ATHLETE ATTIRE | DIVISIONS | JUDGING CRITERIA | PREJUDGING + MANDATORY POSES |  NIGHT SHOW

Men
POSING SUIT: 1-piece posing suit (one solid color at Prejudging). Please choose a quality-made suit appropriate for onstage competition. The posing suit will cover a minimum of half of the gluteus maximus and all of the frontal area. No G-strings, thongs etc. Posing suit must be in good taste and the IDFA must approve suit prior to competition.

All competitors will wear posing attire, as stated above, for both the Prejudging and Night Show rounds.

JEWELLERY: Only small earrings and wedding rings permitted.

Note: All suits will be checked at Athlete Registration the day before the event.

 

Divisions and Classes

Men’s Novice Bodybuilding
• Men's Novice (classes to be announced after weigh in at registration)
If more than 8 competitors there will be 2 classes.The classes will be divided up evenly and fairly based on weight.

Men's Open Bodybuilding
• Lightweight (155lbs and under)
• Middleweight (over 155lbs to 175lbs)
• Heavyweight (over 175lbs)

Men's Masters Bodybuilding
• Masters (40 years old and over)

Men's Pro Bodybuilding
• Men’s Pro Bodybuilding

All IDFA competitors must be at least 18 years of age.

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Crossovers
• Masters can crossover to Open or Novice

Novice Eligibility
1. Competitor has not placed in the top 3 in an Open Division in another organization.
2. Competitor has not placed top 3 in the Novice division in an IDFA
    sanctioned event.

Open Eligibility
1. Competitor has placed top 3 in the Novice division in an IDFA
    sanctioned event.
2. Competitor has placed top 3 in the Open Division in another organization.

Pro Eligibility
1. Competitor holds a current IDFA Pro Card in the Pro Division they
    are entering.
2. Competitor has earned Pro Status in another organization and has been
    granted permission by the IDFA.
Please contact the IDFA to verify that the IDFA recognizes your Pro Status.

 

Judging Criteria

Judges will be basing their decisions on the following criteria:

• Muscularity - full muscle development of all muscle groups
• Definition - degree of muscularity brought about by the absence of subcutaneous body fat
• Proportion - equal development between all muscle groups
• Symmetry - equal development of muscularity on both right and left sides of the physique
• Stage Presence - posing performance, skin tone, overall presentation

The best physique on stage may not win if it is not displayed properly. Each competitor should practice the mandatory poses to ensure they are executed properly. Posing will count as part of your score. SEE PHOTOS BELOW FOR DEMONSTRATION OF POSES.

 

IDFA MANDATORY POSES
Front Relaxed	Front Double Biceps	Front Lat Spread	Quarter Turn Right
Side Chest	Side Triceps	Quarter Turn Right	Rear Double Biceps
Rear Lat Spread	Quarter Turn Right	Side Chest	Side Triceps
Quarter Turn Right	Abdominal And Thigh	Most Muscular (Crab)	Most Muscular (Hands on Hips)

Prejudging

For each class, competitors are brought out as a group in numerical order and lined up facing the front standing in relaxed pose. They are then asked to do quarter turns to the right and execute a series of mandatory poses, which will be directed by the Head Judge. SEE PHOTOS ABOVE FOR DEMONSTRATION OF POSES.

The Quarter Turns and Mandatory Poses will be called in this order:
• Front Double Biceps
• Front Lat Spread
Quarter turn to your right*
• Side Chest Pose
• Side Triceps Pose
Quarter turn to your right*
• Rear Double Biceps
• Rear Lat Spread
Quarter turn to your right*
• Side Chest Pose
• Side Triceps Pose
Quarter turn to your right*
• Abdominal and Thigh Pose
• Most Muscular Pose – your choice of Crab Most Muscular or Hands on Hips Most Muscular

*NOTE: For the Quarter Turns, both feet must be flat on floor (see photos above).

 

Night Show

AMATEUR (Novice, Open, Masters)

All AMATEUR competitors in each class will be introduced and will perform the Free Posing Round at the Night Show.

Free Posing Round
The competitor will proceed to the front center of the stage where they will perform a few of their favourite poses to background music. This is the competitor’s time to display their physique to the audience and judges.

Note: The free posing round will last for approximately 30 seconds for each competitor. The competitor should be able to perform about 4 – 6 poses in this amount of time.

Music
We will supply the background music for the free posing round at the Night Show.

Overall Comparisons
If the division has more than one class the winners of each class will be compared in the same fashion as Prejudging to determine the Overall Winner.

No Props or Costumes Allowed
The use of props or costumes during Prejudging and the Night Show is strictly prohibited.

Awards
Top 3 will receive sculptured trophies with 4th and 5th receiving medallions.

PRO

All PRO competitors will perform their Night Show Posing Routine.

Posing Routine and Music
PRO Posing routines will be 60 seconds (maximum). Competitors must bring a high quality CD with ONLY their posing music on it. The competitor's name must be clearly marked on the CD itself as well as on the CD Jewel Case. Competitor must ensure that a second CD is brought as a backup. Music must not contain inappropriate, lewd or offensive language.

There are no mandatory poses that must be completed during the night show posing routine. This is the competitor’s time to show off their physique in the best light to the judges and the audience. The competitor should use poses that best compliment their physique and pick a song they enjoy. The Prejudging is where the scoring mainly takes place however if there is a tie the night show will help the judges decide the tiebreaker. Competitors must wear posing attire as stated above for the Night Show round.

No Props or Costumes Allowed
The use of props or costumes during Prejudging and the Night Show is strictly prohibited.

Awards
Top 10 will receive sculptured trophies. Cash prizes may be awarded in the Pro Divisions and will be clearly stated prior to the event.

To register, click here for ENTRY FORM & REGISTRATION INFORMATION.

For information on DRUG TESTING, please see IDFA Drug Testing section.