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Article 44 - Categories
44.1 Categories:
Body Fitness competition at the World Championships is open in the following categories:
1. There are four categories in senior body fitness worldlevel competitions, currently as follows:
a. Class A Up to and incl 158 cm
b. Class B Up to and incl 163 cm
c. Class C Up to and incl 168 cm
d. Class D Over 168 cm
2. There are two categories in junior body fitness world-level competitions, currently as follows:
a. Class A Up to and incl 163 cm
b. Class B Over 163 cm
3. There is one open category in master body fitness worldlevel competitions.
Article 45 - Rounds
45.1 Rounds:
Body Fitness will consist of the following three rounds:
1. Prejudging - Round 1 (Two-Piece Bikini);
2. Prejudging - Round 2 (One-Piece Swimsuit); and
3. Finals - Round 3 (Two-Piece Bikini).
Article 48 - Prejudging: Attire for Round 1 (Two-Piece Bikini)
48.1 Attire for Round 1 (Two-Piece Bikini):
The attire for Round 1 (Two-Piece Bikini) will conform to the following criteria:
1. The bikini will be plain opaque two-piece in style.
2. The bikini will be solid black in color.
3. The bikini fabric will be cloth in material (no plastic, rubberized or similar material).
4. The bikini will be matt in texture (no shiny material).
5. The bikini will contain no ornamentation, frills, lacework edges or borders.
6. The bikini will cover a minimum of half of the gluteus maximus and all of the frontal area.
7. High-heels will be worn during this round. Shoe style must be black, classic stiletto pump, with a closed toe and heel. Sole thickness will be no greater than 6.35 millimeters (1/2"); stiletto height will be no greater than 127 millimeters (5"). Platform high-heels will be strictly prohibited.
8. The hair may be styled.
9. Except for a wedding ring and/or small stud-type earrings, jewelry will not be worn.
10. The IFBB Chief Official, or a delegated representative, will have the right to determine if a competitor's attire meets an acceptable standard of taste and decency.
Article 52 - Prejudging: Attire for Round 2 (One-Piece Swimsuit)
52.1 Attire for Round 2 (One-Piece Swimsuit):
The attire for Round 2 (One-Piece Swimsuit) will conform to the following criteria:
1. One-piece swimsuit.
2. Color, material, texture at the discretion of the competitor.
3. The swimsuit will cover a minimum of 1/2 of the gluteus maximus and all of the frontal area.
4. High-heels will be worn during this round. Shoe style and color may be at the competitor's discretion. Sole thickness will be no greater than 6.35 millimeters (1/2"); stiletto height will be no greater than 127 millimeters (5"). Platform high-heels will be strictly prohibited.
5. The hair may be styled.
6. Jewelry may be worn, within limits.
7. The IFBB Chief Official, or a delegated representative, will have the right to determine if a competitor's attire meets an acceptable standard of taste and decency.
Article 56 - Finals: Attire for Round 3 (Two-Piece Bikini) 56.1 Attire for Round 3 (Two-Piece Bikini):
The attire for Round 3 (Two-Piece Bikini) will conform to the following criteria:
1. Two-piece bikini.
2. Color, material, texture at the discretion of the competitor.
3. The bikini will cover a minimum of 1/2 of the gluteus maximus and all of the frontal area.
4. High-heels will be worn during this round. Shoe style and color may be at the competitor's discretion. Sole thickness will be no greater than 6.35 millimeters (1/2"); stiletto height will be no greater than 127 millimeters (5"). Platform high-heels will be strictly prohibited.
5. The hair may be styled.
6. Jewelry may be worn, within limits.
7. The IFBB Chief Official, or a delegated representative, will have the right to determine if a competitor's attire meets an acceptable standard of taste and decency.
Article 60 - Finals: The Award Ceremony
60.1 The Award Ceremony
The procedures for the Award Ceremony will be as follows:
1. The attire for the Award Ceremony will be the same attire as worn during Round 3 (Two-Piece Bikini).
2. The top 6 finalists will be called onstage, in a single line and in numerical order.
APPENDIX 9
DESCRIPTION OF THE FOUR 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 30Á 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, thumb and fingers together, palm facing the direction of the body, hand slightly cupped, right arm hanging relaxed and slightly front of the center-line of the body with a slight bend at the elbow, thumb and fingers together, palm facing the body, hand slightly cupped. The positioning of the arms will cause the upper body to twist slightly to the left, with the left shoulder lowered and the right shoulder raised. This is normal and must not be exaggerated. This position is a relaxed stance. Flexing of the muscles is prohibited. Competitors who fail to adopt the proper stance will receive one warning after which points will be deducted from their score.
Quarter Turn Back:
Relaxed erect stance, head and eyes facing the same direction as the body, heels together, feet inclined outward at a 30Á angle, knees together and unbent, stomach in, chest out, shoulders back, both arms hanging relaxed and at the side along the centerline of the body, elbows slightly bent, thumbs and fingers together, palms facing the body, hands slightly cupped, tips of the fingers resting lightly on the hips. This position is a relaxed stance. Flexing of the muscles is prohibited. Competitors who fail to adopt the proper stance will receive one warning after which points will be deducted from their score.
Quarter Turn Right:
Relaxed erect stance, head and eyes facing the same direction as the body, heels together, feet inclined outward at a 30Á angle, knees together and unbent, stomach in, chest out, shoulders back, right arm hanging relaxed and slightly back from the centerline of the body with a slight bend at the elbow, thumb and fingers together, palm facing the direction of the body, hand slightly cupped, left arm hanging relaxed and slightly front of the center-line of the body with a slight bend at the elbow, thumb and fingers together, palm facing the body, hand slightly cupped. The positioning of the arms will cause the upper body to twist slightly to the right, with the right shoulder lowered and the left shoulder raised. This is normal and must not be exaggerated. This position is a relaxed stance. Flexing of the muscles is prohibited. Competitors who fail to adopt the proper stance will receive one warning after which points will be deducted from their score.
Quarter Turn Front:
Relaxed erect stance, head and eyes facing the same direction as the body, heels together, feet inclined outward at a 30Á angle, knees together and unbent, stomach in, chest out, shoulders back, both arms hanging relaxed and at the side along the centerline of the body, elbows slightly bent, thumbs and fingers together, palms facing the body, hands slightly cupped, tips of the fingers resting lightly on the hips. This position is a relaxed stance. Flexing of the muscles is prohibited. Competitors who fail to adopt the proper stance will receive one warning after which points will be deducted from their score.
Quarter turn poses
