Natural Bodybuilding Event14 OCB Pro cards will be awarded (7 Open and 7 Masters) when minimum entries are met.
Saturday, September 13, 2025
Knoxville, TN
Men's Segment 10:00 AM: It will run straight through prejudging, individual presentations, and awards.Women's Segment 1:00 PM: It will run straight through prejudging, individual presentations, and awardsThere will be a brief intermission before the awards.
Adult General Admission Per Segment $40Chilld General Admission Per Segment (age 6-16) General Admission: $20 Coach / Backstage Pass (also valid for all day general admission): $100 *1 per competitor strictly enforced. *TICKETS ARE NON REFUNDABLE.*
If entry is received by 08/13/2025: Entry $100. Entry fee for each additional class: $100. After 08/13/2025, an additional late fee of $50 will apply to all entries. 09/05/2025 is the last day that entries will be accepted. *REGISTRATIONS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE*
Bikini: Debut, Teen, Juniors, Novice, Age 35+ (PQ), 50+,Open (PQ) Wellness: Teen, Juniors, Debut, Novice, Age 35+(PQ), Open(PQ)Figure: Debut, Teen, Novice, Age 35+ (PQ), Age 50+, Open (PQ) Men's Physique: Debut, Teen, Juniors, Novice, Age 40+(PQ), Age 50+, Open(PQ) Men's Classic Physique: Debut, Teen, Juniors, Novice, Age 40+(PQ), Open (PQ) Men's Bodybuilding: Debut, Teen, Juniors, Novice, Age 40+(PQ), 50+, Open(PQ), Physically ChallengedWomen's Physique: Novice, Teen, Age 35+(PQ), 50+, Open(PQ) 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)Athletes are encouraged to enter all of the divisions they are eligible for.JUNIORS: Competitors age 22 and under. *under age 18 with parental consent.
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.
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.
The top in every class 5 will receive awards. Winners of the Open and Masters will receive OCB Pro cards when minimum entries are met, pending urinalysis test results.
All competitors are required to hold a current OCB AMATEUR membership 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.
All competitors are required to undergo drug test screenings prior to competing. Screenings will take place at the host hotel on Friday, September 12. In addition, all pro qualifying placement winners are required to provide a urine specimen immediately after the conclusion of the event for urinalysis.
Athlete check-in will take place on Friday, September 12 from 12pm-6pm at the host hotel: TBA. All athletes are required to check-in and undergo drug test screenings. A scheduling link will be emailed to competitors closer to show day. The screening fee is $60 Check-in tasks consist of verifying OCB membership, distributing competitor number buttons, turning in photo order forms (if applicable), getting Teen waivers signed, verifying paperwork, and any other administrative tasks that may be needed.
Competitors willl be introduced by name and number only, and take the stage to house music for 30 second presentations. Music submissions and requests will not be accepted. 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.
TBA
A roster with assigned competitor numbers and class breakdowns will be emailed to competitors the Wednesday or Thursday before the show. This information will not be available until after all of the registrations are in and the promoter has had time to sort the classes.
Please take extra precautions to care for the venue and keep it as clean as possible. Do NOT touch the walls and do NOT stray from protected areas. Mirrors and pump-up bands will be available.
There won't be a contestant briefing the day of the show. All information that would generally be provided is listed on this page, so please read everything carefully. Please refer to OCBonline.com for complete details of category guidelines. An email will also be sent out one week before the show. Everything you need to know will be provided there as well.
Competitors and friends/family are welcome to bring cameras and recording devices. Please remember to tag Official OCB and @ocbtenneseee on social media!
Please note that the companies/individuals listed below are the official service vendors for this event. They have a proven history of providing quality services in a professional manner. Beware of other companies or individuals who may attempt to unethically promote a business, claiming to be associated with the event.
Stage photography services will be available for $90. Order forms with details about coverage will be available during check-in
Spray tanning services are available from Body Beautiful Bronzing. Spray tanning will take place at the host hotel on Friday and touch ups will be at the host hotel on Saturday.Click here to schedule an appointment.Please follow all of the registration instructions.