The Bikini division is an exciting and fun division where women have the freedom to show off their incredibly physiqus with personality and flair. This division is ideal for the woman who would like to compete but have trouble gaining - or chooses not to gain - the amount of muscle development needed to be competitive in figure. Bikini judges will focus on overall shape and conditioning and put less emphasis on the muscularity and extreme leanness that has become the norm for Figure. Here are the specifics:
Competitor Rules
Competitors will compete in a two-piece suit. The bottom of the suit must be V-shaped. NO THONGS ARE PERMITTED. Competitors can compete in an off the rack suit. All suits must be in good taste.
Competitors must wear high heels
Competitors may wear jewlery.
Height Classes
Bikini contestants will be grouped by height taken barefoot at the check in.
Competition Judging
Presentation:
Competitors will walk onstage alone and perform their model walk.
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Comparison Round - Two Piece Swimsuit
Competitors will be judged wearing a two piece suit and heels.
The compeitors will be brought back out in a group and directed to do a full front stance and back stance.
Judges will have the opportunity to compare competitors against each other in half turns. (No side judging permitted front and back only.)
Scoring
Judges will be scoring the competitors using the following criteria:
Balance & Shape
Complextion
Skin Tone
Poise
Overall Presentation
For more information about posing and to know exactly what to expect on your contest day, be sure to check out my Ultimate Posing and Contest Day Guide for Bikini!