OCB Michigan Natural
Date
09-12-2025
Location
Grand Rapids, MI
Time
10:00:00 AM
OCB Michigan Natural (Pro Qualifier*)
14 OCB Pro cards will be awarded (7 Open and 7 Masters)
Pro cards will be awarded when minimum entries are met in the Open (5) and Masters Age Classes (3).
Date
June 7th, 2025
Location
East Grand Rapids High School
Performing Arts Center
2211 Lake Dr SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
SHOW TIMES *APPROXIMATE*
The following times are tentative and could change depending on the number of entries in each division.
Men's Show Start time: 10:00 AM
Women's Show Start time: 1:45 PM
The schedule of events will take place over 5 segments to help ease flow of foot traffic over the course of the day, and to help with spectators planning to attend the event. Approximated times for each segment are listed below. Please plan accordingly and show up before your segment below. Group comparisons, individual presentations and awards will take place for each segment.
Segment 1: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Men's Bodybuilding and Men's Physique
Segment 2: 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM Men's Classic Physique
Short Intermission
Segment 3: 1:45 PM - 2:45 PM Women's Physique and Figure
Segment 4: 2:45 PM - 4:00 PM Women's Wellness
Segment 5: 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Bikini
***Awards will take place after EACH segment above
SHOW FORMAT
Each division will consist of group comparisons, Individual posing routines, this will be followed by awards. Overalls will be done at the end of each segment / division.
All categories except Bodybuilding & Women’s Physique will walk in numerical order to house music for their individual presentations. The use of props is allowed for women’s physique and bodybuilding and max time on stage should be 60 seconds to your own provided music, otherwise house music will be used.
FORMAT FOR INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATIONS **OPTIONAL**
Athletes may choose to perform individual routines. This is an opportunity to get individual stage time and additional photos. These routines are not judged and do not factor into placement. Due to the size of this event, in order to allow all contestants to have an opportunity to participate in the 30 second individual presentations segment, competitors will be introduced by name and number only, and take the stage to house music. Athletes will walk to the center of the back of the stage (there will be an "X" marking the spot), strike one pose of their choice, walk to front center stage (there will be an "X" marking the spot), strike a few poses of their choice, then exit. Music submissions are not needed. House music will be played.
ATHLETE’S MEETING
All athletes are required to check in at the host hotel between 4-6pm on Friday June 6th. The location will take place within a conference room at the Host Hotel. This meeting is where final check in’s will take place and competitor buttons, shirts, free products from our sponsors etc will be received.
TICKETS
Adult General Admission $50, Under Age 12 General Admission $20, Age 2 and under are free. Coach or Assistant Pass (backstage access): $110 (only applicable to those helping a competitor prepare backstage). One assistant max per competitor is permitted.
Tickets and Coaches Pass can be purchased at the venue the day of the show (CASH only). Prices are $60 at the door. Please see the ticket counter upon arrival for your wristband
***Online ticket sales will end the Wednesday before the day of the show (June 4th). Thereafter, purchase tickets on the day of the show.
ENTRY FEES & DEADLINES
If entry is received by April 27th: Entry $110. Entry fee for each additional class is $60. After April 26th an additional late entry fee of $60 applies. June 2nd is the last day entries will be accepted. *REGISTRATIONS AND TICKET SALES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE OR TRANSFERABLE*
CATEGORIES
Categories being offered are Women’s: Bikini, Figure, Wellness, Physique and Men’s: Bodybuilding, Physique, Classic Physique. Competitors may NOT participate in more than one category at a show.
AMATEUR DIVISION OFFERINGS
Bikini: Junior, Debut, Teen, Novice, Age 35+ (PQ), Age 40+, Age 50+, Open,(PQ)
Women’s Wellness: Junior, Debut, Teen, Novice, Age 35+ (PQ), Age 40+, Open (PQ)
Figure: Debut, Teen, Novice, Age 35+ (PQ), Age 40+, Open (PQ)
Women’s Physique: Debut, Teen, Novice, Age 35+ (PQ), Age 40+, Open (PQ)
Men’s Physique: Junior, Debut, Teen, Novice, Age 40+ (PQ), Open (PQ)
Men’s Classic Physique: Junior, Debut, Teen, Novice, Age 40+ (PQ), Open (PQ)
Men’s Bodybuilding: Junior, Debut, Teen, Novice, Age 50+, Age 40+ (PQ), Open (PQ)
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) 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. Classes will be split into multiple classes when more than 10 competitors are registered in a class. Classes will be added continuously so no more than 10 competitors will be in a class.
ENTERING MORE THAN ONE DIVISION (CROSSOVER ENTRIES)
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 may not participate in more than one category (Bikini, Figure, Wellness, Physique, Bodybuilding, Classic Physique) at any given show.
AWARDS
Awards will be presented to the top 5 placement winners in each class. Awards to include OCB medals, custom show medals, Beautiful Sculptures and Tiara’s will be presented to the overall winner in open class for all women’s categories
OCB Pro Cards will be awarded in Open (minimum 5 athletes) and Masters classes (minimum 3).
OCB Pro Card status will be awarded to overall division winners of the open divisions: Men's Bodybuilding, Classic Physique, Men's Physique, Women's Physique, Wellness, Figure & Bikini Open.rnOCB MASTERS PRO Card status will be presented to 1st Place winners of: Women's age 35+ divisions and Men's 40+ divisions.
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 SCREENING METHODS
All competitors are required to be Drug tested prior to competing. In addition, all OCB overall winners in the open and masters classes are required to provide a urine specimen immediately after the conclusion of the event for urinalysis. If you do not provide a urine specimen after the event, you will NOT be eligible for a PRO card.
CHECK-INS/DRUG SCREENINGS
Drug screen information will be emailed out 1-week before the event. Testing by appointment only and conducted at the host Hotel the day before the show on Friday. The fee is $60 and is payable in cash only at the time of testing. Exact change would be appreciated. Results are valid for other OCB shows held within three weeks.
All athletes are required to check in at the host hotel between 4-6pm on Friday June 6th. The location will take place within the conference room at the Host Hotel This meeting is where final check in’s will take place and competitor buttons, shirts, free products from our sponsors etc will be received.
MUSIC
If competing in the Bodybuilding or Women's Physique category, then please send the music mp3 or m4a file as an email attachment to michiganocb@gmail.com. Music must not contain any profanity. If music is not received for any competitor by June 6th, house music will be used for them the day of the event. If needed, mp3 files of songs can be purchased from Amazon.com for around $1, downloaded, and then emailed as a file attachment. All music must be sent as a digital file. Competitors can send complete songs if they wish, the music would just be faded out after the stage walk is finished. When sending music, state whether the music should start after you get set on stage, or before you come out. NOTE: individual posing routines will be no longer than 60 seconds.
HOST HOTEL
Holiday Inn Grand Rapids – Airport
3063 Lake Eastbrook
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
For reservations call the Holiday Inn and mention Michigan OCB contest: 616-285-7600
Or you can book with the following link: Click HERE to book!It’s recommended to make reservations as soon as possible as the hotel will release any unreserved rooms for general sale and, in the hotel’s discretion, will accept reservations at the group rate on a space and rate available basis.
BACKSTAGE POLICY
One assistant max per competitor is allowed backstage. The assistant must buy a trainer/assistant ticket, which is good for general admission and back stage access. If anyone is found backstage without a Trainer/Assistant's ticket, they will be escorted out of the building, will not be allowed to re-enter, and the competitor they were assisting will be disqualified from the contest.
SPONSORSHIP & VENDOR SPACE
Vendor space is limited to 4 businesses. The cost for vendor space is $250. Email michiganocb@gmail.com to secure your spot.
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.