Rules for Figure
FIGURE
Women’s Figure Classes
Short: under 159 cm
Tall: 160cm and over
All three rounds are physique.
Round 1 - Quarter Turns
ü Solid black bikini (only for level 3 and 4 events)
ü no shiny, vinyl, rubberized, plastic, or similar material
ü bikini must be plain (no frills, borders, lace, sequins, etc.)
ü velvet is acceptable
ü top must cover 1/2 of breast
ü bottom should cover 1/2 of butt
G-STRINGS OR THONGS ARE PROHIBITED
Shoes
ü must wear black stiletto style shoes
ü may be open toe or heel (sandal style)
ü no more than 1/4" sole
ü no more than 5" heel
* NO EXCEPTIONS ON HEIGHT
RESTRICTIONS FOR SHOES
* PLATFORM SHOES ARE PROHIBITED
Jewelry
ü only small earrings and wedding rings permitted
Round 2 - Quarter Turns
One piece suit
ü color, material optional
ü suit must cover 1/2 of breast
ü suit should cover 1/2 of butt
ü all of frontal abdominal area must be covered
(Holes or see through material
prohibited - NO EXCEPTIONS)
Shoes
ü color of choice
ü shoe style and height restrictions same as Round 1
* PLATFORM SHOES ARE PROHIBITED
Jewelry
ü permitted upon approval at weigh-ins
Round 3 - Quarter Turns
Color and material of choice bikini
* SEE-THROUGH MATERIAL IS PROHIBITED
ü must cover 1/2 of breast
ü should cover 1/2 of butt
G-STRINGS OR THONGS ARE PROHIBITED
Shoes
ü color of choice
ü shoe style and height restrictions same as Rounds 1 & 2
PLATFORM SHOES ARE PROHIBITED
Jewelry
ü permitted upon approval at weigh-ins
* ALL COMPETITION ATTIRE MUST BE APPROVED BY THE CHIEF JUDGING OFFICIAL.
Criteria for judging Figure physique is the same as Fitness physique. However, there is a distinct difference between Figure and Fitness in the quarter turns and the competition attire, especially the shoes.
Figure will be conducted on stage as follows:
Front and Back
Competitors will stand heels together, feet outward at an angle, knees together and unbent. Shoulders back, arms relaxed at the center line of the body, elbows slightly bent, thumbs and fingers together, palms facing the body, hands slightly cupped, finger tips resting on or slightly toward thighs.
Quarter Turns
Head and eyes facing the direction of the body. Heels together, feet outward at an angle, knees together and unbent. Shoulders back, chest out, left arm relaxed and slightly back from center line of the body with a slight bend in the elbow. Thumb and fingers together, palms facing the direction of the body, hands slightly cupped. The positioning of the left arm will cause the upper body to twist slightly to the left lowering the left shoulder. The right shoulder raised and angled toward the judges. The right arm will be slightly bent at the elbow with the hand slightly cupped and pointed toward the center of the body.
All three rounds of quarter turns
will be conducted the same.
** Please note that there are only three rounds at
level 3 and 4 shows and not in level 1 and 2 events. Therefore the two piece
black in not required for level 1 and 2 shows.