Note: If a division has less than 3 athletes registered we will no longer offer that division on the day - a refund or change of category will be offered in this instance. The only exception is the open division of each category - in the instance that there are less than 3 athletes in the open division we will merge height divisions and offer the category as open.
 
DIVISIONS OFFERED​​
​Open Short: 163cm & under
Open Tall: over 163cm
Masters
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REQUIRED SUIT
Classic Physique Posing Trunks/Shorts (ALL BLACK COLOR ONLY)
 
INDIVIDUAL POSING
Each competitor will be allowed a maximum of 90 seconds (some events will have a time restraint of 60 seconds) to display their physique, physical conditioning, and the competitor’s overall presentation through their posing routine. The competitor to provide posing routine music at registration.USB (Universal Serial Bus) your music must be labeled and easy to find. No cell phones
 
MANDATORY POSING
Front Double Biceps
Front Lat Spread
Abdominal and Quadriceps
Left Side Chest
Left Side Triceps
Rear Double Biceps w/ Calf Flexed
Rear Lat Spread w/ Calf Flexed
Right Side Chest
Right Side Triceps
Hands on Hips Most Muscular
Crab (The Hulk) Most Muscular
 
JUDGING CRITERIA
Judging Criteria is based on
 symmetry
muscularity
definition, (conditioning)
stage presence.
 
Round 1- Symmetry of Proportion: Definition: Correspondence in size, shape, and relative position of parts on opposite sides of a dividing line or median plane or center of the axis. Competitors will be instructed by the Head Judge to stand erect with their feet together, and arms down to the sides of their torso, shoulders and head facing directly front. Competitors will make quarter turns to the right on command as they are judged on the overall balance, and shape of their physique. Their structure should be overall aesthetically pleasing from all four sides viewed.
Symmetry is defined as the proportional balance of opposite body parts such as: Shoulder caps to the arms and to the calfs Barrel of the chest to the quadriceps together Upper torso tapering down to the waist and hips
 
Round 1- Muscularity, Definition & Separation: Competitors will perform a number of mandatory poses and “Classic Physique” poses on command of the Head Judge. The competitors will be judged on overall muscularity and size, muscle shape and fullness, and muscle density. The definition is judged on the competitor’s distinct muscular detail level that separates the different muscle groups of their physique while attaining the mass and fullness of their muscle groups.  A very conditioned and very stringy runner's look is NOT acceptable in this division.