FITNESS COMPETITORS
A.) The
judges will be looking for poise and coordination, skin tone,
artistic presentation and high display of elegance, personality
and glamour.
B.)
In all rounds, competitors should maintain erect but relaxed
posture. Do not flex or try to emphasize muscle size-this is
not a bodybuilding division.
C.) The
judging will be conducted in three equal rounds. Each competitor
in the class will be given a point score with an overall tabulation
of points between all rounds.
1.) EVENING GOWN ROUND: The
judges are looking for beauty, poise and projection. This round is designed
to give the judges a general impression of the competitors. Wearing evening
gowns, the competitors will introduce themselves and give a brief biography
and their philosophy on fitness. There is a time limit of 60 seconds at the
microphone. The judges objectives are A) Beauty, B) General Impression-overall grooming and
cosmetic appearance, C) Poise-self assurance, composure, carriage,
D) Projection-speaking clearly, confidently, distinctly, meaning of
speech. Please note competitors are permitted to speak in their native tongue
but must submit a handwritten speech to the judges in English.
2.) SWIMSUIT ROUND: Competitors will present themselves on stage in serial order in a
straight line or curve facing the judges: assuming a semi-relaxed stance with
ankles touching. The head judge will instruct the group to execute a series
of quarter turns to the right allowing the judges to view them from the front,
left side, back and right side before returning to the front position. The
judging is based on overall symmetry and muscle definition. Competitors should
have a good to excellent muscle tone and appear to have reasonable levels
of body fat. The judges are not looking for muscle mass", ripped to the
bone", extreme striations or the vascularity of a bodybuilder. No jewelry,
gloves, hats, etc. are permitted. The judges objectives are A) the competitors should have good to excellent
muscle tone with reasonable levels of body-fat; B)
the physique should appear evenly developed with a
high degree of attention to symmetry, proportion and overall appearance including
complexion, poise and overall presentation. The lean muscularity of the upper
and lower extremities should flow aesthetically when viewed from all sides
creating a balanced sculpted appearance.
3.) FITNESS ROUTINE: Competitors will present a fitness routine in active wear for a
maximum of 90 seconds. They will emphasize strength, flexibility and endurance.
The routines are meant to give the judges some idea of the competitor’s
physical condition and abilities. It also gives the competitor the opportunity
to express their creativity, personality and interests. Competitors are encouraged
to include ant talent or interest they may have such as dance, martial arts,
jumping rope, baton, gymnastics, aerobics, etc.-Props may be used. Please
note-competitors are not expected to be gymnasts. Although, routines are to
be high energy which includes movements demonstrating strength, flexibility
and endurance, gymnastic tumbling and/or acrobatics is not required, and judges
will not penalize competitors that do not display gymnastic ability. Judging
objectives are A) high level execution of movements, including
full extensions. Execution of movements should appear effortless; B)
difficulty and diversity of routine elements; C) clean and fluid transitions;
D) adequate use of props-if props are used they should be properly
incorporated into the routine; E) projection of audience awareness-this also
include audience participation and stage presence; F) projection of personality
and creativity.
The top athletesfrom the qualifying shows, qualify to compete at the Ms. Fitness USA Finals, in September in Las Vegas, Nevada, that will be televised.
Top 5 at the Ms. Fitness USA Finals will qualify to compete at the Ms. Fitness World, the next day also in Las Vegas, Nevada, that will be televised.
The following day is the Ms. Fitness International, in Las Vegas, Nevada and is open to all athletes from all over the world, the top 10 girls will qualify to go to The Natural Universe and The Natural Olympia.
ATTENTION ALL FITNESS CONTESTANTS
MS. FITNESS
The International Fitness Sanctioning Body (IFSB)
Ms. Fitness contests are the oldest, most prestigious, and most financially
rewarding fitness competitions in existence. They are currently in 35 countries
worldwide and growing. the IFSB competitions are the only qualifiers for Ms.
Fitness USA, Ms. Fitness World and Ms. International, Fitness Team USA, Fitness
Natural Universe and Ms. Fitness Natural Olympia.
MS. FITNESS PREREQUISITES
To be eligible to compete in a ABA/INBA Ms. Fitness
qualifier you must be a member of the IFSB. You may contact the IFSB at (541)
830-0400. You will also need to complete and return a ABA/INBA Ms. Fitness
entry form along with your entry fee. The entry fee for ABA/INBA is $50.00
and includes a free T-shirt. The entry form must be received 7 days before
the competition or there will be an additional $20.00 late fee. ABA/INBA offers
a prize fund of up to $5,000.00 in cash and prizes. The amount of the fund
at each qualifier (open class only) is based upon the number of entrants:
5-7 entrants, $100.00: 8-10 entrants, $250.00; 11-15 entrants, $500.00;16-20
entrants, $750.00; 21-25 entrants, $1,000.00; 26-30 entrants, $1,250.00; 31-35
entrants, $1,500.00; 36-40 entrants, $1,700.00; 41-45 entrants, $2,000.00;
46-49 entrants, $2,250.00; and 50+, $5,000.
MS. FITNESS QUALIFIERS
The number of competitors in the open class qualifying
for Ms. Fitness USA is based on a sliding scale based on the number of entrants:1-10,
top 3; 11-20, top 5; 21-30, top 7; and 31+. top 10. If an entrant has qualified
at a previous contest the qualifying spot will drop an additional place.
MALE FITNESS QUALIFIERS
To be eligible to compete in a mens fitness qualifier
you must be a member of the ABA/INBA. The entry fee for the ABA/INBA is $50.00
it includes a free T- shirt. The late fee is the same as Ms. Fitness as in
Cash and Prizes. You can qualify to compete in the Team USA Fitness, the Natural
Universe Fitness and The Natural Olympia Fitness if you qualify.
MS. FITNESS REGULATIONS
SUMMARY
The categories for competitions are
(1) SPEECH in evening gown, (2) PHYSIQUE in swimsuit, and (3)
ROUTINE in active wear. All clothing must meet IFSB criteria
which stated briefly says clothing must cover all critical body
parts and the swim suit bottom must be at least a 3/4 back. You
will be given 30 seconds at the microphone and 90 seconds for
your routine. You may contact the IFSB for a complete copy of
their rules and regulations.
MS. FITNESS MAGAZINE
Competitors qualifying in ABA/INBA
event will be listed in Ms. Fitness magazine and possibly have
their picture included as well.
TEAM FITNESS MEN AND WOMEN
Team Fitness will participate in fitness exhibitions
internationally. To be on the team you must have competed in an ABA/INBA show
in the curent year and have placed 1st through 3rd. You must also compete
at the Team USA Natural Olympia. The Team USA selections will then be made
for who goes on the team.
JUDGES CLINIC/ GET THE
COMPETITIVE EDGE MEN AND WOMEN
We recommend that you attend the judges clinic to
prepare you for what the judges are looking for in each category of the fitness
competitions. For a current schedule check the contest schedule section on
this website.
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO MEN AND WOMEN
You can purchase videos from the past shows to view
other fitness competitors to give you a better understanding of what is expected
in the contests or video taped judges clinics.
Order by phone (951) 734-3900.
Ms. FitnessŪ Entry Form
Mail completed entry form and entry fee to: Mt. Olympus P.O. Box 78177, Corona,
CA 92877-0139
FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL (951) 734-3900