How to Assess NPA Fitness/Figure Contests
Sessions: (One or Two)
One: Live Judged/Two : Prejudging and Finals
1. Round One – Contestants are bought on stage as an entire group and will perform a series of ¼ turns wearing high
heels. If necessary, smaller groups of no more than 5 competitors will additionally perform ¼ turns that are directed by the
head judge. Uniform: Bikini or two piece swimsuit and high heels with numbers worn on the left side of the bottom suit.
Make –up, jewelry, eccentric wear may be worn.
2. Round Two - This round contestants come out one at a time and will do the pattern model walk. They will move to stage
left or stage right as directed by the head judge. When all the contestants are on stage they will be lined up for ¼ turns.
The head judge will take them through a series of ¼ turns as in round one. If necessary, smaller groups of no more than 5
competitors will additionally perform ¼ turns that are directed by the head judge. Uniform: One piece suit w/high heels and
number worn on the bottom left side of suit. Make-up, jewelry, eccentric wear may be worn.
3. Round Three – (Figure only): – When the contest is treated as a two session event Round three will take place in the
finals. It does not exit in a live judged or one session event. Each athlete will be introduced in numerical order and will
execute the pattern model walk as in Round two. The uniform in this round is the one piece suit w/high heels and number
worn on the bottom left side of the suit. It is not scored because it’s designed for the entertainment of the audience.
(Fitness only): is when the contestant performs their routines. Each athlete will be introduced in numerical order and will
perform a maximum of a two minute routine. Routines should be well choreographed, creative, performed at a high
tempo/speed. Routine should include: elements of strength, example straddle hop, leg extension hold, and or one arm push
ups, elements of flexibility for example, high kicks, side splits and finally the speed or tempo demonstrates a degree of
cardiovascular fitness, stamina, and endurance. Uniform: Athletic exercise gear and numbers will be worn on bottom left
side of the outfit.
4. Overall Winners – When there is more than one class, the class winners are bought on stage into one group and will
perform a series of ¼ turns wearing a one piece suit and high heels. The head judge may move contestants at the judge’s
requests. Once this is completed contestants are given approximately 30 seconds of model walking music to strut their stuff
to let the judges get one more final look. If more than two classes are present then each contestant must be scored, first,
second, or third.
5. Awards - (Figure Athletes only): Unless specified by the promoter the top five will receive awards in each class upon
completion of the judging. The uniform will be a one piece suit with high heels in which pictures will be taken for additional
publicity and the NPA’s website or future promotions.
(Fitness Athletes only): Unless specified by the promoter the top five will receive awards in each class upon completion of
Round three. The uniform will be fitness attire (athletic gear, etc).
One class (no height restrictions)
Two classes (Under 5’5” – Short) (Over 5’5” – Tall)
Three classes (Under 5’2” – Short) (5’2” to under 5’5”– Medium) (Over 5’ 5” – Tall)
