Figure

FIGURE CLASSES

Figure is judged equally on symmetry, muscle tone and stage presence (to include posing and the stage walk). 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 athlete featured is a good example of what the judges will be looking for.

The three rounds judged are:

1. Symmetry – Encompasses the overall proportions, and symmetry from the top to bottom and front and side of the physique.
2. Muscle Tone – Overall muscle size, and conditioning is assessed in this round.
3. I-Walk - Stage presentation is considered in this round, as is the athletes ability to display their strengths and hide their weaknesses.

Classes Offered Terminology below

FIRST TIMER: (ONLY offered at our First Timer Novice event)
An athlete who has NEVER been on stage before in any contest, any federation, any division ever. This is your FIRST TIME.

NOVICE: (ONLY offered at our First Timer Novice event)
Where a Novice Figure class is offered you can compete following one of the two rules below

• If this is your first year competing, your novice status lasts for the entire season. You may compete as a novice throughout the year in our shows, regardless of whether you place in the top three at any event before or after our event.
• You may also compete as a novice in our shows if you have never placed in the top three in any competition in previous seasons, even if this is not your first year competing.

OPEN: (Offered at all WNBF UK events) 23-40 age group
Where there are more than 15 entries the physique division may be divided into height classes as follows: Short: Medium, Tall:

MASTERS: (Offered at all WNBF UK events) 40+
Competitors signing up for this class must be 40+

JUDGING CRITERIA- VERY IMPORTANT

Please click on the link below for the complete Judging criteria for this division we expect.

CLICK HERE FOR COMPLETE JUDGING CRITERIA INCLUDING COMPETITION ATTIRE & ROUND SPECIFICATIONS