WOMEN'S FIGURE
Figure is a class of physique competition judged equally on symmetry and muscle tone.
Athletes wear two-piece figure suit; thongs or T-back bottoms are not allowed. The suit may be embellished with rhinestones, sparkles, or sequins for added effect. High-heeled shoes are required. Jewelry and body piecing is allowed, but must not be offensive or obscure the physique.
The Figure Division is judged in two (2) rounds:
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Presentation & Stage Walk are no longer scored. The athletes overall stage presence, stage walk, hair, make-up, attire, and accessories that compliment and enhance the athlete’s figure are areas judges will focus on when breaking ties..
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Symmetry takes into account balance and proportion; physiques should be symmetrically balanced with no one body part overpowering the rest of the body.
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Muscle Tone focuses on moderate muscle tone; leanness and muscle development is expected, however competitors must not be over conditioned as in the Bodybuilding or Fit Body divisions.
Below are some general stage walk guidelines for figure & 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.
WOMEN'S FIGURE CLASSES
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, someone who has competed and has not placed top three in an Open class (in the WNBF or in any other natural organisation)
If you win a Novice class, you are then required to compete in an Open division.
OPEN:
(This is a Pro Card winning class 🏆)
The division may be split into short and tall classes depending on the number of competitors.
The division will be split as follows:
✔️ Short, under 163 cm tall
✔️ Tall, over 163 cm tall
MASTERS:
(This is a Pro Card winning class 🏆)
Athletes over the age of 40 are eligible for the Masters Figure.
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
Figure is judged equally on symmetry, muscle tone and stage presence.
Judges will be looking at balance and proportion (e.g., between upper and lower body).
Figures should be symmetrically balanced; upper or lower body should not overpower the other; no one-body part should overpower the rest of the physique. Competitors must also show good muscle tone, leanness and muscle development is expected.
The Figure division will be suitable for athletes who are larger framed and more heavily muscled than Bikini athletes, and slightly harder and leaner but WITHOUT the detail and conditioning of Fit Body or Size of Bodybuilding.
The two rounds judged are:
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Symmetry -
Takes into account balance and proportion; physiques should be symmetrically balanced with no one body part overpowering the rest of the body.
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Muscle Tone -
Focuses on moderate muscle tone; leanness and muscle development is expected, however competitors must not be over conditioned as in the Bodybuilding or Fit Body divisions.