N.G.A. Mid-Atlantic Fitness Figure Events
New Rules Effective January 1, 2009
All Mid-Atlantic Fitness Figure contestants must possess a current N.G.A. card, which is good for one year and should be purchased through the Mid-Atlantic N.G.A. at the competition registration. If N.G.A. card is purchased through the N.G.A. website or at an event outside of the Mid-Atlantic region, the contestant must make sure that they obtain and present written proof that they have a current N.G.A. card (failure to have this will necessitate purchasing a card prior to competing at the event). All contestants must take and pass the event polygraph drug test. Figure competitors will now be required to provide a 60 sec. cassette tape of their music that will be played during the Night Show 'T' walk.
Fitness Figure Standards
The judging standards for the Fitness Figure Competition will be based upon the following:
* A general athleticism to the body (a feminine muscularity)
* The contestant should show good balance proportion and symmetry to her physique.
* From the front shoulders should be well defined and flow nicely into the triceps and biceps. There should be a taper from the lats into the oblique noticeably flowing into the sweep of the upper thigh. In general, the physique should show separation and conditioning, but not be overly lean or striated.
* From the side, the body should show a nice taper from the lat, then tie into the oblique showing an “oblique sweep”. The legs should be muscular with a minimum of separation of the quads. The calves should be well developed, and semi-flexed from the use of heels.
* From the back, the shoulders should be well rounded with the lats having displaying a nice taper to the lumbar area. The back should be well defined without being overly bulky. The glutes and hamstrings should be firm, and should show a well developed outer sweep to the thigh. Calves should be firm and nicely developed.
* Presentation and color tone will be considered.
* Transitions from each quarter turn should be fluid without hesitation and demonstrate practiced poise.
Competition Rounds and Rules
The contestants will be partitioned into classes based upon height. The number of classes will be declared on the event application.
If there are two classes they will be as follows:
Short Class: 5’5” and under
Tall Class: over 5’5”
If there are three classes they will be as follows:
Class A: 5'2" and under
Class B: 5'3" thru 5'5"
Class C: over 5'5"
OR
If contest application indicates "will be split into 2 or 3 classes", then the height classes may be split, as directed by the event promoter, into 2 (or 3) approximately even classes.
Attire: Competitors are required to wear two piece suits and heels in All event rounds. No thongs will be permitted. No oil may be used. Sheen is permissible. Jewelry may be worn.
Prejudging - Two Piece Suit
Contestants will walk out to center stage, one at a time, and will perform individual quarter turns, and then proceed to the rear of the stage per directions from the Expeditor. Once all of the competitors in that class have performed their individual quarter turns then they will be assembled in a line and perform group quarter turns at the direction of the Head Judge.
Note: The One Piece Suit round has been eliminated for shows after 1/1/09
Night Show - Two Piece Suit
At the night show, contestants will be individually introduced by the MC to perform the 'T' walk to their own music. Competitors will walk to the center of the stage and then walk to the right of the stage for their presentation and then walk back across to the left side of the stage for the presentation. Following this, they will finish their walk, back at center stage. They will move to stage left or stage right as directed by Expeditor. When all contestants are on stage they will lined up across the stage and then the group will exit the stage following the direction of the MC.
In the awards round the top five will be selected, and introduced to the audience by the MC. Following this placings will be announced and trophies will be presented.
At the end of the awards round, class winners will be brought out for comparison by the judging panel to select overall winner.
Additional Notes to contestants:
* Do not use pastel suits. They have a tendency to wash you out under the lights.
* Wear little to no platforms on high heels. Thick platforms tend to detract from calve display.