NPC Guidelines: When judging a figure competition the judges shall assess the athleticism of the physique. This is not a bodybuilding contest. A SMALL DEGREE OF MUSCULARITY WITH SEPARATION IS DESIRED, WITH NO VISIBLE STRIATIONS. The muscle tone should appear firm and round with a small amount of body fat over the muscle, and no excessive leanness. The figure competitions provide alternatives for athletic women who (a) Train. (b) Do not wish to gain muscle size and vascularity and (c) do not have a strong gymnastic / dance background.   

CHECK-IN: Check-in starts at 8:00am. Prejudging begins promptly at 10:00am. Concessions will be available in the morning, however bring some snacks just to be safe. Numbers will be handed out, your number should be pinned on the flat plane on your right hip, this way the judges will be able to see it clearly.  

CONTEST FORMAT:

SHORT UP TO 5'2"   ****
MEDIUM OVER 5'2" TO 5'4"
MIDDLE TALL OVER 5;4" TO 5'6"
TALL OVER 5'6"
 

ROUNDS OF COMPETITION: During the course of the day there are two (2) rounds of competition as follows:

You will be asked to walk individually 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.

In each of the two (2) rounds of competition the head judge will call you out by your number in groups of 5-7 athletes 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.

At the morning prejudging all competitors will be judged in both their (2) piece bikini and their (1) piece swimsuit and hi-heels.

 SCORING: After both rounds have been completes the scores will be compiled and the athletes will be placed numerically 1st place to last place. At the evening finals all competitors will be introduced in their (2) piece bikini and the top 5 in each class will be re-judged 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.

 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. The one piece suit must cover the abdominals and not have the stomach area cut out.

Suits may be as follows:

1. Metallic
2. Triangle top or push-up
3. Have any decorations, i.e. studs, sequins, rhinestones, ribbons, etc.

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 they 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.

You will be notified before the end of the prejudging when you need to return to the venue.

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