OCB Michigan Natural

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

Saturday, June 13th, 2026

Location

East Grand Rapids High School
Performing Arts Center
2211 Lake Dr SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506

SHOW TIMES *APPROXIMATE*

Men's Show Start Time: 10:00 AM
Women's Show Start Time: 2:00 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. Should showtimes posted at that time for various segments not run as long as anticipated, subsequent segments will not be started prior to the final advertised starting time (for purposes of attendee planning). Should showtimes posted for various segments run longer than anticipated, subsequent segments may not begin until a little later than the final advertised times.

Segment 1: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Men's Bodybuilding and Men's Physique
Segment 2: 12:00 PM – 1:45 PM – Men's Classic Physique

Short Intermission
Body Transformation (Men & Women) - 2:00

Segment 3: 2:20 PM – 3:20 PM – Women's Physique and Figure
Segment 4: 3:20 PM – 4:20 PM – Women's Wellness
Segment 5: 4:20 PM – 6:00 PM – Bikini

***All segments will showcase the following:
Group Comparisons
Individual Presentations (Optional)
Group Picture
Awards

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 before the event.
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  All Day General Admission: $50
Child (Under Age 12) All Day General Admission $20
Age 2 and under (FREE)
Coach/Backstage Pass (backstage access): $115 (only applicable to those helping a competitor prepare backstage).  Please see the ticket counter upon arrival for your wristband if purchased online.

Tickets and Coach Passes can be purchased at the venue on the day of the show (CASH only). 
Online ticket sales will end the Wednesday before the show.  Tickets and Coaches Pass prices increase on show day
*REGISTRATIONS AND TICKET SALES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE OR TRANSFERABLE*

ENTRY FEES & DEADLINES

If entry is received before 5/2/26: Entry $112. 
After 5/2/26, a late fee entry of $60 will apply to all entries. 
6/9/26, is the last day entries will be accepted.
6/10/26 all online ticket sale end, tickets can be purchased at the door for a slightly higher price.
*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.

TRANSFORMATION:
Allowed for both men and women
All athletes should submit a BIO form which will be sent out to all Transformation athletes a couple weeks before the show.
This form will include your weight loss and transformation journey details which will be announced during your stage walk.
Athletes attire is open for this division.  A suit, shorts & sports bra, board shorts & T-shirt are all acceptable.
Athletes will all come out on stage as a group and then also have the opportunity to perform an individual stage walk.
This division is NOT judged against others.  This is purely a way to showcase your journey to the stage as an individual
All athletes will receive a very nice custom medal.
Please note that contestants may “Crossover” into another division if desired.

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 40+ (PQ), Open (PQ)
Transformation: All ages, Male & Female

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)

TEEN: Competitors ages 16-19 (under 18 with parental consent)

JUNIOR: Age 22 and under. *under age 18 with parental consent.

Athletes are encouraged to enter all of the divisions they are eligible for.

CLASSES

When more than one class in a division, classes are formed by dividing competitors evenly by height.  These will not be determined until all registration entries have been received.
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 elect to 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 include OCB medals, custom show medals, and Beautiful Sculptures. Tiaras will be presented to the overall winner in the Open class for women’s categories.

OCB Pro Cards will be awarded in Open divisions (minimum 5 athletes) and Masters classes (minimum 3 athletes).

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, and Bikini Open.

OCB Masters Pro Card status will be presented to 1st place winners of Women’s Age 35+ divisions and Men’s Age 40+ divisions.

ELIGIBILITY

All competitors are required to be drug screen tested prior to competing.  This will take place at the host hotel on Thursday and/or Friday the day before the event

In addition, all OCB overall winners in the open and masters classes are required to provide a urine specimen immediately after the conclusion of your division for urinalysis.  If you do not provide a urine specimen after the event, you will NOT be eligible for a PRO card.

BANNED SUBSTANCES SCREENING METHODS

Drug screen information will be emailed one week before the event. Exams are by appointment only and will be conducted at the host hotel the day before the show, on Friday. The fee is $60, payable in cash only at the time of testing. Exact change is appreciated. Results are valid for other OCB shows held within three weeks.

Athlete Check-In: All athletes are required to check in at the host hotel between 4:00–6:00 PM on Friday before the event. Check-in will take place in the conference room at the host hotel.  This check in is where final check in’s will take place and competitor buttons, shirts, free products from our sponsors etc will be received.

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.

Athlete Check-In: All athletes are required to check in at the host hotel between 4:00–6:00 PM on Friday before the event. Check-in will take place in the conference room at the host hotel.  This check in 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, please send your music in MP3 or M4A format as an email attachment to michiganocb@gmail.com. Music must not contain any profanity. If music is not received for a competitor within the week of the show, house music will be used on the day of the event.

MP3 files of songs can be purchased from Amazon.com for around $1, downloaded, and emailed as a file attachment. All music must be sent as a digital file. Competitors may send complete songs if they wish; the music will be faded out after the stage walk is finished. When sending music, indicate whether it should start after you are set on stage or before you come out.

NOTE: Individual posing routines must be no longer than 60 seconds. (This presentation routine is optional)

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

Bands will be backstage for use in preparing to go on stage. Competitors are welcome to bring their own pump up equipment and mirrors as well.

SPRAY TANNING SERVICES

Spray tanning, hair, and makeup services will be available from OnStage Beauty. For details and to book appointments, Click HERE: 
Phone: 586-292-5161 | Email: info@onstagebeauty.com

PHOTOGRAPHY COVERAGE

Competitors interested in professional stage or backstage photos should pre-order through Drew Graham the official photographer. Photos can also be ordered at check-in on Friday or on the day of the show.
Contact Drew directly for more information or to book: 330-610-6108 or andrewpaulstudios@gmail.com.

CONTACT

Any questions about the event can be directed to the show promoter at michiganocb@gmail.com