OCB Blaze of Glory

Date

Sunday April 12th, 2026

Location

Bijou Theater 275 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport CT, 06604

Time & Format

09:00 AM 

Tickets

Ticket Information

Trainer/Backstage (one per competitor): $70

General Admission: $50

Senior / Military / Student: $30

Children under 13: Free

Admission tickets will be purchased through the Bijou Theater.

Entry Fees & Deadlines

If entry is received by April 1st: Entry $95. Entry fee for each additional class $55. After April 1st an additional late entry fee of $50 applies. April 9th, 2026 is the last day entries will be accepted.

Categories

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

Division Offerings

Note: The promoter is willing to add divisions (e.g., Teen, 50+) if there is enough interest.

Amateur Divisions & Classes

Bikini: Teen, Novice, Age 35+, Age 45+, Open

Figure: Teen, Novice, Age 35+, Age 45+, Open

Men’s Physique: Teen, Novice, Age 40+, Open

Men’s Classic Physique: Teen, Novice, Open, Age 40+

Men’s Bodybuilding: Teen, Novice, Age 40+, Age 50+, Open

Women’s Physique: Teen, Novice, Age 35+, Open

Women’s Wellness: Teen, Novice, Age 35+, Open

Novice Eligibility

Cannot have placed first in any class (except Teen), within any division or category, with any organization.

Exception: If first place was won in a class that only had one competitor.

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 or 40+ division, if eligible, and elect to 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. Physique and Bodybuilding are not permitted.

Awards

The top 5 in each class.

Eligibility

Competitor Requirements

All competitors must be current members of OCB to participate in this event.

To obtain or renew an annual membership, register before March 28th. Memberships can be purchased at OCBonline.com
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This is a natural (drug-free) competition.

All competitors must meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the OCB drug testing guidelines.

Prior to registering, competitors should review the procedures and the list of banned substances posted on OCBonline.com.

Banned Substances Screening Methods

All competitors are required to be drug screened 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 testing.

Check-Ins/Drug Test Screenings

By appointment Friday April 11th: 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM at the host hotel.
A link to sign up will be sent directly to registered competitors. 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.

Music

House music be used for bikini, figure and men’s physique. Women physique, bodybuilding and classic physique may use house music or provide your own. Please email a file with your music selection and any additional instructions to sulcop96@aol.com.

Host Hotel

Hilton Garden Inn 25 Old Straford Rd Shelton CT 06484, 203-447-1000 for room use code Blaze of Glory. https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=HVNSHGI&groupCode=OCB&arrivaldate=2026-04-10&departuredate=2026-04-13&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT

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 backstage access.

Competitor Prep Area

Competitors are welcome to bring their own equipment and mirrors as well.

Photography Coverage

Michael Platts photography: michaelplattsphotography@gmail.com

Video Recording Policy

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

Spray Tanning Services

Spray tanning services will be available from Elite Bronzing. click here to schedule tanning: Elite Bronzing

Hair & Make-Up Services

Stephanie DeNicola @ Flawlessfitness22@gmail.com.

Contact

Sulcop96@aol.com