News in the NPC Divisions - Introducing the new Fit Model Division!! We are hoping this will bring even more participation and eyes to our shows that will benefit the entire industry as a whole!
NPC AND IFBB PRO LEAGUE CRITERIA FOR JUDGING FIT MODEL COMPETITORS
Criteria for Judging Fit Model Physiques:
1. Condition
2. Symmetry and Balance
3. Presentation (Posing)
4. Muscularity
Fit Model Competitors should display:
1. A foundation of muscle which gives shape to the female body however the amount of muscle should be less than seen in Bikini.
2. This means the amount of muscle in the legs, glutes, arms, and delts should be less than currently seen in the NPC and IFBB Pro League Bikini Division.
3. Full glutes with no visible tie-in area. However, the glutes should be firm when doing the model walk to the back of the stage or in transitions while posing.
4. Small amount of roundness to the delts but no capped delts.
5. A core that is in shape but not too conditioned or lean.
6. Overall conditioning that is less than the NPC and IFBB Pro League Bikini division but would be seen on a Mainstream Fitness Magazine Cover.
7. Hair, tan, makeup, and suit that all work together and enhance their presentation.
POSING:
1. Front pose is displayed above. One leg should be in front of the other with the hips slightly tilted.
2. Back pose is the same as the Bikini back pose.
What we are looking for with the posing:
Front Pose-
1. A balanced upper to lower body with a base of muscle. No body part should be overpowering another.
2. There should not be any separation showing in the shoulders, arms, or legs.
3. The core should be flat but not too detailed or separated.
Back Pose-
1. Overall balance between glutes and legs.
2. Glutes should be firm when moving or walking but there should not be any visible tie-in.
3. There should be no separation seen in the hamstrings.
FIT MODEL COMPETITOR RULES
Competition Suit Criteria:
1. Suit must be one plain color
2. No bling is allowed on the suit
3. Must have moderate coverage on bikini bottom. Styles like “pro cut, micro cut, Brazilian cuts, small cuts” will be strictly prohibited.
4. Competitors will compete in a two-piece suit.
5. The bottom of the suit must be v-shaped.
6. No Thongs are permitted.
Competitors can compete in an off the rack suit. All swimsuits must be in good taste. Athletes will be warned about improper suits and are advised to bring two (2) suits to check in. If the fronts of the suit(s) bottoms are too low and the judges deem them so at check-in’s, then the suit must be constructed higher, otherwise the Athletes will be scored down if the suit is not up to standard. If the judges deem your suit not to conform to the rules and inappropriate, then you will be directed to leave the stage and disqualified. NO EXCEPTIONS
Competitors must wear high heels.
Competitors may wear jewelry.
