Judging Criteria

Competitive Components

The overall image of the Wellness athlete is a fit, toned, sculpted physique that bears symmetry, firmness, nondevident body fat and a more muscular developed lower body as compared to the upper body. Throughout the competition, Judges will consider the following:

1. Symmetry:(is simply equal development of muscularity on both right and left sides of the physique. As an example, a left quad that is less developed than the right quad indicates a lack of symmetry. The body shall be developed equally side to side and back to front.

2. Non-Proportion: Proportion implies an even balance of muscular development in comparison to each muscle group. As an example, large biceps and small quads will indicate a nondproportionate physique. The Wellness Competitor presents the Upper body as fit and toned similar to a Bikini Competitor. However, the Lower body (hips, glutes, hamstrings, and quads) is clearly larger in mass compared to the upper body with muscle fullness and conditioning. Judging will consider competitors with equal proportion of upper body to lower body as unacceptable.

3. Definition: Muscle groups are complete and not overly developed or defined. Evidence of ab muscles is acceptable. Wellness competitors must present a conditioned core and small amount of roundness in the delts with no visible striations and vascularity. Excessive muscularity, vascularity and striations in the lower body will be marked down.

4. Poise and Presentation:How an athlete carries themselves, posture, gait, balance, graceful movement, positioning, stature, and finesse.

5. Style and Stage Presence: Athletes own selfdexpression, appeal, how athletes project themselves, image, stance, posing in creative and attractive ways. An Athlete's overall look is important and should include a sense of vibrancy, charisma, confidence, a positive and fun attitude, personality, and individual style.

6. Attire: A bikini suit that enhances the physique (the top is not attached to the bottom as it is in a Figure suit). Pay attention to style, fit and color. Micros and thongs are prohibited. Clear high heels.

Prejudging (Day Show)

Comparisons

The Promoter has the option to present the athletes at prejudging via an IdWalk. As the class is lined up backstage d ready to compete. Each competitor takes the stage individually and is introduced by competitor number only. The athlete goes mid stagedhits one or two poses and goes to the back line. Once every competitor is on stage (at the back line) all competitors then line up as per normal prejudging parameters.

The class is brought out and quarter turns are called. Athletes present a confident stance, but not overly flexed. Wellness facings are from front, side and back. Relaxed poses that show off the athlete’s overall tone and condition are required. Officials may move athletes around for comparisons.

Wellness Competitor poses will consist of quarter turns front, side and back. Front facing pose will show one leg of the athlete's choice slightly bent and showcased toward the judges with a straight arm at side and the opposite hand on the hip. The Side pose (with head facing judges) will have the front leg extended straight with the back leg bent allowing the torso to bend slightly forward and the opposite hand rests on the hip. The back facing pose will showcase the entire back of the body presenting symmetry with a lower body focus. Both hands shall be placed on the thighs. The upper torso will be upright to present the tone and condition of the upper back with as light and evident vbtaper to the lower back. Wellness Competitors may NOT bend over when executing the back facing pose. Points may be deducted if the competitor bends over during the back facing pose.

Final (Evening Show)

Once again, the class is brought out for overall impression. Each participant is then allowed 60 seconds (90 seconds for PROS) for free style stage presentation. It is customary to follow a stage T walk outline that is performed to music of athlete’s choice following the rules set forth by the NGA. The promoter has the option to adjust the maximum time limit. Music containing profanity or explicit language will not be allowed and may result in being disqualified from the contest. Amateurs will perform with house music.