Fitness Category

Round 1: Performance Routine

Each athlete will perform a maximum two-minute fitness routine. The routine can be any style of movement or exercise activity. Routine should be set to music and the music should be the “extremely edited” version of any song or mix of songs. Each routine, no matter its style or type should also include at least one of each of these movements: A high jump/kick, a push-up, a split and a controlled static hold on hands. This can be a variation of handstands, headstands, planches (a plank with both feet off of the ground), or seated holds like a pike hold, or straddle press.

Scoring

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Judges will use these aspects to score this round and the degree of athleticism using the following criteria:

• Strength–the amount and types of strength moves
• The degree of difficulty of these moves
• The ease and correctness of the moves
• Flexibility–the number and types of flexibility moves
• The degree of difficulty of these moves
• The ease and correctness of the moves
• Cardiovascular–the tempo of the routine
• Routine time is minimum 1:30–maximum 2:00 minutes
• Overall Package–full general assessment including but not limited to creativity, stage presence, costume, hair and makeup

Round 2: Physique Comparisons

• Female competitors will compete in a two-piece suit, while the men will compete in a square cut suit that sits above mid-thigh. The bottom of the suit must be V-shaped or full-bottomed. The ideal female body for Fitness, falls between the Female Model & Figure categories. The ideal men’s body for Fitness, falls between the body for the Male Model and Physique Categories. Junior Fitness competitors will NOT be judged on their body composition. In this round will wear Sportswear, that reflects their ability to model and present a sport. Junior girls between the ages of 6-17 may not appear on stage in a 2-piece swimsuit unless written permission is given by their coach or parent.
• Women Competitors must wear high heels and men are barefooted.
• Competitors may wear jewelry, as long as it does not distract or take away from the physique.

The contestants should have shape to their muscles but not size or overly defined muscularity/vascularity as in bodybuilding physique. If these are present the contestant will be scored down.

Scoring

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• Firmness
• Symmetry
• Proportion
• Overall physical appearance including
• Complexion
• Poise (for women) Stature (for men)
• Overall presentation

Round 3: Spokesperson Formal Wear & Speech

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Each athlete will give a 30-second speech.

Scoring

Judges will score this round based on the following criteria:

• Evening Wear. Appropriate Formal Wear. Tux or Suit and Tie for Men and boys, Evening Gowns for Women; Party Dress for girls.
• Speech. 30 second speech on who your are and your view of healthy living. Speech should flow easily and avoid say, um’s and uh’s while speaking.
• Hair styling, makeup and formal wear should fit well and complement the athletes tones and colors. Shoes should be appropriate to formal wear.
• Movement should flow easily as the perform their T-walk on stage
• Jewelry should be appropriate and compliment the athlete’s formal wear.