01-15-2009, 11:21 PM
World Body Building Federation
(WBBF-International)
JUDGING CRITERIA
COMPILED BY WBBF-International JUDGES COUNCIL
APPROVED BY WBBF-International EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
(February 1, 2008; WFF International Congress; Daugavpils , Republic Latvia )
COMPETITIONS
All WBBF Contests are of two parts:
Semi Finals and Finals.
SEMI FINALS
The Judging is in two Rounds:
1. Symmetry
2. Compulsory Poses
FINALS
The Judging is in two Rounds:
1. Individual Routines
2. Compulsory Poses
CATEGORIES
There are five Quality Categories at the WBBF Contests
Classic Bodybuilding Category
(The majority of Medium Muscular Athletes)
Performance (Figure) Bodybuilding Category
(Frank Zane in his best shape)
Athletic Bodybuilding Category
(Bill Pearl in his best shape)
Super Athletic Bodybuilding Category
(Arnold Schwarzenegger in his best shape)
Extreme Bodybuilding Category
(Ronnie Coleman in his best shape)
Dividing into Quality Categories
Before the Contest starts everyone has to take part at the viewing of her/his personal physical development.
Everyone has to accept the decision of the Judging Committee.
During the Semi Finals the Judging Committee may change the previously chosen Category from the less muscular to the more muscular.
JUDGING
The Judging is in three Rounds:
1. Symmetry
2. Compulsory Poses
3. Individual Routine
1. SYMMETRY
Front, Back, Sides Line-up.
All Competitors in a definite Category will present themselves in a serial order in a straight line.
The head Judge will instruct the Athletes to execute series of quarter turns that will allow the Judges to view them from all sides.
In comparison to other participants the Judges evaluate shape, tone, symmetry and proportions, harmony and general presentation of a definite competitor.
Shape, size, proportions, details, definition of each body part in relation to one another must give a look of the over all balance.
2. COMPULSORY POSES
Muscularity refers to the size of the muscles in relation to skeletal structure, shape and definition. The Athletes of a definite Category will present themselves in serial order.
The head Judge will call Athletes in sub-groups for the comparisons in the Compulsory Poses.
The head Judge will call each of the poses in order, giving the Athletes time to hold the pose and to relax after it.
Compulsory Poses:
1. Front Double Biceps
2. Front Lat Spread (only for Men Categories)
3. Side Chest
4. Side Triceps
5. Back Double Biceps
6. Back Lat Spread (only for Men Categories)
7. Abdominals and Thighs
8. Most Muscular Pose (Harold Pool Pose, HP, only for Men Categories)
3. INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE
By the posing routine the athletes will be allowed a maximum 60 seconds to exhibit their physical condition, figure, charisma and ability of individual presentation.
The routines of the Athletes must show individual personality, style, muscle coordination, choreographic performance, creativity, flexibility.
(WBBF-International)
JUDGING CRITERIA
COMPILED BY WBBF-International JUDGES COUNCIL
APPROVED BY WBBF-International EXECUTIVE COUNCIL
(February 1, 2008; WFF International Congress; Daugavpils , Republic Latvia )
COMPETITIONS
All WBBF Contests are of two parts:
Semi Finals and Finals.
SEMI FINALS
The Judging is in two Rounds:
1. Symmetry
2. Compulsory Poses
FINALS
The Judging is in two Rounds:
1. Individual Routines
2. Compulsory Poses
CATEGORIES
There are five Quality Categories at the WBBF Contests
Classic Bodybuilding Category
(The majority of Medium Muscular Athletes)
Performance (Figure) Bodybuilding Category
(Frank Zane in his best shape)
Athletic Bodybuilding Category
(Bill Pearl in his best shape)
Super Athletic Bodybuilding Category
(Arnold Schwarzenegger in his best shape)
Extreme Bodybuilding Category
(Ronnie Coleman in his best shape)
Dividing into Quality Categories
Before the Contest starts everyone has to take part at the viewing of her/his personal physical development.
Everyone has to accept the decision of the Judging Committee.
During the Semi Finals the Judging Committee may change the previously chosen Category from the less muscular to the more muscular.
JUDGING
The Judging is in three Rounds:
1. Symmetry
2. Compulsory Poses
3. Individual Routine
1. SYMMETRY
Front, Back, Sides Line-up.
All Competitors in a definite Category will present themselves in a serial order in a straight line.
The head Judge will instruct the Athletes to execute series of quarter turns that will allow the Judges to view them from all sides.
In comparison to other participants the Judges evaluate shape, tone, symmetry and proportions, harmony and general presentation of a definite competitor.
Shape, size, proportions, details, definition of each body part in relation to one another must give a look of the over all balance.
2. COMPULSORY POSES
Muscularity refers to the size of the muscles in relation to skeletal structure, shape and definition. The Athletes of a definite Category will present themselves in serial order.
The head Judge will call Athletes in sub-groups for the comparisons in the Compulsory Poses.
The head Judge will call each of the poses in order, giving the Athletes time to hold the pose and to relax after it.
Compulsory Poses:
1. Front Double Biceps
2. Front Lat Spread (only for Men Categories)
3. Side Chest
4. Side Triceps
5. Back Double Biceps
6. Back Lat Spread (only for Men Categories)
7. Abdominals and Thighs
8. Most Muscular Pose (Harold Pool Pose, HP, only for Men Categories)
3. INDIVIDUAL ROUTINE
By the posing routine the athletes will be allowed a maximum 60 seconds to exhibit their physical condition, figure, charisma and ability of individual presentation.
The routines of the Athletes must show individual personality, style, muscle coordination, choreographic performance, creativity, flexibility.
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