OCB Mind Muscle Classic

Date

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Location

Marshall University Student Center, Don Morris Room: 1 John Marshall Dr, Huntington, WV 25755

Time & Format

9:00 AM: DOORS OPEN

Show will run straight through with a 30 minute intermission after the Men’s Physique Awards and Overall Competitions.

10:00 AM: MENS SHOW BEGINS

Segment 1: Mens Bodybuilding, Classic Physique

10:00 AM Mens Bodybuilding, Classic Physique Group Comparisons

Mens Bodybuilding, Classic Physique Individual Routines

Mens Bodybuilding, Classic Physique Awards & Overall Competitions

Segment 2: Men’s Physique

11:30 AM Men’s Physique Group Comparisons

Men’s Physique Individual Routines

Men’s Physique Awards & Overall Competitions

12:30 PM: Women’s Show Begins

Segment 4: Women’s Wellness & Bikini

12:30 PM Women’s Wellness & Bikini Group Comparisons

Women’s Wellness & Bikini Individual Routines

Women’s Wellness & Bikini Awards & Overall Competitions

Segment 5: Women’s Physique & Figure

Women’s Physique & Figure Group Comparisons

Women’s Physique & Figure Individual Routines

Women’s Physique & Figure Awards & Overall Competitions

Tickets

Tickets sold at the door for General Seating are nontransferable & nonrefundable. Cash is encouraged to keep the admission line moving, no checks will be accepted (please tell your family and friends). Online Advance Ticket sales (also General Seating) will close on Wednesday, May 12th, 2026.

Adult General Admission (For any & all segments): $40

Child Admission (under age 12): $0

Adolescent (between 12 & 17): $20 

Trainers Ticket: Good for back stage access entrance and audience admission. One trainer max per competitor: $65

Entry Fees & Deadlines

Entry Fee: $90 If entry is received by Saturday, April 22nd, 2026. Entry fee for each additional class (Crossover fee): $50 After April 18th an additional late entry fee of $50 applies to everyone. Monday, April 27th, 2026 is the final date entries accepted. *Please note that all entry fees are non-transferrable and non-refundable. OCB Membership Fee: Must be obtained prior to the contest at ocbonline.com. Competitors must show proof of current OCB Membership at contest Pre-Registration on Friday, May 15th. *Please note that it is the responsibility of each athlete to obtain an OCB Membership prior to 5/15/26. Polygraph Testing Fee: $60 cash only please payable directly to the examiner at the time of testing on Friday, 5/15/2026 at the host hotel. DEADLINE FOR TRANSFORMATION DIVISION HAS PASSED. 

Categories

Men's Bodybuilding: Debut, Teen (ages 16 to 19), Novice, Age 40+, Age 50+, Age 60+, Open Men's Physique: Debut, Teen (ages 16 to 19), Novice, Age 40+, Age 50+, Age 60+, Open Men's Classic Physique: Debut, Teen (ages 16 to 19), Novice, Age 40+, Age 50+, Age 60+ Women's Physique: Debut, Teen (ages 16 to 19), Novice, Age 35+, Age 50+, Age 60+, Open Figure: Debut, Teen (ages 16 to 19), Novice (Under 5' 4" and 5' 4" and over), Age 35+, Age 50+, Age 60+,Open (Under 5' 4" and 5' 4" and over) Women's Wellness: Debut, Teen (ages 16 to 19), Novice, Age 50+, Age 35+, Open Bikini: Debut, Teen (ages 16 to 19), Novice, Age 60+, Age 50+, Age 35+, Open *Physically Challenged and Armed Forces & First Responder are available in every category. *Promoter reserves the right to add or drop classes based on the number of competitors entered. PLEASE send your entry form in by Early Entry Deadline of 4/22/2026 Debut Division: Never competed. This is your first competition ever. Teen Division: Open only to those who are ages 16 to 19. Novice Division: Open only to those who have not placed first in any class besides Teen within any division in the same category (Ex. Figure) with any organization (unless only competitor in the class). Eligibility will be verified during polygraph testing. Masters Divisions: Open only to those falling into the stipulated age range(ex. Women 35+ is age thirty five and over & Men 40+ is age forty and over). Open Division: Open to anyone regardless of age and level of experience. Armed Forces & First Responders Division: Open to anyone who has served in the United States Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard and/or Police, Fire, EMT etc.

Division Offerings

Men's Bodybuilding: Debut, Teen (ages 16 to 19), Novice (Under 5' 9" and 5' 9" and over), Age 40+, Age 50+, Age 60+, Open 

Men's Physique: Debut, Teen, Novice, Age 40+, Age 50+, Age 60+, Open

Men's Classic Physique: Debut, Teen, Novice, Age 40+, Age 50+, Age 60+, Open

Women's Physique: Debut, Teen, Novice, Age 35+, Age 50+, Age 60+, Open

Figure: Debut, Teen,  Novice (Under 5' 4" and 5' 4" and over), Age 35+, Age 50+, Age 60+,Open 

Women's Wellness: Debut, Teen,  Novice, Age 50+, Age 35+, Open

Bikini: Debut, Teen,  Novice, Age 60+, Age 50+, Age 35+, Open

Body Transformation Challenge: Men's & Women's DEADLINE FOR TRANSFORMATION DIVISION HAS PASSED. 

Classes

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

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, Physique, Bodybuilding, Classic Physique) at any given show.

Awards

Awards for top 5 placements in each class.
Trophies presented to all pro card recipients and Overall Champions in every category with more than one class.
OCB OPEN Pro Card awarded to:*Overall division winners of Men's Bodybuilding Open & Women's Figure, Wellness, & Physique Open when 3 or more competitors are in the division.
*Overall division winners of Men's Physique Open, Classic Physique Open, & Bikini Open when 5 or more competitors are in the division. 
OCB MASTERS PRO Card awarded to:*1st Place winners of: Men's Age 40+ Bodybuilding, Men's Physique & Classic Physique when 3 or more competitors are in the class.
*1st Place winners of: Women's Age 35+ Physique, Figure, Wellness, & Bikini when 3 or more competitors are in the class.
Best Poser Award for best Male and Female individual presentation in each category of the competition.

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 tested prior to competing. In addition, all pro qualifying placement winners and top 3 in each pro class are required to provide a urine specimen immediately after the conclusion of the event for urinalysis. (Remove reference to pro classes when not applicable)

Check-Ins/Drug Test Screenings

Registration will be held at the contest venue, the Marshall University Student Center (second floor), on Friday, May 15th from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Heights will be checked and Men’s Open Bodybuilders will weigh in.

Teen and Masters contestants must present a driver’s license or valid ID as proof of age. Contestant numbers and tee shirts will be given out at this time.

Note: All Teen competitors must have a parent or guardian present and must sign a Teen Athlete Waiver.

Drug screen testing is required for all competitors. Please see the UPDATED WADA Banned Substances Link.

OCB drug testing will take place on Friday 5/15/25 at the contest host hotel, Double Tree by Hilton Huntington, from 1:00 to 8:00 PM. (A link to schedule will be given closer to show date)

Music

Individual posing routines will take place before the awards and pro-cards are announced. All categories will walk in numerical order to house music for their individual presentations. The use of props is allowed for womens physique and bodybuilding and max time on stage will be 60 seconds.

Host Hotel

Double Tree By Hilton Huntington: 1001 3rd Ave, Huntington, WV 25701

Backstage Policy

*ONE (1) assistant/trainer per competitor allowed- NO EXCEPTIONS! Every assistant/trainer MUST buy a Trainers Ticket which is good for General Admission and back stage access. Children not permitted back stage. *Please Note: Trainers tickets are nontransferable and nonrefundable -NO EXCEPTIONS! *Please bring your own pump-up equipment. Mirrors will be provided.

Competitor Prep Area

Add details about the competitor prep area Example: 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.

Photography Coverage

Photographer & Videographer: John Boyette

Email or Call to order your stage photo/video package!

gymjohn.fitness@gmail.com

502-821-7717

Video Recording Policy

Competitors and friends/family are welcome to bring cell phones for recording, however NO professional cameras are allowed in the venue. Please do not block the aisleways.

Spray Tanning Services

Spray tanning services will be available from OnStage Beauty For details, and to book appointments: www.OnStagebeauty.com 586-292-5161 info@onstagebeauty.com

Hair & Make-Up Services

Spray tanning services will be available from OnStage Beauty For details, and to book appointments: www.OnStagebeauty.com 586-292-5161 info@onstagebeauty.com

Contact

Dr. Josh Williams, CEO Strength Rituall LLC, NASM- Physique & Bodybuilding Coach, Mental Performance Consultant, Competition Promoter, OCB Judge. Email: mindmuscleclassic@gmail.com