Fitness STAR Model Search - Judging Criteria

Each Fitness STAR Model Search division will include 2 rounds of competition. Fitness STAR Model Search events will not have a prejudge/evening show distinction. The events will run as one performance from 2:00pm to roughly 8:00pm.

Competitors will walk down a T-Walk runway to the end of the runway, go left, go right, back to the centre and then assume their position at the back of the stage.  At each point the model should pause for 1-2 seconds and pose slightly with different angles to show the judges and audience a multitude of angles.  The head judge will then call the competitors up for their quarter turns.  There will be no routines and bodybuilding-style flexing/posing is discouraged.

To make your mark as a Fitness Model, you need to possess the "entire package."  Judges are looking for an overall athletic appearance and a fresh “marketable” look.  Competitors should appear healthy and vibrant with noticeable muscle tone and symmetry.  Muscular Fitness Models will be more muscled and have a fuller appearance in the muscle bellies than the less-heavily muscled look of an Athletic Fitness Model or Bikini Model.

All models must also be versatile in order to be successful in this industry.  That means that they must be able to show their bodies confidently in both Swim Wear and Sports Wear.

All competitors' physiques and overall presentation will be evaluated in the four quarter turn positions.  Judges may request call outs to compare certain competitors against each other to determine the placing for that round.

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2 Rounds of Competition

Swim Wear (70% overall score)

The Swim Wear round is more formal in regulations than the Sport Wear round.  Models will
be walking a runway and performing quarter turns in this round and the judges will be looking closely at each models physique.

• Models will be performing a series of quarter turns so that the judges can see the models from all angles.  Models will be expected to stand with their feet together and flat on the floor.  When asked to turn, they should be looking in the direction they have turned.
• Athletes musculature (size, definition as outlined in Category expectations), proportions (no body part should be more developed than another) and symmetry (equal development between all muscle groups from top to bottom, left to right, and front to back) are assessed.
• Grooming and overall appearance is assessed for marketability.
• Models select competition suit that pay attention to styles, cuts, colors, patterns and fits that flatter and accentuate their physique and  personality.  Posing suits can be custom designed with crystals or
rhinestones however are not necessary.  4-5 inch high heels with clear bottoms are standard for females and males are barefoot.


Sport Wear (30% of overall score)

The Sport Wear round is more relaxed than the Swim Wear round.  Models will be walking a runway, and will not be performing quarter turns in this round.  Models can have much more fun with this round and truly express themselves creatively, athletically and/or physically.  Judges will be looking for marketability by utilizing the following criteria:

• Confidence (poise, posture, smile, attitude).
• Execution of runway walk and demonstration of personality.
• Grooming: skin tone, hair, nails, make-up, suit selection, heels, shoes etc.
• Overall presentation/impression.

Your choice of clothing should compliment your physique.  The look of the attire for this round should be something that would be represented in fitness fashion ads or fitness magazines.  Can be for sports, MMA, boxing, yoga, the gym or just comfortable fitness fashion. 

Hand held props and accessories are not permitted.  All props and/or accessories must be worn or attached.  Use your personality, charisma and confidence to separate you from the rest.  Be careful to not cover yourself up too much, as it is still a physique competition and the more of your body that is visible, the better.

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Please Note:

Demerit points will be allocated to an Athletic Fitness Model or Bikini Model who is excessively muscled or whose striations within a muscle belly are overly visible.  Separation between major muscle groups, however, should be visible.

Demerit points will be allocated to a Muscular Fitness Model who shows any signs of drug use and/or is deemed unmarketable.  It is important to remember that versatility in Fitness Modeling depends on the breadth of audience who can identify with you.

Although we are well aware that there is a niche market for heavily muscled individuals, it is relatively small in comparison to the general fitness arena in mass media, and therefore limiting to both the model and the Fitness STAR Agency.

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If you have any questions, feedback and/or concerns, please contact us any time at info@fitnessstar.ca.  We will gladly support you however we can to ensure you have a pleasant and memorable experience with Fitness STAR!  Looking forward to seeing YOU shine on the Fitness STAR runway and potentially in the Fitness STAR Magazine (http://FitnessSTARMagazine.com)!

Healthy regards,
The Fitness STAR Team