Figure Information

NANBF FIGURE – JUDGING CRITERIA

The judging is comprised of two rounds: Symmetry and Presentation rounds. Competitors will wear only a two-piece swimsuit and high heel shoes for both scoring rounds. Suits may be enhanced with sequins, sparkles and rhinestones. Additional jewelry may be worn e.g., necklace, earrings and bracelet. The style of suit, heels and accessories should compliment the physique and not distract from. Thongs are prohibited. Music will be played during the presentation round; the promoter will determine the choice of music played.

Round 1: Symmetry/Physique (overall fit appearance)

Competitors will be judged in a group. Mandatory ¼ turns will be performed in this round. The objective is to showcase your overall symmetry: A Toned physique, Proportion, Femininity and Poise. The turns should not be hard; rather soft feminine turns. The NANBF Figure class will focus on the physique. A fit physique is encouraged, muscular development is not discouraged but overly bulky and striated muscles are. An overly soft physique is discouraged. The two-piece swimsuit will be used during this round. Scoring: Competitors will be ranked against each other in symmetry and physique.

Round 2: Presentation

Each competitor is judged individually. Competitors will walk stage left, stage right, center stage and then exit. (or at promoters discretion), Judges will score based upon three key elements. Appearance (which includes tone, complexion  and color), Style (includes, creativity with choice of suit and heels and grooming) Stage presence (gracefulness on stage, walk, confidence), Judges will consider all aspects of these elements and determine a ranking against themselves on a 1-5 scale based upon the presentation. This round should be performed in two-piece swimsuit and heels. The score for both rounds will be tallied together to give the judges an overall rating and a final placing.

Scoring:

Rating is based on a five-point scale. One would be the best and five the least desirable. In each round the judges should rank each competitor (Round 1 - Symmetry / Physique with competitors ranked against each other and Round 2 - competitor ranked against themselves on a 1-5 score) and total the score of both rounds. Based upon the combined score, each competitor will have a cumulative score and the total score will determine the final placing. Cumulative scoring will consist of a score from Round 1 and Round 2. Final placing is determined after throwing out the high and low scores of the division.