For Women’s Figure, the emphasis is on the following:
• Feminine shape and proportion.
• ‘Trained’ look with low body fat levels.
• Not carrying development or definition to an extreme that could be class as unfeminine.
The 5 Criteria Judged:
Women’s Figure athletes are judged on the overall quality of their muscular development. Judging is based equally upon the presentation of:
1. Proportion
2. Symmetry
3. Muscularity
4. Condition
5. Stage Presence
Outfit:
1. Two piece figure posing bikini which may include sequence or rhinestones.
2. High heeled shoes.
3. Costume and body jewellery is allowed but must be unobtrusive.
Rounds: 3 Rounds of judging
Round 1 – Individual Routines
The individual routine will afford judges the opportunity to extend their assessment of individual Competitors.
The time allocation for each athlete will be 60 – 90 seconds (1.5 minutes maximum).
In case of a high quantity of competitors the Chief Judge can decide for 60 second posing time.
Round 2 – Quarters Turns (Front, Back & Side Line-Up’s)
This discipline will require judges to evaluate standards of symmetry, proportion, muscular development and condition whist maintaining femininity, posture and general deportment, in a RELAXED State.
Overall symmetry, muscular development and condition, will be preferred to competitors with ´exceptional´ development areas which do not come together in the form of overall symmetry or competitors with an imbalance in their physical make-up.
Athletes should remember this discipline is the first view the judges have of their physiques. By this stage all the serious training is over – so arguably posture and general deportment are the most important items on their list.
Round 3 – Compulsory Poses (Comparison Round)
Considered the most important round of all. Five compulsory comparisons poses which allows the judges to assess selected competitors against each other.
1. Front Double Bicep
2. Side Chest
3. Side Tricep
4. Rear Double Biceps
5. Abs & Thighs
If any of the poses are performed incorrectly or forgotten, the Judges will consider this as a fault.
Note: Hands to remain ´open´ during all comparisons poses. Also during individual routines.
10. Front Double Biceps
To emphasize overall upper body condition. Hands to remain open (unclenched) during display.
‘Good´ legs position to be retained.
11. Side Chest
Display any side to show upper body and chest condition and development.
12. Side Tricep
Display any side to show upper arm and shoulder condition.
13.Rear Double Biceps
To emphasize overall back and arms conditions. Also calf display.
14. Abdominals and Thighs
A display which allows judges to assess a competitor’s overall condition, contour and to establish if she is carrying any surplus.
This will be evident around the abdominal area, including the oblique’s, inter-costal and serratus.
The definition of this category is to show athletic and feminine development. We are not looking for large deltoid or arm development, sweeping quadriceps or a thick back, but displaying enough muscle to maintain an athletic, healthy and feminine appearance, an Athlete that works out with serious intentions.
Muscle definition, relating to how lean the muscle is, showing an absence of subcutaneous body fat and water showing muscularity, is an important aspect to cover. We are not looking for excessive vascularity, extreme striations, or the Athletes to look emaciated. Definition is encouraged, but the overall look must be one of a healthy, toned, feminine look. The way that the physique is displayed is extremely important to include the above rather than displaying the Athlete as a mini physique competitor.
Symmetry and balance, showing equal balance in muscular development and muscle definition in both the top and bottom parts of the Athletes physique, is also important. Stage presence and the overall presentation of the Athletes physique have become extremely important in the toned class, as it will be in the new “Athletic” class. Confidence, poise, skin tone, suit selection and execution of quarter turns will be taken into account and is often, where the standard is high, a determining factor in many Judges eyes.
This discipline will allow judges to assess each individual competitor. Time allocation for each competitor will be 90 seconds (1 ½ minutes ) maximum. Judges are again reminded that however graceful and exciting an individual presentation may be, the most important aspect is the agreed criteria applied to Figure Judging. Competitors should construct their routines to reflect this.
Competitors should strive to achieve their best possible performance. The Five Comparison Poses (double biceps front, side chest, side triceps, rear double biceps showing calf and abdominals and thighs).
In conclusion, this category is the result of many Athletes developing on their bodybuilding journey. Feminine and an athletic healthy appearance, coupled with stage presence will give an Athlete over one that is purely concerned with their level of definition.
The total package of an athlete for the Sports Model Class includes a high athletic level of development that is balanced and symmetrical, excellent skin condition and tone and have the ability to present confidence, poise and grace.
Judging criteria will be for a Sports Model figure and not “physique” or “trained” figure. Excessive muscularity and vascularity, high muscular definition and/or extreme diet leanness will not be considered acceptable. Competitors will be assessed as to the level of overall tone, achieved through athletic endeavours.
Athletes should have light muscle definition, especially in the mid-section and into the arms and shoulders, but this should not extend to a chiselled six-pack. This category is ideal for athlete that have been training for over 12 months and have a well-toned physique and a slight amount of muscularity.
Judges will be looking for a fit and shapely body, emphasizes on femininity, confidence and poise. The winner must be photogenic, marketable and epitomise the ideal fitness industry representative.
The 3 Criteria Judged:
Women Sports Models are judged on the overall beauty, grace, feminine shape, symmetry and tone. Judging is based equally upon the presentation of:
1. Shape
2. Poise
3. Beauty
Outfit :
1. Two piece sports outfit (High cut sports top and French cut sports bottoms)
2. Sports shoes (flat or heeled)
3. Appropriate accessories / jewellery
Rounds: 3 Rounds of judging
Round 1 – Individual Ramp Walks (T or V Walks)
Each athlete will be introduced individually as they enter from the rear of the stage and proceed to the rear centre of the stage. Depending on the number of athletes and the decision of the Head Judge and the organiser of the competition, the decision of either the “T” or “V” walk pattern will be followed on stage.
“T” Walk: The athlete to enter from the rear of the stage and proceed to the rear centre of the stage. The athlete will then “model” walk to the front of the stage, pause and pose. Then turn to the right and walk to the side of the stage (Front Right), pause and pose. Next, the athlete is to walk across the stage to the other side (Front Left), pause and pose before walking back to the centre of the stage (Front Centre). Here the athlete will pause, turn around and show her back to the judges before completing her final pose. The athlete will then walk back to the rear of the stage to join the rest of the athletes in the line-up.
“V” Walk: Athlete to enter from the rear of the stage and proceed to the rear centre of the stage. Athlete will then “model” walk to the front of the stage (Front Centre) pause, pose and turn around and show her back to the judges before completing her final pose. The athlete will then walk back to the rear of the stage to join the rest of the athletes in the line-up.
Round 2 – Quarters Turns (Front, Back & Side Line-Up’s)
This round will require judges to evaluate the symmetry, proportion, tone and shape without being excessively muscular and should be free from deep muscle separation and/or striations. Athletes to maintain poise, posture and general deportment, in a RELAXED State. Athletes should remember this discipline in the first view the judges have of their physiques. By this stage all the serious training is over- soar guably poise, posture, beauty and general deportment are the most important items on their list.
Round 3 – Comparison
This is the final round where the athlete has the opportunity to demonstrate their shape, poise and beauty to the judge. Judges will be making their final comparisons and assign a rank to the athletes accordingly. Judges will assess the athlete from the front, back and also how they walk while showing case their model flair and overall poise and beauty. Athletes to “model” walk together in a line from the back to the front of the stage. They then pause, pose, turn around and model walk to the back of the stage. This walk will allow the Judges to compare from the front and also from the back. After completion of the “model” walk, the athletes will collectively walk around the stage in a parade line and exit the stage.
The Bikini Model category is NOT a beauty pageant or modelling contest. Competitors are judged upon their overall shape, poise and beauty appropriate to a bikini model.
Unlike the Sports Model, the Bikini Model is softer in the body, voluptuous and rounder in shape than a Sports Model. However, a toned body is to be maintained. The Bikini model athlete must also be photogenic, marketable and a visual representation of fitness ideal for WFF.
The athlete competing in Bikini Model is usually an athlete who is looking at competing at a WFF entry level and progressing to Sports Model and eventually into the Figure category. However, there will be many athletes who will want to remain as a Bikini Model due to its focus on poise, beauty and femininity.
The 3 Criteria Judged:
Bikini Models are judged on the overall beauty, poise, feminie shape, symmetry and tone. Judging is based equally upon the presentation of:
5. Shape
6. Poise
7. Beauty
Outfit:
1. Two piece bikini of any style complimentary to the physique (Thong style, G-string or any other two piece is allowed)
2. Sequence and/orrhinestones on the bikini is encouraged
3. High heeled shoes to match
4. Costume and body jewellery is allowed
Rounds: 3 Rounds of judging
Round 1 – Individual Ramp Walks (T or V Walks)
Each athlete will be introduced individually as they enter from the rear of the stage and proceed to the rear centre of the stage. Depending on the number of athletes and the decision of the Head Judge and the organiser of the competition, the decision of either the “T” or “V” walk pattern will be followed on stage.
“T” Walk: The athlete to enter from the rear of the stage and proceed to the rear centre of the stage. The athlete will then “model” walk to the front of the stage, pause and pose. Then turn to the right and walk to the side of the stage (Front Right), pause and pose. Next, the athlete is to walk across the stage to the other side (Front Left), pause and pose before walking back to the centre of the stage (Front Centre). Here the athlete will pause, turn around and show her back to the judges before completing her final pose. The athlete will then walk back to the rear of the stage to join the rest of the athletes in the line-up.
“V” Walk: Athlete to enter from the rear of the stage and proceed to the rear centre of the stage. Athlete will then “model” walk to the front of the stage (Front Centre) pause, pose and turn around and show her back to the judges before completing her final pose. The athlete will then walk back to the rear of the stage to join the rest of the athletes in the line-up.
Round 2 – Quarters Turns (Front, Back & Side Line-Up’s)
This round will require judges to evaluate the symmetry, proportion, tone and shape without being excessively muscular and should be free from deep muscle separation and/or striations. Athletes to maintain poise, posture and general deportment, in a RELAXED State.
Athletes should remember this discipline in the first view the judges have of their physiques. By this stage all the serious training is over-soar guably poise, posture, beauty and general deportment are the most important items on their list.
Round 3 – Comparison
This is the final round where the athlete has the opportunity to demonstrate their shape, poise and beauty to the judge. Judges will be making their final comparisons and assign a rank to the athletes accordingly.
Judges will assess the athlete from the front, back and also how they walk while showing case their model flair and overall poise and beauty.
Athletes to “model” walk together in a line from the back to the front of the stage. They then pause, pose, turn around and model walk to the back of the stage. This walk will allow the Judges to compare from the front and also from the back.
After completion of the “model” walk, the athletes will collectively walk around the stage in a parade line and exit the stage.
Classification within category;
* If there are less than 4 athletes in any class the organiser may merge a class into the closest suitable class