Musclemania® Women's Physique

INTRODUCTION

Beginning this season, the new Musclemania® Women's Physique Division joins the Musclemania® World Tour. This new division is for women who want to display their bodies in a classic, symmetry, beach body form. Competitors wear a 2-piece swimsuit while presenting themselves on stage in both individual walk and class line-ups. They will be judged based equally upon their Physical Body Symmetry, Size, Muscle Condition and Presentation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Any natural athlete is welcome to compete in Musclemania® events regardless of competitive experience. Beginners, novices or veterans can compete in any regional, national and/or international events. But only Beginners and Novices can compete in designated shows. Veteran competitors may compete regardless of past or current bodybuilding federation affiliations.

JUDGING AND PERFORMANCES

Contestants will walk individually to the center of the stage in bare feet, do two half turns, posture and pose and then walk off to the opposite side of the stage. Then, all competitors in each class will return as a group for quarter turns and comparisons as requested by the judges. Stage presence is an essential part of the judging consideration. Competitor body condition should be lean and muscular but not striated and dehydrated.

All contestants will be equally and fairly judged within their division and classes. This will include (1) an individual 'T' or Spotlight Walk on stage and (2) in group line-up for quarter turns and mandatory & freestyle posing. Judges will be looking for fit contestants who display proper shape and symmetry combined with muscularity and overall condition. This is not a bodybuilding contest so extreme muscularity should be marked down.

Musclemania Physique judging criteria is based upon four, equally scored categories:

• Symmetry 25%;
• Muscle Mass 25%;
• Condition 25%;
• Posing Presentation 25%

POSES

• Front Double Biceps with Open Hands
• Side Chest with Front Leg Extended
• Side Triceps with Front Leg Extended
• Side Serratus
• Hands over Head Abdominals

APPAREL

The two piece swimsuit may have high, side cuts and extremely thin straps to extenuate competitor body lines. However, no thong or 'T' cuts are permitted. This is distinctly different from the more standard swimsuit designs as required in both the Ms. Bikini and Fitness competitions. Sample competitor images are presented for reference.

DRUG TESTING CRITERIA

Because the Musclemania Championships are natural bodybuilding events, at least 10 competitors among the Top 5 Finalists must be drug tested by urinalysis immediately following their performance at the Finals. If a contestant is tested positive for any of the listed substances, he/she will be disqualified from the competition, forfeit any prizes and/or rewards and be unable to compete in any Musclemania event worldwide for at least 2 years. Also, if a contestant refuses to submit to drug testing or attempts to manipulate and/or alter a urinalysis sample, then he/she will be immediately disqualified from the competition.

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MEDIA & PUBLICITY

International magazine, newspaper and television media always attend Musclemania® events and contestants are encouraged to take advantage of the national and international publicity. While the promoters cannot promise that every contestant will be selected by the attending media, it is recommended that they bring additional sports apparel, posing trunks and other items appropriate for media photo, video and television sessions. Come compete for promotion and present yourself in a marketable manner throughout the weekend as media representatives select models both on and off the contest stage. For more information, see Media.