R. Figure Rules

1. Short Class (under 5'7")
   
   
2. Tall Class (over 5'7"), may change at weigh ins
   
   
3. Height categories may be adjusted by the chief judge at registration depending on the number of competitors and the differing heights.
   
   
4. There are no junior or senior divisions in fitness for this year or this particular show.
   
   

1. 1/4 Turns - Chief Judge will direct competitors to complete turns to the right.
   
   
1. Shape - genetically determined structure of entire physique. This shape will lead to proportions and symmetry. Over-muscularity will be marked down.
   
   
2. Symmetry - left and right side of the body are similar
   
   
3. Proportion & Balance - relative size of one body part to another
   
   
4. Body Firmness - muscle tone; not to be confused with emaciation
   
   
5. Beauty - overall physique appearance
   
   
6. Complexion
   
   
7. Poise
   
   
8. Presentation
   
   
9. Attire
   
   

1. 1/4 Turns and Mandatory Poses.
   
   
1. All contestants shall be called on stage in numerical order in their two-piece bikini with footwear, (color and style left to the discretion of the athlete).
   
   Competitors shall stand with their left foot in front of their right foot and with their body slightly angled towards the front of the stage, arms at their sides, head, eyes, and shoulders square with the judges.
   
   
2. The Chief Judge will direct the comparison of the quarter turns..
   
   At the discretion of the Chief Judge, he/she may call for a quarter turn comparisons as an entire line-up or may require smaller groups no more than three (3) athletes in a group..
   
   All competitors will be compared. The judges will be scoring for degree of athleticism by assessing shape, symmetry, proportion, firmness, tone and overall physical appearance including complexion, poise and overall presentation..
   
   Over-muscularity will be marked down. After the completion of comparisons the athletes, starting with the highest applicable competitor number, shall then circle to the right, across the stage so as to be in reverse numerical order for the judges.
   
   
3. Description of the Four Quarter Turns
   
   
1. Quarter Turn Right:
   
   Relaxed erect stance, head and eyes facing the same direction as the body, heels together, feet inclined outward at a 30° angle, knees together and unbent, stomach in, chest out, shoulders back, left arm hanging relaxed and slightly back from the center-line of the body with a slight bend at the elbow, thumb and fingers together, palm facing the direction of the body, hand slightly cupped, right arm hanging relaxed and slightly front of the center-line of the body with a slight bend at the elbow, thumb and fingers together, palm facing the body, hand slightly cupped.
   
   The positioning of the arms will cause the upper body to twist slightly to the left, with the left shoulder lowered and the right shoulder raised.
   
   This is normal and must not be exaggerated. This position is a relaxed stance. Flexing of the muscles is prohibited.
   
   Competitors who fail to adopt the proper stance will receive one warning after which points will be deducted from their score.
   
   
2. Quarter Turn Back:
   
   Relaxed erect stance, head and eyes facing the same direction as the body, heels together, feet inclined outward at a 30° angle, knees together and unbent, stomach in, chest out, shoulders back, both arms hanging relaxed and at the side along the center-line of the body, elbows slightly bent, thumbs and fingers together, palms facing the body, hands slightly cupped, tips of the fingers resting lightly on the hips.
   
   This position is a relaxed stance. Flexing of the muscles is prohibited.
   
   Competitors who fail to adopt the proper stance will receive one warning after which points will be deducted from their score.
   
   
3. Quarter Turn Right:
   
   Relaxed erect stance, head and eyes facing the same direction as the body, heels together, feet inclined outward at a 30° angle, knees together and unbent, stomach in, chest out, shoulders back, right arm hanging relaxed and slightly back from the center-line of the body with a slight bend at the elbow, thumb and fingers together, palm facing the direction of the body, hand slightly cupped, left arm hanging relaxed and slightly front of the center-line of the body with a slight bend at the elbow, thumb and fingers together, palm facing the body, hand slightly cupped.
   
   The positioning of the arms will cause the upper body to twist slightly to the right, with the right shoulder lowered and the left shoulder raised.
   
   This is normal and must not be exaggerated. This position is a relaxed stance. Flexing of the muscles is prohibited.
   
   Competitors who fail to adopt the proper stance will receive one warning after which points will be deducted from their score.
   
   
4. Quarter Turn Front:
   
   Relaxed erect stance, head and eyes facing the same direction as the body, heels together, feet inclined outward at a 30° angle, knees together and unbent, stomach in, chest out, shoulders back, both arms hanging relaxed and at the side along the center-line of the body, elbows slightly bent, thumbs and fingers together, palms facing the body, hands slightly cupped, tips of the fingers resting lightly on the hips.
   
   This position is a relaxed stance. Flexing of the muscles is prohibited.
   
   Competitors who fail to adopt the proper stance will receive one warning after which points will be deducted from their score.
   
   
4. The mandatory poses will be open handed and done in heels (style, height, and color are your choice).
   
   Front Double Bicep, Side Tricep (your choice of side), Side Chest pose (your choice of side) Abdominal and thigh as well as an oblique pose (hands overhead), and a back double bicep with one foot back.
   
   You may have comparison rounds to be decided by the head judge.
   
   

1. 1/4 Turns and Mandatory Poses.
   
   
1. All contestants shall be called on stage in numerical order in their two-piece bikini with footwear, (color and style left to the discretion of the athlete).
   
   Competitors shall stand with their left foot in front of their right foot and with their body slightly angled towards the front of the stage, arms at their sides, head, eyes, and shoulders square with the judges.
   
   
2. The Chief Judge will direct the comparison of the quarter turns..
   
   At the discretion of the Chief Judge, he/she may call for a quarter turn comparisons as an entire line-up or may require smaller groups no more than three (3) athletes in a group..
   
   All competitors will be compared. The judges will be scoring for degree of athleticism by assessing shape, symmetry, proportion, firmness, tone and overall physical appearance including complexion, poise and overall presentation..
   
   Over-muscularity will be marked down. After the completion of comparisons the athletes, starting with the highest applicable competitor number, shall then circle to the right, across the stage so as to be in reverse numerical order for the judges.
   
   
3. Description of the Four Quarter Turns
   
   
1. Quarter Turn Right:
   
   Relaxed erect stance, head and eyes facing the same direction as the body, heels together, feet inclined outward at a 30° angle, knees together and unbent, stomach in, chest out, shoulders back, left arm hanging relaxed and slightly back from the center-line of the body with a slight bend at the elbow, thumb and fingers together, palm facing the direction of the body, hand slightly cupped, right arm hanging relaxed and slightly front of the center-line of the body with a slight bend at the elbow, thumb and fingers together, palm facing the body, hand slightly cupped.
   
   The positioning of the arms will cause the upper body to twist slightly to the left, with the left shoulder lowered and the right shoulder raised.
   
   This is normal and must not be exaggerated. This position is a relaxed stance. Flexing of the muscles is prohibited.
   
   Competitors who fail to adopt the proper stance will receive one warning after which points will be deducted from their score.
   
   
2. Quarter Turn Back:
   
   Relaxed erect stance, head and eyes facing the same direction as the body, heels together, feet inclined outward at a 30° angle, knees together and unbent, stomach in, chest out, shoulders back, both arms hanging relaxed and at the side along the center-line of the body, elbows slightly bent, thumbs and fingers together, palms facing the body, hands slightly cupped, tips of the fingers resting lightly on the hips.
   
   This position is a relaxed stance. Flexing of the muscles is prohibited.
   
   Competitors who fail to adopt the proper stance will receive one warning after which points will be deducted from their score.
   
   
3. Quarter Turn Right:
   
   Relaxed erect stance, head and eyes facing the same direction as the body, heels together, feet inclined outward at a 30° angle, knees together and unbent, stomach in, chest out, shoulders back, right arm hanging relaxed and slightly back from the center-line of the body with a slight bend at the elbow, thumb and fingers together, palm facing the direction of the body, hand slightly cupped, left arm hanging relaxed and slightly front of the center-line of the body with a slight bend at the elbow, thumb and fingers together, palm facing the body, hand slightly cupped.
   
   The positioning of the arms will cause the upper body to twist slightly to the right, with the right shoulder lowered and the left shoulder raised.
   
   This is normal and must not be exaggerated. This position is a relaxed stance. Flexing of the muscles is prohibited.
   
   Competitors who fail to adopt the proper stance will receive one warning after which points will be deducted from their score.
   
   
4. Quarter Turn Front:
   
   Relaxed erect stance, head and eyes facing the same direction as the body, heels together, feet inclined outward at a 30° angle, knees together and unbent, stomach in, chest out, shoulders back, both arms hanging relaxed and at the side along the center-line of the body, elbows slightly bent, thumbs and fingers together, palms facing the body, hands slightly cupped, tips of the fingers resting lightly on the hips.
   
   This position is a relaxed stance. Flexing of the muscles is prohibited.
   
   Competitors who fail to adopt the proper stance will receive one warning after which points will be deducted from their score.
   
   
4. The mandatory poses will be open handed and done in heels (style, height, and color are your choice).
   
   Front Double Bicep, Side Tricep (your choice of side), Side Chest pose (your choice of side) Abdominal and thigh as well as an oblique pose (hands overhead), and a back double bicep with one foot back.
   
   You may have comparison rounds to be decided by the head judge.
   
   

No Routines required!

1. Prizes worth $150 will be awarded for 1st place in each category.
   
   
2. Prizes worth $100 will be awarded for 2nd place in each category.
   
   
3. Prizes worth $75 will be awarded for 3rd place in each category.
   
   
4. Trophies will be given to the top three competitors in each category.
   
   

1. Please read through all rules and regulations for bodybuilding as they all equally apply to fitness model except for the judging criteria and costumes.
   
   
2. Use of oil is prohibited due to the type of routines being performed. All fitness models routines and compulsories will be done before all bodybuilding classes for the morning and evening shows.