2021 NPC Figure Division Rules and Scoring

Information from NPC News Online and Angel Competition Bikinis

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Your Suit

☑ Figure competitors must wear a two-piece suit with a V-shaped bottom like the Angel Competition Bikinis Figure Style.
☑ The official NPC rules do not state that your figure suit have a crisscross back. Angel Competition Bikinis make all figure suits with a crisscross back because of the popularity of the style at events. 99% of figure competitors wear a suit with a crisscross hook back. 
☑ The suit bottom sits high up on the hips like the Angel Competition Bikinis Figure Style.

All styles of Angel Competition Bikinis Figure suits have been acceptable at NPC sponsored competitions.  The NPC advises competitors to bring 2 suits to check-in in the event that one of your suits is not acceptable. If your suit is deemed unacceptable at check ins, you will be scored down. Because of our high quality connectors, and perfected fit, if you have an Angel Competition Bikini you do not need a back up. Our suits will NOT break. If you are ordering The Petite Cut, we strongly advise bringing a backup back cut. You may also wish to bring a back up if you would like to have a second color option on your show day.  Angel Competition Bikinis Ships Tomorrow Suits make a great back up option.

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Your Heels

☑ Figure competitors must wear high heels. 

The official NPC rules do not state that the heels must be clear, but most show promoters require this. We recommend ordering from The Shoe Fairy. The Shoe Fairy is the leading name in competition footwear that Angel Competition Bikinis loves. Like us, their quality, fit, and customer service is the best in their market. They offer a wide variety of styles to choose from and will personally help you pick out the perfect pair. Use code, "ACBIKINIS" to save 10% off at The Shoe Fairy.

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Your Jewelry

☑ Figure competitors may wear jewelry.

Angel Competition Bikinis line of competition jewelry was created to help excel your confidence and make you feel beautiful on stage. We are dedicated to perfecting your entire stage presence. Shop ACBikinis line of competition jewelry to bring elegance, brilliance, and beauty to your stage package. This jewelry can also be worn off the stage to bring extra sparkle into your everyday life. Who doesn't want that?

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-Terry Monique, NPC Figure Athlete

Crossovers

☑ No Crossovers are allowed at National events.

If you are competing on the national stage, you are not allowed to cross over into another division at the same event. If you wish to cross over at a regional level competition, you will need to contact the show promoter to gain approval.

Lizzie and Sam look stunning competing in both The Figure and The Bikini division. However, this not allowed at National NPC shows and may not be allowed at regional shows.

Memberships

☑ You must be a member of The NPC to compete. 

The National Physique Committee is the premier amateur physique organization in the world. Since 1982, the top athletes in bodybuilding, fitness, figure, bikini and physique have started their careers in the NPC. Many of those athletes graduated to successful careers in the IFBB Professional League, a list that includes 24 Olympia and 38 Arnold Classic winners.

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"I absolutely love the fit, customization, and the customer service that Angel Competition Bikinis provides. I can not wait to sparkle on stage in my new suit!!!"

-Steph Kandzierski, NPC Athlete

Posing

☑ Figure competitors will walk onstage and perform their posing routine alone.

There are 4 different poses for the NPC Wellnes Division; Front, Quarter Turn Right, Quarter Turn Rear, and another Quarter Turn Right.

Front
Walk to the center of the stage. Stop and hit your front pose with CONFIDENCE in your ACBikinis Suit.

Quarter Turn Right
Complete a quarter turn and hit your side pose. Smile and show your strength!

Quarter Turn Rear
Complete another quarter turn and hit your back pose. Some figure competitors use this time to pull their hair to the front so that the judges can see their back muscles.

Quarter Turn Right
Complete one more quarter turn and hit your other side pose.

Quarter Turn back to Front
Complete your last quarter turn to face the judges in your front pose. You are AMAZING, your face should show your confidence! Option to present a signature "good-bye" which can be a wave or similar to the judges. Proceed to the side of the stage under the direction of the stage usher. Feel the accomplishment of doing something most only dream of, you did it!!!

IFBB Figure Pro Natalia has beautiful posing! The above photo shows her different transitions in her Hologram Eggplant ACBikini.  

This video from NPC News Online. 

Comparison Round Rules 

☑ All Wellness competitors in your class will be brought back on stage to be judged as a group. 

You will be directed by the head judge to perform your front pose and back pose. You may be required to perform your front and back pose multiple times and hold your back pose for 10+ seconds. This should be considered when you are practicing your posing. It can be very difficult for an untrained athlete to hold their best back pose longer than 10 seconds. 
NOTE: The NPC does not want to see the arm off to side with the elbow bent and the wrist bent upwards or downwards.

This photo from Jeff Binns shows a comparison photo at NPC Nationals. Click here to shop for a replica of Natalia'stand out Angel Competition Bikinis FigureSuit.

This is a video from Muscular Development that shows comparisons at the New York Pro

The comparison round is when your competition suit, posing, and stage presence can make or break you. Don't forget your biggest and most confident smile for the judges!

This amazing photo from Jeff Binns is of Sara wearing Angel Competition Bikinis Figure suit.  Click here to schedule a consultation about your next stand out suit!

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-Jordan Brannon, NPC Athlete

Scoring

☑ Figure competitors are judged on the following:
1. Balance and Shape.  Small amount of muscularity with separation. There should be no visible striations for figure competitors.  Big emphasis on balance and symmetry in the figure division.
2. Rounded delts, sweep to the quads, back depth, and width.
3. Overall physical package brought to the stage including skin tone, poise, complexion, and overall presentation. 

Notice the beautiful balance and shape these figure athletes display in their Angel Competition Bikinis Figure suits. 

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Figure Do's

☑ Figure Competitors should:
1.  Display balanced shape with a well developed lats. Balance comes first in the figure division, we can't stress this enough!
2. Have impeccable posing! We HIGHLY recommend practicing with an Angel Competition Bikinis Posing Practice Suit. New for 2021! Our Figure Style comes in either a side tie or no side tie. 

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Figure Dont's

☑ Figure Competitors should not display:
1. Striations or graininess 
2. Muscularity thickness associated with Women’s Physique 

Angel Competition Bikinis makes suits for both the Women’s Physique Division and Figure Division. Click here to shop.

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-Lola Montez, IFBB Figure Pro, Olympian

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References

• Manion, J.M. “Official NPC Figure Division Rules.” NPC News Online, 2020, npcnewsonline.com/official-npc-figure-division-rules/.
• Revelia, Paul. “What Is The Wellness Division?” YouTube, 6 May 2019, www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGI_DveZgWw&t=131s. Accessed 11 Dec. 2019.
  
• Milton, Ryan. “Official Npc Ifbb Wellness Rules Announced!!” YouTube, 16 July 2019, www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hv_Et_qxAjo. Accessed 11 Dec. 2019.
  
• Bonilla, Adam. “Figure Posing Tutorial | Women’s Physique Posing Tutorial | Team Elite Physique.” YouTube, YouTube, 2019, www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaFTPMdW_M8.