OCB Big Apple

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

Date

Saturday August 1, 2026

Location

The Kumble Theater for the Performing arts
LIU Brooklyn New York

Time

Men’s Show Starts 10:00 am
Women’s show Starts 3:00 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 help with spectators planning to attend the event.
Approximated time for each segment is listed below. Should showtimes posted that time for various segments not run as long as anticipated. Subsequent segments will not be started prior to the final advertised starting time for purposes of attendee planning. Should showtimes posted for various segments run longer than anticipated

Oder of events

Segment 1- 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Men’s Physique Group Comparisons
Men’s Physique individual presentations
Men’s Physique awards

Segment 2- 12:00 PM- 3:00 PM
Men’s Classic Physique Group Comparisons
Men’s Classic Physique Individual Presentations
Men’s Classic Physique Awards
Men’s Bodybuilding Group Comparisons
Men’s Bodybuilding Individual Presentation
Men’s Bodybuilding Awards

Segment 3- 3:00PM- 4:30 PM
Women’s Physique Group Comparisons
Women’s Physique Individual Presentations
Women Physique Awards

Figure Group Comparisons
Figure Individual Presentations
Figure Awards

Segment 4- 4:30 PM- 5: 30 PM
Wellness Group Comparisons
Wellness Individual Presentations
Wellness Awards

Segment 5- 5:30 pm- 7:00 PMrnBikini Group Comparisons
Bikini Individual Presentations
Bikini Awards

Host Hotel

Hampton inn/Brooklyn Downtown
125 Flatbush Ave Extension
Brooklyn NY 11201
718-875-8800
Click here to book a room!

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

If entry is received 6 /2/ 2026- 7/16/2026 entry $100.00
Entry for each additional class $100.00
After 7/16/2026 a late entry fee of $50.00 will apply to all entries
7/20/2026 is the last day entries will be accepted

Tickets

Trainer/Back Stage (one per athlete) Only Available During Checkin $100
General admission $65
Child {Age 6 -13} all Day General admission $30
Children under 13 FREE
Backstage pass also valid for all day $100.00 1 Per Athlete online ticket sale will close 07/01/2026 Tickets will be available during check in and at the venue the day of the event

Awards

The top 5 amateurs in each class will receive awards.

Check-ins, Drug Screening, & Urine Testing

Drug Screen testing by appointment at Host Hotel 7/31/2026 The fee is $60 payable by cash at time of testing, Exact change would be appreciated. A scheduling link will be emailed to athletes closer to show day. Click HERE to schedule!

Categories & Classes

All classes will have debut:
Figure: Debut, Teen, Novice, 35+, 45+, 55+, Open
Men’s Physique: Debut, Teen, Novice master 40+, 50+, Open
Men’s Classic Physique: Debut, Teen, Novice, 40+, 50+ Open
Men’s Bodybuilding: Debut, Teen, Novice, Master 40+, 50+ Open
Women’s Physique: Debut, Teen, Novice, Master 35+, Open
Women’s Wellness: Debut, Teen, Novice Master 35+ Open
Bikini: Debut, Teen, Novice, Master 35+, Open

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, Wellness, Physique, Bodybuilding, Classic Physique) at any given show.

Tanning

Beach bum Tanz, Contact: beachbumtanz@aol.com

Coaches & Trainers Available During Checkin Only

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. Coach tickets only available during checkin.

Stage Photography

TBA

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

Hair/Make-up

TBA