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RULES
Check-in
All competitors must present themselves at Check-in where they will be registered and, if required, weighed and height-measured.
Music
If required, all music must be submitted at Check-in.
Backstage Access
The only people permitted in the backstage area are approved officials and media.
Competitor Health
- Any competitor who appears to be disoriented or light-headed, or who experiences undue cramping, will not be permitted to compete.
- Any competitor disqualified for health reasons must be checked by the attending EMT and, if it is advised by the EMT, must go to the nearest hospital for evaluation.
- Competitors who refuse to be evaluated by the EMT or at the hospital will be suspended from competition for a period of one year from the date of the occurrence.
MEN'S PHYSIQUE
1. CLASSES
2.ATTIRE
- Competitors compete in Board Shorts.
- The shorts must be above the knee in length and can be 1” below the belly button.
- Spandex is not permitted.
- Logos are not permitted except that a manufacturer’s logo (i.e. Nike, Billabong) is acceptable.
- Competitors compete shirtless and barefoot.
3. ONSTAGE
- Prescription eyewear (except sunglasses) is permitted.
- Competitor numbers must be worn on the left side of the shorts at all times while onstage.
- The “Moon Pose” is prohibited.
- Gymnastic moves are prohibited.
4. FORMAT
JUDGING
Presentation
- Each competitor, in numerical order, walks onstage and performs front and back turns, finishing facing the judges. Length of time allowed is 30 seconds.
- Depending on the number of competitors in the class, each competitor may be directed to:
- exit the stage until the entire class has performed the front and back turns, at which time the entire class is called back onstage; or
- line up along diagonal lines on the sides of the stage.
Comparisons
- The Head Judge will call the competitors, in small groups and in numerical order, to center stage to perform the front and back turns.
- In the call-outs, the Head Judge will direct specific competitors to perform the front and back turns. Judges will have the opportunity to compare competitors against each other in the front and back turns.
5. SCORING
The Presentation and Comparisons are scored 100%.
Muscularity and Body Condition
Judges will be looking for fit competitors 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.
Stage Presence and Personality
Judges are looking for the competitor with the best stage presence and poise who can successfully convey his personality to the audience. *If necessary, the judging panel, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to re-judge at the Finals using a Confirmation round.
MEN'S CLASSIC PHYSIQUE
1. CLASSES
2. ATTIRE
Competitors are required to wear posing shorts (see image below). Board shorts or bodybuilding posing trunks are prohibited. Competitors are required to wear the same type of cut and all shorts that are worn in competition must be black.
NATIONAL PHYSIQUE COMMITTEE & IFBB PROFESSIONAL LEAGUE MEN’S CLASSIC PHYSIQUE
ANNOUNCEMENT
Pittsburgh, PA
December 19, 2018
Since the inception of the Men’s Classic Physique division two years ago, the standard to wear was
the Black Classic Physique Shorts. Over time we’ve heard you, the competitors, with suggestions
and have previously followed through by both adding another height division from three to four
and increasing the allowable weights for your height in both the NPC and IFBB Professional
League.
Probably the suggestion we’ve heard the most though is competitors wanting to compete in more
traditional posing trunks that don’t cover the top of the thighs and hamstrings. Well you wanted
“Classic” and now you are going to get “Classic”! Starting January 1, 2019, ALL Men’s Classic
Physique competitors, both IFBB Pro and NPC, will be competing in Classic Physique Posing
Trunks!
Competitors are required to wear the same type of cut and all Classic Physique Posing Trunks that
are worn in competition must be black and no less than 4-1/2 Inches on the sides/hips. See the
photo examples.
3. ONSTAGE
- During the Judging, competitors shall not wear jewelry except for a wedding band.
- Prescription eyewear (except sunglasses) is permitted.
- The following is prohibited while onstage:
- Props
- Chewing gum
- “Moon Pose” (any competitor performing this pose will be disqualified)
- Lying on the stage.
- Bumping and shoving (the first and second person involved will be disqualified)
- Competitor numbers must be worn on the left side of the posing suit during the Judging and Finals.
4. FORMAT
JUDGING
Presentation
- Each competitor proceeds to center-stage individually in numerical order and automatically performs the mandatory poses. No signal from the Head Judge is required.
- Each competitor has a maximum of 60 seconds to perform the poses. A warning will be given when 10 seconds remain.
- Competitors are not required to use the full 60 seconds.
- The mandatory poses are:
- Front Double Biceps
- Side Chest
- Back Double Biceps
- Abdominals and Thighs
- Favorite Classic Pose (no Most Muscular)
Comparisons
- The Head Judge will call the competitors, in small groups and in numerical order, to center stage to perform the quarter turns and mandatory poses.
- In the call-outs, the Head Judge will direct specific competitors to perform the quarter turns and mandatory poses. Judges will have the opportunity to compare competitors against each other.
*Judges will score competitors according to the “total package”, which is a balance of size, symmetry and muscularity.
FINALS
Routine
- Competitors are called onstage individually in numerical order to perform a posing routine to music of the competitor’s choice.
- The length of the posing routine is a maximum of 60 seconds.
- Depending on the number of competitors, the promoter and Head Judge may decide that only the top finalists shall perform their posing routine.
Confirmation
(if necessary*)
Competitors are called onstage and, under the direction of the Head Judge, are compared in groups while performing the mandatory poses.
*The judging panel, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to re-judge using a Confirmation round.
Posedown
(overall title only)
The top finalists take part in a 60-second posedown.
5. SCORING
- The Judging is scored 100%.
Ties are broken using the Relative Placement method.
MEN'S BODYBUILDING
1. CLASSES
- Posing suits must be standard men’s swimsuit with at least ½ rear coverage. Suits must meet acceptable standards of taste and decency. Thongs are prohibited.
- Posing suits must be one color. Fringe, wording, sparkle or fluorescents is prohibited.
- Competitors must not alter the fit of the posing suit by hiking it up in the back or by pulling up the sides during Front and Rear Lat Spreads.
3. MUSIC
- Posing music must be on a CD or USB stick.
- Posing music must be the only music on the CD or USB stick.
- Posing music must not contain vulgar lyrics. Competitors using music containing vulgar lyrics will be disqualified.
4. ONSTAGE
- During the Judging, competitors shall not wear jewelry except for a wedding band.
- Prescription eyewear (except sun glasses) is permitted.
- The following is prohibited while onstage:
- Props
- Chewing gum
- “Moon Pose” (any competitor performing this pose will be disqualified)
- Lying on the stage.
- Bumping and shoving (the first and second person involved will be disqualified)
- Competitor numbers must be worn on the left side of the posing suit during the Judging and Finals.
5. FORMAT
JUDGING
Presentation
- Each competitor proceeds to center-stage individually in numerical order and automatically performs the mandatory poses. No signal from the Head Judge is required.
- Each competitor has a maximum of 60 seconds to perform the poses. A warning will be given when 10 seconds remain.
- Competitors are not required to use the full 60 seconds.
- The mandatory poses are:
- Front Double Biceps
- Front Lat Spread
- Side Chest
- Back Double Biceps
- Back Lat Spread
- Side Triceps
- Abdominals and Thighs
Comparisons
- The Head Judge will call the competitors, in small groups and in numerical order, to center stage to perform the quarter turns and mandatory poses.
- In the call-outs, the Head Judge will direct specific competitors to perform the quarter turns and mandatory poses. Judges will have the opportunity to compare competitors against each other.
*Judges will score competitors according to the “total package”, which is a balance of size, symmetry and muscularity.
FINALS
Routine
- Competitors are called onstage individually in numerical order to perform a posing routine to music of the competitor’s choice.
- The length of the posing routine is a maximum of 60 seconds.
- Depending on the number of competitors, the promoter and Head Judge may decide that only the top finalists shall perform their posing routine.
Confirmation
(if necessary*)
Competitors are called onstage and, under the direction of the Head Judge, are compared in groups while performing the mandatory poses.
*The judging panel, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to re-judge using a Confirmation round.
Posedown
(overall title only)
The top finalists take part in a 60-second posedown.
6. SCORING
- The Judging is scored 100%.
- Ties are broken using the Relative Placement method.