Ladies Over 45 Open

Definition
The Trained Bikini Class will be judged on an
athletically trained physique that promotes a
healthy lifestyle. Competitors should be
recognisably fit and show evidence of muscular
appearance , with low body fat.
This catagory allows for slightly more muscular
development than that of Open Bikini.
Judges will assess symmetry, balance,
proportions, conditioning, and presentation.
Stage presence, etiquette, and tanning are also
important.
Attire
One piece or two-piece bikinis are acceptable.
One Colour Preferred.Tan: should be natural and
even in appearance and not unnaturally
dark.Accessories:such as bracelets necklaces
rings are expected to be kept to a minimum.
Other accessories such as hats, canes etc.
arenotpermitted. Shoes:Heeled shoes are
recommended but not compulsory.
Round 1 - Quarter Turns
The general presentation during the quarter
turns will consist of competitors presenting
themselves with poise, self-confidence and
posture. Although they will be in fixed but not
flexed stance. The judges are looking for a "total
package" and competitors are warned against
adopting any stance that tries to emulate too
much muscularity.
Round 2 -  I Walk
Competitor’s will perform an I walk individually.
Starting point at back of stage plinth facing
judges table, head judge will request you to walk
forward to stage front, stop front stage then be
requested to rotate right, left side pose, to rear
pose, right side pose, to front pose, then to face
rear of stage and walk back, once a rear of stage
turn to front again, head judge will then ask you
to return to line up in numerical order, I walk to
music of the DJ’s choice.
Round 3 - Comparisons
Competitors will be called back on to stage.
Competitor numbers will be called requesting
them to come front / centre stage in small
groups of 4- 6.
Judges will request the followingfrom the line-up.
1. A pose from the front
2. A pose from left side
3. A pose from the back
4. A pose from the right side
5. One or two for your favourite poses
Athletes who are not in the line-up are asked to
remain with no posing.
Pose-down & Awards
All athletes may be asked to perform 30
seconds of free posing - then assemble in a line
at back of stage for placement awards. (This
may take place after preliminary rounds of
another class)