Official NPC Bikini Rules

OFFICIAL NPC DIVISION RULES

NPC AND IFBB PRO LEAGUE CRITERIA FOR JUDGING WOMEN’S BIKINI COMPETITORS

  1. Criteria for Judging Female Physiques:
    • Muscularity – the amount of muscle will vary between the divisions
    • Condition- will vary depending on the division
    • Symmetry and Balance
    • Presentation (Posing)
  2. Bikini
    1. Bikini athletes should display-
      • A foundation of muscle which gives shape to the female body
      • Full round glutes with a slight separation between the hamstring and glute area
      • Small amount of roundness in the delts
      • Conditioned Core
      • Overall look- hair, makeup, suit, and tan
    2. Bikini athletes should NOT display –
      • Muscular density seen in a figure physique
      • Squared glutes
      • Muscle separation seen in figure competitors
      • Graininess
      • Striations anywhere

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NPC MEMBERSHIP

Each competitor must be a member of the NPC.

WOMEN’S BIKINI RULES

 

  1. CLASSES:

 

For contests with 2 classes:
Class AUp to & incl 5’ 4” (163 cm)
Class BOver 5’ 4” (163 cm)
For contests with 3 classes:
Class AUp to & incl 5’ 4” (163 cm)
Class BUp to & incl 5’ 6” (168 cm)
Class COver 5’ 6” (168 cm)
For contests with 4 classes:
Class AUp to & incl 5’ 2” (157 cm)
Class BUp to & incl 5’ 4” (163 cm)
Class CUp to & incl 5’ 6” (168 cm)
Class DOver 5’ 6” (168 cm)
For contests with 6 classes:
Class AUp to & incl 5’ 1” (155 cm)
Class BUp to & incl 5’ 2 ½” (159 cm)
Class CUp to & incl 5’ 4” (163 cm)
Class DUp to & incl 5’ 5 ½” (166 cm)
Class EUp to & incl 5’ 7” (170 cm)
Class FOver 5’ 7” (170 cm)
For contests with 8 classes:
Class AUp to & incl 5’ 1” (155 cm)
Class BUp to & incl 5’ 2” (157 cm)
Class CUp to & incl 5’ 3” (160 cm)
Class DUp to & incl 5’ 4” (163 cm)
Class EUp to & incl 5’ 5” (165 cm)
Class FUp to & incl 5’ 6” (168 cm)
Class GUp to & incl 5’ 7” (170 cm)
Class HOver 5’ 7” (170 cm)

 

  1. CONTEST FORMAT (JUDGING):
    1. Competitors are called onstage in groups in numerical order and, under the direction of the head judge, perform a front and back pose.
    2. Each competitor is then called onstage individually in numerical order and has up to a maximum of 20 seconds to perform a routine. The routine consists of front and back poses.
    3. All competitors are then called back onstage and line up on diagonal lines at stage left and right. Center stage is left open for the callouts.
    4. The head judge then directs selected competitors through the callouts, where the selected competitors are compared against each other in the front and back turns. The number and placement of competitors is at the discretion of the head judge.
    5. Under the direction of the head judge, the Model Walk is performed as follows:
      • from a front pose, turn 180° towards the rear of the stage and adopt a back pose
      • walk to the rear of the stage and pause
      • turn 180° towards the front of the stage and walk back to the centerline
  1. CONTEST FORMAT (FINALS):
    1. Each competitor may be called onstage individually in numerical order in a two-piece bikini and high heels and will perform their routine as instructed by the expeditors.
    1. Depending on the number of competitors, the head judge and promoter may decide that only the top finalists shall perform their Model Walk.
    1. If a confirmation round is required, the competitors shall be called onstage and, under the direction of the head judge, compared in groups while performing the front and back stance.
    1. For the overall title only, the top finalists shall perform the front and back stance under the direction of the head judge.

 

  1. SCORING:
    1. The Judging is scored 100%. The Finals are scored only if a judged confirmation round is required.
    1. Ties are broken using the Relative Placement method.

 

  1. OTHER COMPETITION RULES:
    1. Competitors will compete in a two-piece bikini (“suit”) and high-heels. The bottom of the suit must be V-shaped. Thongs are not permitted. Competitors can compete in an off-the-rack suit. All suits must be in good taste. Athletes will be warned about improper suits and are therefore advised to bring two suits to check-in. If the front of the suit bottom is too low or the back of the suit does not have enough coverage, then the head judge has authority to direct that the competitor change her bikini, failing which the competitor may be disqualified.
    1. Competitors may wear jewelry.
    1. The competitor’s number must be securely attached to either side of the bikini bottom during Judging and Finals.
    1. The excessive application of oils, moisturizers, skin creams, tanning creams and like products is prohibited and may be used only in moderation. The application of tanning products must produce a natural tone so as to give the appearance of a natural tan. Products that produce an unnaturally colored tone, with an orange, yellow, red, green or gold hue, are prohibited. Bronzing agents that produce a metallic look are also prohibited.
    1. Competitors are prohibited from presenting themselves in any sort of a vulgar, obscene, profane, indecent, lewd, lascivious, repugnant, shocking, or offensive manner, as determined by the event promoter and/or one or more of the event judges in their sole and absolute discretion. Competitors unequivocally agree to accept the decisions of event promoters and/or event judges in this regard. If a competitor is not willing to unequivocally agree to accept the decisions of event promoters and/or event judges in this regard, the competitor should not register to compete in any events.
    1. If any of the above rules are not followed, the competitor will not be allowed to compete and no refunds will be issued.

 

NATIONAL LEVEL CONTESTS

NPC Junior USA Championships

NPC Junior National Championships

NPC Masters Nationals Championships

NPC USA Championships

NPC Universe Championships

NPC North American Championships

NPC National Championships

NPC CONTEST SCHEDULE

The NPC has bikini contests all over the United States. Take a look at the schedule below for a NPC contest in your area.