OCB Best of the ‘Burgh *Pro Qualifier

Date

Saturday, April 24th, 2027 / Pittsburgh, PA 

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Print a Body Transformation contest flyer and hang at the gym and/or nutrition shop you frequent.  

Location

Discovery Christian Church 

174 Scharberry Lane 

Mars, PA 16046 

Time & Format

*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 Physique Group Comparisons 

Men’s Physique 30-Second I-Walks 

Men’s 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

Adult General Admission (For any & all segments): $50 

Child Admission (under age 12): $15 

Trainer's Ticket: Good for backstage access, entrance, and audience admission. One per competitor: $90

Entry Fees & Deadlines

Entry fee(s) and any cutoff dates, such as when a late fee kicks in or last day to be able to enter is. Example: If entry is received by March 27th, 2027: Entry $99. Entry fee for each additional class $75. After March 27th an additional late entry fee of $75 applies. April 10th is the last day entries will be accepted.g

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 40+, 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 35+, Age 40+, Age 50+, Open 

Bikini: Debut, Teen, Collegiate, Novice, , Age 35+, Age 40+, Age 60+, Age 50+, Open 

Body Transformation Challenge: Men's & Women's Click HERE for Body Transformation Guidelines

*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 27th, 2027. 

Division Details

Debut Division: Never competed. This is your first competition ever. Note: you may optionally crossover into other divisions that you qualify for. 

Teen Division: Open only to those who are ages 16 to 19. *Must show proof of age with valid ID & have a parent or guardian present at registration and show. 

Collegiate: Must be an active student at a university, undergrad or grad. *Must show current student ID & must have an e-mail ending in “.edu”. 

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). *Must show proof of age with valid form of ID. 

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. 

Classes

A roster with assigned competitor numbers and class breakdowns will be available to competitors on Friday, April 23rd, 2027, 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 that 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

All competitors are required to be polygraph 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.

Check-Ins/Drug Test Screenings

Registration will be held at the contest hotel, the BEST WESTERN PLUS Cranberry Pittsburgh North, on Friday, April 23rd, 2027 from 1:00 to 8:00 pm where drug screening will also take place. 

Height’s 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 tee shirts will be given out at this time.*Note: All Teen competitors must have parent or guardian present as well as sign a teen athlete waiver. 

Drug screen testing is required for all competitors. Please see the UPDATED WADA Banned Substances Link: ocbonline.com Testing will take place on Friday 4/23/27 at the contest host hotel, Best Western Plus Cranberry Pittsburgh North from 1:00 to 8:00 pm. You will receive an e-mail 2 weeks prior to the show with a scheduling link to make your appointment. Please do so at this time. 

Fee is $70 payable in cash or money order to the polygraph examiner at the time of testing. Photo identification is required. It is the competitor’s responsibility to ensure they are drug screened tested for the event. If any competitors are not tested for this event, they are ineligible for competition. Test results are valid for other amateur OCB shows held within 3 weeks. View the upcoming OCB schedule of shows. 

Results from recent polygraph exams performed by the OCB will accepted within a strict three-week period. *HOWEVER PLEASE NOTE that you must present proof of your previously passed polygraph (if you competed in another show) to the promoter via email by Saturday, 4/17/2027 at ocbpittsburgh@hotmail.com. It is the competitor’s responsibility to show proof of a previously passed test. 

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 the front center stage (there will be an “X” marking the spot), strike four poses of their choice, then exit.

Host Hotel

Best Western Plus 

Cranberry Pittsburgh North 

5001 Cranberry Springs Drive 

Cranberry Township, PA 16066 

P: (724) 720-5605 

F: (724) 720-5601 

***Check back for more details on group rate availability closer to the event date***

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 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. 

Photography Coverage

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. 

Spray Tanning Services

Professional Competition Tanning is strongly suggested and will be provided by our Preferred Competition Tanning Expert, Rachael Jennings. ONSTAGE BEAUTY For details and to book appointments: Click HERE to book!  (586) 292-5161 info@onstagebeauty.com 

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 24th, 2027, 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 backstage with you. 

Additional Drug Testing

Urine (sample collection) testing is required for all OCB Pro Card recipients immediately following their respective award ceremony. Please have your current driver’s license with you for testing ID. Pro Card recipients who do not produce a urine sample with our medical staff before leaving the contest venue will forfeit their OCB Pro Card and contest placement. No Exceptions!

WARNING: If you are so dehydrated that you cannot fill a urine cup after 2 hours, we consider this a medical emergency. OCB policy requires the promoter to call 911, and you will forfeit your placement. (Urine testing is the promoter’s expense.) All competitors are subject to additional forms of testing, if requested, at the discretion and expense of the promoter. Please see the UPDATED OCB Banned Substances Link: ocbonline.com 

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 & Pro Yorton Head Judge www.stasilongo.com

Please Note

None of these competition services can delay you from attending the mandatory Saturday contest check-in one hour prior to your pre-judging competition! Please plan accordingly.

Contact the Promoter

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

Event Sponsorship

Click HERE for additional Sponsor Information

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.