BBSA/IFBBSA ATHLETE S MANUAL CRITERIA

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1 BBSA/IFBBSA ATHLETE S MANUAL CRITERIA 2018

2 SECTION ONE: CRITERIA FOR DIFFERENT DIVISIONS 1. BEACH BIKINI DIVISION 2. BIKINI FITNESS 3. WELLNESS FITNESS 4. BODY FITNESS 5. WOMEN S PHYSIQUE 6. FIGURE FITNESS 7. WOMEN S FITNESS 8. ROUTINE WITH PROPS WOMEN 9. CHILDREN S FITNESS DIVISION 10. MEN S BODYBUILDING 11. MEN S CLASSIC BODYBUILDING 12. MEN S CLASSIC PHYSIQUE 13. MEN S ATHLETIC PHYSIQUE 14. MEN S MUSCULAR PHYSIQUE 15. MEN S FITNESS 16. WHEELCHAIR DIVISION 17. ROUTINE WITH PROPS - MEN Page 2 of 102

3 18. MIXED PAIRS SECTION TWO: LADIES BIKINI SIZES AND SHOE STYLES IFBB CODE OF ETHICS IN CLOSING Page 3 of 102

4 SECTION ONE: CRITERIA FOR DIFFERENT DIVISIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR THE VARIOUS DIVISIONS Within this section, we will list the requirements per division and the Judging criteria for each. 1. BEACH BIKINI DIVISION The Bikini division is a local division only in South Africa for women between the ages of 18 and 35 years of age. This division is for women who keep their bodies fit and healthy and have a pleasing bikini body. There is not one ideal body for bikini and this division is for the woman who has that perfect golden beach toned body. She keeps her body in shape by keeping fit and eating healthy naturally. The contestant s physique must have the following criteria: -the physique must be soft, yet toned, being well proportioned with a bit of curviness and a healthy overall physical appearance is essential. The contestants must not appear over-dieted and any visible form of muscle development will be marked down. Balance of the upper and lower body is important. The girl should present herself in a healthy and attractive total package. She needs to be toned, with much softer lines. It is important for the girls to know that being tight and too lean is not what the Judges will look for. She needs to be comfortable with who she is and with her body and she must bring her personality with style and in good taste. She needs to look like she can leave the stage and go straight to the beach. The following will be taken into consideration - Exhibit a natural, wholesome appearance; - Overall figure tone with soft lines; - The presentation of a healthy, balanced & symmetrical figure; - She cannot appear to be too thin and tight; - Femininity; - Complexion; - Hair and makeup; - Poise and grace; - Confidence; - Overall presentation; The categories available This division include female athletes between the ages of years: - Up to and including 163cm - Over 163cm Page 4 of 102

5 The attire and other general requirements The athletes will wear a two-piece bikini and will conform to the following criteria: - The bikini will be opaque two-piece in style. The colour, fabric, texture, ornamentation and style of the bikini as well as the colour and style of the high-heels will be left to the competitor s discretion. There are no limitations on rhinestones or bling on the bikini. The sole thickness of the high-heels will have a maximum of 1cm and the stiletto height will be a maximum of 12cm. - For bikini sizes and shoe styles please see Section Five at the end of this manual. - Platform shoes are not allowed. - The bottom of the suit must be V shaped. No thongs/g-strings are permitted. - All swimsuits must be in good taste, and the top must cover areas adequately and bottom a 1/3 of the gluteus maximus and all of the frontal area. - Competitors must wear high heels to complement their costume choice (i.e. pretty open sandals or closed pump style shoes. - Competitors may wear jewellery. - Hair should be styled appropriately. - Make up should be applied tastefully (and more naturally). - The competitors may use tan, but not use oils or sparkles/glitter she must have the appearance of a wholesome, fit, and naturally tanned beach body. The athlete must wear her bikini and shoes at weigh in. There are two rounds for this division with no quarter turns/no mandatory poses/and no posing routines and ladies will wear the same attire for each round. Presentation of the round one - Competitors will walk onstage in a single line in number sequence and stand in a relaxed position. - The relaxed position comprises of one leg to the side and the opposite hand on the hip. - The Chief Judge will then call for a full turn and the line-up of girls will turn completely to face the back of the stage. Athletes will stand in the relaxed position when facing the back of the stage. - The Chief Judge will once again call for a full turn and the line-up of girls will turn completely to face the judges again. They will stand in the relaxed position. - There will be no posing, no extreme tensing of bodies or holding the arms up and away from sides, and no quarter turns. - All of the athletes will then leave the stage. Presentation of round two - The athletes will then return one by one at a time and perform their I-walks. - The I-walk consists of the following: - She will walk onto the stage, keeping close to the back of the stage until she reaches the middle of the stage. She will stop and do a front stance. Then she will walk straight to the centre of the stage, do a front and back stance, and walk to the back of the stage to get in line with the other competitors who finished their walks. - The competitor may not pose in any fashion that is bodybuilding related. Page 5 of 102

6 Finally, the entire line up will be called back on to stage and face the Judges. - The judges will now have an opportunity to call on any comparisons. - A maximum of three girls can be called at one time for a comparison. - These girls will step out in front of the rest of the line to middle of stage and stand facing the judges. The Chief Judge will call for a full turn and the girls will turn to face backstage. After holding for a while, the Chief Judge will once again call for a full turn and the girls will turn to face the judges again. Judges assessment of the two rounds - Competitors will be judged wearing a two-piece swimsuit and heels. - Judges will be scoring competitors on the following items: - Balance and Shape - Overall physical appearance - Symmetry - Natural, wholesome appearance - No excessive dieting softer lines - Complexion - skin tone - poise and grace - Hair and make up - Confidence - Femininity - Personality - Overall presentation Page 6 of 102

7 2. BIKINI FITNESS The IFBB SA has established the need for an in between division called FITNESS BIKINI for the girls that are not quite BEACH. For the Fitness Bikini athlete balance of the upper and lower body is important, the athlete should present herself in a healthy and attractive total package. She needs to be comfortable with who she is and with her body and she must bring her personality. The assessment should take the whole physique into account. The assessment will start beginning with a general impression of the physique, should take into consideration the hair and facial beauty; the overall body development and shape; the presentation of a balanced, symmetrically developed, complete physique; the condition of the skin and the skin tone; and the athlete s ability to present herself with confidence, poise and grace. The physique should be assessed as to its level of overall body tone, achieved through athletic endeavours and diet. The body parts should have a nice and firm appearance with a decreased amount of body fat. The physique should neither be excessively muscular nor excessively lean and should be free from muscle separation and/or striations. Physiques that are considered too muscular, too hard or too lean must be marked down. The assessment should also take into consideration the tightness and tone of the skin. The skin should be smooth and healthy in appearance, and without cellulite. The face, hair and makeup should complete the total package presented by the athletes. The judge s assessment of the athlete s physique should include the athlete s entire presentation, from the moment she walks onstage until the moment she walks offstage. At all times, the Bikini-fitness competitor must be viewed with the emphasis on a healthy and fit physique, in an attractively presented Total package. Judges are reminded that this is not a bodybuilding contest. The competitors should have shape to their muscle but not the separation, definition, very low body fat level or hardness that is seen in the body fitness competitors. Any competitor who exhibits these features is to be marked down. This division is for the girl who has a fit and firm appearance. The following will be taken into consideration - Overall figure tone - The presentation of a healthy, balanced & symmetrical figure - She cannot appear to be too lean and tight - Femininity - Complexion - Hair and make up - Poise and grace - Confidence - Overall presentation The categories available New categories came through from IFBB International as follows: - Up to and including 158cm - Up to and including 160cm Page 7 of 102

8 - Up to and including 162cm - Up to and including 164cm - Up to and including 166cm - Up to and including 169cm - Up to and including 172cm - Over 172cm - Over 35 years one line up (continental only) International: There are four categories in master women s bikini fitness world-level competitions: - 35 to 39 years of age inclusive: a. Class A: Up to and incl. 163 cm b. Class B: Over 163 cm - 40 to 44 years of age inclusive: One open category - 45 years of age and over: One open category The attire and other general requirements The athletes will wear a two-piece bikini and will conform to the following criteria: - The bikini will be opaque two-piece in style. The colour, fabric, texture, ornamentation and style of the bikini as well as the colour and style of the high-heels will be left to the competitor s discretion. There are no limitations on rhinestones or bling on the bikini. The sole thickness of the high-heels will have a maximum of 1cm and the stiletto height will be a maximum of 12cm. - Platform shoes are not allowed. - For bikini sizes and shoe styles please see Section Five at the end of this manual. - The bottom of the suit must be V shaped. No thongs/g-strings are permitted. At least 30% of the buttocks should be covered as well as the lowest part of the abdominal. - All swimsuits must be in good taste. - Competitors must wear high heels to complement their costume choice (i.e. pretty open sandals or closed pump style shoes. - Competitors may wear jewellery. - Hair should be styled appropriately. - Make up should be applied tastefully (and more naturally). - The competitors may use tan, but not use oils or sparkles/glitter she must have the appearance of a wholesome, fit and naturally tanned beach body. - The athlete must wear her bikini and shoes at weigh in. Selecting a bikini costume for yourself, take into consideration your body s proportions. If your torso is longer than average do not choose a very small (low in abdominal part) bottoms as this will give the appearance of elongating your torso making it appear even longer. Most women look good in medium size and style bottoms. Page 8 of 102

9 Smaller (lower in the abs region) bottoms might be considered by women with short torsos, which is rather rare. If you have shorter legs, choose a swim suite bottom which has straps that sit higher on your hips, as this will give the appearance of a longer leg. If you have long legs use a swim suit bottom that sits lower on your hips as this will give the illusion of a shorter leg. There are two rounds for this division Presentation of the round one Round one - The entire category will be called onto the stage in a single line in numerical order. - Competitors will walk onstage in a single line in number sequence and stand in a relaxed position. - The relaxed position comprises of one leg to the side and the opposite hand on the hip. - If there are four girls or more, the line will be divided into two equal groups and will be positioned so that one group is to the left of the stage and the other group to the right of the stage leaving a small gap in the middle, standing in the relaxed position. - The girls will then be called to perform the following four quarter turns each will be held for approx. 30 seconds. The quarter turns are described as per below. Quarter turn right Quarter turn back Quarter turn right Quarter turn front - If there are four girls or more, judges may submit requests for comparisons and all comparisons will be carried out in the centre of the stage. - All girls will then walk in a circle at least once on the stage and then leave. Presentation of round two - The athletes will then return one by one at a time and perform their I-walks. - The I-walk consists of the following: - She will walk onto the stage, keeping close to the back of the stage until she reaches the middle of the stage. She will stop and do a front stance. Then she will walk straight to the centre of the stage, do a front and back stance, and walk to the back of the stage to get in line with the other competitors who finished their walks. - The competitor may not pose in any fashion that is bodybuilding related. Finally, the entire line up will be called back on to stage and face the Judges. - The judges will now have an opportunity to call on any comparisons. - A maximum of three girls can be called at one time for a comparison. - These girls will step out in front of the rest of the line to middle of stage and stand facing the judges. The Chief Judge will call for a full turn and the girls will turn to face backstage. After holding for a while, the Chief Judge will once again call for a full turn and the girls will turn to face the judges again. Judges assessment of the two rounds - Competitors will be judged wearing a bikini and heels. Page 9 of 102

10 - Judges will be scoring competitors on the following items: - Balance and Shape - Overall physical appearance - Symmetry - Conditioning without the excessive defined muscle groups or separation of muscle or striations - Low body fat - Complexion - Skin tone - Poise and grace - Hair and make up - Confidence - Femininity - Personality - Overall presentation Quarter turn instruction Quarter turns in Bikini Fitness should be performed according to the following detailed description: Page 10 of 102

11 QUARTER TURNS Competitors who fail to adopt the proper stance will receive one warning after which points will be deducted from their score. Performing each quarter turn, competitors will stand motionless. Front Position: Competitors will stand erect, head and eyes facing the same direction as the body, with one hand resting on the hip and one leg slightly moved to the side. Second hand hanging down along the body, slightly out of to the side, with open palm and straight, aesthetically configured fingers. Knees unbent, stomach in, chest out, shoulders back. Quarter turn right (left side to the judges): Competitors will perform the first quarter turn to the right. They will stand left side to the judges, with upper body slightly turned toward the judges and face looking at the judges. Right hand resting on the right hip, left arm hold down and slightly back from the centerline of the body, with open palm and straight, aesthetically configured fingers. Left hip slightly raised, left leg (nearest the judges) slightly bent in the knee, left foot moved forward a couple of centimeters, resting on the toes. Quarter turn back: Competitors will perform the next quarter turn to the right and will stand back to the judges. They will stand straight, not leaning the upper body forward. With one hand resting on the hip and one leg slightly moved to the side. Second hand hanging down along the body, slightly out of to the side, with open palm and straight, aesthetically configured fingers. Knees unbent, stomach in, chest straight, head up. Competitors are not allowed to turn their upper body towards the judges and should face the back of the stage at all time during the comparison. Quarter turn right (right side to the judges): Competitors will do the next quarter turn to the right and will stand their right side to the judges, with upper body slightly turned toward the judges and face looking at the judges. Left hand resting on the left hip, right arm holds down and slightly back from the centerline of the body, with open palm and straight, aesthetically configured fingers. Right hip slightly raised, right leg (nearest the judges) slightly bent in the knee, and right foot moved forward a couple of centimeters, resting on the toes. Page 11 of 102

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15 3. WOMEN S WELLNESS FITNESS Women s Wellness Fitness category was officially recognized as a new discipline by the IFBB Executive and the IFBB Congress on 4 November The assessment should take the whole physique into account. The assessment, beginning with a general impression of the physique, should take into consideration the hair; the overall body development and shape; the presentation of a balanced and symmetrically developed, complete, athletic looking physique; the condition of the skin and the skin tone; and the athlete s ability to present herself with confidence, poise and grace. The physique should be assessed as to its level of overall body tone, achieved through athletic endeavours and diet. The body parts should have a nice and firm appearance with a decreased amount of body fat, similar to this exposed by bikini fitness athletes. The physique should not be excessively muscular and should be free from muscle separation and/or striations. Physiques that are considered too muscular or too hard must be marked down. The assessment should also take into consideration the tightness and tone of the skin. The skin tone should be smooth and healthy in appearance, and without cellulite. The hair and makeup should complement the Total Package presented by the athlete. The judge s assessment of the athlete s physique should include the athlete s entire presentation, from the moment she walks onstage until the moment she walks offstage. At all times, the total package of the Wellness Fitness competitor must be taken into account. Judges are reminded that this is neither body fitness nor women s physique contest. Competitors should have shape to their muscle but not: - Separation - Definition - Very low body fat level - Dryness or density that are seen at body fitness competitions - Muscle size and quality seen at women s physique competitions Any competitor who exhibits these features is to be marked down. Page 15 of 102

16 The categories available The following categories are available: - Up to and including 158cm - Up to and including 163cm - Up to and including 168cm - Over 168cm PLEASE NOTE: Locally we will ONLY have one line-up in this division. There are TWO rounds in this division the athlete s attire for both rounds will be the same. Round One Quarter turns (please see section below for a full description of the quarter turns performed in this division. In numerical order, the athletes are brought onto the stage and directed to the centre-stage area to perform the four quarter turns. The IFBB Chief Judge will direct the competitors through the four quarter turns, which are: a. Quarter Turn Right b. Quarter Turn Back c. Quarter Turn Right d. Quarter Turn Front After this round, the judges will submit their individual scores. Round Two Athletes will perform the I-walk. The I-walking is performed in the following manner: The athlete will walk onto the stage, keeping close to the back of the stage until she reaches the middle of the stage. She will stop and do a front stance. Then she will walk straight to the centre of the stage, do a front and back stance, and walk to the back of the stage to get in line with the other competitors who have finished their walks. The athlete may not pose in any fashion that is bodybuilding related. The attire and other general requirements Athletes will compete in a two-piece bikini. The bikini will be opaque two-piece in style. The colour, fabric, texture, ornamentation and style of the bikini as well as the colour and style of the high-heels will be left to the competitor s discretion, except as indicated in the below: Page 16 of 102

17 Sole thickness of the high-heels may have maximum of 1 cm and stiletto height may have maximum of 12 cm. Platform shoes are not allowed. The bikini bottom will cover a minimum of 1/3 of the gluteus maximus and all of the frontal area. The bikini must be in good taste. Strings are strictly prohibited. The attire will be inspected during the Official Athlete Registration. The hair may be styled. Except for a wedding ring, bracelets and earrings, jewellery will not be worn. Competitors will not wear glasses, watches, wigs or artificial aids to the figure, except breast implants. Implants or fluid injections causing the change of the natural shape of any other parts or muscles of the body are strictly prohibited and may result in disqualification of the competitor. The use of tans and bronzers that can be wiped off is not allowed. If the tan comes off by simply wiping, the athlete will not be allowed to enter the stage. Artificial body colouring and self-tanning products may be used provided that it is applied at least twenty-four hours prior to the Prejudging. Professional competition tanning methods (airbrush tanning, cabin spray tanning) may be used if applied by the professional companies and qualified personnel. Sparkles, glitter, shiny metallic pearls or gold colouring are prohibited whether applied as part of a tanning lotion and/or cream or applied separately, and regardless of who applied them on the competitor s body. The excessive application of oil on the body is strictly prohibited; however, body oils and moisturizers may be used in moderation. The IFBB Chief Judge, or a delegated by him official, will have the right to make the decision if a competitor s attire meets the criteria established in the rules and if it is of acceptable standards and aesthetics. The athlete may be disqualified if the attire doesn t meet the standards. Quarter turn instruction Quarter turns in Wellness Fitness should be performed according to the following detailed description: QUARTER TURNS Competitors who fail to adopt the proper stance will receive one warning after which points will be deducted from their score. Performing each quarter turn, competitors will stand motionless. Page 17 of 102

18 Front Position: Competitors will stand erect, head and eyes facing the same direction as the body, with one hand resting on the hip and one leg slightly moved to the side. Second hand hanging down along the body, slightly out of to the side, with open palm and straight, aesthetically configured fingers. Knees unbent, stomach in, chest out, shoulders back. Quarter turn right (left side to the judges): Competitors will perform the first quarter turn to the right. They will stand left side to the judges, with upper body slightly turned toward the judges and face looking at the judges. Right hand resting on the right hip, left arm hold down and slightly back from the centre line of the body, with open palm and straight, aesthetically configured fingers. Left hip slightly raised, left leg (nearest the judges) slightly bent in the knee, left foot moved forward a couple of centimetres, resting on the toes. Quarter turn back: Resting on the hip and one leg slightly moved to the side. Second hand hanging down along the body, slightly out of to the side, with open palm and straight, aesthetically configured fingers. Knees unbent, stomach in, chest out, shoulders back. Lower back curvature natural or with slight lordosis, upper back straight, head up. Competitors are not allowed to turn their upper body towards the judges and should face the back of the stage at all time during the comparison. Quarter turn right (right side to the judges): Competitors will do the next quarter turn to the right and will stand their right side to the judges, with upper body slightly turned toward the judges and face looking at the judges. Left hand resting on the left hip, right arm hold down and slightly back from the centre line of the body, with open palm and straight, aesthetically configured fingers. Right hip slightly raised, right leg (nearest the judges) slightly bent in the knee, and right foot moved forward a couple of centimetres, resting on the toes. Page 18 of 102

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20 Beach Bikini VS Bikini Fitness VS Wellness Fitness: 4. BODY FITNESS In body fitness, the emphasis is placed on aesthetics beauty combined with an athletic physique. The physique will be assessed on the overall level of muscle tone, achieved through athletic, sporting or training endeavours. Page 20 of 102

21 The shoulder area must have a V-taper into the waist, the abdominal wall must be visible with the development of the thighs being consistent down to the knee with no deep separation and striation, and this will also include the quadriceps area as well. Calves need to be in proportion to the thighs, the hamstring needs to be in proportion to the thigh with no deep striations. This in relation to the torso will create a balanced symmetrically developed proportional physique. The muscle groups should have a round and firm appearance with a small amount of body fat. The physique should neither be excessively muscular nor excessively lean and should be free from deep muscle separation and /or striations. Physiques that are considered either too muscular or too lean must be marked down. The assessment should also take into consideration the tightness and tone of the skin. The skin tone should be smooth and healthy in appearance and without cellulite. The face, hair and makeup should complement the total package presented by the athlete. The judge s assessment of the athlete s physique should include the athlete s entire presentation, from the time she walks onstage until the moment she walks offstage. At all times the Body Fitness competitor must be viewed with the emphasis on a healthy, fit athletic physique, in an attractively presented total package. Judges are reminded that this is not a bodybuilding contest. The competitors should have shape to their muscles but not size, definition or vascularity that is seen at bodybuilding competitions. Any competitor who exhibits these features is to be marked down. The Judge will look at each athlete s proportion which should be balanced within the muscle groups. The presentation of a balanced symmetrically developed physique and the athlete s ability to present with confidence, poise and grace. Girls should be very feminine on stage and not carry out any bodybuilding stances. The categories available There are the following categories in junior women s world-level body fitness competitions: - 16 to 19 years of age inclusive (optionally): One open category - 20 to 21 years of age inclusive (optionally): One open category - 22 to 23 years of age inclusive (optionally): One open category - Or one group 16 to 23 years of age inclusive: One open category Categories available for Senior Women: - Up to and including 158cm - Up to and including 163cm - Up to and including 168cm - Over 168cm - Categories available for Masters: - 35 to 39 years of age inclusive: One open category to 44 years of age inclusive: One open category years of age and over: One open category. Page 21 of 102

22 The attire and other general requirements - The athletes will compete in a bikini. This may be in a style and colour of the competitor s choice (and may be patterned or plain in colour). - The bikini must cross at the back. - The bikini may be specially made. The bikini may have ornamentation and stones. - The bottom of the suit must be V shaped. No thongs/g-strings are permitted. At least 30% of the buttocks should be covered as well as the lowest part of the abdominal. - All swimsuits must be in good taste. - Hair may be styled to competitor s choice. - Jewellery may be worn. - Competitors must wear high heels to complement their costume choice (i.e. pretty open sandals or closed pump style shoes) but no platforms will be allowed. - The maximum sole thickness may be 1cm and the maximum stiletto height may be 12cm. - The athlete must wear her bikini and shoes at weigh in. There is ONE round to this division, and no posing routine. Round one - The entire category will be called onto the stage in a single line in numerical order. - If there are four girls or more, the line will be divided into two equal groups and will be positioned so that one group is to the left of the stage and the other group to the right of the stage leaving a small gap in the middle. - The girls will then perform the following four quarter turns each will be held for approx. 30 seconds. Quarter turn right Quarter turn back Quarter turn right Quarter turn front - If there are four girls or more, judges may submit requests for comparisons and all comparisons will be carried out in the centre of the stage. - All girls will then walk in a circle at least once on the stage and then leave. General assessment All of the athletes will wear a bikini and shoes of their own choice. The purpose of this is to show off their personality in the design and colour that they select. The bikini may have accessories. This allows the judge to look at the personality, charm, poise, grace, confidence of the athlete as well as a presentation of an overall total package. - The athletes have chosen their own individual taste in colour and style of bikini and shoes therefore showing a little of their individualism and personality - Judges may assess their confidence - Beauty Page 22 of 102

23 - Their overall appearance - Their individuality - Balance and Shape - Symmetry - Conditioning without the excessive defined muscle groups or separation of muscle or striations - Low body fat - Complexion - Skin tone - Poise and grace - Hair and make up - Confidence - Femininity - Personality - Overall presentation Quarter turn instruction Quarter turns in Body Fitness and Women s Fitness should be performed in the same style, with no differences, according to the following detailed description: Quarter Turn Right: Erect stance, head and eyes facing the same direction as the body, heels together, knees together and unbent, stomach in, chest out, shoulders back, left arm slightly back from the centre-line of the body with a slight bend at the elbow, thumb and fingers together, palm facing the direction of the body, hand slightly cupped, right arm hanging slightly front of the centre-line of the body with a slight bend at the elbow, thumb and fingers together, palm facing the body, hand slightly cupped. The positioning of the arms will cause the upper body to twist slightly to the left, with the shoulder lowered and the right shoulder raised. This is normal and must not be exaggerated. Competitors who fail to adopt the proper stance will receive one warning after which points will be deducted from their score. Page 23 of 102

24 Quarter Turn Back: Erect stance, head and eyes facing the same direction as the body, heels together, knees together and unbent, stomach in, chest out, shoulders back, both arms hanging at the side along the centre-line of the body, elbows slightly bent, thumbs and fingers together, palms facing the body and hold about 10cm out of the body, hands slightly cupped. Competitors who fail to adopt the proper stance will receive one warning after which points will be deducted from their score. Quarter Turn Right: Erect stance, head and eyes facing the same direction as the body, heels together, knees together and unbent, stomach in, chest out, shoulders back, right arm hanging relaxed and slightly back from the centre-line of the body with a slight bend at the elbow, thumb and fingers together, palm facing the direction of the body, hand slightly cupped, left arm hanging relaxed and slightly front of the centre-line of the body with a slight bend at the elbow, thumb and fingers together, palm facing the body, hand slightly cupped. The positioning of the arms will cause the upper body to twist slightly to the right, with the right shoulder lowered and the left shoulder raised. This is normal and must not be exaggerated. Competitors who fail to adapt to proper stance will receive one warning after which points will be deducted from their score. Quarter Turn Front: Erect stance, head and eyes facing the same direction as the body, heels together, knees together and unbent, stomach in, chest out, shoulders back, both arms hanging at the side along the centre-line of the body, elbows slightly bent, thumbs and fingers together, palms facing the body and hold about 10cm out of the body, hands slightly cupped. Flexing of the muscles is prohibited. Competitors, who fail to adopt the proper stance, will receive one warning after which points will be deducted from their score. Finally the entire line up will be called back on to stage and face the Judges. - The judges will now have an opportunity to call on any comparisons. - A maximum of three girls can be called at one time for a comparison. - These girls will step out in front of the rest of the line to middle of stage and stand facing the judges. The Chief Judge will call for a full turn and the girls will turn to face backstage. After holding for a while, the Chief Judge will once again call for a full turn and the girls will turn to face the judges again. Page 24 of 102

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27 5. WOMEN S PHYSIQUE The women s physique category, which is aimed at women who prefer to develop a less muscular, yet athletic and aesthetically pleasing physique, unlike today s current bodybuilders. PLEASE NOTE: THE WOMEN S BODYBUILDING CATEGORY WAS REMOVED. It seems that the pure bodybuilding, aimed at extreme muscular development and extreme dryness was not a popular category amongst women. The categories available New categories came through from IFBB International as follows: - Up to and including 163cm - Over 163cm - There is one open category in master Women s World-level competitions: Age 35 and over. Attire The attire for all rounds is a two-piece bikini, which must conform to the following criteria: - Plain opaque in style. - Colour at the discretion of the athlete. - The bikini must cross at the back. - Costumes may have ornamentation and stones (crystals). In this way costumes will be more attractive and artistic, emphasizing woman s beauty. - At least 2 cm high on the sides and covering a minimum of 1/2 of the gluteus maximus and all of the frontal area. - No footwear. - Jewellery may be worn. Elimination round - An Elimination Round is held when there are more than 15 competitors in a category and is carried out as follows, under the direction of the Chief/Head Judge: - The entire line-up is brought onstage, in numerical order and in a single line. - The line-up is divided into two equal-size groups and is positioned onstage so that one group is to the left of the stage; the other group is to the right of the stage. The centre portion of the stage is left open for comparison purposes. - In numerical order, and in groups of not more than five competitors at a time, each group is directed to the centre-stage area to perform the following four Mandatory Poses: Front biceps pose (open handed) Side Chest Back biceps pose (open handed) Side triceps Page 27 of 102

28 - On completion of the Mandatory Poses, the entire line-up is reformed into a single line, in numerical order, before exiting the stage. Rounds Women s Physique consists of the following three rounds: - Round one - Quarter turns (same as Bikini Fitness, Body Fitness, Figure Fitness and Fitness). - Round two - Mandatory poses - Round three 30 seconds individual posing routine Round one: Quarter turns and mandatory poses Presentation of Round 1 (Quarter Turns and Mandatory Poses): Under the direction of the Chief Judge, round one is carried out as follow: - The entire line-up is called onstage, in a single line and in numerical order. - The line-up is divided into two equal-size groups and is positioned onstage so that one group is to the left of the stage; the other group is to the right of the stage. The centre portion of the stage is left open for comparison purposes. - In numerical order, and in groups of no more than five competitors at a time, each group is directed to the centre-stage area to perform the following four quarter turns and four mandatory poses: Quarter turns: Quarter Turn Right Quarter Turn Back Quarter Turn Right Quarter Turn Front Mandatory poses: Front biceps pose (open handed) Side Chest Back biceps pose (open handed) Side triceps This initial grouping of competitors, and performance of the four quarter turns, is intended to assist the judges in determining which competitors take part in the comparisons of the mandatory poses. All individual comparisons are to be carried out centre-stage and in the order, from left to right, as directed by the Chief Judge. All judges are given the opportunity to submit at least one request for comparisons, which will be handed to the Chief Judge. Any additional requests are at the discretion of the Chief Judge. All competitors undergo at least one comparison. On completion of the last comparison, the entire line-up is reformed into a single line, in numerical order, before exiting the stage. Page 28 of 102

29 Scoring (quarter turns and mandatory poses): The scoring is carried out as follows: - Each judge awards each competitor an individual placing, ensuring that no two or more competitors receive the same placing. - With nine judges, two high and two low scores are discarded. The remaining scores are summed to produce a round sub-score and placing. - Statisticians will collect the judges scoring papers for this round before the next round begins. - Ties are broken using the relative placement method. Assessment: Round one and two (quarter turns and mandatory poses): - The judge should first assess the overall female athletic appearance of the physique. This assessment should begin at the head and extend downwards, taking the whole physique into account. The assessment, beginning with the general impression of the physique, should take into consideration the hair and facial features; the overall athletic development of the muscle maturity; the presentation of a balanced, symmetrically developed physique; the condition of the skin and the skin tone; and the athlete s ability to present onstage with confidence. - During the comparisons of the Mandatory Poses, the judge should first look at the primary muscle group being displayed. The judge should then survey the whole physique, starting from the head, and looking at every part of the physique in a downward sequence, beginning with general impressions, and looking for a symmetrical balanced development of all the muscle groups and definition. The downward survey should take in the head, neck, shoulders, chest, all of the arm muscles, front of the trunk for pectorals, pec-delt tie-in, abdominals, waist, thighs, legs, calves and feet. The same procedure for back poses will also take in the upper and lower trapezius, teres and infraspinatus, erector spinae, the gluteus group, the leg biceps group at the back of the thighs, calves, and feet. A detailed assessment of the various muscle groups should be made during the comparisons, at which time the judge must compare muscle shape, density, and definition while still bearing in mind the competitor s overall balanced development and femininity. - The physique should be assessed as to the level of overall muscle tone, achieved through athletic endeavours. The muscle groups should have a round and firm appearance with a small amount of body fat. - The assessment should also take into consideration the tightness and tone of the skin. The skin tone should be smooth and healthy in appearance. - The judge s assessment of the athlete s physique should include the athlete s entire presentation, from the moment she walks onstage until the moment she walks offstage. At all times the competitor must be viewed with the emphasis on a healthy, fit, athletic-looking muscular physique, in an attractively presented total package. The scores are used only to place the competitors from 1st to 15th and to determine the top 6 finalists who then advance to the Finals in Round 2 and Round 3. The top 6 finalists start the finals with zero points. Round two: 30 second individual posing routine - Each individual athlete will be called onstage to perform her 30 second individual posing routine. - After all the athletes completed their individual posing routines, all athletes will be brought onstage for prize giving. Page 29 of 102

30 Assessment round three (posing routine) - There are no mandatory poses that should be included in the individual posing routines. Each athlete can use her imagination to present her body to the fullest. - Movements should be fluent and feminine; no bodybuilding poses are allowed. - Movements should be done in harmony to the music. - All physique mandatory poses that are performed during the routine must be performed open handed. - Each judge assesses the posing routine with a view towards the display of muscularity, definition, style and grace, personality, athletic coordination and overall performance. - Judges look for a smooth, artistic, and well-choreographed routine. The use of props is prohibited. The judges are reminded that, during this round, they are judging the routine and the physique. Scoring (individual posing routines) - Each judge awards each competitor an individual placing, ensuring that no two or more competitors receive the same placing. - This round shall have a weight of one-third of the final score, or 33%. - Statisticians will collect judging papers and work out the final placing. Page 30 of 102

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35 6. FIGURE FITNESS Kindly take special note of this division General This division is not held at any international championship. This is not a new division the IFBB SA has had this division on their list and within the Athletes Rules for some time now. This division has been implemented in South Africa as part of our development programme. It was officially recognized by IFBB SA, that there was a gap between the ladies starting out as a novice fitness, and the lady who is more advanced in the ladies fitness division. Therefore, it was essential for us to create a bridge to close that gap. Girls have an opportunity to start out with the FIGURE FITNESS DIVISION and will then eventually move on into the ladies fitness. This figure fitness division is used as a stepping stone for the ladies to gain experience, improve on their gymnastics skills, and gain stage confidence. Whilst the athlete is working towards her goal she can use the figure fitness division to gain experience in preparation / diet / attire / presentation / confidence / poise / grace / gymnastics / structured dance / or whatever is required for the more advanced division. Generally, the time span to participate in the figure fitness division depends on how long it takes the girl to master the necessary requirements for the ladies fitness division. In saying this however, we would also like to see each girl progress after a full two seasons of participation. Ladies that participate in this division should realize that it is not a requirement that all ladies must start out in this division before moving on to the ladies fitness division. It is designed for the ladies that wish to start off slowly, and progress with what is required for the ladies fitness division. There will be two rounds routine round and costume round. The girls may dress as they deem appropriate to perform their routine. The routine will be 90 seconds. No G- strings/no props. The girls will deliver a good routine of a high standard showing off personality, creativity, dance and/or aerobics. The tempo of the routine can vary from slow to fast. The girls will include only the basic leg extension hold and one arm push up for the element of strength, she will include only 3 high kicks and front slit for elements of flexibility and finally she will not perform her entire routine at a constant extreme high speed. In the costume round she will wear a bikini of own choice and high heels of own choice. Hair may be styled and jewellery worn. The judges will judge each girl on her routine, music, presentation, her confidence, her hair and makeup, her choice of bikini and shoes, the tone of her body, her beauty, and the way that she carries herself. Round one routine - The girls may dress as they deem appropriate to perform their routine. - The routine will be 90 seconds. - No G-strings. - No props. - ** The following is extremely important for all of the girls participating in this division to take note of for round one: Page 35 of 102

36 - The girls will deliver a good routine of a high standard showing off personality, creativity, dance and/or little aerobics. - The tempo of the routine can vary from slow to fast. - The girls will not include any element of strength, elements of flexibility, nor will they perform at a constant extreme speed all of which is included and acceptable only in the fitness routines. - The figure athletes will be penalized if this does occur. It is not acceptable in this division. Round two costume - The girls will wear a bikini of own choice and high heels of own choice. - Hair may be styled and jewellery worn. - The entire line up of girls will be brought onto the stage in numerical order they will perform the quarter turns (quarter turns same as Bikini Fitness, Body Fitness, Physique, Fitness). - The judges will judge each girl on her presentation, her confidence, her hair and makeup, her choice of bikini and shoes, the tone of her body, her beauty, and the way that she carries herself. - The judges may call for comparisons. - Once the judges are happy the girls will leave the stage. 7. WOMEN S FITNESS General This division has two rounds the first is the routine round and the second is the quarter turn round. The girls should be athletic and fit. They will not perform compulsory poses, but will perform the quarter turns. The length of the free routine will be 90 seconds. There is only one line up in this division for Senior women. There are the following categories in junior women s world-level fitness competitions, currently as follows: - 16 to 19 years of age inclusive (optionally): One open category - 20 to 21 years of age inclusive (optionally): One open category - 22 to 23 years of age inclusive (optionally): a. Class A: Up to and incl. 163 cm b. Class B: Over 163 cm - Or one group 16 to 23 years of age inclusive: a. Class A: Up to and incl. 163 cm b. Class B: Over 163 cm Page 36 of 102

37 Round one - routine The reason that the routine round is first: - It will be easier for the athletes to do their routine without having to use the tan. - The athlete will not stain the stage. - The athlete will not stain the routine attire with tan. - They can also do sufficient stretching before the routine. - The Judges can score the girls on their quality of routine, and then score on their quarter turns therefore putting great emphasis on the routine. Requirements for this round - Girls may wear attire and tennis or athletic shoes to perform their routine as well as barefoot if they so choose. - No G-strings at all. Not to be worn over garments or under garments. - No props may be used. - Bikini bottoms must cover ½ of bottom area and all of the frontal area. - At all times, the bikini bottom must be worn in a manner that prevents it from slipping between the buttocks to appear like a G-string. - Each competitor will be called onto the stage in numerical order to perform their individual free routine to the choice of their own music. (Routine is max 90 seconds). Movements that should be included in the routine are: Elements of strength - the straddle hold, leg extension hold and one arm push-ups. Gymnastics movements such as front and back flips, handsprings and cartwheels are not considered strength moves however, to incorporate them into the routine will show overall creativity and difficulty. Elements of flexibility - high kicks, side splits and/or front splits must be included. The number of flexible moves and degree of difficulty will be taken into consideration. Speed - the tempo of the routine demonstrates a degree of cardiovascular fitness, stamina and endurance. Fitness compulsory moves (see below): Page 37 of 102

38 General assessment of this round - Judges are reminded that you are judging the routine and not the physique in this round. - Look for flow in the routine. - Look for showmanship. - Ensure that the athlete has included all of the movement requirements - and has executed them well as well as has there been flow in the routine from one movement to the next without the routine looking out of place. - Assess choreography and use of interpretation. - Does the attire match the music and routine theme? - Is she confident? - Is she graceful? - Look at the athlete s lines and balance in performance. - Were you entertained? - Do not consider an aerobic routine as a fitness routine. - The routine count 40% of the overall placing of the athlete. Page 38 of 102

39 - Statisticians will collect all judges scores after the completion of this round. Round two costume round (quarter turns) Requirements for this round - The ladies shall wear a two-piece bikini of own choice. - Bikini must cross at the back. - Shoes are completely of own choice NO platforms can be worn. - Jewellery can be worn. - Bikini bottom must cover ½ of bottom area and all of frontal area. - All competitors will be brought on to the stage in a single line and in numerical order. - They will be directed through the quarter turns each of which will be held for approx. 30 seconds. - If there are many competitors in the line-up, they may be divided into equal number of groups in order to carry out the quarter turns. - Judges may present their request for comparisons. - Once all the judges are happy, the girls may leave the stage in numerical order. - No glitter or sparkles. - No body oils. Quarter turn instruction Quarter turns in Women s Fitness and Body Fitness should be performed in the same style, with no differences, according to the following detailed description: Quarter Turn Right: Erect stance, head and eyes facing the same direction as the body, heels together, knees together and unbent, stomach in, chest out, shoulders back, left arm slightly back from the centre-line of the body with a slight bend Page 39 of 102

40 at the elbow, thumb and fingers together, palm facing the direction of the body, hand slightly cupped, right arm hanging slightly front of the centre-line of the body with a slight bend at the elbow, thumb and fingers together, palm facing the body, hand slightly cupped. The positioning of the arms will cause the upper body to twist slightly to the left, with the shoulder lowered and the right shoulder raised. This is normal and must not be exaggerated. Competitors who fail to adopt the proper stance will receive one warning after which points will be deducted from their score. Quarter Turn Back: Erect stance, head and eyes facing the same direction as the body, heels together, knees together and unbent, stomach in, chest out, shoulders back, both arms hanging at the side along the centre-line of the body, elbows slightly bent, thumbs and fingers together, palms facing the body and hold about 10cm out of the body, hands slightly cupped. Competitors who fail to adopt the proper stance will receive one warning after which points will be deducted from their score. Quarter Turn Right: Erect stance, head and eyes facing the same direction as the body, heels together, knees together and unbent, stomach in, chest out, shoulders back, right arm hanging relaxed and slightly back from the centre-line of the body with a slight bend at the elbow, thumb and fingers together, palm facing the direction of the body, hand slightly cupped, left arm hanging relaxed and slightly front of the centre-line of the body with a slight bend at the elbow, thumb and fingers together, palm facing the body, hand slightly cupped. The positioning of the arms will cause the upper body to twist slightly to the right, with the right shoulder lowered and the left shoulder raised. This is normal and must not be exaggerated. Competitors who fail to adapt to proper stance will receive one warning after which points will be deducted from their score. Quarter Turn Front: Erect stance, head and eyes facing the same direction as the body, heels together, knees together and unbent, stomach in, chest out, shoulders back, both arms hanging at the side along the centre-line of the body, elbows slightly bent, thumbs and fingers together, palms facing the body and hold about 10cm out of the body, hands slightly cupped. Flexing of the muscles is prohibited. Competitors, who fail to adopt the proper stance, will receive one warning after which points will be deducted from their score. Assessment round two - Judges are strongly reminded that they are judging a women s fitness competition and not a women s bodybuilding competition. - Judges are reminded that the competitor s posture and bearing, at all times while onstage is to be considered. - The overall image displayed should demonstrate poise, grace and self-confidence. This is especially true at all times when the competitor is standing relaxed during the comparisons of the quarter turns. When standing relaxed, the competitors shall be warned against adopting a tense pose. - The judge will first assess the overall athletic appearance of the physique. - This assessment will begin at the head and extend downwards to the feet. - Hair and facial beauty will be assessed and the presentation of a well-balanced, symmetrically developed physique. - Athletes should not have the same type of muscularity, vascularity, muscular definition and / or the dieted leanness displayed by the female bodybuilder. - However, her body tone must be good with a little amount of body fat. - This athlete will display a more refined muscle as opposed to a female bodybuilder. - Her physique will have longer leaner slender muscles. - The athlete will show a full abdominal wall with the serratus muscles being visible. Page 40 of 102

41 - The athlete will show separation between the biceps, triceps and deltoids but with the muscles appearing lean, not full as a female bodybuilder would be. - The thighs will be well toned with a balance between torso and thigh ration being even with no one body part overpowering the other. - The thighs and quads will have separation but not obvious and deep striations. - The calf will be balanced with the thigh and the leg bicep. - There will be a certain degree of separation in the upper back but not along the lines of the bodybuilder. - The gluteus maximus will be firm with no additional body fat. Page 41 of 102

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44 8. ROUTINE WITH PROPS WOMEN Just as for the men - a new category to be included into the IFBB shows in South Africa for the women. This division will be introduced during the 2010 and 2011 seasons, and will be held on a Provincial level. This is a women s open line up - consisting of a routine round with the use of props. There are no quarter turns or mandatory poses or comparisons included in this division. CRITERIA - There is one division and one round only. - There are no height/weight/age limitations. - Any female athlete may enter this division (bodybuilders/fitness/fitness figure/bikini/body fitness/ novices). - Any female athlete in any age group/section may enter this division (juniors, seniors, masters) - Even though the athletes have competed in one of the standard divisions of a show, she may also compete in this line up as her second entry in the same show if she so chooses. Or, an athlete also has the choice to enter this division as the sole division she participates in at the show. - The athletes are not judged on the standard criteria for a line up in round one for a weight/height division they are judged purely on their routine performance. And therefore, there are no height / weight / age limitations for this division. PRESENTATION All athletes in the division will be brought onto stage in numerical sequence and will stand in front of the judges for a short while whilst being introduced by the compere. Athletes will then all leave the stage and return individually for their routines. THE ROUTINE - The routine is performed to music of choice/the routine is for a duration of 90 seconds. - Props may be used in the routine. - The routine should be creative, and well-choreographed. - The athlete may perform her routine in whatever fashion or style she prefers. For example she may add in one or more of the following elements into her routine: - Fitness, elements of strength, elements of flexibility, gymnastics, bodybuilding, any form of dance, movement, and karate sequences, contemporary, aerobics, etc. The music, the routine and the props should be cohesive. - She should also present confidence, showmanship and personality. THE ATTIRE - Attire will remain completely at the athlete s discretion and choice and she may wear whatever she wishes to tie in with her music / theme / routine. - She may wear as much or as little attire she wishes - however, the minimum an athlete may wear is the standard bikini, the posing trunks (no thongs or G-strings will be allowed and all areas must be covered appropriately). Page 44 of 102

45 - Athletes may wear makeup and/or accessories applicable to their theme. THE JUDGES ASSESSMENT The judge s assessment will be based purely on the overall routine performance meaning that this will be a standard assessment item used for all athletes as per list below) - Choice of music * - Choice of theme * - Choice of dress * - Gymnastic moves - Gymnastic combinations - Acrobatic moves ** - Elements of strength * - Elements of flexibility * - Elements of any form of dance - Bodybuilding poses - Movement * - Any sporting sequences - Speed or tempo of routine * - Flow of routine with music * - Showmanship * - Choreography * - Confidence * - General body shape * - Overall fitness look of the athlete * - Posture * - Poise and grace * - Make up and accessories * - Balance * - Healthy skin tone * - Overall presentation * - Was the routine a crowd pleaser and was it entertaining * 9. CHILDREN S FITNESS DIVISION Since the strong belief of the IFBB is that bodybuilding and fitness is a healthy lifestyle followed by millions of people worldwide, and has proved to have many positive benefits regardless of age the children s fitness division has been created. For the inaugural year of this division, the first International Champs will be held in Bratislava, Slovakia in July Affiliated countries to the IFBB will also introduce this onto their own calendars in 2010 and Page 45 of 102

46 The following RULES AND REQUIREMENTS have been established however, these may be amended as the division progresses. THE CATEGORIES OF THIS DIVISION GIRLS - Up to 7 years of age - Up to 8 years of age - Up to 9 years of age - Up to 10 years of age - Up to 11 years of age - Up to 12 years of age - Up to 13 years of age - Between years of age BOYS - Up to 7 years of age - Between 8-9 years of age - Between years of age - Between years of age - Between years of age Children will compete in their age group for the entire year. There are two rounds for this division routine round and quarter turn round the requirements below will apply to both girls and boys. ROUND ONE - presentation All athletes in the age appropriate division will be brought onto stage in numerical sequence and will stand in front of the judges for a short while whilst being introduced by the compere. Athletes will then all leave the stage and return individually for their routines. Fitness routine This consists of a fitness routine to music of choice. The duration time of the routine is 90 seconds. The routine should contain elements of gymnastics, acrobatics, strength, flexibility, character, showmanship, personality, dance, movement, and a well-choreographed theme that compliments the choice of music. As the recommended degree of difficulty, the athletes should include: - Quick acrobatic movements e.g. Handsprings, somersaults, flick flacks etc. - Slow acrobatic movements e.g. Handstand by lift, headstand by lift etc. Page 46 of 102

47 - Strength movements e.g. Push-ups, stretching forward supported by arms and straddling legs etc. - Flexibility movements e.g. Straddled seated, splits, backbends, lifting leg up towards head etc. - Acrobatic movements e.g. jumps, turns, leaps etc. ROUND ONE - Attire - The athletes may wear costume dress that will complement their music and routine - They may wear makeup that compliments their routine theme - They may add any accessory that will complement their theme and dress (i.e. Glasses, wig, false nose, cane, hat etc.) - Hair styles to compliment - They may wear training shoes, dance shoes or be barefoot - The athletes may not wear any jewellery - Athletes may not apply any tan, oil or glitter their bodies. ROUND ONE Judges Assessment The Judges will score the individual athlete based on their: - Choice of music - Choice of theme - Choice of dress - Gymnastic moves - Gymnastic combinations - Acrobatic moves - Elements of strength - Elements of flexibility - Elements of dance - Speed or tempo of routine - Elegance, poise - Flow of routine with music - Showmanship - Choreography - Confidence ROUND TWO presentation There will be a break between round one and round two for the age group athletes. This will give them a chance to change into their round two attire. Page 47 of 102

48 - Athletes in the age division will be brought onto stage in numerical sequence and will stand in front of the judges. - The Chief Judge will call on the athletes to perform the standard QUARTER TURNS. - The judges will have a chance to call on comparisons during this round. ROUND TWO attire In round two the following dress will be worn: GIRLS - Lycra fitness shorts - Lycra fitness crop top - Barefoot - Hair up (if long) BOYS - Either Lycra fitness shorts or sporting boxer shorts - No top - Barefoot Athletes may not apply any tan, oil or glitter to their bodies. ROUND TWO Judges Assessment The Judges will score the individual athletes based on their: - General body shape considering the age group of the children - Overall fitness look of the athlete - Confidence - Poise and grace - Posture - Balance - Healthy skin tone 10. MEN S BODYBUILDING General The following divisions are available for the junior men: Junior men There are the following categories in junior men s World-level bodybuilding: Page 48 of 102

49 - 16 to 19 years of age inclusive (optionally): One open category - 20 to 21 years of age inclusive (optionally): One open category - 22 to 23 years of age inclusive (optionally): a. Lightweight: Up to and incl. 75 kg b. Heavyweight: Over 75 kg - Or one group 16 to 23 years of age inclusive: a. Lightweight: Up to and incl. 75 kg b. Heavyweight: Over 75 kg Senior men There are eight different divisions available for the Senior Men: - Bantamweight Up to and including 65kg - Lightweight Up to and including 70kg - Welterweight Up to and including 75kg - Middleweight Up to and including 80kg - Middleweight Up to and including 85g - Light heavyweight Up to and including 90kg - Light heavyweight Up to and including 95kg - Heavyweight Up to and including 100kg - Super heavyweight Over 100kg The following divisions are available for masters men on World-level competitions: Masters men - 40 to 44 years of age inclusive: a. Lightweight: Up to and incl. 70 kg b. Middleweight: Up to and incl. 80 kg c. Light-Heavyweight: Up to and incl. 90 kg d. Heavyweight: Over 90 kg - 45 to 49 years of age inclusive: a. Lightweight: Up to and incl. 70 kg b. Middleweight: Up to and incl. 80 kg c. Light-Heavyweight: Up to and incl. 90 kg d. Heavyweight: Over 90 kg - 50 to 54 years of age inclusive: a. Middleweight: Up to and incl. 80 kg b. Heavyweight: Over 80 kg Page 49 of 102

50 - 55 years of age and over: a. Middleweight: Up to and incl. 75 kg b. Heavyweight: Over 75 kg There are seven compulsory poses for the men - Front double bicep. - Front lat spread. - Side triceps. - Rear double bicep. - Rear lat spread. - Side chest. - Abdominals and thigh. Page 50 of 102

51 Round one relaxed, compulsory poses and pose down **This will be at the pre- judging in the morning all registered competitors in the division will partake - The entire line up will be brought onto the stage in numerical order. - The line-up will stand in a straight line in front of the judges except if the line-up is too long, the Chief Judge may find it necessary to split the group into even numbers. - The athletes will perform quarter turns in a relaxed manner no tensing of muscles will be allowed. - The athletes will then perform the compulsory poses. - The judges may then call for comparisons until they are happy. - The athletes will then be given a one-minute pose down before leaving the stage. PLEASE NOTE: QUARTER TURNS FOR MEN S BODYBUILDING AND MEN S CLASSIC BODYBUILDING ARE THE SAME QUARTER TURN INSTRUCTION Quarter Turn Right: Relaxed erect stance, head and eyes facing the same direction as the body, heels together, feet inclined outward at a 30⁰ angle, knees together and unbent, stomach in, chest out, shoulders back, left arm hanging relaxed and slightly back from the centre-line of the body with a slight bend at the elbow, thumb and fingers together, palm facing the direction of the body, hand slightly cupped, right arm hanging relaxed and slightly front of the centre-line of the body with a slight bend at the elbow, thumb and fingers together, palm facing the body, hand slightly cupped. The positioning of the arms will cause the upper body to twist slightly to the left, with the left shoulder lowered and the right shoulder raised. This is normal and must not be exaggerated. This position is a relaxed stance. Flexing of the muscles is prohibited. Competitors who fail to adopt the proper stance will receive one warning after which points will be deducted from their score. Page 51 of 102

52 Quarter Turn Back: Relaxed erect stance, head and eyes facing the same direction of the body, heels together, feet inclined outward at a 30⁰ angle, knees together and unbent, stomach in, chest out, shoulders back, both arms hanging relaxed and at the side along the centre-line of the body, elbows slightly bent, thumbs and fingers together, palms facing the body, hands slightly cupped, tips of the fingers resting lightly on the hips. This position is a relaxed stance. Flexing of the muscles is prohibited. Competitors who fail to adopt the proper stance will receive one warning after which points will be deducted from their score. Quarter Turn Right: Relaxed erect stance, head and eyes facing the same direction as the body, heels together, feet inclined outward at a 30⁰ angle, knees together and unbent, stomach in, chest out, shoulders back, right arm hanging relaxed and slightly back from the centre-line of the body with a slight bend at the elbow, thumb and fingers together, palm facing the direction of the body, hand slightly cupped, left arm hanging relaxed and slightly front of the centre-line of the body with a slight bend at the elbow, thumb and fingers together, palm facing the body, hand slightly cupped. This positioning of the arms will cause the upper body to twist slightly to the right, with the right shoulder lowered and the left shoulder raised. This is normal and must not be exaggerated. This position is a relaxed stance. Flexing of the muscles is prohibited. Competitors who fail to adopt the proper stance will receive one warning after which points will be deducted from their score. Quarter Turn Front: Relaxed erect stance, head and eyes facing the same direction as the body, heels together, feet inclined outward at a 30⁰ angle, knees together and unbent, stomach in, chest out, shoulders back, both arms hanging relaxed and at the side along the centre-line of the body, elbows slightly bent, thumbs and fingers together, palms facing the body, hands slightly cupped, tips of the fingers resting lightly on the hips. This position is a relaxed stance. Flexing of the muscles is prohibited. Competitors who fail to adopt the proper stance will receive one warning after which points will be deducted from their score. General assessment of round one The Judges will look for: - Proportion. - Definition. - Symmetry. - Conditioning. - Balance. - Striations. - Effectiveness of tan. - Presentation. - Confidence. - Wide shoulders and narrow hip taper. - The upper body and the lower body should be in proportional. - Balance. - Good shoulder development arms not overpowering the shoulder caps and vice versa resulting in symmetry. - Lat connection should be low into the waist. - There should be good thigh sweep with strong development around the knee area. - Calves should be full and long balancing with the thigh. - Overall depth of muscle. Page 52 of 102

53 The Judges should be aware of: - Under developed muscularity. - Domination by muscle groups. - Unproportioned muscles. - Smooth appearance. - Uneven tan or no tan or streaking tan. - The lack of definition. - Lean looking athlete. Round two free posing routine * This will only be presented at the main evening show. ** Depending on the officials decision at a provincial show on any level, either all athletes may be asked to perform their routine, or only those that qualify in the top six of the category athletes will be informed at the start of the evening show. *** At the level of any IFBB SA National Championships only the top six will perform their routine in the evening at the main final show. The lists of top six will be posted in the change room before the main show begins. - Each athlete will be called in numerical order to perform his free routine. - No props. - Music time is 60 seconds only. - NO foul language will be tolerated in lyrics of music. Music will be stopped immediately and the athlete will be requested to leave the stage. Page 53 of 102

54 11. MEN S CLASSIC BODYBUILDING This discipline recognized by the IFBB to be included into the Senior Men World Championship Internationally. Classic Bodybuilding responds to the increasing worldwide demand for men who prefer, unlike today s current bodybuilders, to develop a less muscular, yet athletic and aesthetically pleasing physique. The athlete should present himself in a healthy, fit, athletic looking muscular physique, in an attractively presented total package. The following will also be taken into consideration: - Overall muscle tone achieved through athletic endeavours. - Overall male athletic appearance of the physique. - The presentation of a balanced, symmetrically developed physique. - Muscle shape, density and definition while still bearing in mind overall balanced development. - Tightness and tone of the skin the skin should be smooth and healthy in appearance. - A clean-cut pleasing to the eye look. In Junior Men s Classic Bodybuilding the following categories are available on World-level competition: - 16 to 19 years of age inclusive (optionally): One open category - 20 to 21 years of age inclusive (optionally): One open category - 22 to 23 years of age inclusive (optionally): One open category - Or one group 16 to 23 years of age inclusive: One open category With the following bodyweight limitations: Up to & incl. 168 cm Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm] - 100) + 0 [kg] Up to & incl. 171 cm Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm] - 100) + 1 [kg] Up to & incl. 175 cm Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm] -100) + 2 [kg] Up to & incl. 180 cm Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm] -100) + 3 [kg] Up to& incl. 190 cm Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm] -100) + 4 [kg] Up to& incl. 198 cm: Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm] - 100) [kg] Over 198 cm: Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm] - 100) + 5 [kg] Page 54 of 102

55 In Senior Men s Classic Bodybuilding, the following categories are available on World-level competitions: a. Class A: Up to & incl. 168 cm: Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm] - 100) + 0 [kg] b. Class B: Up to & incl. 171 cm: Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm] - 100) + 2 [kg] c. Class C: Up to & incl. 175 cm: Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm] - 100) + 4 [kg] d. Class D: Up to & incl. 180 cm: Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm] - 100) + 7 [kg] e. Class E: Over 180 cm: Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm] - 100) + 9 [kg] Note 1: For competitors with a body height of over 190 cm up and up to and including 198 cm, the following formula will be used: Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm] 100) + 11 [kg] Note 2: For competitors with a body height of over 198 cm, the following formula will be used: Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm] 100) + 13 [kg] Note 3: All of the above-mentioned competitors will participate in the Over 180 cm category. ** NOTE that if a competitor does not meet the height/weight requirement of any of these categories, he is disqualified. International: There are three categories in MASTER MEN S world-level CLASSIC BODYBUILDING competitions, currently as follows: - 40 to 44 years of age inclusive: One open category to 49 years of age inclusive: One open category years of age and over: One open category Note 1: Bodyweight limitations for all master men s classic bodybuilding competitors are the same like for men classic bodybuilding competitors International: There are two categories in MEN S WORLD-level games classic bodybuilding competitions, currently as follows: a. Class A: Up to & incl. 175 cm b. Class B: Over 175 cm Page 55 of 102

56 With the following bodyweight limitations: Up to & incl. 162 cm Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm] 100) 2 [kg] Up to & incl. 165 cm Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm] 100) 1 [kg] Up to & incl. 168 cm Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm] 100) + 0 [kg] Up to & incl. 171 cm Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm] 100) + 1 [kg] Up to & incl. 175 cm Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm] 100) + 2 [kg] Up to & incl. 180 cm Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm] 100) + 3 [kg] Up to& incl. 188 cm Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm] 100) + 4 [kg] Up to& incl. 196 cm Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm] 100) + 5 [kg] Over 196 cm: Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm] 100) + 6 [kg] There are two rounds in this division: Round One Quarter turns and mandatory compulsory poses. Both will be done in the same manner as all bodybuilding divisions. Page 56 of 102

57 PLEASE NOTE: QUARTER TURNS FOR MEN S BODYBUILDING AND MEN S CLASSIC BODYBUILDING ARE THE SAME QUARTER TURN INSTRUCTION Quarter Turn Right: Relaxed erect stance, head and eyes facing the same direction as the body, heels together, feet inclined outward at a 30⁰ angle, knees together and unbent, stomach in, chest out, shoulders back, left arm hanging relaxed and slightly back from the centre-line of the body with a slight bend at the elbow, thumb and fingers together, palm facing the direction of the body, hand slightly cupped, right arm hanging relaxed and slightly front of the centre-line of the body with a slight bend at the elbow, thumb and fingers together, palm facing the body, hand slightly cupped. The positioning of the arms will cause the upper body to twist slightly to the left, with the left shoulder lowered and the right shoulder raised. This is normal and must not be exaggerated. This position is a relaxed stance. Flexing of the muscles is prohibited. Competitors who fail to adopt the proper stance will receive one warning after which points will be deducted from their score. Quarter Turn Back: Relaxed erect stance, head and eyes facing the same direction of the body, heels together, feet inclined outward at a 30⁰ angle, knees together and unbent, stomach in, chest out, shoulders back, both arms hanging relaxed and at the side along the centre-line of the body, elbows slightly bent, thumbs and fingers together, palms facing the body, hands slightly cupped, tips of the fingers resting lightly on the hips. This position is a relaxed stance. Flexing of the muscles is prohibited. Competitors who fail to adopt the proper stance will receive one warning after which points will be deducted from their score. Quarter Turn Right: Relaxed erect stance, head and eyes facing the same direction as the body, heels together, feet inclined outward at a 30⁰ angle, knees together and unbent, stomach in, chest out, shoulders back, right arm hanging relaxed and slightly back from the centre-line of the body with a slight bend at the elbow, thumb and fingers together, palm facing the direction of the body, hand slightly cupped, left arm hanging relaxed and slightly front of the centre-line of the body with a slight bend at the elbow, thumb and fingers together, palm facing the body, hand slightly cupped. This positioning of the arms will cause the upper body to twist slightly to the right, with Page 57 of 102

58 the right shoulder lowered and the left shoulder raised. This is normal and must not be exaggerated. This position is a relaxed stance. Flexing of the muscles is prohibited. Competitors who fail to adopt the proper stance will receive one warning after which points will be deducted from their score. Quarter Turn Front: Relaxed erect stance, head and eyes facing the same direction as the body, heels together, feet inclined outward at a 30⁰ angle, knees together and unbent, stomach in, chest out, shoulders back, both arms hanging relaxed and at the side along the centre-line of the body, elbows slightly bent, thumbs and fingers together, palms facing the body, hands slightly cupped, tips of the fingers resting lightly on the hips. This position is a relaxed stance. Flexing of the muscles is prohibited. Competitors who fail to adopt the proper stance will receive one warning after which points will be deducted from their score. Posing Attire for all Rounds: Competitors will wear one-coloured, opaque posing trunks which are clean and decent. The colour, fabric, texture and style of the trunks will be left to the competitor s discretion. The trunks will cover a minimum of ¾ of the gluteus maximus. The front area must be covered and the side of the trunks should be 1cm in width at a minimum. The use of padding anywhere in the trunks is prohibited. Except for a wedding ring, competitors will not wear footwear, glasses, watches, necklaces, earrings, wigs, distracting ornamentation or artificial aids to the figure. Round one judges assessment The line-up of athletes will be brought onto the stage in numerical order and in a single line. Athletes will stand facing the judges. If there are more than six athletes, the line-up will then be divided into two groups. One line up will move to the back row and the front row will begin with the quarter turns. Each turn is held for 30seconds. The front row then moves to the back and the back row moves forward they present their quarter turns. Once the quarter turns are complete, the rows swop around again and the front row will then perform the mandatory poses as follows: - Front double bicep - Front lat spread - Side chest - Back double bicep - Back lat spread - Side triceps - Abdominal and thigh Once the first row has completed this, the back row is brought forward and performs the same. Page 58 of 102

59 Once both rows have presented the compulsory poses, all athletes will be brought back together in one single line. The Chief Judge will then divide the athletes into two equal sides where one group will stand over to the left and the other group over to the right. Athletes will stand in a v-form on stage, leaving the centre back clear and comparison will take place in the centre of the stage. Athletes who are being compared will not stand in front of the other athletes in the back. All judges must give in at least one comparison call for two or three athletes at a time. All competitors must get at least one call out. The judge will then assess this round as follow - First assess the overall male athletic appearance and physique. - Begin with the head and move down to the feet - take into consideration the hair, face, features and skin etc. - Presentation of balance and a symmetrically developed physique. - The athlete s ability to present himself with confidence. - Judges should look at the primary muscle groups being displayed. - Look at the muscle shape, density and definition whilst keeping in mind the importance of an athletic balanced development. The muscle groups should have a round and firm appearance with a small amount of body fat. Page 59 of 102

60 Once comparisons have been made the athletes are put back into a single line and asked to leave the stage. Round Two This is a posing routine round. The maximum length is 60 seconds. The presentation of the routine should be with a view towards the display of muscularity, definition, style, personality, athletic co-ordination and overall performance. Judges will look for a smooth, artistic and well-choreographed routine. The competitor must intermittently include all seven mandatory compulsory poses, to display the muscular development of his physique this must be included into his routine. Therefore, athletes will perform their posing round during pre-judging as the routine round will be judged. Judges will only complete their judging scores after the completion of round two. Lying flat on the posing platform, moon poses and pulling the attire to display the top inside of the quadriceps or the gluteus max if prohibited. Round two judges assessment Each judge assesses the posing routine with a view towards the display of muscularity, definition, style, personality, athletic co-ordination and overall performance. Judges look for a smooth, artistic and wellchoreographed routine which may include their own style however, the mandatory poses must be included. Page 60 of 102

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62 12. MEN S CLASSIC PHYSIQUE Posing Attire for All Rounds The posing attire must meet the following guidelines: Competitors will wear a single color, any color, opaque posing pants, covering 100% glutes muscles but allowing the legs to show. The front area must be covered and the side of the trunks should be 15 cm in width at a minimum. The use of padding anywhere in the trunks is prohibited. 1. Except for a wedding ring, competitors will not wear footwear, glasses, watches, pendants, earrings, wigs, distracting ornamentation or artificial aids to the figure. Implants or fluid injections causing the change of the natural shape of any other parts or muscles of the body are strictly prohibited and may result in disqualification of the competitor. 2. The use of props during the Prejudging or Finals presentation is strictly prohibited. Presentation of Round 1 (Comparisons of Quarter Turns and Mandatory Poses) Round 1 may not be held if there are 6 or less competitors in a category. Decision will be made by the Chief Judge and will be announced after the Official Athlete Registration. There are five categories in senior Men s Classic Physique, currently as follows: 1. Up to & incl. 168 cm Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm] 100) FOUR - 4 Kgs 2. Up to & incl. 171 cm Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm] 100) SIX - 6 Kgs 3. Up to & incl. 175 cm Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm] -100) EIGHT - 8 Kgs 4. Up to & incl. 180 cm Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm] -100) ELEVEN - 11 Kgs 5. Over 180 cm: a) over 180 cm up to & incl. 190 cm: Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm] -100) THIRTEEN - 13 Kgs b) over 190 cm up to & incl. 198 cm: Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm] 100) FIFTEEN - 15 kgs c) over 198 cm: Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm] 100) SEVENTEEN - 17 kgs There is one open category in junior Men s Classic Physique (age years old), with the following bodyweight limitations: - Up to & incl. 168 cm Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm] 100) TWO - 2 Kgs - Up to & incl. 171 cm Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm] 100) THREE - 3 kilos - Up to & incl. 175 cm Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm] -100) FOUR - 4 kilos - Up to & incl. 180 cm Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm] -100) SIX - 6 kilos - Over 180 cm: a) over 180 cm up to & incl. 190 cm: Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm] -100) SEVEN - 7 kgs b) over 190 cm up to & incl. 198 cm: Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm] 100) EIGHT - 8 kgs c) over 198 cm: Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm] 100) THIRTEEN - 13 kgs NINE - 9 Kgs There are three categories in master Men s World-level Classic Physique competition, currently as follows: - 40 to 44 years of age inclusive: One open category - 45 to 49 years of age inclusive: One open category - 50 years and over: One open category Bodyweight limits for master Men s Classic Physique competitors are the same like for senior classic bodybuilders. Rounds Men s Classic Physique consists of the following four rounds: 1. Prejudging: Elimination Round (Four Mandatory Poses) 2. Prejudging: Round 1 (Four Mandatory Poses, comparisons of Quarter Turns and Seven Mandatory Poses) 3. Finals: Round 2 (Quarter Turns, Seven Mandatory) 4. Finals: Round 3 (Free Posing Routine 60 sec.) Page 62 of 102

63 Round 1 will proceed as follows: 1. All 15 semifinalists will be called onstage as a group in a single line and in numerical order. If time permits, each semifinalist will be introduced by number, name, and country. Decision will be made by the Chief Judge, who will inform the Master of Ceremony or the Announcer. 2. The line-up will be divided into two equal-size groups and will be positioned onstage so that one group is to the left of the stage; the other group is to the right of the stage. The center portion of the stage will be left open for comparison purposes. 3. In numerical order, and in groups of no more than eight competitors at a time, each group will be directed to center-stage area to perform the following initial four Mandatory Poses: a. Front double biceps b. Side chest c. Back double biceps d. Abdominals and thighs. 4. All individual comparisons are to be carried out center-stage. 5. In Round 1 individual comparisons, formulated by the IFBB Chief Judge, competitors are directed to perform the following four Quarter Turns and seven Mandatory Poses: a) Quarter Turn Right b) Quarter Turn Back c) Quarter Turn Right d) Quarter Turn Front 1) Front double biceps 2) Side chest 3) Back double biceps 4) Side triceps 5) Vacuum pose 6)Abdominals and thighs in two times at the same mandatory pose 7) Classic pose: athlete s own choice APPENDIX 1: DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE SIX MANDATORY POSES 1. 1 MEN S MANDATORY POSES: 1. Front Double Biceps: Standing face front to the judges, with one leg slightly moved forward and to the side, the competitor will raise both arms to shoulder level and bend them at the elbows. The hands should be clenched and turned down so as to cause a contraction of the biceps and forearm muscles, which are the main muscle groups that are to be assessed in this pose. In addition, the competitor should attempt to contract as 15 many other muscles as possible as the judges will be surveying the whole physique, from head to toe. The judge will first survey the biceps muscles looking for a full, peaked development of the muscle, noting whether or not there is a defined split between the anterior and posterior sections of the biceps, and will continue the head-to-toe survey by observing the development of the forearms, deltoids, pectorals, pec-delt tie-ins, abdominals, thighs, and calves. The judge will also look for muscle density, definition, and overall balance. 2. Side Chest: The competitor may choose either side for this pose, in order to display the better arm. He will stand with his left or right side towards the judges and will bend the arm nearest the judges to a rightangle position, with the fist clenched and, with the other hand, will grasp the wrist. The leg nearest the judges will be bent at the knee and will rest on the toes. The competitor will then expand the chest and by upward pressure of the front bent arm and contract the biceps as much as possible. He will also contract the thigh muscles, in particular, the biceps femoris group, and by downward pressure on his toes, will display the contracted calf muscles. The judge will pay particular attention to the pectoral muscles and the arch of the rib cage, the biceps, the leg biceps and the calves, and will conclude with Page 63 of 102

64 the head-to foot examination. In this pose the judge will be able to survey the thigh and calf muscles in profile, which will help in grading their comparative development more accurately. 4. Back Double Biceps (see Figure) 3. Back Double Biceps: Standing with his back to the judges, the competitor will bend the arms and wrists as in the Front Double Biceps pose, and will place one foot back, resting on the toes. He will then contract the arm muscles as well as the muscles of the shoulders, upper and lower back, thigh and calf muscles. The judge will first survey the arm muscles and then do the head-to-foot survey, during which there are more muscle groups to look at than in all of the other poses. This includes the neck, deltoids, biceps, triceps, forearm, trapezius, teres, infraspinatus, erector spinae, external obliques, latissimus dorsi, gluteus, thigh biceps, and calves. This pose, probably more than the others, will help the judge to determine the quality of the competitor s muscle density, definition, and overall balance. 4. Side Triceps: The competitor may choose either side for this pose so as to show the better arm. He will stand with his left or right side towards the judges and will place both arms behind his back, either linking his fingers or grasping the front arm by the wrist with his rear hand. The leg nearest the judges will be bent at the knee and the foot will rest flat on the floor. The leg farthest the judges moved back and the foot resting on the toes. The competitor will exert pressure against his front arm, thereby causing the triceps muscle to contract. He will also raise the chest and contract the abdominal muscles as well as the thigh and calf muscles. The judge will first survey the triceps muscles, and conclude with the head-to-foot examination. In this pose, the judge will be able to survey the thigh and calf muscles in profile, which will help in grading their comparative development more accurately. 5. Vacuum Pose Abdominals and Thighs: This is a mandatory pose in two times. Standing face front to the judges, the competitor will place both arms behind the head and will place the feet together. Then he will pose at the first voice ("Front position, Vacuum Pose") this way: in the abdominal area the athlete must to do the vacuum pose at the same time flexing the transverse inner muscle, flexing legs, torso and arms also. Then for the second voice ("Abdominal and Thighs"); He will then contract the abdominal muscles by crunching the trunk slightly forward and showing a leg forward. At the same time, he will contract the thigh muscles of the leg(s). The judge will survey the abdominal and thigh muscles, and then conclude with the head-to-foot examination. 6. Classic pose at athlete choice. 13. MEN S ATHLETIC PHYSIQUE The Men s Athletic Physique category is aimed at men who prefer to develop a less muscular, yet athletic and aesthetically pleasing physique. Categories Junior Men s Physique: There are the following categories in junior men s physique world-level competitions: - 16 to 19 years of age inclusive (optionally): One open category - 20 to 21 years of age inclusive (optionally): One open category - 22 to 23 years of age inclusive (optionally): a. Class A: Up to and incl. 174 cm b. Class B: Up to and incl. 178 cm c. Class C: Over 178 cm - Or one group 16 to 23 years of age inclusive: Page 64 of 102

65 a. Class A: Up to and incl. 174 cm b. Class B: Up to and incl. 178 cm c. Class C: Over 178 cm In Senior Men s Athletic Physique, there are six categories as follows: - Up to and including 170 cm - Up to and including 173cm - Up to and including 176 cm - Up to and including 179 cm - Up to and including 182 cm - Over 182 cm Attire The attire for all rounds is board shorts, which must conform to the following criteria: - Material and colour can be of the athlete s personal choice. - No tight, Lycra style shorts are allowed. - Personal Sponsors logos are not permitted on the board shorts. However, a manufacturer s such as Nike, Adidas or Billabong are accepted. - No footwear. - No jewellery or other accessories, except for a wedding ring. Rounds Men s Athletic Physique will consist of 2 Rounds as follows: Round One: Quarter Turns Presentation of Round one - Competitors will enter the stage without a shirt and barefoot. No lewd acts allowed for example the moon pose. - Under the direction of the Chief Judge, round 1 is carried out as follows: - Competitors will enter the stage one by one and walk to the front and centre of the stage. They will perform front and back turns, with optional hand in pocket or on hip, finishing facing the judges. The competitor will then proceed to one side of the stage as directed by Chief Judge. Page 65 of 102

66 - Once all the competitors are on stage they are line-up into two equal-size groups and are positioned onstage so that one group is to the left of the stage; the other group is to the right of the stage. The centre portion of the stage is left open for comparison purposes. - In numerical order, and in groups of not more than five competitors at a time, each group is directed to the centre-stage area to perform the quarter turns. - This initial grouping of competitors, and performance of the quarter turns, is intended to assist the judges in determining which competitors take part in the comparisons. - All individual comparisons are to be carried out centre-stage and in the order, from left to right, as directed by the Chief Judge. - All judges are given the opportunity to submit at least one request for comparisons, which will be handed to the Chief Judge. Any additional requests are at the discretion of the Chief Judge. - All competitors undergo at least one comparison. - On completion of the last comparison, the entire line-up is reformed into a single line, in numerical order, before exiting the stage. Scoring of Round One (quarter turns): The scoring of Round 1 is carried out as follows: - Each judge awards each competitor an individual placing, ensuring that no two or more competitors receive the same placing. - With nine judges, two high and two low scores are discarded. The remaining scores are summed to produce a round one sub score and a round 1 placing. - Ties in the round one sub score are broken using the relative placement method. Page 66 of 102

67 - The top 6 competitors advance to the finals (round two). Assessing Round one (quarter turns): Round one is assessed using the following criteria: 1. Muscularity and Body Condition The judge should first assess the overall male athletic appearance of the physique. This assessment should begin at the head and extend downwards, taking the whole physique into account. The assessment, beginning with the general impression of the physique, should take into consideration the condition of the skin and skin tone and the hair and facial features. Judges will be looking for fit contestants who display proper shape and symmetry combined with muscularity and overall condition. The judges are reminded that extreme muscularity should be marked down. 2. Stage Presence and Personality Judges are looking for the contestant with the best stage presence and poise, who can successfully convey his personality to the audience and the athlete s ability to present himself onstage with confidence. Round two: Finals: Quarter turns Attire for the round two is the same as round one. Presentation of round two (quarter turns): Round two is carried out as follows, under the direction of the Chief Judge: - Competitors will enter the stage one by one and are introduced by number, name and country, individually and in numerical order and walk to the front and centre of the stage. They will perform front and back turns, with optional pose of hand in pocket or on hip, finishing facing the judges. The competitor will then proceed to one side of the stage as directed by the Chief Judge. - In numerical order, the six finalists will be directed to the centre-stage area to perform the quarter turns. - The line-up will be reversed by the Chief Judge and the competitors will perform once again quarter turns. Scoring of Round two (quarter turns): - The scoring of round two is carried out as follows: - Each judge awards each competitor an individual placing from 1st to 6th, ensuring that no two or more competitors receive the same placing. - With nine (9) judges, two high and two low scores are discarded. The remaining scores are summed to produce a round 2 final score. With seven (7) or five (5) judges, 1 high and 1 low score will be discarded. - The competitor with the lowest amount of points will be the winner. - Ties in the round two are broken using the relative placement method. Page 67 of 102

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69 14. MUSCULAR MEN S PHYSIQUE The Muscular Men s Physique category is aimed at men who prefer to develop a less muscular, yet athletic and aesthetically pleasing physique. The main difference between Muscular Men s Physique and Athletic Physique is that the muscular physique athletes carry slightly more muscle, but not as much muscle as a bodybuilder. The Muscular Men s Physique is intended for athletes who want to develop a fuller physique but not along the lines of the Men s Bodybuilding division. There is one open category in World-level Muscular Men s Physique competitions. NOTE: Muscular men s physique category is intended for competitors with slightly bigger muscularity than accepted in regular men s physique. This category winner doesn t take part in the Men s Physique Overall category. Assessing the physique: When assessing the muscle men s physique, be aware of the development within the shoulders area (deltoid heads) and the arms (biceps) there must be a balance between these muscle groups with no one muscle group overpowering the other, in other words balance between muscle groups. The physique will have separation between muscle groups but no striation of any of the muscle groups, you are looking for clean sharp separation between these various muscle groups. The back will have development of the various muscle groups but no thickness in these muscles as would be the case with the bodybuilders so a flatter more separated appearance of these muscles. Page 69 of 102

70 The lat will have a wide fleer and strong tapper into a small waist, the intercostal and serratus muscles will stand proud with the abdominal muscles being thick in development. Look for balance between the muscle groups and the proportions of these muscle groups, they all need to look in proportion with no one muscle group overpowering the next. Take into account the hair and facial features and the overall package being displayed on stage with clean cut lines, this will complete the total package. This category is aimed at athletic physique athletes that would normally not place well in the men s athletic physique division, yet they don t carry as much muscle mass as a bodybuilder. The muscular men s physique athlete must still have a narrow waist, with no distinct thick muscles. Attire The attire for all rounds is board shorts, which must conform to the following criteria: - Material and colour can be of the athlete s personal choice. - No tight, Lycra style shorts are allowed. - Personal Sponsors logos are not permitted on the board shorts. However, a manufacturer s such as Nike, Adidas or Billabong are accepted. - No footwear. - No jewellery or other accessories, except for a wedding ring. - Bermuda pants will not be deemed as board shorts as Bermuda pants have belt loops. Rounds Muscular Men s Physique will consist of 2 Rounds as follows: Round One: Quarter Turns Presentation of Round one - Competitors will enter the stage without a shirt and barefoot. No lewd acts allowed for example the moon pose. - Under the direction of the Chief Judge, round 1 is carried out as follows: - Competitors will enter the stage one by one and walk to the front and centre of the stage. They will perform front and back turns, with optional hand in pocket or on hip, finishing facing the judges. The competitor will then proceed to one side of the stage as directed by Chief Judge. - Once all the competitors are on stage they are line up into two equal-size groups and are positioned onstage so that one group is to the left of the stage; the other group is to the right of the stage. The centre portion of the stage is left open for comparison purposes. - In numerical order, and in groups of not more than five competitors at a time, each group is directed to the centre-stage area to perform the quarter turns. - This initial grouping of competitors, and performance of the quarter turns, is intended to assist the judges in determining which competitors take part in the comparisons. - All individual comparisons are to be carried out centre-stage and in the order, from left to right, as directed by the Chief Judge. Page 70 of 102

71 - All judges are given the opportunity to submit at least one request for comparisons, which will be handed to the Chief Judge. Any additional requests are at the discretion of the Chief Judge. - All competitors undergo at least one comparison. - On completion of the last comparison, the entire line up is reformed into a single line, in numerical order, before exiting the stage. Assessing Round one (quarter turns): Round one is assessed using the following criteria: Muscularity and Body Condition The judge should first assess the overall male athletic appearance of the physique. This assessment should begin at the head and extend downwards, taking the whole physique into account. The assessment, beginning with the general impression of the physique, should take into consideration the condition of the skin and skin tone and the hair and facial features. Judges will be looking for fit contestants who display proper shape and symmetry combined with muscularity and overall condition. The judges are reminded that extreme muscularity should be marked down. Stage Presence and Personality Judges are looking for the contestant with the best stage presence and poise, who can successfully convey his personality to the audience and the athlete s ability to present himself onstage with confidence. Round two: Finals: Quarter turns Attire for the round two is the same as round one. Page 71 of 102

72 Presentation of round two (quarter turns): Round two is carried out as follows, under the direction of the Chief Judge: - Competitors will enter the stage one by one and are introduced by number, name and country, individually and in numerical order and walk to the front and centre of the stage. They will perform front and back turns, with optional pose of hand in pocket or on hip, finishing facing the judges. The competitor will then proceed to one side of the stage as directed by the Chief Judge. - In numerical order, the six finalists will be directed to the centre-stage area to perform the quarter turns. - The line-up will be reversed by the Chief Judge and the competitors will perform once again quarter turns. Page 72 of 102

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76 15. MEN S FITNESS General This is a new division and has been officially recognized by the IFBB as a new sport discipline. The Senior Men s division will be included at the Women s World Championships and the Junior men s division will be included at the Juniors World Championships Internationally. There are two rounds. There are the following categories in junior men fitness world-level competitions: - 16 to 19 years of age inclusive (optionally): One open category - 20 to 21 years of age inclusive (optionally): One open category 22 to 23 years of age inclusive (optionally): One open category Or one group 16 to 23 years of age inclusive: One open category With the following bodyweight limitations: Max. Weight [kg] = Height [cm] 100 [kg] In Men s Fitness, at the current time, there is one open category subject to the following criteria: 1. Up to & including 170 cm: Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm] -100) + 1 [kg] 2. Up to & including 175 cm: Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm] -100) + 2 [kg] 3. Up to & including 180 cm: Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm] -100) + 3 [kg] 4. Up to & including 190 cm Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm] -100) + 4 [kg] 5. Up to & including 198 cm: Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm] 100) [kg] 6. Over 198 cm: Max Weight [kg] = (Height [cm] 100) + 5 [kg] The athletes should present a total package as follow: - Hair well styled. - Face clean no facial hair. - The condition of the skin and skin tone overall tightness. - The athlete s ability to present himself with confidence. - The physique should be at a level of overall muscle tone achieved through athletic endeavours. - The muscle groups should have a round and firm appearance with a small amount of body fat. - The physique should be neither excessively muscular not excessively lean. Page 76 of 102

77 - At all times the male fitness competitor will be viewed with the emphasis on a healthy, fit, athletic looking physique in an attractively presented total package. Round One Round one is made up of Quarter turns. Round one - Attire - Plain black solid opaque trunks. - No plastic, rubberized or similar material. - No ornamentation, edges, borders. - The trunks must be at least 15cm high on the sides and must cover one half of the buttocks and all of the frontal area. - No footwear. - No jewellery or other accessories, except for wedding band. Round one - judges assessment The athletes will enter the stage in numerical order and stand in a single line. If there are six athletes or more, they will be divided into two equal lines and each of the lines will then have a turn to do the following: - The athletes will perform their quarter turns holding each side for30 seconds. - The judges will then submit their request for comparisons. The comparisons may be two athletes or three athletes at a time. Each judge must put in at least one request for comparison, and each athlete must have at least one call out for comparisons. - The comparisons will be carried out centre stage. All other athletes will be divided to stand in the background on the left and on the right leaving the middle of the stage clear for the athletes performing their comparisons to not have athletes directly behind them to distract the judges. - The judge should first assess the overall male athletic appearance of the physique. This assessment should begin at the head and extend downwards, taking the whole physique into account. The assessment should take into consideration the hair, facial features, overall athletic development, condition of skin and skin tone, and the athletes overall ability to present himself with confidence. - The physique should be assessed as to the overall level of muscle tone achieved through athletic endeavours. The muscle groups should have a round and firm appearance with a small amount of body fat. The physique should neither be excessively muscular nor excessively lean. - At all times the male fitness competitor must be viewed with the emphasis on a healthy, fit, athletic looking physique in an attractively presented package. Judges are reminded that they are judging the physique package. Round Two The athlete will present a routine with a view towards style, personality, athletic co-ordination, including strength and flexibility moves as well as gymnastic moves. The routine may also include aerobic and dance as well as any other demonstration moves showing athletic talent. The routine attire will be inspected during weigh-in before the athlete is allowed on stage. This will be done to music of his own choice for the duration of 90 seconds. Page 77 of 102

78 Movements that should be included in the routine are: Elements of strength - the straddle hold, leg extension hold and one arm push-ups. Gymnastics movements such as front and back flips, handsprings and cartwheels are not considered strength moves however, to incorporate them into the routine will show overall creativity and difficulty. Elements of flexibility - high kicks, side splits and/or front splits must be included. The number of flexible moves and degree of difficulty will be taken into consideration. Speed - the tempo of the routine demonstrates a degree of cardiovascular fitness, stamina and endurance. General assessment of this round - Judges are reminded that you are judging the routine and not the physique in this round. - Look for flow in the routine. - Look for showmanship. - Ensure that the athlete has included all of the movement requirements - and has executed them well as well as has there been flow in the routine from one movement to the next without the routine looking out of place. - Assess choreography and use of interpretation. - Does the attire match the music and routine theme? - Is she confident? - Is she graceful? - Look at the athletes lines and balance in performance. - Were you entertained? - Do not consider an aerobic routine as a fitness routine. - The routine count 40% of the overall placing of the athlete. - Statisticians will collect all judges scores after the completion of this round. Fitness compulsory moves (same as for women s fitness division): Page 78 of 102

79 Round two Attire - Athletes may wear attire of own choice to suit the routine or if wearing swim trunks or shorts this must be at least 15cm high sides, covering at least one half of the buttocks and all the frontal area. (This is the minimum wear requirement). - Colour, material and texture shall be the competitors own choice. - Sport footwear can be worn, at the discretion of the competitor. - Only a wedding band may be worn no other jewellery. - Sponsorship logo may be affixed to the routine attire. - The use of props is prohibited. However, a competitor may remove an article of clothing if the removal of said article is performed in a tasteful manner, which is one that does not give the impression of a strip act. - For safety reasons, the use of body oil in the routine round is strictly prohibited. - The use of props is limited. No object or device may be transported onto the stage. A competitor shall be allowed a small item, either worn or handheld, that will be considered part of the competitor s costume e.g. hat, ball, cane, umbrella, stick, martial art gadgets. Any time that is discarded during the routine must be removed by the competitor as he exits the stage. All props must be declared at the registration and weighin. - At no time during the routine may a competitor remove any part of his clothing. - The minimum upper body wear is a tank top. Round two judges assessment Each athlete will be brought onto the stage individually to perform a fitness routine. Judges will assess the routine with a view towards style, personality, athletic coordination, and overall performance. Judges shall also Page 79 of 102

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84 16. WHEELCHAIR DIVISION The wheelchair division can be included due to popularity. Please request more details, should your province want to host this division. For the sake of training, the divisions and criteria will be available in this manual. The divisions that could possibly be available at the local provincial shows and on a national level (depending on attendance) is as follows: - Juniors one line up - Seniors one line up - Masters one line up THE CRITERIA FOR THIS DIVISION All athletes must be wheelchair based always. They may not leave their chair at any time. It is preferable to be in a wheelchair where the back support can fold down to expose most of the back area. And athletes should tan up. The standard attire for the athletes in the wheelchair division - All athletes will be expected to wear long training pants of a matt finish. - Athletes to wear training shoes. - The top half of the body is naked. - No jewellery. The athletes should present a total package as follows - Hair well styled. - Face clean no facial hair. - The condition of the skin and skin tone overall tightness. - The athlete s ability to present himself with confidence. - The upper body physique should be at a level of overall muscle tone achieved through gym training. - The muscle groups should have a round and firm appearance with a small amount of body fat. - The physique should be neither excessively muscular nor excessively lean. Round one relaxed quarter turns The line-up of athletes will be brought onto the stage in numerical order and in a single line. Athletes will face the judges. If there are more than six athletes, the line-up will then be divided into two groups. One line up will move to the back row and the front row will begin with the quarter turns. Each turn is held for 20 seconds. The front row then moves to the back and the back row moves forward they will present their quarter turns. Quarter turns as follow Page 84 of 102

85 - The athletes will begin by facing the judges. - The Chief Judge will call quarter turn to the right which the athletes will do (and will now be facing the wings of the stage), placing their arms in a straight position along their sides, head up, back straight and chest out (but no posing, this must be done in a relaxed manner) and hold for 20 seconds. - The Chief Judge will call quarter turn to the right which the athletes will do (and will now be facing the rear of the stage), and resume the position as above and hold for 20 seconds. - The Chief Judge will call quarter turn to the right which the athletes will do (and will now be facing the opposite wings of the stage), and resume the position as above and hold for 20 seconds. - The Chief Judge will call quarter turn to the right which the athlete will do (and will now be facing the judges again), and resume the position as above and hold for 20 seconds. Round one: Judge s assessment - First assess the overall male athletic appearance and physique. - Begin with the head and move down to the feet - take into consideration the hair, face, features and skin etc. - Presentation of balance and a symmetrically developed upper body physique. - The athlete s ability to present himself with confidence. - Judges should look at the primary muscle groups being displayed. - Look at the muscle shape, density and definition whilst keeping in mind the importance of an athletic balanced development. The muscle groups should have a round and firm appearance with a small amount of body fat. Round two the compulsory poses The line-up of athletes will then complete the compulsory poses after the quarter turns. The Chief Judge will call out the poses and athletes will be given time to get into the pose and hold this for the judges to assess. Compulsory poses as follows - Front double bicep - Front lat spread - Side chest - Side triceps - Rear double bicep - Rear lat spread - A modified seated most muscular (where the athlete will press the palms of his hands together with fingers overlapping the opposite wrist elbows brought up to shoulder level and by pushing his palms together will tense all chest, abdominal, shoulder and arm muscles) Round two: Judge s assessment - Proportion - Definition - Symmetry Page 85 of 102

86 - Conditioning - Balance - Striations - Effectiveness of tan - Presentation - Confidence - Wide shoulders and narrow hip taper - Good shoulder development arms not overpowering the - Shoulder caps and vice versa resulting in symmetry - Lat connection should be low into the waist - Overall depth of muscle Round three the free posing routine The athletes will be asked to return to the stage individually to perform their free posing routine. The maximum time limit is 60 seconds to music of their choice but the athlete does not need to perform for the full time, for example: If he wishes to present a routine of 40 seconds long this will be acceptable. The routine must include all the mandatory poses as allocated within their category (much like the classic bodybuilding). 17. ROUTINE WITH PROPS - MEN A new category to be included into the IFBB shows in South Africa. This division will be introduced during the 2010 and 2011 seasons, and will be held on a Provincial level. This is a men s open line up - consisting of a routine round with the use of props. There are no quarter turns or mandatory poses or comparisons included in this division. Criteria - There is one division and one round only. - There are no height / weight / age limitations. - Any male athlete may enter this division (bodybuilders/male fitness athletes/classic bodybuilders/novices). - Any male athlete in any age group/section may enter this division (juniors, seniors, masters). - Even though the athletes has competed in one of the standard divisions of a show, he may also compete in this line up as his second entry in the same show if he so chooses. Or, an athlete also has the choice to enter this division as the sole division he participates in at the show. - The athletes are not judged on the standard criteria for a line up in round one for a weight/height division they are judged purely on their routine performance. And this is why there are no height /weight /age limitations for this division. Page 86 of 102

87 Presentation All athletes in the division will be brought onto stage in numerical sequence and will stand in front of the judges for a short while whilst being introduced by the compere. Athletes will then all leave the stage and return individually for their routines. The routine - The routine is performed to music of choice. - The routine is for a duration of 90 seconds. - Props may be used in the routine. - The routine should be creative, and well-choreographed. - The athlete may perform his routine in whatever fashion or style he prefers. For example, he may add in one or more of the following elements into his routine: o Fitness, elements of strength, elements of flexibility, gymnastics, bodybuilding, any form of dance, movement, and karate sequences, contemporary, aerobics, etc. - The music, the routine and the props should be cohesive. - He should also present confidence, showmanship and personality. The attire - Attire will remain completely at the athlete s discretion and choice and he may wear whatever he wishes to tie in with his music / theme / routine. - He may wear as much or as little attire he wishes - however, the minimum an athlete may wear is the standard posing trunks (no thongs or G-strings will be allowed and all areas must be covered appropriately). - Athletes may wear makeup and/or accessories applicable to their theme. The Judge s assessment The judge s assessment will be based purely on the overall routine performance meaning that this will be a standard assessment item used for all athletes as per list below) - Choice of music * - Choice of theme * - Choice of dress * - Gymnastic moves - Gymnastic combinations - Acrobatic moves - Elements of strength * - Elements of flexibility * - Elements of any form of dance - Bodybuilding poses - Movement * - Any sporting sequences - Flow of routine with music * - Showmanship * - Choreography * - Confidence * - General body shape * - Overall fitness look of the athlete * - Posture * - Poise and grace * - Make up and accessories * - Balance * - Healthy skin tone * - Overall presentation * Page 87 of 102

88 - Speed or tempo of routine * - Was the routine a crowd pleaser and was it entertaining * 18. MIXED PAIRS General Mixed pairs was officially recognised as a sport discipline by the 1983 IFBB International Congress in Singapore as a bodbuilding mixed pairs; however the 2013 IFBB International Congress in Marrakesh, Morocco, finally cancelled women s bodybuilding as an IFBB sport discipline. Therefore nowadays the IFBB Mixed Pairs category is open for athletes representing different IFBB sport divisions. Categories There is one open category in the Mixed Pairs division. A mixed pair may be composed of a male bodybuilder or male classic bodybuilder together with a female physique or female fitness or female body fitness athlete. Round One During round one all pairs will be brought onstage and if necessary, elimination will take place during this round. - Pairs will be brought onstage in numerical order and in two single lines, if necessary. - The line-up is divided into two equal-size groups and is positioned onstage so that one group is to the left and the other group to the right of the stage, leaving the centre stage for comparison purposes. - In numerical order, and in groups of not more than three couples at a time, each group is directed to the centre-stage area to perform the following mandatory poses; o o o o o Front double biceps Side chest Back double biceps Side triceps Abdominals and thighs NOTE: The men will perform the above compulsory poses in the same manner as described in the men s bodybuilding section, while the women will perform these compulsory poses in the same manner as described in the women s physique section. The abdominals and thighs pose will be performed by both partners in the men s bodybuilding style. - Competitors will not chew gum or any other products while onstage, nor drink any liquid while onstage. - After the completion of the first round, all couples will leave the stage. Round Two - Round two will commence directly after round one. - In the second round, each couple will perform a posing routine to music of their chouce, up to a maximum of 90 seconds. Page 88 of 102

89 Attire & Rules - Men competitors will wear the same attire like in the Men s bodybuilding division; one-coloured, opaque posing trunks which are clean and decent. The colour, fabric, texture and style of the trunks will be left to the competitor s discretion. The trunks will cover a minimum of ¾ of the gluteur maximus. The front area must be covered and the side of the trunks should be 1cm in width at a minimum. The use of padding anywere in the trunks is prohibited. - Women competitors will wear the same attire like in Women s Physique: The bikini will be plain opaque two-piece in style. The colour, fabric, texture and style of the trunks will be left to the competitor s discretion. The bikini bottom will cover a minimum of ½ of the gluteus maximus and all of the frontal area. The bikini must be in good taste. Strings are strictly prohibited. The attire will be inspected during weighin. - Except for a wedding ring, men will not wear any footgear, glasses, watches, bangles, pendants, necklaces, bracelets, earrings, wigs, distracting ornamentation or artificial aids to the figure. Women may wear bracelets and earrings. - No competitor may wear any clothing/attachment that will alter the natural shape of any body part. - The use of props is strictly prohibited during any of the rounds. - The attire for both round one and two stays the same. - No wipe off tan/bronzers will be allowed. Artificial body colouring and self-tanning products may be used provided that it is applied at least twenty-four hours prior to the pre-judging. Professional companies may be used to apply tan/bronzers. Sparkles, glitter, shiny metallic pearls or gold colouring are porhibited whether applied as part of a tanning lotion or applied separately, regarless of who applied them on the competitor s body. - Excessive application of oil on the body is strictly prohibited however body oils and moisturizers may be used in moderation. - The IFBB Chief Judge or delegated judge/s will have the right to make the decision if a competitor s attire meets the criteria. - Music must be handed in prior to the start of the pre-judging. The posing routine will be included in the pre-judging as the routine should include the compulsory poses, line in the classic bodybuilding division. Judge s Assessment - Attire must be matching and complimentary which enhances the mixed-pair s physiques and their appearance as a combined unit. Both members of each mixed pair shall wear the same number pinned to the trunks or binikin. - Judges will be assessing the overall physique of both partners for the degree of proportion, symmetry, muscle size and quality (dencity, separation) as well as skin tone. - The couple will also be assessed as a unit with particular attention being given to how well their individual physiques complement each other and how well they move in unison. - The judge will assess each mixed pair as an entity. Physiques should match, harmonize and complement each other. Physiques should also be balanced on both partners. - When similar poses and limb movements are used by the two partners, as in the compulsoryposes, higher placings will be awarded for greater accuracy in achieving identical lines. - Stage presentation is of utmost importance, with mached posing costumes and tanning. A good pair presentation can impress the judges on their ability to move, blend and work together as one unit. - During the routine round, judges should take note of the following: o o How well each pair display their physiques to the music. Look for smooth, artistic and well-choreographed routines which may include a number of poses. Page 89 of 102

90 o o o o The mandatory poses for mixed pairs must be included in the posing routine. Couples must also include itermittent pauses so as to display the muscular development of their physiques. Moon poses and pulling the posing attire so as to display the top iside of the quadriceps or the gluets shall be strictly forbidden. During the routine round, judges will be judging 50% physique and 50% routine. - Competitors will be assessed both individually and as a unit with particular attention being gien on how well their individual physiques complement each other and how well they move in unison. - Look out for physiques that are markedly dissimilar and unbalanced. - Pairs must be able to move, blend and work together as one unit. - Routines must presented as polished and entertaining to the choice of music, where each athlete moves together as one with smooth transitions between poses. Routines must be creative at an equal, steady tempo/speed. - Muscle Mass: Competitors must exhibit a similar degree of muscular development, taking into account natural differences in muscle size between man and woman. But heavyweight bodybuilder in pair with body fitness woman is not a well-matched couple. - Separation: This factor must be considered in conjunction with muscle mass. Separation is the delineation between the muscle groups of the physique. Excess subcutaneous fatty tissue and/or water under the skin blurs this muscular division resulting in a smooth appearance. A good physique must have muscular mass which is complemented by deep muscular separation. - Definition: Definition is the display of the individual muscles and their details, often calls striations or as ripped muscles. A physique that has good muscle mass, separation and definition must be scored highly. However, definition that is taken to the point of emaciation, will only reduce mass and fullness and can t be scored highly. Definition will allow competitors to show pure muscle mass, otherwise the muscles appear stringy and flat. - Proportions: A proportional physique includes the genetic component of the competitor: wide shoulders, narrow hips, trim waist and a deep rib-cage. Also the length of legs, trunk, midsection, arms and neck, which should be in balance and harmony. The upper body should not be developed to the extent that it overpowers the lower body and vice-versa. All body parts should flow in harmony with no body part being over developed to the detriment of the others. Faults such as knock- knees, bowed legs, rounded shoulders or any curvature of the spine and other defects of the posture are to be scored down. - Symmetry: Right and left sides of the body should be equally developed, so as to not exhibit visible differences in size, e.g. left and right biceps or shoulders. 1.1 MIXED-PAIRS MANDATORY POSES: 1. Front Double Biceps Man: Standing face front to the judges, with one leg cm forward and to the side, the competitor will raise both arms to shoulder level and bend them at the elbows. The hands should be clenched and turned down so as to cause a contraction of the biceps and forearm muscles, which are the main muscle groups that are to be assessed in this pose. In addition, the competitor should attempt to contract as many other muscles as possible as the judges will be surveying the whole physique, from head to toe. The judge will first survey the biceps muscles looking for a full, peaked development of the muscle, noting if there is a defined split between the anterior and posterior sections of the biceps, and will continue the headto-toe survey by observing the development of the forearms, deltoids, pectorals, pec-delt tie-ins, abdominals, thighs, and calves. The judge will also look for muscle density, definition, and overall balance. Woman: Standing front to the judges, with the legs and feet in-line and the right/left leg placed out to the side, the competitor will raise both arms to shoulder level and bend them at the elbows. The hands should be Page 90 of 102

91 opened, with fingers directed up. In addition, the competitor should attempt to contract as many other muscles as possible as the judges will be surveying the whole physique, from head to toe. The judge will survey the whole physique, from head to toe, by observing the overall body lines and balance, the contours of each body part, achieved by the development of proper muscles, as well as the overall body proportions and symmetry. The judge will also look for muscle density, low body fat level and overall balance. 2. Side Chest Man: The competitor may choose either side for this pose, to display the better arm. He will stand with his left or right side towards the judges and will bend the arm nearest the judges to a right-angle position, with the fist clenched and, with the other hand, will grasp the wrist. The leg nearest the judges will be bent at the knee and will rest on the toes. The competitor will then expand the chest and by upward pressure of the front bent arm and contract the biceps as much as possible. He will also contract the thigh muscles the biceps femoris group, and by downward pressure on his toes, will display the contracted calf muscles. The judge will pay attention to the pectoral muscles and the arch of the rib cage, the biceps, the leg biceps and the calves, and will conclude with the head-to foot examination. In this pose the judge will be able to survey the thigh and calf muscles in profile, which will help in grading their comparative development more accurately. Woman: The competitor may choose either side for this pose, in order to display the better arm. She will stand left or right side to the judges, with the upper body slightly twisted to the judges, face looking to the judges, stomach in, leg nearest to the judges straight, locked at the knee, moved forward and resting on the toes, leg farthest to the judges slightly bent at the knee, with foot resting flat of the floor, both arms kept slightly front of the body, straight and locked at the elbow, thumb and fingers together, palm facing down and kept together or one over the other. The competitor will then contract the pectoral muscles, the triceps muscle and the thigh muscles the biceps femoris group, and by downward pressure on her toes, will display the contracted calf muscles. The judge will pay attention to the pectoral muscles, the triceps, the leg quadriceps and the calf, and will conclude with the head-to-foot examination. In this pose, the judge will be able to survey the thigh and calf muscles in profile, which will help in grading their comparative development more accurately. 3. Back Double Biceps Man: Standing with his back to the judges, the competitor will bend the arms and wrists as in the Front Double Biceps pose, and will place one foot back, resting on the toes. He will then contract the arm muscles as well as the muscles of the shoulders, upper and lower back, thigh and calf muscles. The judge will first survey the arm muscles and then do the head-to-foot survey, during which there are more muscle groups to look at than in all of the other poses. This includes the neck, deltoids, biceps, triceps, forearm, trapezius, teres, infraspinatus, erector spinae, external obliques, latissimus dorsi, gluteus, thigh biceps, and calves. This pose, probably more than the others, will help the judge to determine the quality of the competitor s muscle density, definition, and overall balance. Woman: Standing with her back to the judges, the competitor will bend the arms as in the Front Pose, keep the hands opened, place one foot back and resting on the toes. She will then contract the arm muscles as well as the muscles of the shoulders, upper and lower back, thigh and calf muscles. The judge will survey the whole physique, from head to toe, by observing the overall body lines and balance, the contours of each body part, achieved by the development of proper muscles, as well as the overall body proportions and symmetry. The judge will also look for muscle density, low body fat level and overall balance. 4. Side Triceps Man: The competitor may choose either side for this pose so as to show the better arm. He will stand with his left or right side towards the judges and will place both arms behind his back, either linking his fingers or grasping the front arm by the wrist with his rear hand. The leg nearest the judges will be bent at the knee and the foot will rest flat on the floor. The leg farthest to the judges will be bent at the knee and the foot resting on the toes. The competitor will exert pressure against his front arm, thereby causing the triceps muscle to contract. He will also raise the chest and contract the abdominal muscles as well as the thigh and calf muscles. Page 91 of 102

92 The judge will first survey the triceps muscles, and conclude with the head-to-foot examination. In this pose, the judge will be able to survey the thigh and calf muscles in profile, which will help in grading their comparative development more accurately. Woman: The competitor may choose either side for this pose so as to show the better arm. She will stand with her left or right side towards the judges, face looking to the judges, chest out, stomach in, and will place both arms behind her back, grasping the front arm by the wrist with her rear hand. The arm nearest to the judges will be straight and locked at the elbow, with open hand, thumb and fingers together, palm facing down and in a horizontal position. The competitor will exert pressure against her front arm, thereby causing the triceps muscle to contract. The rear leg will be bent at the knee and the foot will rest flat on the floor. Leg nearest to the judges will be straight, locked at the knee, moved forward and resting on the toes. The judge will first survey the triceps muscles, and conclude with the head-to-foot examination. In this pose, the judge will be able to survey the whole physique in profile, the chest and abdominal contours, the thigh and calf muscles, which will help in grading their comparative development more accurately. will be able to survey the thigh and calf muscles. 5. Abdominals and Thighs Man and woman: Standing face front to the judges, the competitor will place both arms behind the head and will place one leg forward or will keep the legs and feet in-line and up to 15 cm apart (optionally). He/she will then contract the abdominal muscles by crunching the trunk slightly forward. At the same time, he/she will contract the thigh muscles of the leg(s). The judge will survey the abdominal and thigh muscles, and then conclude with the head- to-foot examination. Page 92 of 102

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