2009 Jones Beach USA Official Rules 

Men's and Women's Bodybuilding Rules

Contestant Attire: Body piercing studs or other objects must be removed prior to the prejudging and display phases. Jewelry is not allowed with the exception of wedding rings. Earrings are allowed for female contestants. Earrings may not be worn by male or female bodybuilders (ear studs allowed for both men/women). Posing suits shall be of a single color and non metallic in nature for prejudging. If in doubt about a suit, bring a backup suit.

Judging: The Judging Panel will consist of a Head Judge and at a maximum seven (7) Staff Judges. High and low scores are to be eliminated with the remaining scores tallied. Contestants are ranked highest with the lowest combined score. The Head Judge will be 1972 Mr America Steve Michalik who may vote and is responsible for all communications between the judging panel and the contestants, as well as verifying the tabulated results. In the event of any disputes, the most senior official, Mr. Dan Lurie, will be empowered to make a final ruling.

There will Be 3 Rounds of Pre-Judging:

Symmetry Round 

  • In a relaxed position each competitor will line up by number and perform 4 Quarter Turns as a group.

Individual Free Posing

  • Each competitor will get 60 seconds to Free Pose to house music.

Muscularity Round

  •  Contestants will be required to perform mandatory poses as a group. These include:
  • Front Double Bicep
  • Lat Spread (front)
  • Side Chest - Side of Choice
  • Rear Double Bicep
  • Lat Spread (rear)
  • Side Tricep - Side of Choice 
  • Abs and Thighs 
  • Most Muscular (Men Only) 

Music: Contestants must supply their own music on a CD no longer than 90 seconds. The CD must be cued to the beginning of the music. Vulgar lyrics are grounds for disqualification or substitution of generic music at the discretion of the Committee.

Awards: All competitors are introduced at the finals. All competitors will pose at the Finals. The top five (5) receive trophies and an overall trophy to the winner amongst the classes. Beach Body awards are given to the top 3.  Special awards for Most Muscular and Best Poser will also be presented.

Results:The Official Scorecards from each judge will be posted online following the contest.

Schedule:

9am - Registration and Weigh In - Numbers and gift bags will be given.

12pm - Pre-Judging - Order of events

  • Teenage - 17-19 years old
  • Masters Men - Over 40
  • Masters Women - Over 40
  • Masters Men - Over 50
  • Masters Men - Over 60
  • Women's Bodybuilding
    • Lightweight
    • Heavyweight
  • Women's Bikini
  • Men's Bodybuilding
    • Lightweight
    • Middleweight
    • Light-Heavyweight
    • Heavyweight  
  • Finals - Immediately following Pre-Judging -  
    • Teenage Men Routines and Awards  
    • Masters Men Routines and Awards  
    • Masters Women Routines and Awards 
    • Women's Bodybuilding Routines and Awards 
    • Women's Bikini Judging and Awards 
    • Best Poser Award
    • Most Muscular Award
    • Men's Bodybuilding Routine and Awards
    • Audience Participation Awards
      • Best Back
      • Best Arms
      • Best Legs