CRITERIA
Symmetry
- Balanced and proportioned physique from left to right side as well as top to bottom.
- No one-body part should overpower the rest of the physique.
Muscularity
- Toned muscular athletic build
- No extreme muscle density or mass
- Developed shoulders
- V-taper
- Small waist, not blocky
- Defined abs
Conditioning
- Muscle separation but no striations
POSING
Quarter Turns
Front Pose – The hips and feet should face the judges and with optionally one or both hands on hip.
Side Pose (Left) From the front pose, competitors execute a ¼ turn to the right and adjust stance. Upper body turned towards judges so the rear shoulder can be seen, but nothing exaggerated. The hips should face the side of the stage. You may turn your head and look directly at the judges.
Back Pose – From the side pose, competitors execute a ¼ turn to the right and face the curtain or rear of the stage. Flared lats to show v-taper and back development.
Side Pose (Right) From the front pose, competitors execute a ¼ turn to the right and adjust stance. Upper body turned towards judges so the rear shoulder can be seen, but nothing exaggerated. The hips should face the side of the stage. You may turn your head and look directly at the judges.
CLASSES
- Open, Novice, Pro
- Teen/Collegiate: Ages 14-22
- Masters: Ages 35+
COMPETITION ATTIRE
- Athletes will wear board shorts that are waist high and about an inch shorter than the knee.
ROUND FORMAT
- GROUP COMPARISON (Pre-judging) – Athletes will be judged by executing a series of quarter turns. Competitors must hit all the poses in a timely manner. Remember every time a poses is called for the judges are looking at the complete package from top to bottom and right to left, not just that body part.
- INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATION (Finals) – Each competitor will execute a model/box walk which consists of 3-4 of your favorite poses at front center stage location. This is an opportunity for the athlete to display their stage presence and personality. NOTE!!! This portion of the event is NOT judged, but the judges will use this opportunity to evaluate your physique, document their notes, and provide feedback in the form of a post-show critique.