Female Fitness Model Guidelines

 

Coverage of all OCB Fitness Model events appears in Fitness & Physique Magazine. Images from contests are also used to coincide with articles printed in the magazine.

 

The Fitness Model division consists of two parts: Swimwear, and Fitness Apparel.

 

Part I – Swimwear

The Swimwear round consists of a stage runway walk performed in a two-piece swimsuit. Competitors are free to use the suit style, color, and pattern of their choice, as long as suits aren’t thongs or T-backs.  Jewelry is permitted.

 

Scoring for the Swimwear round is based on two areas: Fit Body and Presentation/Appearance.  Scoring is on a scale of 1-10 for each portion, with ten being the best.  These two parts combine for a possible 20 points total for the round.

 

For the Fit Body area, physiques should appear symmetrical, toned, physically fit and athletic.

 

For the Presentation/Appearance area, suit style/cut/fit, grooming, poise, attractiveness, overall self-confidence, and ability to present in a marketable manner are considered.

 

Small, appropriate accessories (coordinated with attire being worn) are allowed but not required. Unrelated accessories that don’t coordinate with outfits should be avoided and can result in lower scoring.  Any accessories used should be able to be worn, not have to be carried.

 

Examples of appropriate accessories are (keeping in theme with swimwear) sunglasses, beach/bikini wraps, pareos, sandals, high heels, headbands, scrunchies, belly chains, and similarly themed items.

 

Examples of inappropriate accessories are unrelated, oversized, or distracting items such as scuba tanks, balls, snorkel and fins, inner tubes, surf boards, etc.

 

It should be kept in mind that while swimwear is the attire for this round, the backdrop in stage photos will be drapery or banners – not a beach, ocean, boardwalk, etc.  Photos that appear more realistic would be more appropriate for media submissions, so it stands to reason that large or out of place accessories could make images appear out of place for the stage setting.

 

Part II – Fitness Apparel

The Fitness Apparel round consists of a stage runway walk performed in fitness model-type outfits, such as sports bras/crop tops, skorts, fitted singlets, spandex shorts, workout apparel, etc. Jewelry is permitted.

 

Scoring for the Fitness Apparel round is based on two areas: Fit Body and Presentation/Appearance. Scoring is on a scale of 1-10 for each portion, ten being the best, for a possible 20 points total for the round.

 

For the Fit Body area, physiques should appear symmetrical, toned, physically fit and athletic.

 

For the Presentation/Appearance area, appropriateness and fit of attire, grooming, poise, attractiveness, overall self-confidence, and ability to present in a marketable manner are considered in scoring.

 

Small appropriate accessories (coordinated with attire being worn) are allowed but not required. Unrelated accessories that don’t coordinate with outfits should be avoided and can result in lower scoring if used. Any accessories used should be able to be worn, not have to be carried.

 

Examples of appropriate accessories are headbands, wristbands, sneakers, sunglasses, scrunchies, visors/hats, and similar items.

 

Examples of inappropriate accessories are unrelated, oversized, or distracting items such as tennis rackets, golf clubs, balls, dumbbells, surf boards, skis, etc.

 

It should be kept in mind that while attire is fitness apparel for this round, the backdrop in stage photos will be drapery or banners – not a tennis court, aerobics studio, gym, etc. Photos that appear more realistic would be more appropriate for media submissions, so it stands to reason that large or out of place accessories could make images appear out of place for the stage setting.

 

Some examples of appropriate fitness related themed outfits are tennis, track & field, workout wear, and general fitness apparel. Some examples of themed outfits that could seem out of place for a stage setting are indians, baseball or football players and police officers.

 

General Information:

Competitors are introduced individually for the Swimwear and Fitness Apparel rounds and will walk out to house music and perform a “T” stage/runway walk. They will walk out to the rear center of the stage, then walk up to the center front of the stage and perform a series of quarter turns.  A walk follows that to stage left with a brief pause, then a walk to stage right with a brief pause.  Finally, the contestant will walk to the front center of the stage with pause, and then exit the stage diagonally to the side from which they entered.  The walk resembles a “T,” which is how it got its name. Competitors are encouraged to pose in a more model-like manner at pausing points and not just do typical quarter turn stances as is routinely done in Figure competition. Competitors can spice it up by flinging hair, resting one hand overhead and putting on or removing sunglasses, for example. After the final competitor performs her stage walk, all contestants are brought out together in a line-up for one last look from judges.

 

 

If entering from the right side of the stage                                              If entering from the left side of the stage

                        

 

Scoring

Scores can be whole numbers, or decimals to the tenth. After judges complete scoring each part of the contest their scores are summed. Scores are then converted to placements for each judge on their respective score sheet. The competitor with the highest total points on a score sheet is assigned first place.  The competitor with the second highest total points is placed second on the score sheet, and so on.

 

Example of a judge's scoring sheet:

 

Should summed points be the same for two or more competitors on a judge’s sheet the judge assigns his/her final placements for the tied competitors based on his/her overall impressions.

 

Once judges’ scores are marked as placements on their sheets, scorecards are turned over to a tabulator and all judges’ ranks are tallied to determine placements for the contest. A highest and lowest rank for each competitor is dropped as a safeguard against bias (whether conscious or subconscious) either for, or against a particular competitor by a particular judge, and also to safeguard against human error. The remaining judges placements are summed, and the lowest sum receives first place in the class. Second lowest sum receives second place, and so on.

 

Scoring Example:

 

If a tie occurs, placements are decided by the tie-breaker guidelines.

 

Additional Information:

Either the Swimsuit or Fitness Apparel round could be done at prejudging while the other round is done at finals, or both rounds may be performed at both prejudging and finals. Check with the promoter of an event to find out what format will be used for a particular show (if it doesn't state it on the entry form).

 

Competitors are encouraged to submit photos (from a past shoot, taken during training in a gym, etc.) to Fitness & Physique Magazine to be considered for possible use in print. Email or P.O. Box 1006 Bryans Road, MD 20616.