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CLASS A​​

Up to and including 5'4"

 

CLASS B

Over 5'4"

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Key Dates

  • Entry Deadline: Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 9:00 PM (late entries = $40 handling fee)

  • Check-In & Suit Inspection: Friday, April 3, 2026 at 6:30 PM — ProMuscle Lifting Club

  • Athlete Meeting: Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 9:00 AM — Buffalo Marriott Niagara

  • Pre-Judging: Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 10:00 AM — Buffalo Marriott Niagara

  • Finals: Athletes report by 4:30 PM | Show at 5:00 PM — Buffalo Marriott Niagara

  • Music Upload: Via Muscleware by April 1, 2026 at 9:00 PM 

Mandatory Poses

  • Front Stance: One hand on hip, opposite arm relaxed, one leg slightly extended

  • Quarter Turn Right: Twisting side pose (hand on hip, opposite arm relaxed, front leg bent)

  • Rear Stance: Lower back arched, glutes pushed back, arms relaxed at sides

  • Quarter Turn Left: Mirrored twisting side pose (hand on hip, opposite arm relaxed, front leg bent)

  • Judges emphasize fluidity and poise. No exaggerated arm placement (no bent wrist/“chicken wing” poses)

Judging Criteria

  • Conditioning slightly above Bikini, but not as lean as Figure

  • Lower body development (quads, glutes, hamstrings) more pronounced than upper body

  • Full, round glutes with slight separation (no striations)

  • Slight quad separation is acceptable (no extreme definition)

  • Abs and shoulders developed similarly to Bikini (not overly capped or striated)

  • Overall balance, symmetry, and confident presentation

Competition Suit

  • Two-piece suit, bottoms must be V-shaped in the front and provide appropriate back coverage (no thongs, T-backs)

  • Wellness bottoms traditionally sit high on the hips and may be all-material with no connectors, or bikini-style with connectors (either is acceptable)

  • High heels required (same standards as Bikini)

  • Jewelry permitted (same standards as Bikini/Figure)

  • No posing oil; competitors may use glaze for shine

Check-In Rules

  • All suits inspected at check-in — wear competition suit under clothing

  • Any suit changes for finals must be re-approved by judges

  • Athletes must maintain professionalism and sportsmanship at all times

  • Failure to comply with attire or conduct standards may result in scoring penalties or disqualification

Finals

  • No individual posing routine

  • Comparisons performed in the same quarter-turn stances

  • House music provided

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