thighs should have an outer sweep and the calves should show an inner muscle belly.

Muscularity and size should be taken into account in this round, but the overall aesthetic look of the body should take precedence.

In this round the athlete is viewed and compared from four sides, (quarter poses front, right side, back, left side), in the semi relaxed position. In all four positions knees are to be locked, feet are to be no more than 2 inches apart, and there is to be no twisting of the upper torso.

The athletes will come out in groups of no more than ten at a time to do the quarter poses as a group, and then compared 2 or 3 at a time. When all the judges are satisfied, athletes are placed, score sheets marked and given to the head judge.

ROUND 2: Muscularity (The 8 Compulsory Poses)

The judges are looking for size, muscularity, definition and separation based just upon the eight compulsory poses.

The athletes will be judged in the 8 compulsory poses:

1. Front Double Biceps
2. Front Lat Spread
3. Side Chest
4. Rear Double Bicep
5. Rear Lat Spread
6. Abdominal & Thighs
7. Most Muscular
8. Triceps, side of choice

The athletes will come out and do the eight compulsory poses individually (when there are more than 20 athletes in a division, (the athletes will be brought out 2 at a time), then be brought out and compared in groups of 3-6

ROUND 3: FREE POSING

The judges are judging the overall physique on all points (aesthetics, muscularity, size, balance, proportion, and symmetry) but only what the athlete shows them. If an athlete hides his weak points, it is to his advantage and the judge will base the score on what is presented. This score is based solely on the body, not presentation.

Each athlete presents his body as he wants it to be seen, choreographed to music for approximately 60 seconds. If he has weak points on his physique or weak poses, he is not required to do them He is to present his body to his best advantage to the judges.

Entertainment Quality

• 60 second Posing routine

A second score solely on the entertainment value of the posing routine. The use of props and or costumes are encouraged. The athlete must remember that if the body is covered too much or for too long, or if the effects prevent the adequate presentation of the body in the judges mind, it could affect the score.

ROUND 4: FINAL POSEDOWN

This is the judge’s final chance to assess the athlete’s physique. The judges are first looking at the physique as a whole, then breaking it down to symmetry, aesthetics, muscularity, size, balance and proportion.

The top five will come out as a group in numerical order. The judges can ask the head judge for repositioning of the athletes if necessary to aid in the judging. Athletes will first do quarter turns as a group, then the eight compulsory poses as a group. The head judge will then order the athletes to pose down and the athletes will break into freeposing of their choice to out-do the other athletes on stage.

Womans Figure/Womans Figure Over 35 Criteria:

The WBFF judging criteria for the figure category is as follows. There are two rounds which are judged, the Symmetry Round and Group Comparisons round. There is no routine round in the WBFF figure competition. Females are encouraged to display their physiques in a graceful and feminine way which represents a desirably lean and healthy lifestyle; a look that is more natural, sexy, and athletic.
Female competitors are cautioned against coming in too lean, and too muscular. Also there is NO one piece suit round for the WBFF figure categories as we have changed this for 2009!

There is no music required for the figure athletes to prepare and hand in for this competition category!

Round 1: Symmetry Round

In this round competitors are expected to wear a two piece swimsuit and 5 inch clear stiletto heels. Competitors will be required to perform a series of quarter turns to their right, which will be directed by the head judge. All sides of their physique will be compared for symmetry, aesthetics, and presentation

Round 2: Comparisons Round

In this round competitors are expected to wear a two piece swim suit that compliments their personal style. Competitors will be judged against others in their category, based on athleticism by assessing the degree of firmness, symmetry, proportion and the overall healthy physical appearance including complexion, poise and overall presentation. Each height class will compete in a separate category.

Figure Classes

• Short class: up to 5’2″
• Medium class: over 5’2″ to 5’5″
• Tall class: over 5’5″

Other components that will be judged include the following:

• Overall muscle tone, body lines
• Grace and presentation
• Skin tone
• Hair
• Makeup
• Suit selection and shoe choice

SCORING:

After both rounds have been completed, the scores will be compiled and the athletes will be placed numerically 1st place to last place. At the evening finals all competitors will be introduced in their (2) piece bikini and the top 5 in each class will be re-judged and awards will be given at that time.

Male Fitness Model and Female Diva Fitness Model Criteria:

All model contestants, male and female, will be required to perform a runway presentation in the competition rounds listed below. Models will also be required to perform quarter turns for the judges. There is no prescribed height and/or weight limitations, competitors must be at least 18 years of age to compete with the WBFF. We do provide music for the Model categories of the event.

NOTE: To clarify the Fitness Model categories, Male and Female Categories are being named differently, Male Fitness Model - Female Fitness Diva Model. All judging criteria’s are the same, nothing has changed but the name of the category.

There is no music required for the male and female models to prepare to hand in for this competition category!

Categories:

Male:

• Sportswear theme round
• Beachwear/ swimwear round
• Eveningwear/Club Wear theme round

Female:

• Bikini round
• Sportswear Theme round

Male Fitness Model Judging Criteria:

The WBFF will be judging males on their masculine style, marketability and stage presence; Male models will also be judged on their ability to display their character, style and self-confidence.

Males will be expected to show off their physical attributes, that project a fit and healthy lifestyle; A lean, well-proportioned toned and healthy looking body is the look that is wanted.

Male Fitness Model Rounds:

• Round #1: Sportswear theme round (example: firefighter, construction worker)
• Round #2: Beach wear/swimwear round
• Round #3: Evening wear/Club wear

Choice of shoe is completely up to discretion of competitor.

Female Diva Fitness Model Criteria:

What Exactly Is A DIVA?!?!

According to the Concise Oxford Dictionary:

A diva is a great or famous woman. A female deity. 2. A woman who is adored, especially for her beauty. ‘Diva” is the Italian word for “goddess” the feminine form of the Italian word divus (= “GOD”) .

Contestants for the Fitness Diva Model category are being judged on their sense of style, poise, overall beauty and stage presence as well as display a fit and toned physique. Fitness Diva Models will be expected to walk on stage in particular pattern which will be explained at the athletes meeting the evening prior to the competition. Competitors must be able to present themselves in a classy feminine and tasteful way that is marketable. There will be 2 categories to this competition which include:

• Round #1: Sportswear theme round, prejudging show (example: Cow Girl, Cheerleader Outfits must compliment the competitors physique.
• Round #2:  Swimsuit bikini round (two piece any style)

Choice of hi- heel shoe is completely up to discretion of competitor. No thongs or g- strings are allowed.

Diva Bikini Model Criteria:

The Diva Bikini Model is primarily a beauty contest. Competitors are judged upon their overall beauty and body shape and tone. This competition consists of three rounds, bikini round, evening gown round and interview round.

• Round #1: Bikini Round two piece any style that best compliments your physique
• Round #2: Evening Gown Round- Gown must be classy form fitted and past the knees, any style
• Round #3: Interview Round- top 5 finalists will be required to answer questions related to topics such as personal background, lifestyle, and/or health and fitness related topics.  They will be judged upon their articulate speaking ability as well as their intelligence and confidence.

Other Information for WBFF Competitors:

• Hair:
  May be worn any style, no distracting hair pieces/hats should be worn.
• Jewelry:
  May be worn, distracting jewelry should not be worn.
• Suits:
  No thongs or g-strings allowed, suits must compliment your physique.
• Competitor numbers:
  Will be given out at the athletes meeting the evening before. Buttons should be placed on the left hip in order for judges to read competitors numbers clearly.
• Music:
  Is not needed for any Female/Male Model categories or Figure, we will provide music.

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