OCB Checkered Flag 2025
Date
05-10-2025
Location
Daytona Beach, Florida
Time
10:30:00 AM
OCB CHECKERED FLAG (Yorton Cup Qualifier, OCB Pro Qualifier)
The OCB Checkered Flag 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, May 10th, 2025
LOCATION
DSC’ News Journal Center, 221 N Beach St, Daytona Beach, FL 32114
TIME & FORMAT
Pre-Judging: 10:30AM, event will run straight through with intermission before finals.
Finals: approximately 1-2PM subject to change depending on the amount of competitors.
TICKETS
Full Show $50 online, Teens(13-16) $20, Trainer Pass $70 (Includes general admission and backstage access 1 per competitor), Children ages 12 & under FREE. Tickets are non-refundable.
Military discount at the door with valid ID.
ENTRY FEE & DEADLINES
Registration $95, Crossovers: $45. Late fee charge of $50 will be added after 4/21/2025. Final deadline to enter is 04/29/2025. Registrations are non-refundable.
CATEGORIES
Categories being offered are Bikini, Wellness, Figure, Women's Physique, Men's Physique, Classic Physique and Bodybuilding.
Competitors may not participate in more than one category at a show.
DIVISIONS OFFERINGS
Bikini: Debut, Teen, Novice, Open (PQ), Age 35+ (PQ), 45+, 55+
Wellness: Debut, Teen, Novice, Open (PQ), Age 35+ (PQ), 45+, 55+
Figure: Debut, Novice, Open (PQ), 35+ (PQ), 45+, 55+
Men's Physique: Debut, Teen, Novice, Open(PQ), Age 40+(PQ), 50+, 60+
Men's Classic Physique: Debut, Teen, Novice, Open(PQ), Age 40+(PQ), 50+, 60+
Men's Bodybuilding: Debut, Novice, Open(PQ), Age 40+(PQ), 50+, 60+
Women's Physique: Debut, Novice, Open (PQ), Age 35+(PQ)
Transformation Categor
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 & SCREENING METHODS
All competitors are required to be drug screened prior to competing. We will set up a schedule to have that done on check in day. 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 Drug screens
Check Ins, Tanning, and Drug Testing will take place at the host hotel on Friday, May 9th 2025.
All competitors will need to check-in even if the drug test has been waived due to prior testing (drug screen tested within past 3 weeks with approved examiner). Please contact us beforehand if you think your suit might be borderline inappropriate. Review suit guidelines at OCBonline.com. All competitors will receive contest shirts and “goodie” bags at check-in.
The drug screen fee is $60 and is payable in cash only at the time of testing to the examiner. Exact change would be appreciated. Please schedule your appointment so it's before your spray tanning appointment if possible.
Link to schedule exam will be sent out to all registered athletes 3 weeks before the show.
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
The Daytona, 1870 Victory Circle, Daytona Beach FL, please book early, rooms will sell out.
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 backstage access.
COACH PASS MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE THE SHOW. They will NOT be sold at the door on the day of the show.rn
COMPETITOR PREP AREA
Light weights, bands and mirrors will be backstage for use in preparing to go on stage. The venue has very nice dressing rooms with lighted mirrors. Competitors are welcome to bring their own equipment and mirrors as well.
PHOTO COVERAGE
Our official photographer & videographer is Greg Diesel, to book a photoshoot before or after the show or get stage photos check our linktree. LinkTree HERE
VIDEO RECORDING POLICY
Competitors and friends/family are welcome to bring recording devices.
HAIR & MAKEUP
Makeup and hair will be done by Amy Gaskins, you can book her by email, on her website amygaskinsfitness@gmail.com or (904) 465-6333
SPONSOR & VENDOR OPPORTUNITIES
For any companies and individuals interested in sponsorship and/or vendor booths please contact the promoter at checkeredflag@glacierbodies.com