Be the next FLEX Swimsuit Model and earn a contract with Weider Publications

Every year, FLEX Magazine scours the globe in selecting eight of the most beautiful women in the fitness industry to appear in our annual FLEX Swimsuit Issue. In 2009, one of those women could be you. For the second consecutive year, the winner of the FLEX Magazine Bikini Model Search will appear in the pages of FLEX Magazine. In addition, the winner will earn an exclusive contract as a spokesmodel with Weider Publications.

A year ago, nearly 100 contestants came out during Olympia Weekend in Las Vegas with the hopes of being the next FLEX Bikini model. This year, we are opening up that contest by running the five-month FLEX Bikini Model Search Online. The contest begins on April 1st, and each of the five monthly winners will earn $250 and a berth in the 15-woman finals on Olympia Weekend in Las Vegas.

GO HERE TO ENTER THE FLEX BIKINI MODEL SEARCH ONLINE TODAY!

WHAT: FLEX Bikini Model Search Online
WHO: Females 18 and older
WHEN: Monthly, beginning on April 1
COST: Free
HOW IT WORKS: Each of the contests will begin on the 1st of each month (beginning April 1) and run through the 15th. The contestant with the most votes after the two-week voting period will win the monthly contest.
DEADLINES: Photos are due by the 21st of the month prior to the start of the contest.
WHAT YOU GET: Monthly winners earn $250 USD and a spot in the 15-woman finals of the FLEX Bikini Model Search on Olympia Weekend.

The Olympia Weekend and FLEX Magazine are proud to announce the 2008 FLEX Magazine’s Bikini Model Search brought to you by Muscletech and Bodybuilding.com. The contest will be held at the Olympia Expo at the Las Vegas Convention Center South Hall on Friday, September 26 (Judging) and Saturday, September 27 (Finals). The winner of the model search will receive an exclusive modeling contract with Weider Publications, LLC and will appear in the pages of FLEX Magazine.

Contestants will be judged on shape, tone, symmetry, poise and overall beauty. Contestants will be judged individually and in group comparisons. The purpose is to have fun with the audience and exhibit a charismatic stage presence and overall appearance.

You must be 18 years or older to enter. No experience necessary.

JUDGING CRITERIA

Body Condition & Overall Beauty – 50% of Score
Judges will be looking for fit, feminine contestants who display proper shape, symmetry and poise combined with overall condition and beauty. This is not a bodybuilding contest, so extreme muscularity will be negatively scored.

State Presence & Personality – 40% of Score
Contestants will be asked to walk in a bikini and high heels across the stage. It is important to mention that two-piece swimsuits are required. Thongs or G-Strings are not acceptable. No lewd acts will be allowed. Contestants will be asked to turn and pose at each corner and again at the center of the stage. Judges will be looking for the competitor with the best stage presence and who can successfully convey her personally to the audience.

Audience Popularity – 10% of Score
The goal is to be charming and charismatic, and to incite audience participation. The competition should be fun

PRIZES

Winner
Exclusive modeling contract with Weider Publications, LLC
Two (2) VIP Tickets to the 2009 Olympia Weekend
Appear in the pages of FLEX Magazine
Award Presenter at the 2008 Mr. Olympia Finals
For a copy of the modeling contract, please send your request to the address below

2nd Place
$1,000
Award Presenter at the 2008 Mr. Olympia Finals

3rd Place
$500
Award Presenter at the 2008 Mr. Olympia Finals

Contestants Need the Following

* Two piece swimsuit

Cocktail / Evening dress (Award Presenter at the Mr. Olympia Finals)

* Signed Waiver
* Entry and Bio Form
* Bikini photo of contestant
* $75 entry fee

*Please make checks payable to Mr. Olympia, LLC

* Proof of Age (copy of a valid Driver’s License or Passport)

*Note: Entries must be received on or before Sept. 12, 2008. You may pick up your information packet, Expo entry pass and competitor number at the Exhibitor Check-In area on Friday, September 26 beginning at 8:00A. Please make sure to bring your Driver’s License or passport. All contestants must report to the side of the expo stage by 12:30P on Friday, September 26 and at 11:30A on Saturday, September 27. This should be enough time to get ready and to make sure everyone is present. Please remember that Friday is judging, all competitors must report back on Saturday for the finals so we may announce the top 15.

Send payment, entry form and photo(s) to:
Mr. Olympia, LLC
FLEX Magazine’s Bikini Model Search
Attn: Maria Ibarra
21100 Erwin Street
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
Phone (866) 676-2007
Fax (818) 932-9032

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