2010 Fitness America Weekend

FITNESS INTRODUCTION

With over 20 years, the Fitness America Pageant is the premier women's fitness competition for ladies who want to compete in the fitness arena, but also want the glamor and prestige of a beauty pageant. They are designed to provide a competitive and enjoyable experience for the contestants and unparalleled international recognition.

The Fitness America Pageant is featured with worldwide television coverage on ESPN International, Eurosport, Star Sports Asia and many other sports networks. Each year, regional, national and international qualifying events are hosted around the world culminating at the Fitness Universe Pageant in Miami and Fitness America Pageant in Las Vegas.

The Fitness America Pageant features three divisions:

Open Divisiion (Ages 18+)
Classic Division (Ages 35+)
Junior Division (Ages 14-18)

Competition rules and format are identical for the Open & Classic Divisions. The Junior Division is judged exclusive on the Fitness Round.

Welcome and join the talented and beautiful fitness women from around the world in what may surely become one of the most memorable experiences of your life.

FITNESS JUDGING CRITERIA

Fitness Round - 45% of Score

Execution - 25%
Difficulty - 25%
Creativity - 25%
Appearance - 25%

Judges will look for high energy routines that demonstrate athletic coordination, style, personality and overall performance. Routines may include dance, gymnastics, cheer, aerobics, fitness and/or otherdisplays of exceptional athletic talent. Contestants should demonstrate flexibility, creativity and showmanship. However, there are no specific athletic or strength moves required. Only the athletic skills in which a contestant has experience should be incorporated. Costumes will be judged as well during the Fitness Round, so special attentions should be given. No G-string or thong-type costumes may be worn unless athletic apparel or tights are worn underneath, and tennis shoes or athletic shoes must be worn. Props are allowed but must be approved by Pageant officials at least 2 weeks in advance of the performance. Routines may not exceed two minutes and once begun cannot be repeated. Music must be professionally recorded for maximum performance and audience & judges impression. Only CD-R recordings will be accepted - NO mini CD's, CD-RW, DVD or cassette recordings will be accepted.

Swimsuit Round - 45% of Score

Poise and Presence - 25%
Body Condition - 25%
Femininity - 25%
Appearance - 25%

Judges will analyze body shape, tone, symmetry, complexion, poise, presentation and overall condition. Also, they will be looking for fit, toned, feminine bodies that display proper conditioning. However, the Fitness Universe Pageant Series are not bodybuilding events or associated with any bodybuilding organization. Therefore, physical definition and excessive muscular development will be penalized. Contestants will be judged individually and in group comparisons.

Interview Round - 10% of Score

The Top 5 Finalists among the combined Fitness and Swimsuits scores will proceed to the interview round. Each contestant will answer a question from one of the selected judges regarding her background, outlook about various aspects of life and attitudes concerning health and fitness lifestyles. Spontaneous answers must be given. Judges will be looking for articulate, concise, intelligent and though provoking responses.

DRUG TESTING CRITERIA

Because the Fitness America Pagent is a natural sporting event, the Top 5 Finalists will be subject to urinalysis drug testing immediately following the competition and awards are presented. Attached is a complete list of substances which will be included. If a contestant is tested positive for any of the listed substances, he/she will be disqualified from the competition, forfeit any prizes and/or rewards and be unable to compete in any Fitness Universe Tour event worldwide for at least 2 years. Also, if a contestant refuses to submit to drug testing or attempts to manipulate and/or alter a urinalysis sample, then he/she will be immediately disqualified from the competition.

FITNESS APPLICATION PROCESS

Fitness contestant applications may be submitted on-line, by mail or fax. Applicants with no experience at a Fitness America Pageant event (regional, national or international), must submit a DVD featuring their performance skills, although not necessarily their competition routine. The FAP Judges Committee will review applications and will respond by e-mail within 7 days of receipt.

Note that the Ms. Bikini, Figure and Model America events are open to any contestant and without an application process.

MULTIPLE EVENTS

Competitors can participate in more than one event if they choose including Ms. Bikini, Figure, Fitness, Model and/or Bodybuilding. Each event will be scored by a completely different panel of judges, so competitors placing in respective events may vary according significantly. A Ladies Event Comparison chart is provided for reference.

LADIES EVENT COMPARISON CHART