WOMENS CATEGORIES

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Ms Bikini Model

Ms Bikini Model emphasises shape quality, muscular balance, and aesthetic proportion through a pronounced shoulder-to-waist taper and S-shaped silhouette.

Divisions:

  • Ms Bikini First Timer
  • Ms Bikini Rookie
  • Ms Bikini Novice
  • Ms Bikini Under 23
  • Ms Bikini 30+
  • Ms Bikini 40+
  • Ms Bikini 50+
  • Ms Bikini Momma
  • Ms Bikini Open
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Ms Fitness Model

Balanced muscularity with visible abs, capped shoulders and back detail. Leaner and more muscular than Sports Model, but not as extreme as Figure.

Divisions:

  • Ms Fitness Model First Timer
  • Ms Fitness Model Rookie
  • Ms Fitness Model Novice
  • Ms Fitness Model Under 23
  • Ms Fitness Model 30+
  • Ms Fitness Model 40+
  • Ms Fitness Model 50+
  • Ms Fitness Model Momma
  • Ms Fitness Model Open
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Ms Sports Model

Athletic and sporty, with more muscle and conditioning than Bikini, including visible abs and muscle definition in shoulders, back and legs. Slightly softer than Fitness.

Divisions:

  • Ms Sports Model First Timer
  • Ms Sports Model Rookie
  • Ms Sports Model Novice
  • Ms Sports Model Under 23
  • Ms Sports Model 30+
  • Ms Sports Model 40+
  • Ms Sports Model 50+
  • Ms Sports Model Momma
  • Ms Sports Model Open
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Ms Figure

One of the most muscular female categories, with a wide back, capped delts, visible six-pack and clear leg separation, while maintaining a feminine look.

Divisions:

  • Ms Figure First Timer
  • Ms Figure Rookie
  • Ms Figure Novice
  • Ms Figure 30+
  • Ms Figure 40+
  • Ms Figure 50+
  • Ms Classic Figure
  • Ms Figure Open
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Classic Figure

A good amount of muscularity and lean condition. High degree of symmetry. Open to both Sports Model and Figure competitors. Symmetry is the key factor with good muscle balance and lean condition.

Divisions:

  • Ms. Classic Figure First Timers
  • Ms. Classic Figure Rookie
  • Ms. Classic Figure Novice
  • Ms. Classic Figure 30+
  • Ms. Classic Figure 40+
  • Ms. Classic Figure Open
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Ms Wellness

Designed for women with visibly stronger lower-body development (glutes and legs) than upper body. This category deliberately favours lower-body dominance over equal symmetry.

Divisions:

  • Ms Wellness First Timer
  • Ms Wellness Rookie
  • Ms Wellness Novice
  • Ms Wellness 30+
  • Ms Wellness Open
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Ms Swimsuit

Ms Swimsuit is a modelling division prioritising balance, flow, and silhouette, where muscular development enhances natural curves and symmetry through soft, rounded muscle bellies and clear shape without visible hardness or striations.

Divisions:

  • Ms Swimsuit First Timer
  • Ms Swimsuit Rookie
  • Ms Swimsuit Novice
  • Ms Swimsuit Under 23
  • Ms Swimsuit 30+
  • Ms Swimsuit Open
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Event Format

All ICN NSW events operate in a continuous “One Show” format. This means competitors are judged and, once scoring is completed, results are announced and awards are presented immediately.
Please note that not all divisions are available at every event. Refer to the event run schedule for specific details.

CROSSOVER CATEGORIES

 

This chart shows which categories can be combined in the same competition. Gold squares with “APPROVED CROSSOVER” logos indicate approved crossovers.

Crossover Eligibility

Important: A crossover may only be completed with one additional category.

Athletes cannot cross over into more than two categories total.

This means:

  • You may compete in your primary category, and
  • One additional eligible crossover category only

You must choose one or the other if multiple crossover category options are available.

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Note: Gold squares with ICN “APPROVED CROSSOVER” logos indicate approved category crossovers. Athletes may compete in multiple categories where crossover is permitted, subject to event-specific rules.

Find Your Category

Not sure which category is right for you? Check out our first-time competitor guide.

first-time guide