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 swimsuits must be in good taste. Athletes will be warned about improper suits and are advised to bring two (2) suits to check in. The fronts of the suits shall not be too low, V-shaped and must be constructed higher. Athletes will be scored down if the suit is not up to standards.
Competitors must wear high heels.
Competitors may wear jewelry.
National level contests do not permit Bikini Competitors to crossover into Bodybuilding, Fitness or Figure at the same event. All other competitions are permitted to have crossovers at the discretion of the promoter with appropriate approval.
PRESENTATION
Competitors will walk to center stage alone and perform their Model Walk (personal preference)
The Model Walk consists of the following: Walk to the center of the stage, stop and do a front stance, then a half turn and do a back stance, then turn to the front again and face the judges and proceed to the side of the stage as directed. No lewd acts are permitted. Length of time allowed is 10 seconds.
COMPARISON ROUND, TWO-PIECE SWIMSUIT
Competitors will be judged wearing a two-piece swimsuit and heels.
The competitors will be brought back out in a group and directed to do a full front 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.)
Note: The poses allowed from the rear are as follows:
The Straddle Pose – Feet no wider than shoulder width, hands on front of thighs, shoulders and chest up and a slight bend.
Criss/Cross: One leg over the other and feet together, with shoulders and chest up and slight bend in legs. Competitors with excessive bending at the waist may be scored down. Hand on hip – Competitors may pose with one hand on either hip and with the opposite hip extended to the side. Competitors may not bend excessively at the waist with their shoulders and chest up.
SCORING
Judges will be scoring competitors using the following criteria: Balance and Shape, Overall physical appearance including complexion, skin tone, poise and overall presentation.
