NPC WOMEN’S FIGURE CONTEST

 The judging criteria for fitness contests is based on the two Physique/Swimsuit Rounds. Each round is judged separately, with the Judges handing in a score for each round. The following is a general description of each round:

PREJUDGING ROUND I: TWO-PIECE SWIMSUIT

Each height class (if applicable) will be brought out separately in a lineup in their two-piece swimsuits with high heels to perform quarter turns as directed by the Head Judge. Depending on the number of competitors or the level of competition, the Judges may ask for certain contestants to be placed next to other contestants. The Judges will assess the 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 healthy physical appearance including complexion, poise and overall presentation. Muscle tone should appear firm and round with a small amount of body fat over the muscle. Muscle striations and extreme definition or leanness should be avoided.

 PREJUDGING ROUND 2: ONE-PIECE SWIMSUIT

All contestants will be brought back out in their one-piece swimsuits with high heels to perform quarter turns as directed by the Head Judge. The Judges may ask for certain contestants to be placed next to other contestants. The judging criteria are the same as in Round 1.

 NOTE REGARDING SWIMSUIT ROUNDS

Contestants should give special attention to the style of both swimsuits since the way each suit fits each individual physique is taken into consideration—different suits show the physique differently. Thong-style suits are not allowed.

 FINAL SCORING

During both rounds, the Judges will place each athlete from first through last place in each round. After each round, the Judges will turn in their scores for that particular round. Once both rounds are completed, the scores are then tabulated. The Judges will be scoring the overall physique and performance during Prejudging. The only judging during the Evening Performance is of the height class winners (if applicable) for the overall award. No scores or placements will change after Prejudging.

 FINALS

During the Finals, all competitors will be introduced in their two-piece swimsuits. The top 5 place winners in each height class (if applicable) will be awarded trophies. To determine the Overall Champion (if applicable), these women will be brought out in their two-piece swimsuits and high heels to perform quarter turns as directed by the Head Judge. Criteria for assessing the physiques will be the same as Prejudging: Round I. Their scores will be tallied and the Overall Champion will be selected.

 SPECIAL NOTE: The focus of the fitness competition is on health and fitness and is intended to provide an alternative for athletic women who train but do not wish to gain muscle size or other requirements necessary for bodybuilding competitions.

Examples of Quarter Turns

Facing front with heels together

Quarter turn to the right - arm at your sides, head in the direction of your feet

Quarter turn to the rear, with heels together

HEIGHT CLASSES

NPC Women’s Figure Division

   Height classes in the NPC Women’s Figure Division have been altered and expanded. When a contest is a national qualifier there will be at least 3 height classes. The NPC Figure National Championships will have competition in 6 height classes. The height class breakdowns are as follows:

NATIONAL QUALIFIERS

   Beginning in 2004 Figure competitors will have to be qualified to compete in NPC national level events. The qualification process is as follows.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFIERS

   NPC Women’s Figure competitors can qualify for the IFBB pro figure division in the following events: