OCB Tampa Natural (Unconditional Pro Qualifier)

OCB Pro Cards will be awarded in the Open and Masters Age 40+ Divisions (12 OCB Pro cards guaranteed)

Date

Saturday, November 7, 2020

Location

Embassy Suits by Hilton Tampa USF near Busch Gardens, 3705 Spectrum Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612

Time & Format

10 AM (event will run straight through with a intermission after group comparisons and before individual presentations/awards)

Proposed schedule will be as follows:

MEN 9:30am Athlete meeting for MEN
10am Pre-Judging for MEN
short intermission15-30min
Routines and T-walks for MEN
Awards FOR MEN (guys can go home now or watch the women's portion)

Intermission 30-60min

WOMEN 1:30pm Athlete meeting for WOMEN
2pm Pre-Judging for WOMEN
short intermission15-30min
Routines and T-walks for WOMEN
Awards for WOMEN

Women's show will be over at approximately 5pm. Exact times for routines and finals will depend on the final amount of athletes, I'll send the schedule out during peak week.

Tickets

All Day Adult General Admission $40
Teens (3-16) $20
Kids (12 and under) FREE
Trainer Pass $50

Entry Fee & Deadlines

If entry is received by October 24th: Entry $79. Entry fee for each additional class $40. After October 24th an additional late entry fee of $50 applies. November 1st is the last day entries will be accepted.

Categories

Categories being offered are Bikini, Figure, Women's Physique, Bodybuilding, Men's Physique, and Classic Physique. Competitors may not participate in more than one category at a show.

Divisions Offerings

Bikini: Debut, Novice, Masters Age 40+, Open, Age 50+, Age 60+

Figure: Debut, Novice, Masters Age 40+, Open, Age 50+, Age 60+

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

Classic Physique: Debut, Novice, Masters Age 40+,Open

Men's Bodybuilding: Debut, Novice, Masters Age 40+, Open, Age 50+, Age 60+

Women's Physique: Novice, Masters Age 40+, 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)

Classes

When more than one class in a division, classes are formed by dividing competitors evenly by height.

Crossovers - Entering more than one division

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 but can compete in as many divisions as they like.

Awards

Awards will be presented to the top 5 placement winners in each class.

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 and Screening Methods

All competitors are required to be polygraph tested 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 and Polygraphs

Polygraph and Check Ins will be at the host hotel on Friday, November 6th.The polygraph fee is $50 and is payable in cash only at the time of testing. Exact change would be appreciated. Please schedule your polygraph appointment so it's before your spray tanning appointment if doing both the same day.

Music

MP3 files to be emailed to tampanatural@glacierbodies.com before November 1st 2020

Host Hotel

Embassy Suits by Hilton Tampa USF near Busch Gardens, 3705 Spectrum Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612 Tel: 813-977-7066. For reservations, mention that you’re with the “OCB Tampa Natural” group staying at this hotel for a nightly rate of $125. It’s recommended to make reservations as soon as possible to secure a room. Rate expires September 30th 2020.

Backstage Policy

One assistant max per competitor is allowed backstage. The assistant must purchase a trainer/assistant ticket, which is good for general admission and back stage access.

Competitor Prep Area

Due to COVID and trying to avoid sharing of equipment we cannot supply pump up equipment but competitors are welcome to bring their own equipment and mirrors as well.

Photo & Video Coverage

Professional photography by Greg Diesel. CLICK HERE FOR PHOTO ORDER FORM

Video Recording Policy

Competitors and friends/family are welcome to bring recording devices.

Spray Tanning Services

TBA

*NOTE* Tanning products have a tendency to stain and damage clothing, sheets, and other surfaces. To purchase protective attire that will prevent staining, visit Wear & Away

Hair & Makeup

Amy Gaskins: amygaskinsfitness@gmail.com, phone# (904) 465-6333

Contact

Any questions about the event can be directed to the show promoter at tampanatural@glacierbodies.com and/or Jenny at 904-600-4080