FITNESS MODEL — DIVISION & RULES

​​Required Attire

• Fitted athletic short shorts or yoga style shorts with full glute coverage

• inseam of shorts can be no shorter than 2 inches

• Athletic sports bra–style top

• Heels required

 

Attire Guidelines

• Attire must resemble athletic lifestyle wear

• no bling or embellishments

• Clean, tasteful, and stage-appropriate

• No thong-style or minimal-coverage suits

 

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Jewellery

• Earrings, bracelets, and wedding rings are permitted.

• Jewelry should complement your look without overpowering or distracting from your physique.

 

Shoes

• Clear heels are required for both rounds.

• They can be either slip-on or with straps.

• Heel is no higher than 5″ and the sole no higher than 1.5″.

• Platform heels are not allowed.

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Overall Look

• Athletic

• Confident

• Strong

• Professional

• Media-appropriate

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WWA Physique Sports Presentation Standards

WWA Physique Sports is built around athleticism, performance, and lifestyle.
Athlete attire reflects this philosophy by presenting competitors as athletes first, while maintaining a professional, family-friendly, and media-appropriate standard.

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All attire must be:

• Athletic in appearance

• Suitable for public and family settings

• Comparable to what would be worn in a gym, fitness event, or athletic environment

• Clean, fitted, and professional

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Failure to meet attire standards may result in scoring penalties.

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CLASSES (LEVELS) IN FITNESS MODEL

 

Fitness Model offers the following competitive classes:

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• U21 (21 and under)

• Novice

• Open

• Masters 40

• Masters 50

• Masters 60

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NOVICE, OPEN & PHYSIQUEMANIA — ADVANCEMENT RULES

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Novice → Open Advancement

• Top 3 placement in Novice at a WWA Physique Sports sanctioned event
  → Athlete advances to Open the next time they compete

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Experienced Competitors

• Athletes with previous competition experience may be placed directly into Open.

• This includes competitors from other federations.

• Final division placement is at the sole discretion of WWA Physique Sports.

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Open → MR / MS PHYSIQUEMANIA Division Qualification

• Top 3 placement in Open at a WWA Physique Sports sanctioned event
  → Athlete earns MR / MS PHYSIQUEMANIA Division Qualification.

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MR / MS PHYSIQUEMANIA Division Qualfied Athletes

• Only athletes who have earned MR / MS PHYSIQUEMANIA Division Qualification may compete in the MR / MS PHYSIQUEMANIA Division.

• IDFA Pro Athletes receive automatic MR / MS PHYSIQUEMANIA Division Qualification.

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NOTE: PHYSIQUEMANIA will have all Divisions, and All Classes. The additional division will be MR / MS PHYSIQUEMANIA DIVISION for those who are qualified to compete for the title of MR / MS PHYSIQUEMANIA.  This will be the most prestigious title of WWA Physique Sports. 

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CROSS-ENTRY RULES

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U21 (21 years of age & under)

• Athletes competing in U21 may also enter Novice or Open, depending on experience level.

• Final placement into Novice or Open is at the sole discretion of WWA Physique Sports.

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Masters Classes (40+, 50+, 60+)

• Masters classes are age-based, not experience-based.

• Athletes may enter only one Masters class, based on their age at the time of competition.

  • Example: An athlete aged 50–59 must enter Masters 50+ and may not also enter Masters 40+.

• Athletes entering a Masters class may also compete in Novice or Open, depending on experience.

• Final Novice/Open placement is at the sole discretion of WWA Physique Sports.

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Competing in Multiple Divisions

• Athletes may enter more than one division at the same event, provided they meet the eligibility criteria for each division.

• This applies to both Men’s and Women’s divisions.

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Examples:

• A Men’s Physique athlete may also compete in Muscle Physique.

• A Women’s athlete may compete in Model and Fitness Model.

• A Women's athlete may compete in Fitness Model and Muscle Model.

• A Transformation athlete may compete in another Divison (s).

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Purpose of this rule:

• Allows athletes—especially new competitors—to explore divisions.

• Helps athletes determine which division best suits their physique, strengths, and presentation.

• Encourages long-term athlete development without penalization.

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INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATION ROUND

 

For every division and every class (with the exception of Transformation, as it is run a bit differently), each athlete will receive an Individual Presentation Round on stage.

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How It Works:

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• The host will introduce the athlete to the audience
• The host will read the athlete’s submitted “Special Thanks”
• The athlete will then walk to center stage
• The athlete will perform 4 of their favourite poses, appropriate to their division
• The athlete may acknowledge the crowd, family, or supporters

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This is your opportunity to:

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• Showcase your personality

• Display your strongest poses

• Connect with the audience

• Represent your hard work

 

After all athletes complete their individual presentations, the class will move into the Judging Round.

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JUDGING ROUND — FITNESS MODEL

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During the Judging Round, athletes are evaluated on athletic muscular development, symmetry, conditioning, and confident presentation, with an emphasis on a strong, fit, and performance-driven physique.

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Judging Round Procedure

 

Athletes will:

• Line up on stage in numerical order

• Face the judges in a Front Pose (hand on hip, athlete’s choice)

• Execute a series of mandatory poses as directed by the Head Judge

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Athletes should maintain relaxed confidence, smooth transitions, and controlled posture throughout the round.

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MANDATORY POSES

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Mandatory poses for Fitness Model are called in the following order:

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1. Front Pose

2. Lat Spread Pose

3. Side Pose (athlete’s choice of side)

4. Back Pose​