Ontario Physique Association
Rules for Fitness

FITNESS

 

Women’s Fitness Classes:

Short: under 160 cm

 Tall: 160cm and over

Physique Round 1 - Quarter Turns

Athletes wear bikini and platform heels

ü      bikini top must cover 1/2 of the breast

ü      bottoms should cover 1/2 of the butt

ü      bikini may be attached in the back only

G-STRINGS OR THONGS ARE PROHIBITED

Physique judging criteria

ü      good to excellent muscle tone

ü      no excessive muscularity (not a bodybuilding contest)

ü      definition (reasonable levels of body fat)

ü      proportion (evenly developed muscle from top to bottom)

ü      symmetry (equal development from left to right)

ü      overall presentation (posture, stage presence)

ü      grooming (hair, make-up, skin tone)

ü      physical beauty and femininity

Routine Round 2 - Athletic Performance to Music

*Costume of choice

 * ALL COMPETITION ATTIRE MUST BE APPROVED BY THE CHIEF JUDGING OFFICIAL.

ü      bottoms must extend 2 inches past butt line

ü      top must cover 1/2 of the breast

Routine to music

ü      maximum 90 seconds

ü      props acceptable upon approval at weigh-ins

Elements of routine should consist of :

ü      high energy and originality

ü      strength

ü      flexibility

ü      endurance

ü      complexity and difficulty

ü      should appear effortless

ü      showmanship

ü      gymnastics and dance encouraged

Physique Round 3 - Quarter Turns

ü      same requirements as round one

ü      only top 3 - 6 are scored (depending on competition)  

ü      finalists are determined from total of rounds 1 and 2