Note: The minimum age is 16 years old. The age on the day of competition is decisive.

Note: Use of subcategories is dependent on the amount of athlete registrations of the category, the use of subcategories will be announced when the timetable for the competition is released (after the pre-registration deadline).

First Year:  This is your first year that you are competing, regardless of division. First year means competition year which starts January 1st and ends December 31st.

To best protect this category, when you register you declare that you are indeed a first-year competitor. If you are nevertheless not honest about this, your result will be deleted and you’ll be suspended for life within the organisation.

Under 21:  this category is mandatory as a first category for all athletes who are younger than 21 years on the day of competition (with the exception of First Year athletes who only compete in 1 category).

Under 25:  this category is mandatory as a first category for all athletes who are younger than 25 years on the day of competition (with the exception of First Year athletes who only compete in 1 category).

Master 30+: This category is open to all athletes who are over 30 years old on the day of competition (with the exception of First Timer athletes who only compete in 1 category).

Master 40+:  this category is open to all athletes who are over 40 years old on the day of competition. This category may grant a PRO card in certain competitions (announced after registration deadline).

Master 50+:  this category is open to all athletes who are 50 years or older on the day of competition.

Novice: Athletes who have not achieved a top 3 ranking in the International Physique Mania Championships (European Championships, World Championships and Universe).

Open: Open to all athletes. There is no division in bodyweight or bodyheight. This category may grant a PRO card (athletes -75kg and athletes +75kg) in certain competitions (announced after registration deadline).

(An athlete can register for as many categories he prefers across multiple divisions as long as he qualifies for the above regulations of the specific category.)

Overall: All winners from the above categories are put into this category to decide the best athlete of the division in a competition. The athlete does not have to register for this category himself and is free of charge.

PRO: More info on PRO status can be found through this link

Female entry-level division. Muscularity is on the smaller side, while carrying just enough body fat to avoid muscle separation. 

A toned body with no visible 6 pack abs but still maintaining a flat and toned midsection.

A bikini competitor should deliver a combination of overall beauty and the physical appeal of a shapely toned body together with stage and self-confidence. Promoting a feminine look is key in this division.

Not judged on overall muscularity, but looking for development in the shoulders and glutes. Vascularity and striations in the muscles is not preferred in this division and should be scored unfavourably.

Symmetry > posing >> muscularity = conditioning (Symmetry is key, followed by female presentation and posing, followed by muscularity and conditioning with the same (lower) importance)

A well developed and toned physique, without excessive conditioning on the abdominals and upper body musculature. The posterior side of the lower body is slightly more toned and muscular. Posture and sensuality is key in this division.

• • Athletes wear a Bikini:
    • Shiny or glitter effect allowed (including crystals)
    • G-Strings forbidden 
    • Two piece bikini outfit  
    • Clear high heeled shoes
  • Jewelry and piercings are allowed to your choosing.
  • Athlete number must be always visible at the left side of the waist and on the back.

  N.B After inspection of the posing attire at the registration, any objection will automatically result in disqualification of the athlete if no remediation is possible before the start of the contest (first category of the day).

The competitors are called one by one, give a 30 second presentation and are placed in the side row. (Presentation)
Once all the competitors are on stage, the mandatory poses and necessary comparisons will be made.

A quarter turn to the right so as to appear in profile, then again a quarter turn to the right so as to stand facing the judges, then a quarter turn to the right to present their other profile, and finally the athletes finish with a last quarter turn to regain face to face position with the judges. 

Depending on the number of athletes a new order of numbers can be made. All athletes perform all (or several) quarter turns again in the new order of athlete numbers. After being put back in the original order of the athlete numbers, the athletes are aligned in the background. This ends the first round.

Below images of the 4 quarter turn poses. Feet placement should be identical as on the pictures provided.

By instruction of the stage organiser, the athletes individually make a tour on the stage in a ‘T’ shape lasting approximately 45 seconds in front of the judges before returning to their position at the back of the stage. International Physique Mania contests may differ in the inclusion of an individual posing round.

In the ‘posing zones’ on the diagram, an athlete can do several poses (quarter turn poses from first round), the poses must be fluid and well transitioned to provide a convincing individual posing round. The second round or t-walk is judged more heavily than other individual rounds of other divisions due to the higher demand in stage presence and confidence.

Important Note:

• The music is randomly chosen by the organisation and will be the same for all athletes. The music lasts 45”.
• Each athlete starts with a “T-Walk”, beginning from the middle of the back of the stage. 
• The athlete will have to regain her place in the background as soon as possible at the end. Any breach will be sanctioned or disqualify.

Athletes who do not perform a “T-Walk” will be sanctioned with points.

Below you can find a video presentation of the “T-walk”.

At the end of the individual round (t-walk), comparisons by 3 can then be requested by the judges in order to better estimate the athletes’ physique and refine the ranking. Requests for comparisons will be made by the head of the table. The comparisons of these 3 athletes will be with the same poses as the first round (symmetry round).

After the judges have asked for call-outs, 1 minute of free posing is offered to all athletes on stage. The posedown is competitive, but friendly in nature, overly aggressive behaviour will be sanctioned by the jury.

Posedown: 1 minute of free posing for all athletes together on stage!