Figure

Posing

Quarter turns

Individual presentation

The individual presentation portion is a stage walk. Athletes will be reintroduced individually to house music of promoter's choice and perform a T-walk or an L-walk.


T-Walk: Consists of walking to rear center, do a pose, then walk to front center stage and pose, walk to stage left and do a pose, then walk to stage right do a pose, then exit the stage. 

Poses should not be held for more than 3 seconds each, and the entire individual presentation should be completed in 30 seconds (the head judge may allow more time depending on the size of the stage).

Suit: Two-piece posing suit. Must be in good taste. Thongs are not allowed. The suit may be adorned with rhinestones, sparkles, sequins, etc. for added effect. High-heeled shoes are required. Competitors may wear jewelry. Body jewelry (piercing) is allowed, as long as it is not offensive or overly distracting.  All posing suits will be subject to prior inspection. 



Criteria

The Figure division is a sub-category of Fitness, where the routine round has been removed in order to focus strictly on assessment of the physique (i.e. The swimsuit round). Please take a moment to learn about the Fitness division if you haven't.

The Figure category judges on physical proportion, conditioning, and muscularity with slightly less emphasis on the latter.

The ideal physique of a Figure athlete resembles a Fitness champion.  That is to say, an athlete with a foundation of gymnastics, cheerleading and dancing. A physique that would visually suggest the idea of strength, fitness and skilled athleticism. 

Notable Champions: Nicole Goodno, Tatyana Kirichenko, Chrissy Zmijewski