THE JUDGES
QSANDY
WILLIAMSONQ (^) STEVE
WEINBERGER
be distracting onstage.
As for your face, you want it
to be almost as dark as your
body, but not darker. The best
way to prepare it is to have a light
coat of tan applied to the face—
less than used on the body—and
then finish with makeup that is
close to the colour of the tan on
your body. It’s much safer to use
a darker makeup on your face
than trying to get a spray tan over
your eyes, nose, and mouth that
will match the body tan. This
applies to men as well as women!
I just did my first fitness
show, and I came in
third in my class. I wanted
to ask questions of the
judges afterward, but I
ended up not approaching
them. Is asking questions
allowed? Are there certain
things I shouldn’t ask
about or that a judge can’t
answer when it comes to
how I compare with the
other athletes?
SANDY WILLIAMSON
Some districts ask athletes to
e-mail the judges for critiques
due to the length of most shows
rather than speak with judges
immediately after the show.
However, unless this was
discussed in the athletes’
meeting, athletes can speak with
judges after the show, since
some judges prefer to critique
athletes right afterward.
Either way, competitors should
ask for critiques either directly
after the show or by e-mail.
Judges will respond to athletes
from their perspective regarding
your physique, routine, and
overall look onstage. They can
provide you with valuable insights
to help you make improvements
for your next show.
Dallas McCarver achieves a base tan
before the contest and then gets sprayed
at the contest. Even veteran pros like
Tanji Johnson were once amateurs who
asked judges for feedback.
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