Bikini competitions consist of 2 parts: Group Comparisons, which are scored and Individual Presentations, which are not scored.

Bikini competitors wear two-piece suits. Suits can be of any color and may be decorated with crystals.

Thong/T-back style suits are not permitted. Suit bottoms should adequately cover the center portion of the glutes and be firmly glued in place. (see photos below, which show acceptable suit bottoms)

Competitors must wear clear, high heeled shoes, and may wear jewelry.

For judges to best view the physique, competitors should have an evenly applied spray tan.

Bikini athletes should display their number buttons so they are clearly visible to the judges on the hip of their leg presented to the judges (right or left) as well as on the back center of their suits.

Competitors must be age 16 or over on the day of the event. Competitors under age 18 must have parental consent and be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Competitors may not enter other categories in the same show, but may crossover into all of the divisions they are eligible for in their category.

Athletes posing in an overtly sexual manner, doing anything on stage considered inappropriate for younger audiences, or being disruptive to the show in any way may be disqualified.

JUDGING CRITERIA

The Bikini desired look is achieved by presenting a lightly muscled and not overly lean or hard appearing physique as compared to Figure, Wellness, or Women’s Physique. Bikini judging is based on an overall healthy, toned body with good symmetry, fullness, balance, shape and proportion. Bikini competitors should not display deep muscle separation, muscle striations or an abundance of muscle size. Excessive muscularity, striations and vascularity will be marked down. A bikini physique should display some fullness and roundness in the deltoids, some development with some fullness in the quadriceps and hamstrings and full, round, firm glutes. The abdominal region should show some muscularity but not a deeply etched or vascular appearance. The back should show development without being overly dense or wide. Competitors should perform proper posing and exhibit poise and confidence.

Bikini Symmetry: Streamlined hourglass physique that is balanced from top to bottom.

Definition: Toned, displaying some splits between the major muscle groups, but no inner detail. For example, there should be a split between quads and hamstrings, but no detail with in hamstrings, glutes or quadricep lines. Abdominal definition is acceptable, but there should not be vascularity or a deeply etched 6-pack. Bikini athletes should not exhibit muscle striations.

Size: Bikini competitors should have an athletic build and look like they train with weights. They should show some shoulder development and back muscularity without excessive density. Legs should have muscle in the glutes, quads, hamstrings and calves to give them a streamlined shape, but should not be overly developed or muscular. Glutes should be firm, full, and round.

Group Comparisons

When athletes enter the stage, they will be assembled in a line on the front of the stage and stand in their front pose. The head judge will direct competitors in a class to perform half turns and walk to the front and back of the stage. This portion of the event is judged. Not performing poses in the manner specified in the guidelines may result in lower scoring from judges. When in the back pose, bikini athletes should pull long hair aside to avoid obstructing view of the back in the rear pose. At any time, the head judge may request competitors switch places on stage. Athletes should listen for their number, raise their hand if called, and look for the other competitor to raise their hand. When called, competitors should then walk respectfully over to the other location and resume their posing position. Please note that in the OCB, an athlete’s location on the stage is not an indicator of placement.

Front Pose

One hand placed on the hip, either side is acceptable

The opposite arm shall lay along the side of the body in a natural position

Lats may be visible, but not flared as in figure side poses

The athlete's number should be placed on the hip visible to the judges

Back Pose

Feet should be placed approximately shoulder width apart and not crossed. Refrain from standing in a wide straddle

Long hair should be pull off the back and swept to the front so the back is visible

The back should NOT be posed to show width as one would in Figure or Women’s Physique

Arms should be slightly bent while hands are placed gently onto the thighs

A slight arch in the back or forward lean is acceptable. Refrain from bending forward excessively in an obscene manner

BIKINI WALKS

Bikini is the only category where competitors are asked to walk to the front and rear of the stage. While bikini athletes are walking, judges are evaluating how the physique looks and moves compared to others as well each athlete’s stage presence. Athletes will enter the stage together as a class, stand on a pre-marked line, and immediately get into their front pose. The head judge will ask the athletes to turn and face the back of the stage, hold their pose, and direct them to walk toward the back of the stage. Once they reach the back of the stage, they will hold their back pose. When directed, they will make a half turn and face the front towards the judges. They will hold their front pose until asked to walk to the front of the stage. This sequence may be repeated a number of time until all of the judges have scored the athletes.