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You must have an active GBO membership for this show.

If you are pro with another organization please e-mail Todd Rogers at operationdocfrank@gmail.com for pro paperwork. If your membership expires before April 24, 2021 you must renew your membership which is good year to date and allows you to compete on any GBO stage in the world without an entry fee.

All Pros placing in the top 3 must complete their drug test immediately upon leaving the stage.

No Exceptions!

Athletes will perform a 60 to 90 second routine that will showcase their athletic abilities, followed by quarter turns.

Classes:

Ages 7-10 boys

Ages 7-10 girls

Ages 11-13 boys

Ages 11-13 girls

Competition Attire:

Competitors may dress as they deem appropriate in order to perform their routines, except as detailed below.

- Girls: G-strings or bikini-type pants are strictly prohibited. G-strings or bikini-type pants cannot be worn on top of leotards, fishnet stockings, or tights. Also, G-strings or bikini-type pants cannot be worn underneath a skirt or other type of outerwear so as to reveal the buttocks while the competitor is moving around onstage. The minimum required attire: sports bra or tank top and tight shorts.

- Boys: Bodybuilding-style trunks are strictly prohibited. The minimum required attire: tight shorts.

The routine attire will be inspected at athletes checkins the night before the competition.

Sport footwear may be worn, at the discretion of the competitor.

A competitor may remove an article of clothing (e.g. coat, jacket, shirt, pants) if the removal of said article is performed in a tasteful manner.

Posing – Quarter Turns:

• Face Front

-Facing forward, head up and smiling

-Shoulders even, chest out, do not hunch over

-Arms to your sides being sure not to touch the sides

-Feet together, toes facing the judges

-Do not lock knees

• Quarter Turn Facing Right

- Head and hips should be facing side stage

- Position feet together or with one slightly in front of the other

-With arms at sides and hands hanging freely, twist torso slightly allowing upper body to face the judges

• Rear Pose -Feet together

-Arms at your sides just as in front pose

-Shoulders should be lifted

-Competitors with long hair should brush their hair to one side to ensure their back is visible to the judges

• Quarter Turn Facing Left

-Head and hips should be facing side stage

-Position feet together or with one slightly in front of the other

-With arms at sides and hands hanging freely, twist torso slightly allowing upper body to face the judges

Fitness Routine:

Each competitor will perform a maximum 90 second routine.

Judges will assess the routine with a view towards style, personality, athletic coordination and overall performance. Judges will also look for competitors who perform strength and flexibility moves, as well as gymnastic moves. The routine may include aerobics, dance, gymnastics or other demonstrations of athletic talent. There are no required moves.

The judges are reminded that, during this round, they are judging ONLY the fitness routine and NOT the physique.

Evening Presentation Format:

Throughout the course of the evening each Fitness competitor will perform their routine. After all routines have been performed, each competitor will again be called to center stage to perform quarter turns. Competitors will line up on stage right/left based on the direction of the expeditor until all competitors have come back out. They will then be instructed to exit the stage. The top 5 will be called back on stage for trophy presentations.

Athletes will perform a 60 to 90 second routine that will showcase their athletic abilities, followed by quarter turns.

Classes:

Ages 7-10 boys

Ages 7-10 girls

Ages 11-13 boys

Ages 11-13 girls

Competition Attire:

Competitors may dress as they deem appropriate in order to perform their routines, except as detailed below.

- Girls: G-strings or bikini-type pants are strictly prohibited. G-strings or bikini-type pants cannot be worn on top of leotards, fishnet stockings, or tights. Also, G-strings or bikini-type pants cannot be worn underneath a skirt or other type of outerwear so as to reveal the buttocks while the competitor is moving around onstage. The minimum required attire: sports bra or tank top and tight shorts.

- Boys: Bodybuilding-style trunks are strictly prohibited. The minimum required attire: tight shorts.

The routine attire will be inspected at athletes checkins the night before the competition.

Sport footwear may be worn, at the discretion of the competitor.

A competitor may remove an article of clothing (e.g. coat, jacket, shirt, pants) if the removal of said article is performed in a tasteful manner.

Posing – Quarter Turns:

• Face Front

-Facing forward, head up and smiling

-Shoulders even, chest out, do not hunch over

-Arms to your sides being sure not to touch the sides

-Feet together, toes facing the judges

-Do not lock knees

• Quarter Turn Facing Right

- Head and hips should be facing side stage

- Position feet together or with one slightly in front of the other

-With arms at sides and hands hanging freely, twist torso slightly allowing upper body to face the judges

• Rear Pose -Feet together

-Arms at your sides just as in front pose

-Shoulders should be lifted

-Competitors with long hair should brush their hair to one side to ensure their back is visible to the judges

• Quarter Turn Facing Left

-Head and hips should be facing side stage

-Position feet together or with one slightly in front of the other

-With arms at sides and hands hanging freely, twist torso slightly allowing upper body to face the judges

Fitness Routine:

Each competitor will perform a maximum 90 second routine.

Judges will assess the routine with a view towards style, personality, athletic coordination and overall performance. Judges will also look for competitors who perform strength and flexibility moves, as well as gymnastic moves. The routine may include aerobics, dance, gymnastics or other demonstrations of athletic talent. There are no required moves.

The judges are reminded that, during this round, they are judging ONLY the fitness routine and NOT the physique.

Evening Presentation Format:

Throughout the course of the evening each Fitness competitor will perform their routine. After all routines have been performed, each competitor will again be called to center stage to perform quarter turns. Competitors will line up on stage right/left based on the direction of the expeditor until all competitors have come back out. They will then be instructed to exit the stage. The top 5 will be called back on stage for trophy presentations.

The rules have changed due to event reschedules due to Covid! Now we want to hear about YOUR transformation journey, from start to finish! Old photos, new photos, and a statement about your journey will need to be sent to maxmuscleclassic@gmail.com before May 1, 2021.

Judging:

Overall Transformation Stats – 40% Photos and statement of your Journey – 40% Stage presence:20% Round Format: * INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATION The competitor will be judged on presentation and poise in addition to before/after photos and stats. Your stage walk will be discussed at athletes meeting the evening before Max Muscle Classic. * GROUP COMPARISON– Transformation athletes will be asked to hit a front and back pose. * FINALS PRESENTATION– For the finals segment of the event, transformation athletes will be asked to get on stage. You will have up to 60 seconds to walk the stage as you choose, to best showcase your hard work. This may be a walk to display your physique, or movements to showcase your new found athleticism. Once all athletes have completed their walk, the top 5 athletes will be brought back on stage and presentation of awards will begin.

Must be 18 years of age or over

The rules have changed due to event reschedules due to Covid! Now we want to hear about YOUR transformation journey, from start to finish! Old photos, new photos, and a statement about your journey will need to be sent to maxmuscleclassic@gmail.com before May 1, 2021.

Judging:

Overall Transformation Stats – 40% Photos and statement of your Journey – 40% Stage presence:20% Round Format: * INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATION The competitor will be judged on presentation and poise in addition to before/after photos and stats. Your stage walk will be discussed at athletes meeting the evening before Max Muscle Classic. * GROUP COMPARISON– Transformation athletes will be asked to hit a front and back pose. * FINALS PRESENTATION– For the finals segment of the event, transformation athletes will be asked to get on stage. You will have up to 60 seconds to walk the stage as you choose, to best showcase your hard work. This may be a walk to display your physique, or movements to showcase your new found athleticism. Once all athletes have completed their walk, the top 5 athletes will be brought back on stage and presentation of awards will begin.

Must be 18 years of age or over

Competition Attire:

· Required to wear board shorts that are 6” to 11” inseams

· No visible logos will be permitted

· Board shorts must be worn to meeting the night before the show

Height Classes: Open

Short – Under 5'6

Medium- 5'6” 1/4 up to 5'9” Med/Tall- 5'9” 1?4 up to 6' Tall – Over 6' (Open Only)

Novice

Short – Under 5’6”

Medium – 5’61/4” up to 5’9” Tall – Over 5’9”

Posing:

• Face Front

- Eyes facing forward

- Hips must be facing the judges

- Arms can remain at sides or you can place hand on one or both hips - Feet slightly apart

• Rear Pose

-Head held high

-Arms can either be at the sides or with one hand on the hip or both hips -Feet slightly apart

Individual Round:

Competitors will execute a model walk to center stage where they will stop in a front pose. They will then transition with a full turn to the back pose, then turn to the front again. The competitor then proceeds to line up on stage right/left based on the direction of the expediter, while other competitors complete their presentations.

Judges will be looking for body shape, symmetry, muscle shape/definition, conditioning, overall appearance and stage presence. Points will be deducted for too much muscle.

Comparison Round:

Once all competitors in a class have completed their individual round, the head judge will call random competitor numbers of their choice to line up center stage where front and back pose comparisons will be performed. Judges will compare competitors against others in the same class to help determine placement.

Evening Presentation Format:

Each competitor will again be called to center stage where they are given 15 seconds to perform front and back turns one last time. Competitors will then line up on stage right/left based on the direction of the expediter and walk a “box walk” formation giving all athletes their time on the stage. Once all have been presented the expediter will instruct the competitors to exit the stage. The top 5 competitors will be called back on stage for trophy presentations.

***Note Novice –

Pro Cards are not awarded to this division.

Woman’s Beach Body (open, novice, masters, teen) - Competition Attire:

• Two-piece contest regulated suit (2/3 coverage). Thongs will not be permitted
• Competition suits may be enhanced with rhinestones, sparkle, sequins etc
• High heeled shoes are required
• Jewelry may be worn within good taste provided that it does not interfere with the
• presentation of the competitor’s physique.
• Height Classes: Under 5’2” 5’21/4” up to 5’5” 5’51/4 up to 5’7” Over 5’7”
• Posing:
• Face Front
• Eyes facing forward
• Hips must be facing the judges
• Arms can remain at sides or you can place one hand on your hip, both hips or
• alternating hips
• Toes facing judges, feet slightly apart
• Rear Pose
• Head held high
• Arms can either be at the sides or with one hand on the hip
• Lats open
• Feet slightly apart
• Competitors with long hair should brush their hair to one side to ensure their back
• is visible to the judges
• Individual Round:
• Competitors will execute a model walk to center stage where they will stop in a front pose. They will then transition with a full turn to the back pose, then turn to the front again. The competitor then proceeds to line up on stage right/left based on the direction of the expeditor, while other competitors complete their presentations. Judges will be looking for stage presence, a shapely toned/balanced body and good conditioning. Competitors will also be judged on overall appearance including a healthy look to the skin, makeup and poise.
• Comparison Round:
• Once all competitors in a class have completed their individual round, the head judge will call random competitor numbers of their choice to line up center stage where front and back pose comparisons will be performed. Judges will compare competitors against others in the same class to help determine placement.

Evening Presentation Format:

Each competitor will again be called to center stage where they are given 15 seconds to perform front and back turns one last time. Competitors will then line up on stage right/left based on the direction of the expediter and walk a “box walk” formation giving all athletes their time on the stage. Once all have been presented the expediter will instruct the competitors to exit the stage. The top 5 competitors will be called back on stage for trophy presentations.

***Note Novice – An athlete that has never entered into a Global Bodybuilding Organization Event. Once a competitor wins his/her novice class, they are not allowed to do another novice class. If the competitor does not win, they may choose to compete again in Novice. Pro Cards are not awarded to this division. If a competitor is caught reentering to Novice after winning his/her class they will be disqualified.

This division is for competitors 40 years old and up. The Overall winner will be awarded their pro card ONLY if they pass their drug test

Competition Attire:

· Two-piece figure suit. Thongs will not be permitted

· Competition suits may be enhanced with rhinestones, sparkle, sequins etc · High

heeled shoes are required

·Jewelry may be worn within good taste provided that it does not interfere with the presentation of the competitor’s physique.

Height Classes Open: Under 5’2”

5’21/4” up to 5’5” 5’51/4” up to 5’7” Over 5’7”

Height Classes Novice: Short – Under 5’2” Medium- 5’2” 1?4 up to 5’7” Tall- Over 5’7”

Posing – Quarter Turns: • Face Front

-Facing forward, head up and smiling

-Shoulders even, chest out, do not hunch over -Abdominal muscles should remain tight

-Arms to your sides being sure not to touch the sides -Lats flared

-Feet together, toes facing the judges

-Do not lock knees

• Quarter Turn Facing Right

-Head and hips should be facing side stage

-Position feet together or with one slightly in front of the other

-With arms at sides and hands hanging freely, twist torso slightly allowing upper body to face the judges

• Rear Pose

-Feet together

-Arms at your sides just as in front pose

-Shoulders should be lifted with lats flared wide

-Glutes should be flexed

-Competitors with long hair should brush their hair to one side to ensure their back is visible to the judges

• Quarter Turn Facing Left

-Head and hips should be facing side stage

-Position feet together or with one slightly in front of the other

-With arms at sides and hands hanging freely, twist torso slightly allowing upper body to face the judges

Individual Round:

Competitors will execute a model walk to center stage. Beginning facing the front, the competitor will perform quarter turns, face the judges as directed and proceed to line up on stage right/left based on the direction of the expediter, while other competitors complete their presentations. Competitors will stand in a side-relaxed pose while lined up at stage right.

Competitors will be judged on symmetry, muscle development and tone, and overall stage presence and posing. Judges will be looking for a small degree of muscularity with no extreme striations visible. Hair, make-up, suit, jewelry and tan should all complement the competitor’s figure overall.

Comparison Round:

Once all competitors in a class have completed their individual round, the head judge will call random competitor numbers of their choice to line up center stage where quarter turn comparisons will be performed. Judges will compare competitors against others in the same class to help determine placement.

Presentation Format:

Each competitor will again be called to center stage where they are given 30 seconds to perform quarter turns one last time. Competitors will then line up on stage right/left based on the direction of the expediter and walk a “box walk” formation giving all athletes their time on the stage. Once all have been presented the expediter will instruct the competitors to exit the stage. The top 5 competitors will be called back on stage for trophy presentations.

***Note Novice –

Pro Cards are not awarded to this division.

Attire: Two-piece fashionable decorative posing suit, clear high heels and jewelry

The SHAPE division criteria ia based more on the feminine attractiveness and presentation of the competitor's physique vs the criteria for the beach body, figure or bodybuilding divisions.Therefore she is not muscular, conditioned or lean like a bodybuilder, not displaying a lat spread or full rounded shoulders like a figure competitor nor lean like the beachbody competitor. Fuller thighs and glutes. Some shows may opt for the competitor to perform a 10-12 second free style posing routine There will be a Box Walk during the presentation

Pre-Judging Poses:

Competitors will be judged on posing as well as physical appearance, in both, individual and comparison rounds. Both rounds will consist of quarter turns and mandatory poses. Depending on the division a competitor enters into, there are several different posing categories. Below is a breakdown of each division with details regarding proper competition attire, presentation and mandatory posing.

Competition Attire:

• Men – European trunks black for morning pre-judging and your choice of color for finals. (Example: Arnold style trunks)

• Women – two piece bodybuilding suit, plain in color for prejudging. Bottoms must be “V” shaped and cover at least 2/3 of your buttocks. Woman’s suits for finals may include a printed design or added sparkle, rhinestones, sequins, etc.

• All suits will be checked at weigh-in. Weight Verses Height Ratio Classes:

Men's Classic Bodybuilding

Under 5'5” Weight limit = up to 150lbs

5'51/4” up to 5'6” = Weight up to 160lbs 5'61/4” up to 5'7” = Weight up to 174lbs 5'71/4' up to 5'9” = Weight up to 190lbs 5'91/4' up to 5’11” = Weight up to 214lbs 5’11 1/4” up to 6’1” = up to 248lbs

6’1 1/4” up to 254lbs

Woman's Classic Bodybuilding

Under 5'3” Weight limit = up to 137lbs 5'3” to 5'7” Weight limit = up to 147lbs over 5'7”

Weight limit = up to 160lbs maximum

Mandatory Poses:

• Front Lat Spread

• Front Double Bicep

• Side Chest

• Rear Lat Spread

• Rear Double Bicep

• Side Tricep

• Abdominal and Thigh

• 3 Classic Poses of your choice Arnold Twisting Back Bicep Pose Sergio Olivia Victory Pose

Steve Reeves Archer Pose Arnold Kneeling Twist Bicep Larry Scott Side Double Bicep Vacuum Pose

Frank Zane Tricep quad pose

Individual Round:

During pre-judging each competitor will be called out to center stage where they will stand feet flat, heals touching, arms to their side and head facing front. The head judge will ask the competitor to perform their quarter turns first. The quarter turns consist of facing front, quarter turn facing right, facing backstage and quarter turn facing left. The head judge will then ask the competitor to complete a series of mandatory poses. All judges will be looking for a proportional ratio balance for the mandatory height verses weight classes. This includes muscularity, conditioning, symmetry and an overall appearance of a structured body. For women, judges will also judge on poise as well as shape.

Other areas they will be judging on are:

• Mandatory Poses (For Men, this includes at least three of the Classic BB Poses) • Individual posing round and comparison rounds

Comparison Round:

Once all competitors have completed their individual rounds, the head judge will call random competitor numbers of their choice to line up on center stage where quarter turn comparisons as well as mandatory posing comparisons will be performed. Upon completion of comparison round the head judge could call on competitors to return to stage in order to ensure proper judging and placement.

Evening Presentation Format:

Competitors will be called to stage one by one, where they will stop at center stage, strike a pose and proceed to line up on stage right/left based on the direction of the expeditor until each competitor has presented him/herself. The expeditor will then instruct all competitors to leave stage. Depending on the number of competitors in a class and the decision of the officials, either all competitors or the top 5 in the class will perform a 90 second routine to their chosen music. Please not rule for routines, only one routine will be performed if doing

Crossover divisions.

Posing Music:

Posing music must be on a CD and must be the only music on that CD. Posing music may not contain any vulgar lyrics. Music will vulgar or racial lyrics and tone will be prohibited.

Note: If you are entered in multiple divisions, you will only pose once.

Note: The Moon Pose is prohibited at any GBO Sanctioned Event.

Props are allowed in the final evening routine however you must have them approved at the weigh in meetings by the Head Judge or the State Director.

Pre-Judging Poses:

Competitors will be judged on posing as well as physical appearance, in both, individual and comparison rounds. Both rounds will consist of quarter turns and mandatory poses. Depending on the division a competitor enters into, there are several different posing categories. Below is a breakdown of each division with details regarding proper competition attire, presentation and mandatory posing.

Competition Attire:

• Men – European trunks black for morning pre-judging and your choice of color for finals. (Example: Arnold style trunks)

• Women – two piece bodybuilding suit, plain in color for prejudging. Bottoms must be “V” shaped and cover at least 2/3 of your buttocks. Woman’s suits for finals may include a printed design or added sparkle, rhinestones, sequins, etc.

• All suits will be checked at weigh-in. Weight Verses Height Ratio Classes:

Men's Classic Bodybuilding

Under 5'5” Weight limit = up to 150lbs

5'51/4” up to 5'6” = Weight up to 160lbs 5'61/4” up to 5'7” = Weight up to 174lbs 5'71/4' up to 5'9” = Weight up to 190lbs 5'91/4' up to 5’11” = Weight up to 214lbs 5’11 1/4” up to 6’1” = up to 248lbs

6’1 1/4” up to 254lbs

Woman's Classic Bodybuilding

Under 5'3” Weight limit = up to 137lbs 5'3” to 5'7” Weight limit = up to 147lbs over 5'7”

Weight limit = up to 160lbs maximum

Mandatory Poses:

• Front Lat Spread

• Front Double Bicep

• Side Chest

• Rear Lat Spread

• Rear Double Bicep

• Side Tricep

• Abdominal and Thigh

• 3 Classic Poses of your choice Arnold Twisting Back Bicep Pose Sergio Olivia Victory Pose

Steve Reeves Archer Pose Arnold Kneeling Twist Bicep Larry Scott Side Double Bicep Vacuum Pose

Frank Zane Tricep quad pose

Individual Round:

During pre-judging each competitor will be called out to center stage where they will stand feet flat, heals touching, arms to their side and head facing front. The head judge will ask the competitor to perform their quarter turns first. The quarter turns consist of facing front, quarter turn facing right, facing backstage and quarter turn facing left. The head judge will then ask the competitor to complete a series of mandatory poses. All judges will be looking for a proportional ratio balance for the mandatory height verses weight classes. This includes muscularity, conditioning, symmetry and an overall appearance of a structured body. For women, judges will also judge on poise as well as shape.

Other areas they will be judging on are:

• Mandatory Poses (For Men, this includes at least three of the Classic BB Poses) • Individual posing round and comparison rounds

Comparison Round:

Once all competitors have completed their individual rounds, the head judge will call random competitor numbers of their choice to line up on center stage where quarter turn comparisons as well as mandatory posing comparisons will be performed. Upon completion of comparison round the head judge could call on competitors to return to stage in order to ensure proper judging and placement.

Evening Presentation Format:

Competitors will be called to stage one by one, where they will stop at center stage, strike a pose and proceed to line up on stage right/left based on the direction of the expeditor until each competitor has presented him/herself. The expeditor will then instruct all competitors to leave stage. Depending on the number of competitors in a class and the decision of the officials, either all competitors or the top 5 in the class will perform a 90 second routine to their chosen music. Please not rule for routines, only one routine will be performed if doing

Crossover divisions.

Posing Music:

Posing music must be on a CD and must be the only music on that CD. Posing music may not contain any vulgar lyrics. Music will vulgar or racial lyrics and tone will be prohibited.

Note: If you are entered in multiple divisions, you will only pose once.

Note: The Moon Pose is prohibited at any GBO Sanctioned Event.

Props are allowed in the final evening routine however you must have them approved at the weigh in meetings by the Head Judge or the State Director.

Pre-Judging Poses:

Competitors will be judged on posing as well as physical appearance, in both, individual and comparison rounds. Both rounds will consist of quarter turns and mandatory poses. Depending on the division a competitor enters, there are several different posing categories. Below is a breakdown of each division with details regarding proper competition attire, presentation and mandatory posing.

Competition Attire:

• Men – bodybuilding posing suit, plain in color, standard “V” shape covering at least 2/3 of

your buttocks

• Women – two piece bodybuilding suit, plain in color for prejudging. Bottoms must be “V”

shaped and cover at least 2/3 of your buttocks. Woman's suits for finals may include a printed design or added sparkle, rhinestones, sequins, etc.

All suits will be checked at weigh-in.

Weight Classes:

Men's Bodybuilding Novice-

Light- less 165

Middle – 165.25 up to 184

Heavy – over 184

Men's Bodybuilding Open -

Bantam – less than 150

Light Weight – 150.25 up to 165 Middle Weight – 165.25 up to 180 Light-Heavy Weight – 180.25 up to 199 Heavy- 199.25 up to 224

Super Heavy – over 224

Woman’s Bodybuilding

Novice and Open Divisions

Light – Up to 115 lbs

Middle - over 115 lbs up to and including 125lbs Heavy – over 125 lbs

Mandatory Poses:

• Front Lat Spread

• Front Double Bicep

• Side Chest

• Rear Lat Spread

• Rear Double Bicep

• Side Tricep

• Abdominal and Thigh • Most Muscular

Individual Round:

During pre-judging each competitor will be called out to center stage where they will stand feet flat, heels touching, and arms to their side and head facing front. The head judge will ask the competitor to perform their quarter turns first. The quarter turns consist of facing front, quarter turn facing right, facing backstage and quarter turn facing left. The head judge will then ask the competitor to complete a series of mandatory poses. Athletes will be judged on muscularity, conditioning and symmetry, a display of overall shape and muscle balance, vascularity, separation and striation. All poses must be performed properly and in a timely manner to avoid any penalties.

Comparison Round:

Once all competitors have completed their individual rounds, the head judge will call random competitor numbers of their choice to line up on center stage where quarter turn comparisons as well as mandatory posing comparisons will be performed. Upon completion of comparison round the head judge could call on competitors to return to stage in order to ensure proper judging and placement. Please Note: We do NOT call first call outs, second call outs etc.

Evening Presentation Format:

Competitors will be called to stage one by one, where they will stop at center stage, strike a pose and proceed to line up on stage right/left based on the direction of the expediter until each competitor has presented him/herself. The expediter will then instruct all competitors to leave the stage. Depending on the number of competitors in a class and the decision of the officials, either all competitors or the top 5 in the class will perform a 90 second routine to their chosen music. Please note rule for routines, only one routine will be performed if doing Crossover divisions.

Posing Music:

Posing music must be on a CD and must be the only music on that CD. Posing music may not contain any vulgar lyrics. Music will vulgar or racial lyrics and tone will be prohibited.

Note: The Moon Pose is prohibited at any GBO Sanctioned Event.

Props are allowed in the final evening routine however you must have them approved at the weigh in meetings by the Head Judge or the State Director.

***Note Novice –

Pro Cards are not awarded to this division.

Men and Woman's Bodybuilding - Pre-Judging

Poses:

Competitors will be judged on posing as well as physical appearance, in both, individual and comparison rounds. Both rounds will consist of quarter turns and mandatory poses. Depending on the division a competitor enters into, there are several different posing categories. Below is a breakdown of each division with details regarding proper competition attire, presentation and mandatory posing.

Competition Attire:

• Men – bodybuilding posing suit, plain in color, standard “V” shape covering at least 2/3 of your buttocks

• Women – two piece bodybuilding suit, plain in color for prejudging. Bottoms must be “V” shaped and cover at least 2/3 of your buttocks. Woman's suits for finals may include a printed design or added sparkle, rhinestones, sequins, etc.

• All suits will be checked at weigh-in. Weight Classes: Men's Bodybuilding Novice-

Light- less 165

Middle – 165.25 up to 184

Heavy – over 184

Men's Bodybuilding Open -

Bantam – less than 150

Light Weight – 150.25 up to 165 Middle Weight – 165.25 up to 180 Light-Heavy Weight – 180.25 up to 199 Heavy- 199.25 up to 224

Super Heavy – over 224

***Note Woman's Bodybuilding Open and Novice classes will be decided at each individual event Mandatory Poses:

• Front Lat Spread

• Front Double Bicep

• Side Chest

• Rear Lat Spread

• Rear Double Bicep

• Side Tricep

• Abdominal and Thigh • Most Muscular

Individual Round:

During pre-judging each competitor will be called out to center stage where they will stand feet flat, heels touching, and arms to their side and head facing front. The head judge will ask the competitor to perform their quarter turns first. The quarter turns consist of facing front, quarter turn facing right, facing backstage and quarter turn facing left. The head judge will then ask the competitor to complete a series of mandatory poses. Athletes will be judged on muscularity, conditioning and symmetry, a display of overall shape and muscle balance, vascularity, separation and striation. All poses must be performed properly and in a timely manner to avoid any penalties.

Comparison Round:

Once all competitors have completed their individual rounds, the head judge will call random competitor numbers of their choice to line up on center stage where quarter turn comparisons as well as mandatory posing comparisons will be performed. Upon completion of comparison round the head judge could call on competitors to return to stage in order to ensure proper judging and placement.

Evening Presentation Format:

Competitors will be called to stage one by one, where they will stop at center stage, strike a pose and proceed to line up on stage right/left based on the direction of the expediter until each competitor has presented him/herself. The expediter will then instruct all competitors to leave the stage. Depending on the number of competitors in a class and the decision of the officials, either all competitors or the top 5 in the class will perform a 60 second routine to their chosen music. Please note rule for routines, only one routine will be performed if doing Crossover divisions.

Posing Music:

Posing music must be on a CD and must be the only music on that CD. Posing music may not contain any vulgar lyrics. Music will vulgar or racial lyrics and tone will be prohibited.

Note: The Moon Pose is prohibited at any GBO Sanctioned Event.

Props are allowed in the final evening routine however you must have them approved at the weigh in meetings by the Head Judge or the State Director.

Pre-Judging Poses:

Competitors will be judged on posing as well as physical appearance, in both, individual and comparison rounds. Both rounds will consist of quarter turns and mandatory poses. Depending on the division a competitor enters, there are several different posing categories. Below is a breakdown of each division with details regarding proper competition attire, presentation and mandatory posing.

Competition Attire:

• Men – bodybuilding posing suit, plain in color, standard “V” shape covering at least 2/3 of

your buttocks

• Women – two piece bodybuilding suit, plain in color for prejudging. Bottoms must be “V”

shaped and cover at least 2/3 of your buttocks. Woman's suits for finals may include a printed design or added sparkle, rhinestones, sequins, etc.

All suits will be checked at weigh-in.

Weight Classes:

Men's Bodybuilding Novice-

Light- less 165

Middle – 165.25 up to 184

Heavy – over 184

Men's Bodybuilding Open -

Bantam – less than 150

Light Weight – 150.25 up to 165 Middle Weight – 165.25 up to 180 Light-Heavy Weight – 180.25 up to 199 Heavy- 199.25 up to 224

Super Heavy – over 224

Woman’s Bodybuilding

Novice and Open Divisions

Light – Up to 115 lbs

Middle - over 115 lbs up to and including 125lbs Heavy – over 125 lbs

Mandatory Poses:

• Front Lat Spread

• Front Double Bicep

• Side Chest

• Rear Lat Spread

• Rear Double Bicep

• Side Tricep

• Abdominal and Thigh • Most Muscular

Individual Round:

During pre-judging each competitor will be called out to center stage where they will stand feet flat, heels touching, and arms to their side and head facing front. The head judge will ask the competitor to perform their quarter turns first. The quarter turns consist of facing front, quarter turn facing right, facing backstage and quarter turn facing left. The head judge will then ask the competitor to complete a series of mandatory poses. Athletes will be judged on muscularity, conditioning and symmetry, a display of overall shape and muscle balance, vascularity, separation and striation. All poses must be performed properly and in a timely manner to avoid any penalties.

Comparison Round:

Once all competitors have completed their individual rounds, the head judge will call random competitor numbers of their choice to line up on center stage where quarter turn comparisons as well as mandatory posing comparisons will be performed. Upon completion of comparison round the head judge could call on competitors to return to stage in order to ensure proper judging and placement. Please Note: We do NOT call first call outs, second call outs etc.

Evening Presentation Format:

Competitors will be called to stage one by one, where they will stop at center stage, strike a pose and proceed to line up on stage right/left based on the direction of the expediter until each competitor has presented him/herself. The expediter will then instruct all competitors to leave the stage. Depending on the number of competitors in a class and the decision of the officials, either all competitors or the top 5 in the class will perform a 90 second routine to their chosen music. Please note rule for routines, only one routine will be performed if doing Crossover divisions.

Posing Music:

Posing music must be on a CD and must be the only music on that CD. Posing music may not contain any vulgar lyrics. Music will vulgar or racial lyrics and tone will be prohibited.

Note: The Moon Pose is prohibited at any GBO Sanctioned Event.

Props are allowed in the final evening routine however you must have them approved at the weigh in meetings by the Head Judge or the State Director.

***Note Novice –

Pro Cards are not awarded to this division.

Men and Woman's Bodybuilding - Pre-Judging

Poses:

Competitors will be judged on posing as well as physical appearance, in both, individual and comparison rounds. Both rounds will consist of quarter turns and mandatory poses. Depending on the division a competitor enters into, there are several different posing categories. Below is a breakdown of each division with details regarding proper competition attire, presentation and mandatory posing.

Competition Attire:

• Men – bodybuilding posing suit, plain in color, standard “V” shape covering at least 2/3 of your buttocks

• Women – two piece bodybuilding suit, plain in color for prejudging. Bottoms must be “V” shaped and cover at least 2/3 of your buttocks. Woman's suits for finals may include a printed design or added sparkle, rhinestones, sequins, etc.

• All suits will be checked at weigh-in. Weight Classes: Men's Bodybuilding Novice-

Light- less 165

Middle – 165.25 up to 184

Heavy – over 184

Men's Bodybuilding Open -

Bantam – less than 150

Light Weight – 150.25 up to 165 Middle Weight – 165.25 up to 180 Light-Heavy Weight – 180.25 up to 199 Heavy- 199.25 up to 224

Super Heavy – over 224

***Note Woman's Bodybuilding Open and Novice classes will be decided at each individual event Mandatory Poses:

• Front Lat Spread

• Front Double Bicep

• Side Chest

• Rear Lat Spread

• Rear Double Bicep

• Side Tricep

• Abdominal and Thigh • Most Muscular

Individual Round:

During pre-judging each competitor will be called out to center stage where they will stand feet flat, heels touching, and arms to their side and head facing front. The head judge will ask the competitor to perform their quarter turns first. The quarter turns consist of facing front, quarter turn facing right, facing backstage and quarter turn facing left. The head judge will then ask the competitor to complete a series of mandatory poses. Athletes will be judged on muscularity, conditioning and symmetry, a display of overall shape and muscle balance, vascularity, separation and striation. All poses must be performed properly and in a timely manner to avoid any penalties.

Comparison Round:

Once all competitors have completed their individual rounds, the head judge will call random competitor numbers of their choice to line up on center stage where quarter turn comparisons as well as mandatory posing comparisons will be performed. Upon completion of comparison round the head judge could call on competitors to return to stage in order to ensure proper judging and placement.

Evening Presentation Format:

Competitors will be called to stage one by one, where they will stop at center stage, strike a pose and proceed to line up on stage right/left based on the direction of the expediter until each competitor has presented him/herself. The expediter will then instruct all competitors to leave the stage. Depending on the number of competitors in a class and the decision of the officials, either all competitors or the top 5 in the class will perform a 60 second routine to their chosen music. Please note rule for routines, only one routine will be performed if doing Crossover divisions.

Posing Music:

Posing music must be on a CD and must be the only music on that CD. Posing music may not contain any vulgar lyrics. Music will vulgar or racial lyrics and tone will be prohibited.

Note: The Moon Pose is prohibited at any GBO Sanctioned Event.

Props are allowed in the final evening routine however you must have them approved at the weigh in meetings by the Head Judge or the State Director.

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