OCB Big East Natural *Pro Qualifier

Date

April 10th, 2027

Location

Carrier Theater (inside the CIVIC Center)

415 Montgomery St.

Syracuse NY 13202 

Time & Format

Mens Bodybuilding, Physique, Classic Physique and Womens Physique 10:00am

Womens Figure, Bikini and Wellness 2:30pm

Tickets

Tickets will be available for purchase at check in or at the venue on the day of the event. 

General Admission: $50.00

Back Stage Pass: $50.00 (Those purchasing a back stage pass are required to purchase a general admission ticket)

Entry Fees & Deadlines

$100 per class entering until February 20th.  Late registration $125.00 will begin February 21st-March 31st.  No entry after March 31st, 2027.

There will be no refunds given for any classes entered.  If you choose to cancel, please speak with the promoter about receiving credit for the next OCB show promoted by NYS Natural.

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.

In order to qualify to become a pro, the show must meet the minimum competitor requirement for that class.  It is not the show promoter's responsibility if that number is not met. 

Division Offerings

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

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

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

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

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

Men’s Bodybuilding: Debut, Novice, Teen, Juniors, Age 60+, Age 50+, Age 40+, Open

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

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 ELIGIBITY: 16-19 years old.  18 and under must have parent consent.

JUNIORS ELIGIBILITY:  22 years of age and younger

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.

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 complete a drug screening test 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.

Check-Ins/Drug Test Screenings

Check in will take place a the host hotel: see host hotel section

Check in time 1-7:30pm.   

You will receive your competitior number and swag.

Drug Screenings will also take place at the host hotel beginning at 8:30am.  A link to schedule your appointment time will be sent out 4 weeks prior to the show by email in the "Competitor Information email"  If you do not receive this email by that time, please contact tmlagrange@yahoo.com

Music

Music routines will be 45 seconds in length.

Bodybuilders, Classic Physique and Womens Physique may walk to their own song.  Insturctions will be sent in the competitor info email.  All others will walk to House music.  

Host Hotel

TBD

Backstage Policy

Backstage passes are available for $50.00.  You must purchase a general admission ticket ($50.00) along with your backstage pass. 

Competitor Prep Area

Ther are NO HEATERS allowed backstage.

There is a large competior area along with additional smaller dressing rooms.  All have mirrors. 

Dream tan is okay if you are choosing not to get a spray tan, but please do not sit in the seats of the theater without a covering once you are tanned. .

Photography Coverage

Rick Abt: 410-804-5164

Spray Tanning Services

https://glowsunlesstanning.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/a6142061

Tanning will take place at the Host Hotel on Friday.   Touch ups will take place on Saturday at the Venue.

Hair & Make-Up Services

Make Up: Amy 904-200-1259

Hair: TBD

Contact

Any questions about the event can be directed to Mike or Talisha Halsey. Mike: abfreak@aol.com; 315-415-6801 Talisha: tmlagrange@yahoo.com; 315-243-4185