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BEST BODY SWIMSUIT CONTEST
The Best Body Swimsuit Contest is a swimsuit/modeling contest designed to find the most marketable, most beautiful and most fit swimsuit models that represent the ideal for the Best Body online magazine (bestbodymagazine.com), for Natural Bodybuilding & Fitness newsstand magazine and also for the WNBF (or INBF on amateur basis). The competition is judged based on one round of prejudging, where competitors will be compared while wearing a two-piece bikini swimsuit and high-heel shoes. Comparisons will be made in standard quarter-turns of the competitors (front, side, back, side). Judging will reward body shape, facial beauty, stage presence, poise, elegance and an overall fit, toned look. There is no fitness demonstration, and this is not a bodybuilding competition (there are no “poses”). It is also not a figure contest that rewards extra leanness and muscle tone.
The quarter-turns will examine all competitors from four angles. The competitors will be asked to “stand comfortably” in the quarter-turns, at which time they will be allowed to twist their lower body, angle or “T” the feet, or otherwise modify the basic stances to enhance their presentation. The back stance should be with heels together and the back facing the judges directly.
The Head Judge may ask for specific quarter-turn stances will examine all ladies in the same positioning to the judges. In this regard, the “face front” command will require both feet together, with toes and hips facing the judges. Quarter-turns will be made to the right in four steps, until the contestants are again facing front. The Head Judge may ask for movement among the competitors to see different people together in different locations onstage. However, this more “regimented” stance presentation is by request of the Head Judge only (to enhance judging process).
All competitors will perform a stage walk in their swimsuits at both the prejudging and the night show. In the case of high athlete turnout, however, it is up to the promoter’s discretion whether the walk will take place only at prejudging.
The walk will be conducted in a manner according to the promoter’s site restrictions, but in accordance with WNBF rules. Competitors will enter stage left, walk to the center stage and then move forward to the center of the taped line. There they will do a complete turn; walk to stage right and do two alternating side stances; walk all the way over to stage right for two more side turn stances; and then exit. The turns are designed to allow contestants to show themselves to the judges and exhibit stage presence that enhances their presentation. However, overly exaggerated displays or taking excessive time onstage will be scored down.
The two-piece swimsuit must be in good taste; thongs or T-back bottoms are not allowed. The suit can be a solid color, but bold patterns will be allowed. The suits may be adorned with rhinestones, sparkles, sequins, etc. for added effect. There is no one-piece swimsuit round in WNBF competition. Body jewelry (piercing) is allowed, so long as it is not offensive. Other jewelry (earrings, necklace, bracelets) may be worn, but should not obscure the physique or be in poor taste.
Two segments will be judged simultaneously: “Beauty/Stage Presence” and “Body Shape/Symmetry.” The judges will score both categories based on the individual model walks and the side-by-side group comparisons. Scoring will be on a placement system (first to last) in each category, with the judges then using those scores to assess a final placement for all the swimsuit models (first to last).
Best Body online magazine is looking for the next great swimsuit/fitness model. The contest will reward women who have fit, toned bodies, yet who are not necessarily overly muscular or defined. It is a beauty contest with a bit of a fitness edge to it.
Note: Competitors may enter both the Best Body Swimsuit Contest and the INBF Naturalmania Nationals Figure Contest (both held in the same co-promotion event on the same day) if they so wish. The Best Body Swimsuit Contest is a “softer” look than competitive Figure, and competitors should be aware of the judging differences.
FRONT STANCE
Upper body should face the judge, with one hand on hip (competitor’s choice of hand) and the other at the side. The hips can face slightly to the side, with one knee bent and turned in front of the other one. The twist can be to whatever side the competitor desires. The rules encourage individuality to have ladies look their best.
SIDE STANCE
The hand farthest from the judges should be on the hip. The front arm should be down at the side. The front leg may be bent slightly with the heel lifted. Competitors are allowed to turn their heads to face the judges.
BACK STANCE
Heels should be together or within 2 inches. Arms are at the sides. However, one hand can be placed on the hip (of choice) unless the Head Judge specifically states that both arms must be at the sides.
HEAD JUDGING VARIATIONS
The Head Judge may ask for more strict stances if he/she believes this to be necessary to enhance the judging process. These stance rules would be similar as to that of Figure.
For more information or to enter the Best Body Swimsuit Contest, send an e-mail request to Charlie Carollo, WNBF Vice-Chairman, at inbf@epix.net. For entries to INBF Best Body division contests, also contact Charlie Carollo.
