OCB Big Apple

OCB pro qualifier - 14 Pro Cards, 7 Open 7 Masters when minimum entries are met

Date

Sunday, August 4, 2024

Location

The Kumble Theater for the Performing arts
LIU Brooklyn New York

Time

Men Check in 9:45am event starts 10:30 am Women check in 1:30pm event starts 2:00pm
10:30 AM Event will run straight through with a 45 intermission after group comparisons and before and before individual presentations and awards

Host Hotel

Athletes check in Saturday 11:30 am up to 7:30 pm
Hampton inn/Brooklyn Downtown
125 Flatbush Ave Extension
Brooklyn NY 11201
718-875-8800
To take advantage of the discount rates you must book by July. 12, 2024. Click HERE to book!

Eligibility

Competitors participating in amateur divisions are required to hold current amateur OCB memberships to participate in this event. Competitors participating in pro divisions are required to hold current pro OCB memberships to participate in this event. If needing to obtain either an amateur or a pro annual OCB 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.

Entry Fee & Deadlines

Entry is received by July 10th: Entry $95 Entry Fee for each additional class $85 After July 10th an additional late Fee of $50 applies. July17th is the last day to enter, entries are non-refundable.

Tickets

Adult General Admission $65 under 12 Free Back stage pass $95 includes admission into the show (applicable to those helping a competitor back stage) one assistant per athlete is permitted. Tickets will be available online until July 23rd after then you can purchase at the door the day of the contest

Awards

The top 5 amateurs in each class will receive awards.

Check-ins, Polygraph, & Urine Testing

Polygraph testing by appointment at Host Hotel. The polygraph fee is $60 payable by cash at time of testing, Exact change would be appreciated. Schedule polygraph HERE!

Categories & Classes

Amateur: Men Bodybuilding: Debut, Juniors, Novice, Age 40+, 50+ Open
Men’s Physique: Debut, Novice, Open, Age 40+, 50+
Men’s Classic Physique: Debut, Novice, Open, Age 40+, 50+
Figure: Debut, Novice, Open, Age 35+, 40+, 50+ Women Physique: Debut, Novice, Open, Age 35+ 40+, 50+
Bikini: Debut, Novice, Open, Age 35+, 40+, 50+
Wellness: Debut, Debut, Novice Teens, Masters 35+, 40+ 50+ Open

Novice Eligibility: Cannot have placed First in any class (Besides Teen), Within any division, within any category, with any organization (with the exception of class where first place was won in a class that only had one athlete in it.

When more than one class in a division, classes are formed by dividing competitors evenly by height. Class breakdowns and the order of events will be supplied to competitors approximately a week before the event.

Crossovers

A crossover entry (amateur) 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. Neither amateur or pro competitors may participate in more than one category (Bikini, Figure, Physique, Bodybuilding, Classic Physique) at any given show.

Tanning

Beach bum Tanz, Contact: beachbumtanz@aol.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 Wear & Away

Coaches & Trainers

Must purchase a backstage pass and admission ticket that will get you in the auditorium to view the show and back stage. Only 1 trainer allowed back stage.

Stage Photography

Michael Platts Photography
michaelplattsphotography@gmail.com

Music

Athletes who wish to use their own music for their individual performances must bring the CD to check-in on Friday night before the show. Please write your name on the CD, athlete number, and the song number you wish to be played.

Contact the Promoters

Paul Omar paulomar823@gmail.com

Mandatory Athlete Meetings

TBA

Make-up

Stay Flawless and Fit: Stephanie Denicola Fahrenfeld
Team BBW Flawless Fitness
email: flawlessfitness22@gmail.com

Hair

Stay Flawless and Fit: Stephanie Denicola Fahrenfeld
Team BBW Flawless Fitness
email: flawlessfitness22@gmail.com