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*Fitness Competitor Rules
Competitors will compete in a two-piece suit.
The bottom of the suit must be v-shaped.
No thongs are permitted.
Competitors can compete in an off the rack suit.
All swimsuits must be in good taste.
It is recommended that the athlete bring two (2) suits to check in (in the event that suite is improper)
Athletes will be scored down if the suit is not up to standard
Competitors must wear high heels.
Competitors may wear jewelry.
Beginning in 2022, for the Fitness division, the two-piece swimsuit round will return just as it is in the IFBB Professional League Fitness and will count for 1/3 of the score.
Round two (2) is maximum two minute routine.
The contestants should have shape to their muscles but not size, definition or vascularity as in bodybuilding physique. If these are present the contestant will be scored down.
National level contests do not permit competitors to crossover into Bodybuilding, Fitness or Figure at the same event.
Height Classes
A Fitness competition may be divided in the following height classes.
1 Class
| 1 Class may be used at regional competitions |
2 Classes
| Class A | Up to and including 5’3” |
| Class B | Over 5’3” |
3 Classes
| Class A | Up to and including 5’2” |
| Class B | Over 5’2” and up to and including 5’4-1/2” |
| Class C | Over 5’4-1/2” |
Figure Competition Judging
Presentation
The contestants will be brought out on stage in one or more lines for quarter turns.
Comparison Round, Two-Piece Swimsuit - Round 1
Competitors will be judged wearing a two-piece swimsuit and heels.
Judges will have the opportunity to compare competitors against each other.
Scoring - Round 1
Judges will score the degree of athleticism using the following criteria:
Firmness
Symmetry
Proportion
Overall Physical apperance including - Complexion, Poise, Overall Presentation
Fitness - Round 2
Each athlete will perform a maximum two minute routine.
Scoring - Round 2
Judges will use four (4) aspects to score this round using the following criteria:
| Strength | The amount and types of strength moves. The degree of difficulty of these moves. The ease and correctness of the moves. |
| Flexibility | The number and types of flexibility moves. The degree of difficulty of these moves. The ease and correctness of the moves. |
| Cardiovascular | The tempo of the routine. |
| Overall Package | Full general assessment including but not limited to creativity, stage presence, outfits, hair and make-up |
The mandatory movements within the routine, in no specific order, in Women’s Fitness are as follows:
Push Up (of any kind)
High Kicks
Side Split
Straddle Hold
Beginning in 2011, the emphasis in Women’s Fitness will be the fitness routine and will be scored as 1/3 on Physique/2-Piece Swimsuit and 2/3 on the 2 Minute Fitness Routine. The 2 Minute Fitness Routine scores will be doubled.
Finals
All athletes will be introduced in their two-piece swimsuits. The finalists will perform their routines. After all classes are completed the trophies will be awarded. At competitions where there is more than one class the class winners will be brought back in their two-piece swimsuits. Quarter turns will be done. The judges will then decide on the overall winner based on their physique and routine.
In regards to ties, after highs and lows are removed if there is still a tie, then the athlete who has won the routine round is the winner.
Join the CPA
To compete or participate in a CPA event, athletes must be registered with the CPA.
Competitor Health
Any competitor who appears to be disoriented, light-headed or experiences undue cramping will not be permitted to compete.
Junior & Masters
Junior Athletes - must be at least 18 years old and no older than 23 as of the day of the show.
Masters Men and Women’s Classes begin at 35 years of age or over as of the day of the show. Promoters may add masters classes as follows 40/45/50/55/60 years of age.
Qualifications received as a junior or as a master are valid for the respective division only and may not be carried over to other divisions.
Placing Top 3 in a Regional competition in the Masters 35+ qualifies you to all Masters Pro Qualifier classes in your division. Placing Top 3 in a Regional competition in the Masters 40+ qualifies you to all Masters Classes above 40+ in your division provided you meet the age requirements.
True Novice & Novice
True Novice – All first-time competitors are eligible to compete in the True Novice category (never competed with the CPA in any category at a bodybuilding or physique competition). The True Novice category provides no qualifications, just awards and bragging rights.
Novice – All competitors who did not place in the Top 3 in any category in a CPA competition may compete in the Novice category. The novice category provides no qualifications, just awards and bragging rights.
Athlete Check-Ins/Weigh-Ins
Competition check-ins/weigh-ins take place the day prior to the contest at a location provided by the contest promoter. The promoter will publish the official check-in/weigh-in start time. All competitors, regardless of category, must be present for the official check-in/weigh-in.
During the official check-in/weigh-in competitors will be officially heighted and/or weighed, receive their competitor number and information verified. All competitors must show their CPA membership card. Junior and Masters competitors must provide government issued ID showing date of birth (i.e. passport, birth certificate, etc.)
Please note: Any competitor who does not make weight will be given a maximum of 30 minutes in which to do so. If, for whatever reason, the competitor does not return within thirty minutes, he or she will be eliminated from the competition. The onus is on the competitor to return within the deadline; the CPA is under no obligation to issue time warnings or to track down the competitor.
Backstage
The only people permitted in the backstage area are competitors, approved backstage pass purchasers, expediters, CPA officials & CPA Media.
