What are the figure competition guidelines?
NPC WOMEN’S FIGURE COMPETITION GUIDELINES
Adapted from www.lindsayproductions.com competition guidelines.
When judging a figure competition the judges assess the athleticism of the physique. This is not a bodybuilding contest. A DEGREE OF MUSCULARITY WITH SEPARATION IS DESIRED, BUT NOT EXCESSIVE MUSCLE MASS OR VISIBLE STRIATIONS. The muscle tone should appear firm but not excessively lean. The figure competitions provide alternatives for athletic women who (a) Train. (b) Do not wish to gain too much muscle size and vascularity and (c) do not have a strong gymnastic / dance background. All Figure competitors must have reached their eighteenth (18) birthday by the day of the contest.
Any questions you have can be answered by giving us a call at Beverly International, 1-800-781-3475 or email the Kentucky state NPC chairperson, Sandy Riedinger at sandyr@beverlyinternational.net . You may also get information by going to www.npcnewsonline.com.
1. CHECK-IN: Double Check your entry form for information concerning the location and time of check-ins. It is your responsibility to be on time.
2. NUMBERS: Your number should be pinned on the flat plane on your left hip; this way the judges will be able to see it clearly.
At the morning prejudging all competitors will be judged in their (2) piece bikini and hi-heels.
3. COMPETITION ROUND: Contestants will be brought out in a line up in their 2-piece swimsuits with heels. You will be asked to either step forward individually or walk to the center of the stage, stop while facing the audience, then slowly do a series of 1/4 turns so that the judges can see your physique from all angles. Proceed now to the back of the stage standing with the other athletes who preceded you on stage.
Quarter turns for your entire class will be directed by the head judge. At this time, judges are assessing your overall physique for degree of athleticism, proportion and skin tone. The judges will be scoring the degree of athleticism by assessing the degree of firmness, symmetry, proportion and the overall physical appearance including complexion, poise and overall presentation.
Next, the head judge may call you out by your number in groups for quarter turn comparisons. You may be called out several times to be compared with different competitors, so stay focused and S-M-I-L-E.
4. EVENING FINALS: You will be notified before the end of the prejudging when you need to return to the venue. Competition can be a source of great triumph and personal growth; we thank you for your interest and look forward to seeing you on stage at one of our NPC sanctioned events real soon.
At the evening finals all competitors will be introduced and awards will be given at that time 1st through 5th. Following the height class awards the head judge will call the class winners back out on stage for comparisons and an overall winner will be chosen at that time.
5. SCORING: Athletes will be placed numerically 1st place to last place. (See sample score sheets at http://www.bodybuildingworld.com/Contest/2007npc/.)
6. SUITS: Suits may be solid or multi colored – Thong or T back swim suits cannot be worn. V style suits are acceptable and should cover 50% of the glute area.
Suits may be as follows:
No matter how well a suit fits it will move. There are a variety of different products which will temporarily glue your suit to your body, bikini bite is one of the most popular.
HAIR: There are no rules that say you must wear your hair in any particular style, including up, or down. The judges cannot judge what they cannot see. If your hair is long, be reminded to move it off your back during quarter turns.
JEWELRY: Jewelry may be worn during all rounds; however it should not detract from your overall appearance.
MAKEUP: The more finished and feminine you appear, the better your overall presentation is. Keep in mind your face makeup should be dark enough to match your body makeup. The judges are looking for the best package of symmetry, stage presence, overall skin tone and femininity.
JUDGING RESULTS: If you wish to approach the judges for feed back, or questions, please do so after the end of the competition at the evening finals.
SPORTSMANSHIP: The NPC requires that athletes conduct themselves in a manner which will reflect favorably on the sport of "figure" and the NPC. Any conduct contrary to that effect is discouraged, and depending on the severity can lead to suspension from competition. Such conduct includes, but is not limited to: