OCB Magic City Muscle
APRIL 13, 2024 - BIRMINGHAM, AL
OCB Magic City Muscle *OCB Pro Qualifier
The Magic City Muscle is a conditional pro qualifier.
Minimum turnouts for divisions must be met for overall winners in Open and Age 35+/40+ divisions to become a pro, see requirements below.
Date
Saturday, APRIL 13th, 2024
Location
Trussville CIvic Center, 5381 Trussville Clay Rd., Trussellville, AL 35173
Time & Format
Pre-Judging: 10:30AM, event will run straight through with intermission before finals. Finals: approximately 1-2PM subject to change depending on the amount of competitors.
Tickets
Full Show $50 online, Teens(13-16) $20. Trainer Pass $60 (Includes general admission and backstage access 1 per competitor) TRAINER PASSES MUST BE BOUGHT BEFORE THE SHOW, THEY WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ON SHOW DAY. Children ages 12 & under FREE. Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE.
Entry Fee & Deadlines
Registration $99, Crossovers: $49. Late fee charge of $50 will be added after 3/25/2024. Final deadline to enter is 04/01/2024. Registrations are non-refundable.
Categories
Categories being offered are Bikini, Wellness, Figure, Women's Physique, Men's Physique, Classic Physique and Bodybuilding. Competitors may not participate in more than one category at a show.
Divisions Offerings
Bikini: Debut, Novice, Masters 35+ (PQ), 45+, 55+, Open (PQ)
Wellness: Debut, Novice, Masters 35+ (PQ), 45+, 55+, Open (PQ)
Figure: Debut, Novice, Masters 35+ (PQ), 45+, 55+, Open (PQ)
Men's Physique: Debut, Novice, Masters 40+ (PQ), 50+, 60+, Open (PQ)
Classic Physique: Debut, Novice, Masters 40+ (PQ), 50+, 60+, Open (PQ)
Men's Bodybuilding: Debut, Novice, Masters 40+ (PQ), 50+, 60+, Open (PQ), Disabled
Women's Physique: Novice, Masters 35+ (PQ), 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 or Debut), 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, Wellness, Figure, Physique, Bodybuilding, Classic Physique) at any given show but can compete in as many divisions as they like.
Competitors are encouraged to enter as many divisions as they like to get more stage experience and time in front of the judges.
Awards
Trophies will be awarded to the top five placements in each class. There will also be a best poser award and a best presentation/T-walk award. The eligible classes for best poser will be Men’s Bodybuilding, Men’s Classic Physique and Women's Physique only. The eligible classes for best presentation will be Men’s Physique, Bikini, Wellness & Figure.
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 are required to provide a urine specimen immediately after the conclusion of the event for urinalysis.
Check-Ins and Drug Screening
Check Ins, Tanning, and Drug Testing will take place at the host hotel, on Friday, April 12th 2024. All competitors will need to check-in even if the drug test has been waived due to prior testing. Drug screening schedule will be emailed to all registered athletes 4 weeks out. It costs $60 due to the polygrapher in cash at the time of testing.
You'll be asked if you've read the updated banned substance list so make sure you've read it OCB Banned Substance List (ocbonline.com). rn Please be aware that even though marijuana isn't banned, being under the influence of any drug or alcohol during your drug screening is prohibited. Please refrain from using it for 12hrs prior to your testing.
Music
Men's Bodybuilders, Men's Classic Physique and Women's Physique competitors and anyone else wanting their own music played for their walk will also need to provide their music (see "Routines" below for details). No music will be accepted on the day of the show.
Host Hotel
Comfort Inn & Suites, 4740 Norrell Dr, Trussville, AL 35173
Group Name is OCB. Direct number to call and book is 205-661-3636
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.
COACH PASS MUST BE PURCHASED BEFORE THE SHOW. They will NOT be sold at the door on the day of the show
Competitor Prep Area
Light weights, bands and mirrors will be backstage for use in preparing to go on stage. Competitors are welcome to bring their own equipment and mirrors as well.
Photo & Video Coverage
Our official photographer & videographer is Michael Brewer with Nvision: Phone - 404 663-8991, Website - www.nvisionatl.com. Mike at Nvision for details.
Video Recording Policy
Competitors and friends/family are welcome to bring recording devices.
Spray Tanning Services
For Spray Tans by Maggie information contact Maggie: e-mail - maggie@spraytansbymaggie.com, phone - 678 6429972, website - Click HERE to book!*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
Make Up Artist
Ari Boye can be contacted via text, email, or DM.
Text: 850-677-0080
IG:@ariboye.artistry
Sponsor & Vendor Opportunities
For any companies and individuals interested in sponsorship and/or vendor booths please contact the promoters
Contact the Promoters
Jenny Rodriguez, magiccitymuscle@glacierbodies.com (904) 600-4080
IG @ocbmagiccitymuscle
FB OCB Magic City Muscle
CONTESTANT MEETING
There will be an athlete meeting with all competitors on the stage on Saturday April 13th at 9:30am to discuss the “T” walk and answer any other stage presentation questions. Please schedule tanning appointments around this especially if you will be using our tanning professional, Spray Tans by Maggie backstage that morning.
INDIVIDUAL ROUTINES
Competitors will do their T-walk or Routines at the beginning of the finals portion and will need to be no longer than 60 seconds in duration. If you choose to opt out of individual routine you will walk on the stage after bio is read, hit a pose and walk off. Men's Bodybuilding, Classic Physique and Women's Physique competitors will need to designate to the DJ whether they will be walking on or will already be on stage when their music starts. All music needs to be sent via email in mp3 format before peak week. No music will be taken on the day of the contest. If it does not play you will have to pose to our music. Music can not contain any profanity. Costumes/props will be permitted but only if competitors can carry it on stage and it is in good taste.
BIO
When competitors enter the stage individually at the finals portion of the program a “bio” will be read for each individual by the MC. This should include your name, and then something like your motivation, how long you have been competing and then something interesting about yourself and/or thanks to those who helped you along the way. An email with a bio form will be sent a couple of weeks prior to show day.
PRO QUALIFIER INFORMATION
The OCB Magic City Muscle is a conditional pro qualifier. Conditional Pro Qualifier: Minimum turnouts for divisions must be met for overall winners in Open and Age 35+/40+ divisions to become eligible for OCB pro contests in their respective divisions. The minimums required are: Open divisions: 5 for all categories except Bodybuilding and Women's Physique, which is 3. Age 35+ and 40+ divisions: 3.