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OCB Michigan Natural

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 - GRAND RAPIDS, MI

OCB Michigan Natural (Pro Qualifier*)

Pro cards will be awarded when minimum entries are met in the Open (5) and Masters Age Classes (3). ***OFFERING THE GLAMOUR CLASS***, This class is offered within the Bikini category.

Date

September 14, 2024

Location

East Grand Rapids High School
Performing Arts Center
2211 Lake Dr SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506

TENTATIVE SHOW TIMES

The following times are tentative and could change depending on the number of entries in each division.
Men's Show Start time: 10:00 AM
Women's Show Start time: 1:15 PM

The schedule of events will take place over 5 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. Please plan accordingly and show up before your segment below.
Segment 1: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Men's Bodybuilding and Men's Physique
Segment 2: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Men's Classic Physique
Short Intermission
Segment 3: 1:15 PM - 2:30 PM Women's Physique and Figure
Segment 4: 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Women's Wellness Segment 5: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Bikini
***Awards will take place after EACH segment

Athlete’s Meeting

All athletes are required to check in at the host hotel between 4-6pm on Friday September 13th.
The location will take place within the conference room at the Host Hotel.
This meeting is where final check in’s will take place and competitor buttons, shirts, free products from our sponsors etc will be received.

Tickets

Adult General Admission $50; Under Age 12 General Admission $20; Under 2yrs old is free; Coach or Assistant (backstage access): $100 (only applicable to those helping a competitor prepare backstage). One assistant max per competitor is permitted. Tickets can be purchased at the venue the day of the show (CASH only). Please see the ticket counter upon arrival for your wristband

Entry Fees & Deadlines

If entry is received by August 3rd: Entry $110. Entry fee for each additional class is $60. After August 3rd, an additional late entry fee of $60 applies. September 8th is the last day entries will be accepted. *REGISTRATIONS AND TICKET SALES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE OR TRANSFERABLE*

Amateur Division Offerings

Bikini: Junior, Debut, Teen, Novice, Age 35+ (PQ), Age 50+, Open,(PQ), Glamour
Women’s Wellness: Junior, Debut, Teen, Novice, Age 35+ (PQ), Open (PQ)
Figure: Junior, Debut, Teen, Novice, Age 35+ (PQ), Open (PQ)
Women’s Physique: Junior, Debut, Teen, Novice, Age 35+ (PQ), Open (PQ)
Men’s Physique: Junior, Debut, Teen, Novice, Age 40+ (PQ), Open (PQ)
Men’s Classic Physique: Junior, Debut, Teen, Novice, Age 40+ (PQ), Open (PQ)
Men’s Bodybuilding: Junior, Debut, Teen, Novice, Age 50+, Age 40+ (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) 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.
**SPECIAL GLAMOUR DIVISION** Glamour** Note this division is not eligible for a Pro Card.
Glamour Guidelines: This special division will consist of Theme Wear: Creative and glamorous costume resembling the look of a Vegas showgirl. Judging criteria will be focused on theme wear costume design, marketability, physique, stage presence, poise, and confidence. There will be group comparisons with a front and back pose.

Classes

When more than one class in a division, classes are formed by dividing competitors evenly by height. Classes will be split into multiple classes when more than 10 competitors are registered in a class. Classes will be added continuously so no more than 10 competitors will be in a class.

Entering More than One Division (Crossover Entries)

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.

Awards

Awards will be presented to the top 5 placement winners in each class. Awards to include OCB or show custom medals for 4th & 5th place and Beautiful Sculptures for the 1st-3rd place winners. Tiara’s will be presented to the overall winner in open class for all women’s categories. OCB Pro Cards will be awarded in Open (minimum 5 athletes) and Masters classes (minimum 3).
OCB Pro Card status will be awarded to overall division winners of Men's Bodybuilding Open, Classic Physique Open, Men's Physique Open, Women's Physique Open, Wellness, Figure & Bikini Open. OCB MASTERS PRO Card status will be presented to 1st Place winners of: Women's age 35+ divisions and Men's 40+ divisions.

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
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 http://www.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 http://ocbonline.com/banned-list

Banned Substances Screening Methods

All competitors are required to be polygraph tested prior to competing. In addition, all OCB overall winners in the open and masters classes are required to provide a urine specimen immediately after the conclusion of the event for urinalysis.

Check-Ins/Drug Screenings

Drug screen information will be emailed out 3-4 weeks before the event.
Testing by appointment only and conducted at the host Hotel on Friday 9/13/24.
The fee is $60 and is payable in cash only at the time of testing. Exact change would be appreciated. Results are valid for other OCB shows held within three weeks.
All athletes are required to check in at the host hotel between 4-6pm on Friday September 13th. The location will take place within the conference room at the Host Hotel. This meeting is where final check in’s will take place and competitor buttons, shirts, free products from our sponsors etc will be received.

Music

House Music will be played for all categories with the exception of the Women’s Physique and Men’s Bodybuilding Routines. Please send the music mp3 or m4a file as an email attachment to michiganocb@gmail.com. Music must not to contain any profanity. If music is not received for any competitor by September 11th, house music will be used for them the day of the event. If needed, mp3 files of songs can be purchased from Amazon.com for around $1, downloaded, and then emailed as a file attachment. All music must be sent as a digital file. Competitors can send complete songs if they wish, the music would just be faded out after the stage walk is finished. When sending music state whether the music should start after you get set on stage, or before you come out.

Host Hotel

Holiday Inn Grand Rapids – Airport
3063 Lake Eastbrook Grand Rapids, MI 49512
For reservations call the Holiday Inn and mention Michigan OCB contest: 616-285-7600. It’s recommended to make reservations as soon as possible as the hotel will release any unreserved rooms for general sale and, in the hotel’s discretion, will accept reservations at the group rate on a space and rate available basis. Click HERE to book a room!

Backstage Policy

One assistant max per competitor is allowed backstage. The assistant must buy a trainer/assistant ticket, which is good for general admission and back stage access. If anyone is found backstage without a Trainer/Assistant's ticket, they will be escorted out of the building, will not be allowed to re-enter, and the competitor they were assisting will be disqualified from the contest.

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.

Stage Photography Coverage

Stage photo coverage services will be available from Magic Dreams Productions (Matty Jacobsen). Order forms with details about coverage will be available at show check-ins. For pre-bookings, email mb_jacobsen@yahoo.com

Video Recording Policy

Competitors and friends/family are welcome to bring cell phones for recording, however NO professional cameras are allowed in the venue.

Spray Tanning Services

Spray tanning services will be available from OnStage Beauty
For details, and to book appointments: Click HERE for tanning!
586-292-5161 | info@onstagebeauty.com

Hair & Make-Up Services

Hair & make-up services will be available from OnStage Beauty
For details, and to book appointments: www.OnStagebeauty.com
586-292-5161 | info@onstagebeauty.com

Contact

Any questions about the event can be directed to the show promoter at michiganocb@gmail.com

SPONSORSHIP & VENDOR SPACE

Vendor space is limited to 4 businesses. Generally, the cost for vendor space is $250. Email michiganocb@gmail.com to secure your spot.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Competitors must be fully covered if ever entering the auditorium seating area. Exposed body areas that can allow tanning agent to stain seating cloth is to be avoided (venue personnel will fine any violators, so be careful!). Only bottled water will be allowed in the venue. Please be respectful and dispose of your trash. Please show respect for the venue and promoter by taking precautions to remain on paper/plastic protected areas whenever tanning, oiling, or "pumping up". Do not stray beyond protected areas (again, venue personnel will fine any violators, so be careful!).

Competitors will be provided with potentially two competitor number buttons at check-ins/polygraphs. One to be worn on the rear center of suit bottoms, the other should be worn on either the front left of suit bottoms, or, if in the Bikini category, on the side primarily displayed in your primary front pose, if different, to help judges keep track of individuals during scoring. When the head judge calls out contestant numbers and asks competitors to switch places on stage with another competitor during group comparisons, competitors should raise their hands so each contestant will be able to determine where they should go. Be sure to review applicable category guidelines on OCBonline.com to ensure awareness of judging criteria and proper form for mandatory poses for OCB contests. Competitors will need to show their competitor number buttons to door personnel in order to gain access to the back stage and auditorium areas (remember, contestants must be fully covered whenever entering the auditorium!). There will be expediters back stage who will be advising competitors when they should be getting ready and when they should be getting lined up to go out on stage. For group comparisons, competitors will line up near the front of the stage where a line of tape will be. There will be large X's on the stage to mark where pausing points should be for stage walks. Tip: When doing walks face inward toward the middle of the audience at the side X's so the crowd and photographer gets a better view of your physique. The facility will be accessible any time after 8:30 AM the day of the show. It's recommended that competitors arrive no later than 30 minutes before the final posted show starting time for their segment to allow enough time to get familiarized with the building layout and be ready before the planned start time. Polygraph testing and check-in tasks will both be done at the appointment time scheduled. The check-in tasks will consist of distributing competitor number buttons, receiving free sponsor products, promoter freebies, verifying current OCB memberships, and turning in photo order forms (if applicable).

For awards presentations, there will be numbers 1 through 5 taped to the stage floor. They represent placements. When a competitor is announced as winning "X" place, they should move to where that corresponding number is on the floor to receive their trophy. Trophies should be placed on the floor in front of competitors so they are not being held when a photo opportunity for a group pose is requested after all placements have been awarded for the class. For divisions that have more than one class, class winners should stay near the stage area after receiving their awards because they will be called out with other class winners for judging to determine divisions' overall winners. Winners of OCB Pro qualifying placements should stay close to the stage area after exiting for urine specimen collections. If anyone is found backstage who isn't a competitor, and who does not have a Trainer/Assistant's ticket, they will be escorted out of the building, will not be allowed to re-enter, and the competitor they were assisting will be disqualified from the contest.

PROFESSIONAL VIDEO COVERAGE

Matt Mikhaiel from Mikhaiel Productions
Mikhaielproductions@gmail.com
To book a package: Click HERE!