WOMEN'S BIKINI
The Bikini Division is a women’s physique division designed to find athletes with a fit
and shapely body that is not heavily muscled or over defined.
A traditional two-piece bikini posing suit is worn and may be multi-colored or solid, and embellishments and jewelry is permitted. Shoes are required but height of heels is optional.
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Bikini divisions are height based and split according to athlete numbers keeping events competitive but fair.
Competition Bikini Suits
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“Micro Pro”, “Scoop”, or other suits with minimal glute coverage are not allowed.
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“Pro Cut” or “Brazilian” cut or suits that provide more coverage are preferred.
Athletes are judged in two (2) rounds, please scroll below for more details.
Below are some general stage walk guidelines for physique athletes. Many venues vary in accessibility so athletes should reach out to perspective promoters about stage walk specifics so that you can prepare properly.
Photo credit: @bonnie__ding
WOMEN'S BIKINI CLASSES
TEEN:
A teen is an athlete who is 16 years old - 19 years old and 364 days (20yo under) on the day of the competition. Competitors who are 20 years old on the day of the competition are not eligible to compete in the teen class. (Malaysia only)
JUNIOR:
A Junior athlete will be 20 years old - 23 years old and 364 days (24yo under) on the day of the competition. Athletes who are 24 years old or older on the day of the competition are not eligible to compete in the junior class. (Malaysia only)
NOVICE:
Novice competitors are either first time competitors or someone who has competed and has not placed top three in an OPEN class. If you win a Novice class, you are then required to compete in an Open division. Athletes who have won a regional, national title, or competed internationally as a teen, junior, or masters competitor are not eligible to be considered a novice.
OPEN:
(This is a Pro Card winning class 🏆)
MASTERS:
(This is a Pro Card winning class 🏆)
Athletes over the age of 40 are eligible for the bikini class.
Above classes may be split based on the athlete's height into different classes. The height classes might be as follows;
158CM-, 158cm-166cm, 166CM+
The height/weight class numbers are displayed for reference purposes, we will change/adjust according to the average height/weight of the competitors who have signed up.
*smaller divisions like teens, juniors, masters, might have fewer classes as the number of contestants are fewer.
JUDGING
Bikini is a “softer” and lighter muscled look than our other competitive classes with an emphasis on a fit, tight toned physique, especially in the legs and glutes
Bikini competition suits competitors who appear trained and athletic, but without muscular detail, separation and vascularity and whose level of muscle size is lower than those which would be rewarded in the Figure or Fit Body disciplines
The two rounds judged are:
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Fitness & Balance -
Round shoulders, defined abs, soft lines in legs, and tight glutes
Over lean, muscular, or hard or vascular physiques will be scored down -
Physical Appearance/ Stage Walk -
The overall appearance of the athlete. Stage presentation, suit choice, tanning, hair, makeup, etc. is encompassed in this round.