Figure contests are very similar to fitness but with out the routine. Emphasis is placed on the bodies aesthetics and the competitors presentation of her physique.

Attire: Will be a 2 piece bikini-style swimsuit (T-back bottom permitted but not mandatory). This will be used for both the morning and night show. Foot attire is necessary and heals are commonly worn for both rounds.

Description of quarter turns:

Quarter Turn Right: Relaxed erect stance, head and eyes facing the same direction as the body, heels together, feet inclined outward at a 30deg angle, knees together and unbent, 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: Relaxed erect stance, head and eyes facing the same direction as the body, heels together, feet inclined outward at a 30deg angle, knees together and unbent, 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 resting lightly on the hips.

Quarter Turn Right: Relaxed erect stance, head and eyes facing the same direction as the body, heels together, feet inclined outward at a 30deg angle, knees together and unbent, 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: Relaxed erect stance, head and eyes facing the same direction as the body, heels together, feet inclined outward at a 30deg angle, knees together and unbent, 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 resting lightly on the hips.

Figure Walk: Competitors will start off stage to house music. Competitors will proceed to the center of the stage, pause, continue to the far end of the stage, pause, back to the center of the stage, pause, continue back to the entrance of the stage, pause and exit the stage.

Judging Criteria

All competitors will be judged and compared on the following;

 1. Body shape - This is how the muscle groups are shaped. Judges will look for rounded muscle groups that are pleasing to the eye. The condition of the skin and the skin tone and the athlete’s ability to present herself with confidence, poise and grace.

 2. Symmetry - This is the balance of how all the muscle groups fit together. Judges will look for harmony and proportion of the physique. The body structure should have an equal ratio of torso to leg length, shoulders to hips etc. Harmony and proportion also include upper body to lower body development should be in parity and fit together. Symmetry will be judged similar as that to a bodybuilding competition with the idea in mind that the judge will be looking for a Fitness Type physique not excessive large muscle groups. The physique should be assessed as to its level of overall muscle tone, achieved through athletic endeavors.

 3. Muscle Tone – The muscle groups should have a round and firm appearance with a small amount of body fat. Judges will look for separations between major muscle groups (ex. biceps to triceps) but not striations in the muscle groups. The key word is "physically fit". Too much muscularity would take away from the "physically fit” look. Muscle tone also means absence of excessive fat and water with a sense of overall body hardness. Judges will also look for the even balance of muscle tone.

 4. Stage presence, Appearance, Charisma, Professionalism.

 5. Swimsuit's must be of two piece style for women.  The competitor may utilize any style they choose as long as it is within good taste. The promoter and or NGA regional chairperson has the right to ban any swimsuit that is not within good taste. The swimsuit should enhance the competitors look.