ABA/INBA
BIKINI FITNESS DIVAS
JUDGING CRITERIA

The ABA/INBA was the first fitness oraganization to promote Bikini Fitness Divas as a competitive category.

ATTIRE

POSING SUITS: A 2-piece bikini style swimsuits will be worn in each of the two rounds. One bikini suit will be of a solid color in Round 1 (as shown above).
One bikini swimsuit will be of pattern in Round 2 (as shown below). The swimsuits will cover the frontal area and may wear G-strings and thongs but are not required.

1.) The judges will be looking for a combination of these objectives;
Beauty - overall cosmetic appearance, photogenic, skin tone and sex appeal.
Poise and General Impression - overall grooming, personality, self assurance, composure and walk.
Muscle Tone & Definition - overall muscle tone and NO muscle separation. The judges are NOT looking for muscle mass or "ripped to the bone," extreme striations or the vascularity of a bodybuilder or a figure competitor. They are looking for shapely and toned bodies.
Symmetry & Proportion - overall structural harmony of the figure relative to the shape and size of various body parts and proportional balance of opposite body parts. The upper and lower extremities should flow aesthetically when viewed from all sides creating a balanced and symmetrical appearance.

2.) In all rounds, competitors should display a very sexy and femeinine attitude and keep a relaxed posture. There is NO FLEXING allowed. This is not a Bodybuilding or Figure competition.

3.) The judging will be conducted in two rounds. Each competitor will be given an overall placing in each round and an overall tabulation of scores between both rounds.

4.) The Bikini Divas are allowed to wear jewlery such as earings and belly rings. Appropriate footwear must also be worn for each round. Each competitor will be given an overall score in each round with an overall tabulation of points between all rounds.

 

Two rounds will be used in judging Bikini Divas competitions.
The Quarter Turns and Comparisons at Pre-judging
Round 1 (solid color bikin swimsuit)
Round 2 (patterned bikini swimsuit)

ROUND 1 - SOLID COLOR BIKINI SWIMSIUT (Pre-judging)
Each competitor will come out individually and walk to the front center of he stage and pause, then walk to the corner of stage-left, pause and turn 180 degrees. Then proceed walking across to the corner of stage-right and turn 180 degrees. Then proceed to the center stage, make 180 degree turn then exit the stage. Then after all the contestants each come out individually, then all the contestants will line-up together side by side (like the photo above) in a relaxed pose. Once the entire class is on stage the Head Judge will direct the class through the quarter-turn comparisons.

Relaxed Pose - Head and eyes facing forward, right leg is straight, left leg is slightly bent and in front of the right leg, left heel is slightly raised, left hip is slightly sticking out, hold stomach in, chest high by pulling your shoulders back, right hand is place on your right hip with your left arm hanging relaxed and at the side along the center-line of the body, elbow slightly bent, tips of the fingers at the hips, no further then 6 inches from the torso (just as the photo above).

 

Description of Quarter Turns:

Quarter Turn Right
Head and eyes facing the same direction as the body, heels together, knees together and slightly bent, stomach in, chest out, shoulders back, left arm hanging relaxed and slightly back from the center-line of the body with a slight bend at the elbow, right arm hanging relaxed and slightly front of the center-line of the body with a slight bend at the elbow. The positioning of the arms will cause the upper body to twist slightly left with the left shoulder lowered and the right shoulder raised.

Quarter Turn Back
Head and eyes facing the same direction as the body, heels together, knees together and slightly bent, stomach in, chest out, shoulders back, both arms hanging relaxed and at the side along the center-line of the body, elbows slightly bent, tips of the fingers at the hips (no further then 6 inches from the body).

Quarter Turn Right
Head and eyes facing the same direction as the body, heels together, knees together and slightly bent, stomach in, chest out, shoulders back, right arm hanging relaxed and slightly back from the center-line of the body with a slight bend at the elbow, left arm hanging relaxed and slightly front of the center-line of the body with a slight bend at the elbow. The positioning of the arms will cause the upper body to twist slightly right with the right shoulder lowered and the left shoulder raised.

Quarter Turn Front
Head and eyes facing the same direction as the body, heels together, knees together and slightly bent, stomach in, chest out, shoulders back, both arms hanging relaxed and at the side along the center-line of the body, elbows slightly bent, tips of the fingers at the hips (no further then 6 inches from the body).

 

Night Show Bikini Diva Walk

Beginning from stage left the competitor will proceed to the back center of the stage, pause facing the audience, walk towards the front of the stage (front center), pause, head to their left to the far end of the stage (stage right), pause, head to the far right of the stage (stage left), pause, walk towards the front center of the stage, pause, head to the back center of the stage, pause, exit stage from the same side they started (exit stage left).

This is the competitor’s time to show off their physique in the best light to the judges and the audience. The competitor is encouraged to add in their personality and have fun with the music they choose.

The Pre-judging (Round 1) is where the scoring mainly takes place however if your class is close this is the judges last time to see you. So yes, the night show does count.

Music
Competitors must bring a high quality cassette tape or burned CD (maximum 60 seconds) with only their figure walk music on it.

Overall Comparisons
If the division has more than one class the winners of each class will be compared in the same fashion as Pre-judging to determine the Overall Winner.

No Props Allowed
The use of props during Pre-Judging and the Night Show is strictly prohibited. Effective September 2006.

Awards
All athletes in each class will be introduced at the Night Show with only the top 5 in each class performing their Night Show Figure Walk. Top 3 will receive sculptured trophies with 4th and 5th receiving medallions.

DIVISIONS
• Novice
• Open
• Jr. Masters (35-39)
• Masters (40-49)
• Grand Masters (50-59)