Women's Figure
Suit Selection/Athlete Attire
All posing suits and shoes will be evaluated at Athlete Registration the day before the event.
Posing suits must be two-piece figure posing suits, covering a minimum of half of the gluteus maximus and all of the frontal area. Competitors must wear clear heels for both rounds. The heel must the standard 5” and the sole no higher than 1 1/2”. NPAA will provide competitor numbers that are to be worn on the left side of the posing suit.
G-strings, Thongs, and platform heels are not permitted
Small earrings and wedding rings are permitted
Divisions and Classes
Women’s Novice Figure
• Please refer to General Rules and Regulations for information on Novice Division Eligibility
Women’s Open Figure
• Please refer to General Rules and Regulations for information on Open Division Eligibility
Women’s Elite-Pro Figure
• Please refer to General Rules and Regulations for information on Elite-Pro Division Eligibility
Women’s Masters Figure
• Please refer to General Rules and Regulations for information on Masters Division Eligibility
Women’s IPE Pro Figure
• Please refer to General Rules and Regulations for information on IFPA Pro Division Eligibility
Women's Figure classes will be announced after registration closes. Please note that if there are more than 15 competitors in a Division, there will be 2 classes. For example:
• Class A = 5’4” tall and under
• Class B = Over 5’4” tall
Please note that height classes depend on total number of entries in a division. Hence, NPAA reserves the right to modify the height classes to ensure even and fair division of the classes to promote a high standard of competition at each event.
Crossovers
Figure competitors can only enter up to 3 classes:
• Open, Novice, Elite-Pro, or Masters Figure competitors are permitted to crossover to Wellness or Bikini Model.
• Open, Novice, or Elite-Pro Figure competitors are permitted to crossover to Masters Figure.
Judging Criteria
Women’s Figure judging takes five elements into account:
• Muscularity – overall size of muscle groups must not be excessive (unlike bodybuilding category). Visible signs of strength training should be present.
• Definition – the degree of muscularity brought about by the absence of subcutaneous body fat must not be excessive (unlike bodybuilding category). Hence, figure competitors should not display deeply drawn-in faces, no striations should be visible, and there should be a reasonable level of body fat to display a toned physique. Visible abdominal separations and quadriceps lines are acceptable.
• Proportion – equal balance of development between muscle groups
• Symmetry – equal balance of development between each side of the physique
• Stage Presentation – ability to display toned physique during comparisons, skin tone, make-up, suit selection, and confidence during quarter turn comparisons/i-walk.
Judging Round
Competitors are brought on stage in a line up facing the judges in relaxed pose (description of relaxed pose outlined below). At that point each competitor is introduced individually and asked to perform a Figure Model i-walk. An i-walk consists of the following:
• Walking out to rear centre stage and pausing briefly in a stance of choice
• Then walk up to the front centre stage (pause/pose)
A 20 second "5 point turn" at Centre Stage will be completed in Round 1 to provide the judging panel enough time to evaluate the physique of each athlete at that time. (Must include at least one front facing, one side and one rear facing pose)
• Walk back to their place in the competitor line up (relaxed pose)
Each competitor will have 20 to 30 seconds to complete their i-walk.
I-walk:
Once all of the competitors have completed their presentation, the entire class will be instructed to complete
the following quarter turns (turning right):
• Quarter turn Right
• Quarter turn Back
• Quarter turn Right
• Quarter turn Front
Both feet must be flat on the floor and head must face the same direction that feet are pointing during quarter turns.
The judges may ask to see certain competitors together and change the order of the lineup at any time during group comparisons, and may request to see certain poses again for closer comparison of select individuals. Please be sure to practice the quarter turns accordingly as improper execution of these poses may prevent the “best” physique from winning.
Costumes and/or props are not permitted
Awards
Competitors are brought back on stage in a line up facing the judges (relaxed pose).
Costumes and/or props are not permitted
Mandatory Poses - Figure
Relaxed Pose
Description of Relaxed Pose: Head facing forward, right leg straight, left leg is slightly bent and in front. Right hand is placed on your hip. Left arm hangs relaxed at the side with elbow slightly bent (no further than 6 inches from the body).
Description of Front Pose: Head facing front of stage/same direction as the body, heels together, arms hanging relaxed along sides of the body, fingertips no further than 6 inches from the body.
Description of Right Pose: Head facing same direction as body (not facing judges), heels together, arms hanging relaxed along sides of the body.
Description of Back Pose: Head facing back of stage/same direction as the body, heels together, arms hanging relaxed along sides of the body, fingertips no further than 6 inches from the body.
Description of Left Pose: Head facing same direction as body (not facing judges), heels together, arms hanging relaxed along sides of the body.