Official Fit Model Rules

NPC MEMBERSHIP

Each competitor must be a member of the NPC.

 

 

 

  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.

 

FIT MODEL COMPETITOR RULES

Competition Suit Criteria:

  1. Suit must be one plain color. (Material must be Spandex or Metallic) (No other material will be permitted.)
  2. No bling is allowed on the suit (No stones, crystals, sequins, or beads)
  3. No connectors are allowed on the suit
  4. Must have moderate coverage on bikini bottom in the front and  50% coverage in the back of the suit. A Scrunch Back is allowed for the Bikini Bottom as long as it has 50% coverage.
  5. No “Ties” on the sides of the bikinis
  6. Competitors will compete in a two-piece suit.
  7. The bottom front of the suit should not be a sharp “V” in shape. It should be slightly rounded.
  8. No Thongs are permitted.

Competitors can compete in an off the rack suit. All swimsuits must be in good taste. Athletes will be warned about improper suits and are advised to bring two (2) suits to check in. If the fronts of the suit(s) bottoms are too low and the judges deem them so at check-in’s, then the suit must be constructed higher, otherwise the Athletes will be scored down if the suit is not up to standard. If the judges deem your suit not to conform to the rules and inappropriate, then you will be directed to leave the stage and disqualified. NO EXCEPTIONS

Competitors must wear high heels.

Competitors may wear jewelry.

*Note: The NPC, NPC Worldwide and IFBB Professional League Have Not Authorized or Granted the license, authority or exclusivity to any competition suit company or designer to be their Official Suit Maker and to advertise their suits as an Official Cut or Approved Cut. There has never been an Official or Approved “Pro Cut Bikini” for Any Division! That term was erroneously created by suit makers.

BIKINI COMPETITION JUDGING

1. PRESENTATION

  • Competitors will walk onstage alone and perform their front and back poses.
  • The whole presentation will consist of the following:

Walk to the center of the stage, stop and do a front stance, then a full turn and do a back stance, then turn to the front again and face the judges as directed then proceed to the side of the stage. Do Not stop to hit a ‘transition pose’. That will not be judged. No lewd acts are permitted, i.e. touching of the body with your hands for example amongst other poses. Length of time allowed is 10 seconds. If you exceed the allotted time, you will be told “Time” and have to stop your routine at that time and exit the stage.

*We do not want see a “T-Walk” presentation. Once your name is called, walk directly to the outlined box in the center of the stage.

2. COMPARISON ROUND, TWO-PIECE SWIMSUIT

  • Competitors will be judged wearing a two-piece swimsuit and heels.
  • The competitors will be brought back out in a group and directed to do a full front and back stance.
  • Judges will have the opportunity to compare competitors against each other in the front pose and back pose.
  • Competitors may be asked as a group to do a model walk to the line at back of the stage during overall comparisons. Then stop. Then directed to face the front and walk back to the front comparison line. This will be at the discretion of the judging panel and may not occur at every contest.

3. SCORING

Judges will be scoring competitors using the following criteria:

  • Balance, Shape, Conditioning, Muscularity, and overall presentation
  • Overall physical appearance including complexion, skin tone, and poise.

4. CROSSOVERS

In NPC Competitions, you Can Not crossover from Bikini or any other Women’s division to Fit Model Division in the same contest. You can enter a contest in Bikini and in your next competition enter as Fit Model Division to find out what is best for you.

The only crossovers that will be permitted will be within the Fit Model division, for example a competitor can enter in all of the following Fit Model classes that would apply to them: True Novice, Novice, Junior, Masters, and Open.

5. HEIGHT CLASSES

Four Classes:

Class A – Up to and including 5’2”

Class B – Over 5’2” up to including 5’4”

Class C – Over 5’4” up to and including 5’6”

Class D – Over 5’6”

Six Classes:

Class A – Up to and including 5’1”

Class B – Over 5’1” and up to and including 5’2-1/2”

Class C – Over 5’2-1/2” and up to and including 5’4”

Class D – Over 5’4” and up to and including 5’5-1/2”

Class E – Over 5’5-1/2” and up to and including 5’7”

Class F – Over 5’7”

 

BACKSTAGE

  • The only people permitted in the backstage area are competitors, expediters, NPC officials & NPC News Online.
  • Alcohol is not permitted in the backstage area

 COMPETITOR’S HEALTH

  • Any competitor who appears to be disoriented, light-headed or experiences undue cramping will not be permitted to compete.
  • Any competitor disqualified for health reasons must be checked by the attending EMT and, if it is advised by the EMT, must go to the nearest hospital for evaluation.
  • Competitors who refuse to be evaluated by the EMT or at the hospital will be suspended from competition for a period of one year from the date of the occurrence.

 

NATIONAL LEVEL CONTESTS

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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

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