Female Categories
Below is a list of all the categories for the amateur and Pro divisions. Grouped together i.e. all bikini categories.
Amateur Bikini Categories
Bikini 17-23
Bikini Short
Bikini Tall
Bikini Over 35 (Diva)
Bikini Over 45 (Masters)
Bikini Wellness
Tattooed Bikini
Pro Bikini Categories
Bikini 17-23
Bikini
Bikini Over 35 (Diva)
Bikini Over 45 (Masters)
Bikini Wellness
Tattooed Bikini
Amateur Fitness Model Categories
Fitness Model Short
Fitness Model Tall
Fitness Model Over 35 (Diva)
Fitness Model Over 45 (Masters)
Fitness Wellness
Tattooed Fitness Model
Pro Fitness Model Categories
Fitness Model
Fitness Model Over 35 (Diva)
Fitness Model Over 45 (Masters)
Fitness Wellness
Tattooed Fitness Model
Amateur Female Categories
Mums That Lift
International Model - 2 Rounds
Transformation
Pro Female Categories
Mums That Lift
International Model - 2 Rounds
Male Categories
Amateur Fitness Model Categories
Fitness Model Under 75kg
Fitness Model Over 75kg
Fitness Model Over 35
Fitness Model Over 45 (Masters)
Tattooed Fitness Model
Pro Fitness Model Categories
Fitness Model
Fitness Model Over 35
Fitness Model Over 45 (Masters)
Tattooed Fitness Model
Amateur Muscle Model Categories
Muscle Model
Muscle Model Over 35
Tattooed Muscle Model
Pro Muscle Model Categories
Muscle Model
Muscle Model Over 35
Tattooed Muscle Model
Amateur Physique Categories
Mens Physique
Mens Physique Over 35
Classic Physique
Pro Physique Categories
Mens Physique
Mens Physique Over 35
Classic Physique
Amateur Categories
Beach Body
Transformation
International Model - 2 Rounds
Pro Categories
Beach Body
International Model - 2 Rounds
Criteria for all the female categories
Bikini Categories
Bikini Athlete's will have a healthy overall look, with good visible muscle tone. Good physique balance and symmetry. Muscle separation is not for this category. abs should be at least slightly visible.
Criteria for Bikini 17-23, Bikini Short, Bikini Tall, Bikini Over 35, Bikini Over 45, Tattooed Bikini
T-Walk
Overall look
Quarter turns
Overall healthy look
Tan
Overall stage presentation
Physique symmetry
Balance of physique
Stage confidence
Abdominals for bikini
Marketable look
Body fat for Bikini
Matching Bikini criteria
Athletes in the Tattooed Bikini category will also have their tattoos judged.
Two piece bikini
Must wear heels
No boots (You can wear ankle boots in the tattooed category)
Bikini Wellness
The Bikini Wellness category is for ladies that normally would compete in the bikini category but their physique is not balanced. Glutes and Quads will have a few percent more body fat compared to Bikini athletes. Physique will be out of proportion compared to top half, bottom heavy so to speak. Abs should be slightly visible.
Criteria for Bikini Wellness
T-Walk
Overall look
Quarter turns
Overall healthy look
Tan
Overall stage presentation
Physique symmetry
Balance of physique For Bikini Wellness
Stage confidence
Abdominals for bikini Wellness
Marketable look
Body fat for Bikini Wellness
Matching Bikini Wellness criteria
Two piece bikini
Must wear heels
No boots
Female Fitness Model Categories
Fitness Model's have a toned physique with good overall muscle definition. Abs are to be visible. Good body balance and symmetry.
Criteria for Fitness Model Short, Fitness Model Tall, Fitness Model over 35, Fitness Model Over 45, Tattooed Fitness Model
T-Walk
Overall look
Quarter turns
Overall healthy look
Tan
Overall stage presentation
Symmetry
Balance of physique
Stage confidence
Abdominals for the Fitness Model
Marketable look
Hair and Make-up (Female categories)
Body fat for Fitness Model
Matching Fitness Model criteria
Athletes in the Tattooed Fitness Model category will also have their tattoos judged.
Two piece bikini
Must wear heels
No boots (You can wear ankle boots in the tattooed category)
Fitness Wellness
The Fitness Wellness category is for fitness Models who have clear developed muscle mass especially the quads and glutes. The body balance of the physique will be out of proportion with bigger quad and glutes. Abs range from visible to slightly visible.
Judging Criteria for Fitness Wellness
T-Walk
Overall look
Quarter turns
Overall healthy look
Tan
Overall stage presentation
Symmetry
Glute development
Quad development
Balance of physique for Fitness Wellness
Stage confidence
Abdominals for Fitness Wellness
Marketable look
Body fat and conditioning for Fitness Wellness
Matching Fitness Wellness criteria
Two piece bikini
Must wear heels
No boots
International Model - Female
The first round is the lingerie model round. Props can be used and you can get imaginative with your designs, think cat walk model or victoria’s secrets. No G-Strings, no see-through underwear.
The second round is the evening wear round. Ladies to wear an evening gown or cocktail dress. No trousers.
Models are to perform an I-Walk on stage (catwalk)
Criteria for International Model:
Stage presence and confidence
I- Walk
Poses (model poses)
Outfit
Commercial model look
Quarter turns
Tan
Hair and makeup
Overall look
Marketable look
Mums That Lift
There is no specific physique requirement for this category. The judging is based on body balance, proportions and symmetry.
You will be marked on:
Criteria for Mums That Lift.
Stage presence
Stage confidence
T-Walk
Poses
Overall physique
Muscle symmetry
Balance of physique (taking into account the Wellness Categories)
Hair and makeup
Tan
Overall look
Quarter turns
Marketable look
Two piece bikini
Must wear heels
No boots
Transformation
There is no specific physique requirement for this category. The judging is based on the athletes body balance, proportions, symmetry and transformation.
Everyones Transformation is different. Everyone starts in a different place and ends in a different place. This category is not who is the leanest on stage. It is the whole transformation from start to finish.
Athletes supply a before picture which is shown on stage.
This category is not just for weightless. We also have athletes that have overcome illness, disease, in recovery, accidents, injuries and more.
Criteria for Transformation
Stage presence
Stage confidence
T-Walk
Poses
Quarter turns
Overall physique
Muscle symmetry
Balance of physique
Hair and makeup (Female category)
Tan
Overall look
Transformation
Two piece bikini
Must wear heels
No boots
Criteria for all the male categories
Beach Body
Beach Body is aimed at guys who prefer a physique which is more athletic looking.
Criteria for Beach Body
T-Walk
Overall look
Quarter turns
Overall healthy look
Tan
Overall stage presentation
Physique symmetry
Balance of physique
Stage confidence
Abdominals for beach body
Marketable look
Body fat for Beach Body
Matching Beach Body criteria
Swim wear shorts
Barefooted
Classic Physique
Every competitor must wear black speedo style shorts. No white or colour logo's. 6 mandatory poses - front double bicep, side chest, rear double bicep, abdominals and thighs, 1st classic pose, 2nd classic pose. fists can be open, closed or one of each. No most muscular. Athletes walk out on stage together and lineup at the front of the stage.
Looking for that classic bodybuilding look from the 50s to late 70s
Symmetry
Proportions
Physique Balance
Good definition but not crazy lean
Good Muscularity (size of muscle mass) But not extreme like a modern day bodybuilder
Fitness Model
Fitness Model's have a toned physique with good overall muscle definition. Abs are to be visible. Good body balance and symmetry.
Criteria for Fitness Model Under 75kg, Fitness Model Over 75kg, Fitness Model Over 35, Fitness Model Over 45 (Masters), Tattooed Fitness Model
T-Walk
Quarter turns
Overall healthy look
Tan
Overall stage presentation
Symmetry
Balance of physique
Stage confidence
Abdominals for the Fitness Model
Marketable look
Body fat for Fitness Model
Matching Fitness Model criteria
Athletes in the Tattooed Fitness Model category will also have their tattoos judged.
Swim wear shorts
Barefooted
International Model - Male
The first round is the underwear model round, think Calvin Klein. Props can be used and you can get imaginative with your designs, like a cat walk.
The second round is the evening wear round. no jeans, baseball caps or trainers.
Models are to perform an I-Walk on stage (catwalk)
Criteria for International Model
Stage presence and confidence
I - Walk
Poses (model poses)
Outfit
Commercial model look
Quarter turns
Tan
Hair
Overall look
Marketable look
Muscle Model
Muscle models will have well developed muscle mass, visible separation and striations. Good overall balance and symmetry. Abs must be visible.
Criteria for Muscle Model, Muscle Model Over 35, Tattooed Muscle Model
T-Walk
Overall look
Quarter turns
Overall healthy look
Tan
Overall stage presentation
Symmetry
Balance of physique
Stage confidence
Abs
Marketable look
Body fat for the category
Matching criteria
Athletes in the Tattooed Muscle Model category will also have their tattoos judged.
Swim wear shorts
Barefooted
Mens Physique
Athletes in the Men’s Physique category must have a toned, healthy and lean physique. Showcasing a V taper but not overly muscular and lean like a bodybuilder. Each athlete must perform an I walk Mandatory poses and 1/4 turns.
Athletes walk out and perform their I walk with 4 poses on their mark. Front, side, back and side. Then walk to the back as the next athlete then starts there I walk. Athletes are then called forward for their 1/4 turns.
Mandatory poses.
Front pose with one hand of choice and and one leg slightly out towards athletes side
Side pose with left hand on hip and right leg slightly out to the back
Back pose with hand of choice on hip
Side pose with right hand on hip and left leg slightly out to the back
Front pose with hand of choice on hip and one leg slightly out towards athletes side
Criteria for Mens Physique and Mens Physique Over 35
Matching criteria
Balance and symmetry
Muscularity
Physique condition
Overall stage presentation
Quarter turns
V Taper
Abs
Tone and Shape
Tan
Each athlete must be barefooted and wear board shorts.
Board Shorts
Barefooted
Transformation
There is no specific physique requirement for this category. The judging is based on the athletes body balance, proportions, symmetry and transformation.
Everyones Transformation is different. Everyone starts in a different place and ends in a different place. This category is not who is the leanest on stage. It is the whole transformation from start to finish.
Athletes supply a before picture which is shown on stage.
This category is not just for weightless. We also have athletes that have overcome illness, disease, in recovery, accidents, injuries and more.
Criteria for Transformation
Stage presence
Stage confidence
T-Walk
Poses
Quarter turns
Overall physique
Muscle symmetry
Balance of physique
Tan
Overall look
Transformation
Swim wear shorts
Barefooted