OCB Natural Steel City Championships

Location

Discovery Christian Church

174 Scharberry Lane

Mars, PA 16046

Showtime & Order of Events

*TENTATIVE* Order of Events (times subject to change depending on number of registrants)

The schedule of events will take place over 6 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. *NOTE: Times may be slightly adjusted in the event of a segment extending beyond its allocated time. However, we will not begin any events earlier than posted.

Men's Show, Start Time: 9:00 AM

Body Transformation Challenge, Start Time: 2:30 PM

Women's Show, Start Time: 3:00 PM

ATHLETE ARRIVAL TIME: Please arrive at least 1 hour before your scheduled event & check in with our show staff.

7:30 AM: DOORS OPEN

9:00 AM MEN'S SHOW BEGINS:

9:00 AM MEN'S SHOW BEGINS:

Segment 1: Men's Bodybuilding 9:00 AM

Men's Bodybuilding Group Comparisons
Men's Bodybuilding 30-Second I-Walks
Men's Bodybuilding Awards & Overall Competitions

Segment 2: Men's Classic Physique 10:30 AM

Men's Classic Physique Group Comparisons
Men's Classic Physique 30-Second I-Walks
Men's Classic Physique Awards & Overall Competitions

Segment 3: Men's Physique 12:30 AM

Men's Classic Physique Group Comparisons
Men's Classic Physique 30-Second I-Walks
Men's Classic Physique Awards & Overall Competitions

Segment 4: Body Transformers 2:30 PM

Body Transformers will read their Essays Individually
Body Transformer Awards

Segment 5: Women's Physique & Figure 3:00 PM

Women's Physique & Figure Group Comparisons
Women's Physique & Figure 30-Second I-Walks
Women's Physique & Figure Awards & Overall Competitions

Segment 6: Women's Wellness & Bikini 4:30 PM

Women's Wellness & Bikini Group Comparisons
Women's Wellness & Bikini 30-Second I-Walks
Women's Wellness & Bikini 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, September 30th, 2026. 
Adult General Admission (For any & all segments): $50 
Child Admission: (under age 12) $15 
Trainers Ticket: Good for backstage access, entrance, and audience admission. One per competitor: $90 

Entry Fees & Deadlines

Entry Fee: $99 if entry is received by Saturday, September 19th, 2026 
Entry fee for each additional class (Crossover fee): $75 
After September 19th an additional late entry fee of $75 applies to everyone. 
Saturday, September 19th is the final date entries are accepted. 
 
*NOTE: 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, October 2nd.  *Please note that it is the responsibility of each athlete to obtain an OCB Membership prior to 10/2/2026. 
Drug Screening Fee: $60 payable directly to the examiner at the time of screening on Friday, 10/2/2026 at Contest Hotel Registration. 

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

Men's Bodybuilding: Debut, Teen (ages 16 to 19), Collegiate, Novice (Under 5' 9" and 5' 9" and over), Age 40+, Age 50+, Age 60+, Open (Bantam: 156 Lbs. and under, Lightweight: Over 156 - 169 Lbs., Middleweight: Over 169 - 190 Lbs., Heavyweight: Over 190 Lbs.), Open

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

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

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

Figure: Debut, Teen, Collegiate, 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, Collegiate, Novice, Age 50+, Age 35+, Open

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

Body Transformation Challenge: Men's & Women's

*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 Saturday, March 28th, 2026.

Classes

A roster with assigned competitor numbers and class breakdowns will available to competitors on Friday, April 24th, 2026 at Contestant Registration at the contest hotel. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL WEEK OF SHOW for any contest updates.

Entering More than One Division (Crossover Entries)

A "crossover" is entering more than one division. For example, someone may enter the Novice division, if eligible, and also elect to crossover into the Open division and or the Masters division and compete in them as well (as long as they qualify for all three). Competitors may compete in as many events as they are qualified for. Crossovers are permitted in "like" categories only. In other words a Men's Physique competitor cannot cross over into Men's Bodybuilding, a Bikini competitor cannot crossover into Figure etc.

Awards

Awards for top 5 placements in each class.
Sculptured Awards 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.
Team Trophy Award: Presented to the Team/Trainer or Coach/Gym/Fitness Center who has the most competitors in the competition. *Proof required, please be specific and list your Gym, Trainer/Coach or Team Name on the entry form where specified.

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

Registration will be held at the contest hotel, (Location TBA.) on Friday, October 2nd, 2026 from 1:00 to 8:00 pm where drug screening will also take place. 
Heights will be checked and Men’s Open Bodybuilders will weigh in. *Teen and Masters Contestants must present Driver’s License or valid ID as proof of age. Contestant numbers, goody bags and T-shirts will be given out at this time. *Note: All Teen competitors must have a parent or guardian present at the site who will sign a teen athlete waiver. 
A drug screening appointment is required for all competitors. Please see the UPDATED WADA Banned Substances Guidelines. Drug screening will take place on Friday, 10/2/2026 at the contest hotel from 1:00 to 8:00 pm. You will receive an e-mail 2 weeks prior to the show on Sunday, September 20th, 2026 with a scheduling link to make your appointment. Please do so at this time. 
Drug screening is $60 payable to the examiner at the time of screening. Photo identification is required. It is the competitor's responsibility to ensure they are screened for the event. If any competitors are not screened for this this event, then they are ineligible for competition. Screening results are valid for other amateur OCB shows held within 3 weeks. 
Results from recent screenings performed by the OCB will be accepted within a strict 3-week period. *HOWEVER PLEASE NOTE that you must present proof of your previously passed screen (if you competed in another show) to the promoter via email by Sunday, 9/27/2026 at ocbpittsburgh@hotmail.com. 

Contest Day Check-In

Saturday, October 3rd 2026. It is MANDATORY that you arrive to venue at least 1 hour before you are scheduled to compete and check in with show staff. NOTE: We cannot delay the competition if you are late arriving.

Music

Competitors may use house music or supply their own music and choreography for Individual Bodybuilding Routines & Stage TWalks. 

DJ is TBD and will be updated here. NO PROFANITY. Props allowed. Routine length not to exceed 60 seconds. Please use discretion and show respect to the audience and judges with your performance.

Contest Hotel

TBA

Backstage Policy

Add backstage policies. Example: 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.

Competitor Meeting

There will NOT be a contestant meeting on show day. Please refer to ocbonline.com for complete details of category guidelines, all additional contest details are listed there. Any contest information changes will be provided by email the week of the show. Appointed contest expediters will direct all competitors in the pump-up area prior to entering the stage.

Photography Coverage

Video Recording Policy

Add any necessary details on video recording policies. Example: Competitors and friends/family are welcome to bring recording devices.

Spray Tanning Services

Hair & Make-Up Services

Contest Preferred Professional Hair & Makeup is strongly suggested and will be provided by our Preferred Competition Hair & Makeup Expert Jenn Vu of JVU's Hair Studio. Please call Jenn Vu at 412-572-3006 to schedule an appointment and discuss pricing and details. Jenn and her team will be available to you all day Saturday, April 25th, 2025 at the venue. *Please note that if you bring your own Stylist and/or Makeup Artist, they will be charged an Adult General Admission Ticket and they will not be able to go back stage with you.

Contact the Promoter

Stasi Longo Phone: (412) 551-6836 E-Mail: ocbpittsburgh@hotmail.com

Fees

Entry Fee: $99 if entry is received by Saturday, September 19th, 2026 
Entry fee for each additional class (Crossover fee): $75 
After September 19th an additional late entry fee of $75 applies to everyone. 
Saturday, September 19th is the final date entries are accepted. 
 
*NOTE: 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, October 2nd.  *Please note that it is the responsibility of each athlete to obtain an OCB Membership prior to 10/2/2026. 
Drug Screening Fee: $60 payable directly to the examiner at the time of screening on Friday, 10/2/2026 at Contest Hotel Registration. 

Check-Ins and Drug screening

*ONE (1) assistant/trainer per competitor allowed - NO EXCEPTIONS! Every assistant/trainer MUST buy a Trainers Ticket which is good for General Admission and backstage access. Children not permitted back stage. *NOTE: Trainers tickets are nontransferable and nonrefundable – NO EXCEPTIONS! *Please bring your own pump-up equipment. Mirrors will be provided but feel free to bring your own if desired. Appointed contest expediters will direct all competitors in the pump-up area prior to entering the stage.

Rosters & Classes

Never Forgotten Photography with Doug Swaim. Click on link to download photo form here.Any questions, email Doug at: info@nfphotography.com *NO personal photography permitted in the first 5 rows of the auditorium. *NO other professional photography permitted at the competition.

Event Sponsorship Opportunities (for businesses interested in sponsoring the event)

OFFICIAL SHOW SPONSOR: $1500

TEE SHIRT SPONSOR: $500

BOOTH VENDOR SPONSOR: $250 (Includes program Ad)

PROGRAM SPONSOR: Full Page $100 Half Page $50.00 Quarter Page $25.00 (All Ads will be displayed on screen loop during competition)

Contact: Stasi Longo 412-551-6836 or ocbpittsburgh@hotmail.com for details.

If you need assistance with coaching for your contest preparations please contact:

Please Contact Stasi Longo - 40+ years experience Owner - Sonshine Fitness, LLC Certified Professional Trainer & Physique Coach Competition Promoter & Head Judge 2020 OCB Hall of Fame Inductee Stasilongo.com

Please Note

None of these competition services can deter you from the mandatory Saturday contest check in, the mandatory contestant meeting before prejudging OR prejudging competition! Please plan accordingly.