It's time for something different.
CLASSIC FIGURE INFORMATION
Classic figure competitors are athletes with a physique that has good symmetry and muscle tone. The muscles should be more defined than that of a bikini competitor. Athletes in this class where one piece competition suits.
SUIT:
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One-piece competition suit
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Color and material is optional
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Must cover 1/3rd of the bottom AND the entire front
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THONGS ARE PROHIBITED
SHOES:
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Appropriate competition shoes required (clear, high-heeled sandals)
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Platform not to exceed 25mm
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Heel not to exceed 130mm
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Sealed pumps prohibited
GENERAL APPEARANCE:
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Jewelry permitted but must be tasteful
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Hair style is optional
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Natural looking & healthy tanned skin treatments​
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ProTan or similar color preferred
All athlete's clothing and appearance must meet the expectations of standard, taste, and decency set forth by the Mid-Atlantic Bodybuilding Association. If athletes do not comply, they may no be allowed to compete in the event.
ROUND ONE: GROUP COMPARISONS
Athletes will be called to the stage and will stand in a line. They will be asked to complete series of quarter turns for the judges to show off their physique from all sides.
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Hips are facing the judges
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Feet facing front and together; heels may touch to form a "v" shape
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Arms open and to the side; slight bend in elbow
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Arms should not block the physique, touch the sides, nor be overly wide
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Lat musles open displaying a taper in a "v" shape
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Hair pushed to the back to not to block full view of the front of the physique
JUDGING CRITERIA
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Figure athletes' bodies should be balanced with the upper and lower body in proportion. Shoulders should be wide with a narrowing to the hips. No part of the body should overpower another part, nor should any one body part overpower the overall physique.
ROUND TWO: INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE
Each athlete will perform an individual routine to display all sides of her physique. This routine can be set to music of the athlete's choice (although muse be appropriate) and she will have up to 90 seconds on stage. Athletes are judged on their individual presentations to the judges.
Routines may include costumes and/or props; however, these items may not interfere with the full presentation of the competitor's physique.
JUDGING CRITERIA
UNIQUENESS & CREATIVITY:
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Athletes will be scored on the poses they've chosen for their routine.
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Additional scores based on
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how well routine matches selected music​
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how well performance incorporated their own personality
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how well the selected poses display her overall physique
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STAGE PRESENCE & PERSONALITY:
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Scores based on:
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how engaging the athlete is with the audience​
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overall demeanor and stage presence
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smoothness with which the routine is performed
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presentation of confidence, proper posture, gracefulness, and elegance
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Points may be lost if routine does not flow or the athlete cannot transition smoothly between poses, appears rushed/unrehearsed, or if the athlete does not present a welcoming presence while on stage.