Women's Figure

Classes & Divisions: Figure Novice Figure Short Figure Middle Figure Tall Figure Masters Division (35+ years of age) Figure Pro (Figure Masters – Not by height) Figure height classes will be determined after all entries have been received.

from Women's Figure Middle Division 2010

PROMOTER HAS THE OPTION TO CHANGE HEIGHT CLASSES - For example, if only one competitor is in one class she may be moved to another class.

Only overall class winners in the open division will qualify for professional status. There must be competitors in each open division weight class to have an overall winner.

 

Judging Criteria:

1) Muscular Development

• Are the muscles toned but not visible?
• Is there a reasonable amount of body fat so that separation between the muscles visible but muscle fibers aren’t?

2) Symmetry and Proportion

• Do the right and left sides look balanced?
• Is there an even flow throughout the body?
• Is there a balance of muscle groups, so that none stand out from the rest?

3) Stage Presence

• Does the competitor demonstrate confidence?
• Does the competitor walk and turn smoothly and with poise?
• Also considered: grooming, posture, skin tone, make-up and suit selection

 

Eligibility:

Open to NATURAL Amateur athletes who hold a current NGA card. If you are a current member, please bring your membership card. If you are not a current member, you can join online at www.nationalgym.com.

To compete in the Pro division, a competitor must have won the Overall award at an NGA-sanctioned event. She should have a current NGA Pro card.

 

Pre-Judging & Model Walk (T-Walk):

• Both the prejudging and the evening awards show will be held at:

Timberline High School,Boise ID

Figure Open Classes: Friday, April 27, 2012
-----___------ Contest Check-In - 3:45pm
---------------- Judging and Awards Show - 5:30pm

Pro Figure: Saturday, April 28, 2012
---------------- Contest Check-In - 7am
---------------- Pre-Judging - 9am
---------------- Evening Awards Show - 5pm

At check-in, competitors will receive a competitor's packet, contest t-shirt and goodie bag from sponsors. Please bring your polygraph receipt and NGA membership card to check-in.

Competitors will line up backstage and walk onto the stage one at a time to perform a Model Walk.

The Model Walk (T-Walk):

• Walk to the corner of the stage and model pose
• Walk to the opposite corner of the stage and model pose
• Walk to the center of the stage
• Pause facing forward so that judges can clearly see you in your front mandatory pose
• Turn to the back for your mandatory back pose and pause. If hair is long, sweep it to the front so back and shoulders can be seen by the judges.
• Turn to the front again for side relaxed/model pose (body facing the judges), pause and curtsy
• Walk off stage. Be prepared to come back onstage with the group.

 

Evening Show:

The morning prejudging will be your biggest opportunity to show yourself on stage, and it is at this time that you should encourage your friends and family who are planning on attending the event to come and watch. Awards will be given out on Saturday evening.

• First five places each weight class receive NEILS ANDERSON Sculptures & Medallions
• Cash Awards for Pros: 1^st $900 - 2^nd $700 - 3^rd $500 - 4^th $300 - 5^th $175

 

Appearance:

• Two-piece suit
  • Should enhance competitor's look
  • Two pieces may be connected
  • Must be within good taste. No thongs permitted.
    • Promoter reserves the right to ban any swimsuit not within good taste.
• Must wear high heels
• Jewelry, hair ornaments and body glitter are allowed.
• No oil may be used, but sheen is okay.
• Competitors should use a tanning product to improve appearance under the bright stage lights
• Make-up, hair and grooming should be well done but not distracting