FIGURE CONTEST FORMAT

 THE FIGURE COMPETITION

Combination of poise, coordination, skin tone, artistic presentation and a high display of elegance, personality and glamour.

FIGURE COMPETITORS are to display a shapely, build with a soft athletic physique.

BIKINI COMPETITORS are to display a non-athletic soft physique. Bikini Competitors Only are allowed to compete in an off the rack suit but, it must be in good taste!

Figure AND Bikini Competitors - this is not a bodybuilding competition and competitors will be penalized for extreme physical definition and muscular development. Each competitor will execute a series of quarter turns to the right allowing the judges to view and compare them from front, left side, back and right side. Judging will be in conducted in group comparisons and individually.

All SNBF events are family oriented and G-string and / or thong type swimsuits are not allowed - 50% rear coverage is required! If any of these rules are broken, you will be automatically disqualified.

FIGURE THEME / SPORTSWEAR ROUND - 50%	FIGURE  2 PC SWIMSUIT ROUND - 50%	BIKINI 2 PC SWIMSUIT ROUND - 100%
RECOGNIZABLE - THEME/SPORTSWEAR SELECTION	PRESENTATION	PRESENTATION
UNIQUE - THEME/SPORTSWEAR SELECTION	FIT BODY CONDITION	SYMMETRY - SHAPE, PROPORTION, BALANCED BODY PARTS
CREATIVE - THEME/SPORTSWEAR SELECTION	SYMMETRY - SHAPE, PROPORTION, BALANCED BODY PARTS	NON-ATHLETIC SOFT LOOK

                     

                                FIGURE Theme/ Sportswear Outfit

                                  Suggestions Only (not required)

EVENT RULES AND CRITERIA

FIGURE AND BIKINI Swimsuits
Contestants must wear a two-piece, bikini type swimsuit and high heel shoes. No G-string or thong-type swimsuits will be allowed! NO EXCEPTIONS. You will be disqualified!

FIGURE Theme & Sports Wear
Contestants must wear a Theme or Sports Wear outfit that represents their favorite sport, theme or hobby. This outfit should flatter the competitor's physique and completely cover the glutes! No g-strings, thongs or swimsuit bottoms allowed- NO EXCEPTIONS! Competitors will have 45 seconds DURING THE FINALS ONLY to represent their specific sport, theme or hobby w/ the TURN BY TURN FORMAT or Free Style. REMEMBER - THIS IS NOT A FITNESS COMPETITION! Music may be used to compliment outfits but, must be professionally recorded on a CD-R in WMA format for maximum performance (CD-RW WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!) NO PROFANITY will be allowed!

Swimsuits and THEME/SPORTSWEAR OUTFITS

Special attention should be given to all 2 PC Swimsuit Selections and Figure Theme/Sportswear Outfits. The judging during the Swimsuit and FIGURE Theme/Sports wear Rounds will be based strictly on the above guidelines. THIS IS NOT A FITNESS COMPETITION - No G-string or thong-type Swimsuit or FIGURE Costumes will be allowed! NO EXCEPTIONS. Tennis shoes or athletic shoes and heels must be worn at all times.

Props
Props are allowed but must be approved by show officials at least 2 weeks prior to the competition. If props can not be placed on stage by one individual, it will NOT be allowed to be used. Props such as polls and chairs are NOT allowed if the routine includes vulgar dance and / or seductive moves - YOU WILL BE DISQUALIFIED! Please remember, this is a family event.

SNBF BODYBUILDING PHYSIQUE COMPETITION

Judging Criteria
The criteria used to judge a physique is based upon three equal aspects:
(1) Symmetry, (2) Muscularity, and (3) Presentation.

1. Symmetry:
Symmetry refers to the structural harmony of the physique relative to the size of the various body parts. Shape, proportion, detail, definition, and balance of each body part in relation to one another must give a cohesive whole and overall balance.

2. Muscularity:
Muscularity refers to the size of the muscles in relation to skeletal structure, shape, hardness, and definition. Separation between adjacent muscles, muscle groups, and striations within a muscle or muscle group are also considered in the judging process. Thin skin and low bodyfat, along with a lack of water retention enhance the muscular appearance.

3. Presentation:
Presentation is the effective display of the contestant's asset through posing ability, posture, projection, and carriage on stage. Skin tone, grooming, and posing outfit are a part of presentation. The selection of poses and their proper execution, the smoothness of transitions, and the coordinated selection of music all enhance the routine and presentation.

 MANDATORY POSES FORMAT PRE-JUDGING

ALL JUDGING WILL OCCUR DURING PREJUDGING W/ THE EXCEPTION OF TIES, OVERALL WINNERS AND SPECIAL AWARDS. 

FORMAT 1
Listed are the two formats of mandatory poses that will be used at each SNBF Competition. The following poses may or may not be called out in this particular order. Alternate poses may be mixed in with the mandatory poses based on the head judge�s preference.

FACING FRONT
Front double biceps
Front Lat. Spread

LEFT SIDE (Quarter Turn Right)
Side chest
Side triceps

BACK (Quarter Turn Right)
Back double biceps
Back Lat. Spread

RIGHT SIDE (Quarter Turn Right)
Side chest
Side triceps

FACE FRONT (Quarter Turn Right)
(Two hands behind head) Display Abs & Thigh
(One hand behind head) Display Serratus & Oblique
(Favorite) Most Muscular pose

ALTERNATE POSES (Mostly used for tie breakers and close judging)
(Face rear) Display Calves
(Face front) Display Calves
(Face rear) Display Hams
(Face side) Display Hams

FORMAT 2