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

10:00 AM

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

Entry is received by July 10th: Entry $95 Entry Fee for each additional class $95. After July 10th an additional late fee of $50 applies to all entries. July 18th is the last day entries will be accepted

Tickets

Trainer/Back Stage (one per athlete) Only Available During Checkin $95
General admission $65
Children under 13 FREE

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. 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

Email: 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

Hair/Make-up

Maxie salon
Lela
lelammtown@gmail.com
862-955-0427