Category

Figure

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At a glance

Figure

  • 2Criteria
  • 4Quarter turns
  • 35sI-Walk

What to wear: A two-piece figure suit in good taste (no thongs) with upper straps that cross the back and connect to the bottom. It may be adorned with rhinestones, sparkles or sequins. High heels are required. Jewellery is permitted, but shouldn't obscure the physique or be distracting.

Class Eligibility Guide

Official WNBF Criteria

  1. Criteria 1 of 2

    Symmetry

    Competitors perform mandatory quarter turns. Judges assess balance and proportion top to bottom, front to back, left to right. The X-frame is essential. No one body part should overpower the rest.

    • X-frame
    • Balance & proportion
    • No dominant body part

  2. Criteria 2 of 2

    Muscle Tone

    Competitors must show good muscle tone. Leanness and muscle development are expected; however, it should primarily serve to highlight symmetry (i.e., enhance the X-frame, with an emphasis on back and shoulder width, quad sweep, and balanced development). Conditioning and muscle mass/size should not be as high as in Bodybuilding or Fit Body.

    • Back & shoulder width
    • Quad sweep
    • Not over conditioned

Every class is scored by a panel of 5 to 7 judges. How judging works

Posing guide

Athletes perform the 4 mandatory quarter turns, turning to the right each time. Presentation counts too, so move smoothly between turns and hold each pose without visible effort or shaking.

1 / 4 Starting position

Face Front Pose

  • Heels together and in line, hips and toes facing the judges. Toes may angle slightly out.
  • Arms by your sides, not touching your body or flared too wide.
  • Open your lats to show your V-taper.

Posing tip: Focus on your X-frame: back and shoulder width, a small waist and quad sweep.

2 / 4 Quarter turn right

Side Pose Left

  • Hips, eyes and toes face the right side of the stage, both feet flat.
  • Turn your upper body 35 degrees towards the judges so your rear shoulder shows, without hiding anything.
  • Feet offset by no more than half a foot length.
  • Hands hang freely, palms towards your body. Long hair behind your front shoulder.

Posing tip: Nothing should be hidden, so keep your hair and arms clear of your physique.

3 / 4 Quarter turn right

Face Rear Pose

  • Face the rear, feet together or very close with no offset. Toes may turn slightly out.
  • Brush your hair to one side so your back can be seen.
  • Arms at your sides, palms towards your body, lats spread wide.

Posing tip: Spread your lats wide to show upper body symmetry, keeping your feet level.

4 / 4 Quarter turn right

Side Pose Right

  • Hips, eyes and toes face the left side of the stage, both feet flat.
  • Turn your upper body 35 degrees towards the judges so your rear shoulder shows, without hiding anything.
  • Feet offset by no more than half a foot length.
  • Hands hang freely, palms towards your body. Long hair behind your front shoulder.

Posing tip: Nothing should be hidden, so keep your hair and arms clear of your physique.

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I-Walk

Stage order

  1. 1 Judging comparisons: quarter turns 4 mandatory quarter turns, turning right each time.
  2. 2 I-Walk (not scored) Return one by one: a pose at the rear centre stage, a walk to the front, then your quarter turns.

I-Walk

The I-Walk is separate from the judging comparisons and isn't scored, but it may be used to break a tie. It's your chance for some individual stage time to show grace, poise and confidence.

Once per category: you only do your I-Walk in the first class you compete in for each category on the day. For example, if you enter Novice and Open in Figure, you will only do your I-Walk in the Novice class.

On stage
  • Start with a pose of your choice at the rear centre stage, then walk to the centre front.
  • Present your four quarter turns.
  • Keep it confident and professional. Over-exaggerated posing or moves outside Figure, such as bodybuilding or bikini poses or gymnastic moves, aren't permitted.
  • Hold each pose for no more than 3 seconds.
Music
  • The I-Walk is done to music chosen by WNBF Australia.
  • 35 seconds is the maximum time for the I-Walk.

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