OCB Best of the Burgh Natural Championships *OCB Pro Qualifier

Saturday, April 26th, 2025 / Pittsburgh, PA
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Location

Discovery Christian Church
174 Scharberry Lane
Mars, PA 16046

Showtime & Order of Events

*TENTATIVE* Order of Events (times subject to change depending on number of registrants)
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. *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
Women's Show Start Time: 1:00 PM

Athletes: 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:
Segment 1: Men’s Bodybuilding, Classic Physique 9:00 AM
Men’s Bodybuilding, Classic Physique Group Comparisons
Men’s Bodybuilding, Classic Physique, Individual Routines
Men’s Bodybuilding, Classic Physique, Awards & Overall Competitions

Segment 2: Men’s Physique 11:30 AM
Men’s Physique Group Comparisons
Men’s Physique Individual Routines
Men’s Physique Awards & Overall Competitions

1:00 PM BODY TRANSFORMATION & WOMEN’S SHOW BEGINS

Segment 3: Body Transformers 1:00 PM
Body Transformers will read their Essays Individually
Body Transformer Awards

Segment 4: Women’s Physique & Figure 2:00 PM
Women’s Physique & Figure Group Comparisons
Women’s Physique & Figure Individual Routines
Women’s Physique & Figure Awards & Overall Competitions

Segment 5: Women’s Wellness & Bikini 3:30 PM
Women’s Wellness & Bikini Group Comparisons
Women’s Wellness & Bikini Individual Routines
Women’s Wellness & Bikini Awards & Overall Competitions

Division Offerings

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 29th, 2025.

Division Details

Debut Division: Never competed. This is your first competition ever.

Teen Division: Open only to those who are ages 16 to 19. *Must show proof of age with valid ID & have a parent or guardian present at registration and show.

Collegiate: Must be an active student at a university, undergrad or grad. *Must show current student ID & must have an e-mail ending in “.edu”.

Novice Division: Open only to those who have not placed first in any class besides Teen within any division in the same category (Ex. Figure) with any organization (unless only competitor in the class). Eligibility will be verified during polygraph testing.

Masters Divisions: Open only to those falling into the stipulated age range(ex. Women 35+ is age thirty five and over & Men 40+ is age forty and over). *Must show proof of age with valid form of ID.

Open Division: Open to anyone regardless of age and level of experience.

Armed Forces & First Responders Division: Open to anyone who has served in the United States Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard and/or Police, Fire, EMT etc.

Crossover Entries

A "crossover" is entering more than one division. For example, someone may enter the Novice division, if eligible, and also elect to crossover into the Open division and or the Masters division and compete in them as well (as long as they qualify for all three). Competitors may compete in as many events as they are qualified for. Crossovers are permitted in “like” categories only. In other words a Men’s Physique competitor cannot cross over into Men’s Bodybuilding, a Bikini competitor cannot crossover into Figure etc.

Competitor Meeting

There will NOT be a contestant meeting/briefing on show day. Please refer to ocbonline.com for complete details of category guidelines. All additional contest details listed here. Any contest information changes will be provided in an email to you before the show.

Music / Individual Routines & Stage Walks

Due to the size of this event, competitors will be introduced with bio & take the stage to house music. Athletes will walk to the center of the back of the stage (there will be an “X” marking the spot), strike one pose of their choice, walk to front center stage (there will be an “X” marking the spot), strike four poses of their choice, then exit. House music will be played for approximately 30 seconds (props allowed).

Contest Day Check-In

Saturday, April 25th 2025. It is MANDATORY that you arrive to venue at least 1 hour before you are scheduled to compete and check in with show staff. NOTE: We cannot delay the competition if you are late arriving.

Fees

Entry Fee: $99 If entry is received by Saturday, March 29th, 2025.
Entry fee for each additional class (Crossover fee): $65
After March 29th an additional late entry fee of $60 applies to everyone.
Saturday, April 12th is the final date entries accepted.

*Please note that 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, April 25th. *Please note that it is the responsibility of each athlete to obtain an OCB Membership prior to 4/25/24.
Drug Screening Fee: $60 cash only please payable directly to the examiner at the time of screening on Friday, 4/25/2025 at Contest Registration at the Hilton Garden Inn Pittsburgh Cranberry.

Awards

Awards for top 5 placements in each class.
Sculptured Awards presented to 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 Physique Open when 3 or more competitors are in the division.
*Overall division winners of Men’s Physique Open, Classic Physique Open, Figure, Wellness & 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.

Check-Ins and Drug Screening

Registration will be held at the contest hotel, the BEST WESTERN PLUS Cranberry Pittsburgh North, on Friday, April 25th, 2025 from 1:00 to 8:00 pm where drug screening will also take place..

Height’s 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 tee shirts will be given out at this time.*Note: All Teen competitors must have parent or guardian present as well as sign a teen athlete waiver.

Drug screen testing is required for all competitors. Please see the UPDATED WADA Banned Substances Link: ocbonline.com Testing will take place on Friday 4/25/25 at the contest host hotel, Best Western Plus Cranberry Pittsburgh North from 1:00 to 8:00 pm. You will receive an e-mail 2 weeks prior to the show with a scheduling link to make your appointment. Please do so at this time.

Fee is $60 payable in cash or money order to the polygraph examiner at the time of testing. Photo identification is required. It is the competitor’s responsibility to ensure they are drug screened tested for the event. If any competitors are not tested for this event, they are ineligible for competition. Test results are valid for other amateur OCB shows held within 3 weeks. View the upcoming OCB schedule of shows.

Results from recent polygraph exams performed by the OCB will accepted within a strict three-week period. *HOWEVER PLEASE NOTE that you must present proof of your previously passed polygraph (if you competed in another show) to the promoter via email by Sunday, 4/20/2025 at ocbpittsburgh@hotmail.com. It is the competitor’s responsibility to show proof of a previously passed test.

Backstage Policy

*ONE (1) assistant/trainer per competitor allowed- NO EXCEPTIONS! Every assistant/trainer MUST buy a Trainers Ticket which is good for General Admission and back stage access. Children not permitted back stage. *Please Note: Trainers tickets are nontransferable and nonrefundable – NO EXCEPTIONS! *Please bring your own pump-up equipment. Mirrors will be provided but feel free to bring your own if desired. Appointed contest expediters will direct all competitors in the pump-up area prior to entering the stage.

Tickets

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, April 23rd, 2025.

Adult General Admission (For any & all segments): $45
Child Admission (under age 12): $15
Trainers Ticket: Good for back stage access entrance and audience admission. One per competitor: $90

Contest Hotel

Best Western Plus
Cranberry Pittsburgh North
5001 Cranberry Springs Drive
Cranberry Township, PA 16066
P:(724)720-5605
F: (724)720-5601
To make a reservation call 724-720-5605 and ask for the OCB Best of the Burgh Group Rate of $129.00 per night OR use this BOOKING LINK: Click HERE

All rooms are equipped with a microwave and refrigerator and your stay will include a complimentary hot-breakfast buffet.

Rosters & Classes

A roster with assigned competitor numbers and class breakdowns will available to competitors on Friday, April 25th, 2025 at Contestant Registration at the contest hotel. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL WEEK OF SHOW for any contest updates.

Professional Contest Photography

Professional competition photography will be provided by Doug Swaim of “Never Forgotten Photography”. NFP Photography
Please contact Doug for his competition package rates.
*NO personal photography permitted in the first 5 rows of the auditorium. *NO other professional photography permitted at the competition.

Professional Contest Tanning

Professional Competition Tanning is strongly suggested and will be provided by our Preferred Competition Tanning Expert, Rachael Jennings. ONSTAGE BEAUTY For details and to book appointments: Click HERE to book!(586) 292-5161 info@onstagebeauty.com

Professional Contest Hair & Make-up Artist

Contest Preferred Professional Hair & Makeup is strongly suggested and will be provided by our Preferred Competition Hair & Makeup Expert Jenn Vu of JVU's Hair Studio. Please call Jenn Vu at 412-572-3006 to schedule an appointment and discuss pricing and details. Jenn and her team will be available to you all day Saturday, April 27th, 2024 at the venue. *Please note that if you bring your own Stylist and/or Makeup Artist, they will be charged an Adult General Admission Ticket and they will not be able to go back stage with you.

Additional Drug Testing

Urine (sample collection) testing is required for All OCB Pro Card recipients immediately following their perspective award ceremony. Please have your current driver’s license with you for testing ID. Pro Card recipients that do not produce a urine sample with our medical staff before leaving the contest venue will forfeit their OCB Pro Card and contest placement. No Exceptions! (Urine testing is the promoter’s expense.) All competitors are subject to additional forms of testing, if requested, at the discretion and expense of the promoter. Please see the UPDATED OCB Banned Substances Link: ocbonline.com

Event Sponsorship Opportunities (for businesses interested in sponsoring the event)

Click HERE for sponsor info!

If you need assistance with coaching for your contest preparations please contact:

Please Contact Stasi Longo - 35+ years experience
Owner - Sonshine Fitness LLC
Certified Professional Trainer & Physique Coach
Competition Promoter & Head Judge
www.stasilongo.com

Please Note

None of these competition services can delay you from attending the mandatory Saturday contest check-in one hour prior to your pre-judging competition! Please plan accordingly.

Body Transformation Division

Click HERE for the guidelines!

Contact the Promoter

Contact Promoter: Contact: Stasi Longo @ 412-551-6836 or ocbpittsburgh@hotmail.com