FAQs

1 – What is The International Bikini Team Model Search? 
The International Bikini Team Model Search is one of the largest pageant systems in the world and is one of the most extensive promotional modeling systems working with over 500 different national brand clients each year.  There are events in every state and several countries.  Each year over 10,000 ladies compete and participate in promotional modeling opportunities.  Events are held at bars, nightclubs, biker rallies, themeparks, and casinos.  If you have won your state or regional finals you get to participate in the United States Finals Model Search in The Bahamas.  Here beautiful young ladies compete for over $10,000 in cash, prizes, trips and modeling contracts.

2 – How do I become a part of The Bikini Team?
To become a model for The Bikini Team, you must first compete in any of the preliminary model search events.  Girls placing in the preliminary events qualify to compete in the state and regional finals, where the winners there go on to the US Finals.

3 – Do you have to be single to enter the pageants?
No.  Contestants may be married and may have children.

4 – Is there an age limit required to compete in the model search events?
Contestants must be 18 years of age and have ID with them at all times.  Some casino events will require that contestants be 21 per state regulations.  There is no upper age limit for The International Bikini Team.

5 – Can I compete more than once in the same event? 
Yes.  A contestant may enter an event as many times as she would like. 

6 – Can I compete in other states?
Yes.  You are not limited to a certain state in which you live.  You may compete in as many different states or countries as you wish.

7 – On what basis are the contestants judged?
Contestants are judged on stage presence, poise, and overall beauty.  (Beauty of figure, face, and projection of personality)

8 – Is the swimsuit round the only judged round?
No.  The swimsuit round is the main judged round, however the first round of competition may be cocktail dresses, nightclub attire, costumes, or evening gowns at larger events.  The swimsuit round may count double though. 

9 – I manage a bar or casino that would like to host an event, who should I contact?
Please go to the Contact Us page on this website and send an email to info@internationalbikiniteam.org

10 – I am very interested in competing, who should I contact to get started?
If you would like to be considered as a contestant for The International Bikini Team, send an email to models@internationalbikiniteam.org and attach 3 photos, 1 must be swimsuit, and include your location (city/state), DOB, and cell phone number.