OCB Fire and Ice Classic (Pro Qualifier*)

The Fire and Ice Classic is a conditional pro qualifier.
Minimum turnouts for divisions must be met for overall winners in Open and Age 35+/40+ divisions to become a pro, see requirements below.

Date

Saturday, August 10th, 2024

Location

Barbara W Nelson Fine Arts Center, Bay High School, 1200 Harrison Ave, Panama City, FL 32401

Time & Format

Pre-Judging: 10:30AM, event will run straight through with intermission before finals. Finals: approximately 1-2PM subject to change depending on amount of competitors.

Tickets

Full Show $50 online, Teens(13-16) $20, Trainer Pass $60 (Includes general admission and backstage access 1 per competitor), Children ages 12 & under FREE. Tickets are non-refundable.

Entry Fee & Deadlines

Registration $99, Crossovers: $49. Late fee charge of $50 will be added after 7/17/2023. Registrations are non-refundable.

Categories

Categories being offered are Bikini, Wellness, Figure, Women's Physique, Bodybuilding, Men's Physique, and Classic Physique. Competitors may not participate in more than one category at a show.

Divisions Offerings

Bikini: Debut, Novice, Age 35+ (PQ), Open(PQ), Age 45+, Age 55+, Military
Wellness: Debut, Novice, Age 35+ (PQ), Age 45+, Age 55+, Open (PQ), Military
Figure: Debut, Novice, Age 35+(PQ), Age 45+, Age 55+, Open(PQ), Military
Men's Physique: Debut, Novice, Age 40+(PQ), Open(PQ), Age 50+, Age 60+, Military
Men's Classic Physique: Debut, Novice, Age 40+(PQ), Open(PQ), Age 50+, Age 60+, Military
Men's Bodybuilding: Debut, Novice, Age 40+(PQ), Open(PQ), 50+, 60+, Military
Women's Physique: Novice, Age 35+(PQ), Open(PQ), Military

DEBUT ELIGIBILITY: First competition ever. Competitors cannot have ever competed in any category with any organization.

NOVICE ELIGIBILITY: Cannot have placed first in any class (besides Teen or Debut), within any division, within any category, with any organization (with the exception of cases where first place was won in a class that only had one competitor in it).

Classes

When more than one class in a division, classes are formed by dividing competitors evenly by height.

Crossovers

A crossover entry is entering more than one division within a category. For example, someone may enter the Novice division, if eligible, and also crossover into the Open division and compete in it as well. Competitors are encouraged to make the most of their stage and enter as many divisions as they are eligible, ask the promoter if you’re not sure about eligibility.
Competitors may not participate in more than one category (Bikini, Wellness, Figure, Physique, Bodybuilding, Classic Physique) at any given show but can compete in as many divisions as they like.

Awards

Trophies will be awarded to the top five placements in each class. There will also be a best poser award and a best presentation/T-walk award. As well as a Team Trophy if applicable. The eligible classes for best poser will be Men's Bodybuilding, Men's Classic Physique and Women's Physique only. The eligible classes for best presentation will be Men's Physique, Bikini, Wellness & Figure.

Eligibility

All competitors are required to be current members of OCB to participate in this event. If needing to obtain the annual membership, please register by a week before the event. Memberships can be purchased on OCBonline.com.

This is a natural (drug-free) competition. All competitors must meet eligibility criteria listed in the OCB drug testing guidelines in order to participate. Prior to registering, competitors should review the procedures and list of banned substances posted on OCBonline.com

Banned Substances and Screening Methods

All competitors are required to be polygraph tested prior to competing. In addition, all pro qualifying placement winners are required to provide a urine specimen immediately after the conclusion of the event for urinalysis.

Check-Ins and Polygraphs

Check Ins, Tanning, and Drug Testing will take place at the host hotel, on Friday, August 9th 2024. All competitors will need to check-in even if the drug test has been waived due to prior testing. Drug screening schedule will be emailed to all registered athletes 4 weeks out. It costs $60 due to the polygrapher in cash at the time of testing.
You'll be asked if you've read the updated banned substance list so make sure you've read it OCB Banned Substance List (ocbonline.com). rn Please be aware that even though marijuana isn't banned, being under the influence of any drug or alcohol during your drug screening is prohibited. Please refrain from using it for 12hrs prior to your testing.

Music

Men's Bodybuilders, Men's Classic Physique and Women's Physique competitors and anyone else wanting their own music played for their walk will also need to provide their music (see "Routines" below for details). No music will be accepted on the day of the show.

Host Hotel

TBA

Backstage Policy

One assistant max per competitor is allowed backstage. The assistant must purchase a trainer/assistant ticket, which is good for general admission and back stage access.
COACH PASS MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE THE SHOW. They will NOT be sold at the door on the day of the show.

Competitor Prep Area

Light weights, bands and mirrors will be backstage for use in preparing to go on stage. Competitors are welcome to bring their own equipment and mirrors as well.

Photo & Video Coverage

Our official photographer & videographer is Michael Brewer with Nvision: Phone - 404 663-8991, Website - Click HERE for photos! Mike at Nvision for details.

Video Recording Policy

Competitors and friends/family are welcome to bring recording devices.

Spray Tanning Services

For Spray Tans by Maggie information contact Maggie: e-mail - maggie@spraytansbymaggie.com, phone - 678 6429972, website - Click HERE to book!

*NOTE* Tanning products have a tendency to stain and damage clothing, sheets, and other surfaces. To purchase protective attire that will prevent staining, visit Wear & Away

Hair & Makeup

Ari Boye can be contacted via text, email, or DM. Text: 850-677-0080 IG:@ariboye.artistry

Contesant Meeting

There will be an athlete meeting with all competitors on the stage on Saturday August 12th at 9:30am at the Venue to discuss the “T” walk and answer any other stage presentation questions. Please schedule tanning appointments around this especially if you will be using our tanning professional, Spray Tans by Maggie backstage that morning.

Routines

All competitors will do their T-walk or Routines at the beginning of the finals portion and will need to be no longer than 60 seconds in duration. Men's Bodybuilding, Classic Physique and Women's Physique competitors will need to designate to the DJ whether they will be walking on or will already be on stage when their music starts. All music needs to be sent via email in mp3 format. No music will be taken on the day of the contest. If it does not play you will have to pose to our music. Music can not contain any profanity. Costumes/props will be permitted but only if competitors can carry it on stage and it is in good taste. If a competitor chooses not to do a t-walk then he/she will just walk on stage after bio is read, do 1 pose and wave and walk off.

Bio

When competitors enter the stage individually at the finals portion of the program a “bio” will be read for each individual by the MC. This should include your name, and then something like your motivation, how long you have been competing and then something interesting about yourself and/or thanks to those who helped you along the way. An email with a bio form will be sent a couple of weeks prior to show day.

Awards

Trophies will be awarded to the top five placements in each class. There will also be a best poser award and a best presentation/T-walk award. As well as a Team Trophy. The eligible classes for best poser will be Men’s Bodybuilding, Men’s Classic Physique and Women's Physique only. The eligible classes for best presentation will be Men’s Physique, Bikini, Wellness & Figure.

Pro Qualifier Information

The OCB Fire and Ice Classic is a conditional pro qualifier.
Conditional Pro Qualifier: Minimum turnouts for divisions must be met for overall winners in Open and Age 35+/40+ divisions to become eligible for OCB pro contests in their respective divisions. The minimums required are: Open divisions: 5 for all categories except Bodybuilding and Women's Physique, which is 3. Age 35+ and 40+ divisions: 3.

Contact

Jenny Rodriguez fireandice@glacierbodies.com (904) 600-4080
IG @ocbfireandice FB OCB Fire and Ice Classic

SPONSOR & VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES

For any companies and individuals interested in sponsorship and/or vendor booths please contact the promoter at fireandice@glacierbodies.com