Competition Requirements

Eligibility:

You must be at least 18 years of age at the time you enter the contest. All competitors must enter the show no less than 30 days prior to event date.  Anyone who has competed as a professional bodybuilder or a professional fitness/figure contestant is not eligible.  Transformation Athletes will need to Purchase a NFF Membership.

Please use the required Transformation Form

Before/After Photos: 25% of Final Score (REQUIRED)

Your “Start/Before” photos must be taken and submitted within 10 Days of show registration. If not received by deadline, you will not be able to compete.

Your “Finish/After” photos must be taken and submitted no later than One Week before the competition date. If not received by deadline, you will not be able to compete.

Required Photos (Total of 5):

1. Front View hands at hips holding newspaper to validate date of photos
2. Front View hands on hips
3. Left Side View arms up in front of body
4. Back View hands on hips
5. Right Side View arms up in front of body

One front view photo, you must hold a newspaper with a legible date/headline to authenticate the date of the photos.  The date of the photo (and newspaper) must be within 10 days of the date of your show registration (Note: Magazines are not acceptable to verify photo dates.) Show as much of your physique as possible. Remember that you will be judged on the most dramatic change, so we must be able to see your body clearly (swimsuits, sports bra, gym shorts, are Strongly Recommended apparel items.) When you take your pictures, be as close as possible to the camera, but still keep your full body visible in the images. If your image is too small, we cannot judge your entire physique, nor can we see the newspaper headline. If possible, have your “Before/After” photos taken professionally. Your photos will count for 25% of your total score, so make sure they look good.  Photos may be used leading up to and after the event to highlight and bring awareness to the transformation journey, process and results.

Measurements: 75% of Final Score (REQUIRED)

Your “Start/Before” measurements must be taken and submitted within 10 Days of show registration. If not received by deadline, you will not be able to compete

Your “Finish/After” measurements must be taken and submitted no later than One Week before the competition date. If not received by deadline, you will not be able to compete

Required Measurements:

1. Body Weight in pounds
2. 3-site circumference measurements in inches(Chest, Waist, and Hips)
   • Chest- with arms out at a “T” measure around chest at nipple line
   • Waist- start and finish tape measure at belly button
   • Hips- Standing with feet under hips, wrap tape measure around the widest portion of hips
3. Body Fat Percentage- (Skinfold or InBody Scan accepted)
   • Male- Chest, Abdomen, Thigh
   • Female- Triceps, Suprailiac/Hip, Thigh

It is Strongly Recommended that weight, skinfold, and circumference measurements be taken by an approved NFF Trainer or Coach to ensure accuracy and consistency with NFF guidelines. For a list of personnel in your area please visit the NFF Trainer listing. In the event we deem your measurements may be inconsistent or inaccurate, competitors may be subject to measurements performed by NFF personnel at the athlete check-in prior to the event.

Judging:

Before and After Photos – 25%

• Competitors will be assessed on ability to follow provided instructions for capture and submission of photos. Quality photos submissions better assist us with the judging process in the evaluation of each transformation.

Overall Measurements – 75%

• Body Weight – 25%
• 3-site Circumference – 25%
• Body Fat Percentage – 25%

Measurements will be evaluated based on the relative percentage change between start and finish date.  Competitor’s total measurement score is a sum of all 7 measurement changes.  Total scores will be ranked across all competitors from highest to lowest.

Example #1:

Total Measurement Score = 10.5 + 9.1 + 7.9 + 4.3 + 36.4 = 68.2

Competition Attire:

As of September 1, 2021, the following attire will be required.
Women – Dress, Evening Gown, or After-Five Attire
Men – Slacks and Collared shirt

Round Format:

• INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATION (Box Walk) – Each competitor will execute the box walk.  Poses will be performed at the following locations on stage…..
  1. Rear Center Stage (Front Pose)
  2. Front Right Side Of Stage (Side Pose facing center stage)
  3. Front Center stage (Front & Rear Pose)
  4. Front Left Side Of Stage (Side Pose facing center stage)

• FINALS PRESENTATION (Box Walk) – For the finals segment of the event, transformation athletes will be asked to perform a model walk (see above). Once all athletes have completed their walk, the top 5 athletes will be brought back on stage and presentation of awards will begin. Athletes may be subject to a brief on-stage interview with the Promoter or MC to discuss their transformation journey.