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Men’s Sports Model

Required Suit

European Style Speedo or Square Cut Swimsuit. No Board shorts.

Judging Criteria

Men’s Sports Model consists of two rounds, T-Walk or I-Walk along with a group comparison of quarter turns. Judging criteria is based on the following key elements:

Round 1: Individual Posing

Competitors will perform either a T-Walk or I-Walk to house music.

● T-Walk:

1. Start from the back center stage marker.

2. Walk to the front center stage marker.

3. Walk to the left stage marker.

4. Walk to the right stage marker.

5. Return to the center stage marker and display a back pose.

● I-Walk:

1. Start from the back center stage marker.

2. Walk to the front center stage marker.

3. Display front and back poses.

The back pose is the final pose for both T-Walk and I-Walk routines. Competitors must follow the stage markers carefully, as these indicate the best lighting for judges and photographers. Failure to follow the designated path may result in point deductions.

Competitors may incorporate the following poses in their T-Walk or I-Walk:

1. Front Double Biceps – Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, slightly bend your knees and engage your core, raise your arms to the side with elbows slightly above your shoulders, flex your biceps, and externally rotate your shoulders to flare your lats showcasing biceps, lats, and quads.

2. Left Or Right Side Intercostals – Side pose with one arm behind the head while flexing obliques, and overall side profile.

3. Abdominals – Hands behind head, flexing abs and emphasizing core

4. Rear Double Biceps with Calf Flexed – Facing the rear of the stage, raise your arms to the side with elbows slightly above your shoulders, flex your biceps, and externally rotate your shoulders to flare your lats showcasing your back, shoulders, and hamstrings.

Round 2: Symmetry, Proportion Definition, Separation, Muscularity & Conditioning

Competitors will perform quarter turns to the right on command from the Head Judge.

○ Symmetry: Left and right sides of the body should mirror each other in size and shape.

○ The physique should be aesthetically pleasing and well-balanced from all four angles (front, left side, back, right side). Competitors should aim for a physique similar to that of a soccer player. An athletic physique with balanced lean muscle mass and conditioning throughout the upper and lower body.

○ Definition: Highlights the detailed muscular lines without sacrificing muscle fullness.

○ Separation: Must present clear separation between muscle groups, with visible conditioning.

○ Muscularity: Judges will evaluate overall muscle mass, shape, and fullness. Muscles should be very lean and toned showing a balanced distribution across the entire physique.

○ Conditioning: Competitor’s ability to display lean muscle with minimal body fat and vascularity.

○ Stage Presence: Confidence and the ability to showcase one’s physique effectively is crucial.

Men’s Sports Model Amateur Divisions

Divisions are categorized by age, and experience level with height classes applied where permitted:

Junior (20-23yrs)

Jr. Masters (35-39yrs)

Masters (40-49yrs)

Grand Masters (50-59yrs)

Ultra Masters (60-69yrs)

Super Ultra Masters(70-79)

Novice – Beginner or has not won first place in a novice category *If first place is achieved in the novice category one may no longer compete as a novice in the same category.

Open – Experienced or has won first place in a novice category

Professional Qualifying Divisions: Open, Masters, Grand Masters, Ultra Masters

Must have a minimum of 3 competitors in each qualifying division for professional qualification to be awarded. Professional Qualification may be issued at judges discretion with only 2 competitors in a category.

Masters Professional Qualification: An overall including Masters, Grand Masters, Ultra Masters, Super Ultra Masters, Super Platinum Masters with 3 or more competitors are eligible to earn professional qualification. Professional Qualification may be issued at judges discretion with only 2 competitors in a category.

*Jr. Masters are not eligible for professional qualification.

Men’s Sprots Model Professional Divisions

Open

Masters (40-49yrs)

Grand Masters (50-59yrs)

Ultra Masters (60-69yrs)

*Professional status is not valid until a PNBA Membership is purchased. PNBA Membership must be renewed annually.