Competition Rules for Figure

Judging

1. Each competitor is called onstage individually in numerical order in a two-piece bikini and high heels and, at center stage, performs four quarter turns and then forms in equal numbers along diagonal lines at each side of the stage.  The center stage area is left clear for the callouts.

2. The head judge then directs groups of competitors in numerical order through the quarter turns.  The size of the groups is at the discretion of the head judge.

3. The head judge then directs selected competitors through the callouts, where the selected competitors are compared against each other in the quarter turns.  The number and placement of competitors in the callouts is at the discretion of the head judge.

Finals (Comparison Round)

1. Each competitor is called onstage individually in numerical order in a two-piece bikini and high heels and, at center stage, performs four quarter turns and then forms in equal numbers along diagonal lines at each side of the stage.  The center stage area is left clear for the callouts.

2. The head judge then directs selected competitors through the callouts, where the selected competitors are compared against each other in the quarter turns.  The number and placement of competitors in the callouts is at the discretion of the head judge.

Other Competition Rules

1. For the Judging and Finals, competitors must wear a two-piece bikini, the color and style of which is at the competitor’s discretion.  The bikini must cover a minimum of one-half of the buttocks area.  G-strings are prohibited.  Footwear (high-heels) must be worn.

2. The competitor’s number must be securely attached to the left side of the bikini bottom at all times.

3. During the Judging, competitors cannot wear watches, bangles, pendants, chains, bracelets (wrist or ankle), ornamentation or artificial aids to the physique.

4. The excessive application of oils, moisturizers, skin creams, tanning creams and like products is prohibited and may be used only in moderation.  The application of tanning products must produce a natural tone so as to give the appearance of a natural tan.  Products that produce an unnaturally colored tone, with an orange, yellow, red, green or gold hue, are prohibited.  Bronzing agents that produce a metallic look are also prohibited.

WOMEN’S FIGURE/ MASTER / TRUE NOVICE/ NOVICE / OPENM
ASTER FIGURE 50 + (MF 50) ONE CLASS
MASTER FIGURE 45 + (MF 45) ONE CLASS
MASTER FIGURE 40 + (MF 40) ONE CLASS
MASTER FIGURE 35 + (MF 35) ONE CLASS
A. Up to and including 163cm
B. Over 163cm
FIGURE TRUE NOVICE (TNF)
A. Up to and including 163cm
B. Over 163cm and up to and including 168cm
C. Over 168cm
FIGURE NOVICE (NF)
A. Up to and including 163cm
B. Over 163cm and up to and including 168cm
C. Over 168cm
FIGURE OPEN (OF)PRO CARD
A. Up to and including 157cm
B. Over 157cm and up to and including 163cm
C. Over 163cm and up to and including 168cm
D. Over 168cm