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*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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 <a class="Hyperlink SCXW16494290 BCX0" href="mailto:ocbpittsburgh@hotmail.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">ocbpittsburgh@hotmail.com</a>.

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Michael Platts Photography. Any questions, contact Michael by phone at 603-548-3708 or at <a class="Hyperlink SCXW179831192 BCX0" href="https://www.michaelplattsphotography.com/contact.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Michael Platts Contact Form</a>.  
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*NO personal photography permitted in the first 5 rows of the auditorium. *NO other professional photography permitted at the competition. 
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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.

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Professional Competition Tanning is strongly suggested and will be provided by our Preferred Competition Tanning Expert. Rachel Jennings    ONSTAGE BEAUTY  For details and to book appointments: <a class="Hyperlink SCXW159762534 BCX0" href="https://www.onstagebeauty.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Click HERE</a>  586-292-5161  info@onstagebeauty.com    *NOTE* Tanning products have a tendency to stain and damage clothing, sheets, and other surfaces. To purchase protective attire that will prevent staining, visit <a class="Hyperlink SCXW159762534 BCX0" href="https://wearandaway.com/?aff=65" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Wear & Away</a>

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