OCB KENTUCKY NATURAL (PRO QUALIFIER*)

Natural Bodybuilding Event
14 OCB Pro cards will be awarded (7 Open and 7 Masters) when minimum entries are met

Date

SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2026

VENUE

TBA

Time

Men's Show 10:00 AM: The show will run straight through prejudging, individual presentations, and awards.
There will be a brief intermission before the awards.
Women's Show 2:00 PM: The show will run straight through prejudging, individual presentations, and awards

TICKETS SOLD AT EVENT CASH ONLY

Tickets: $50
Child (age 14-16):$20
Child (13 and under): Free
Coach/Backstage Pass only available for purchase during check-ins on Friday 7/17/26 (also valid for all day general admission): $100 *1 per competitor strictly enforced. *TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE*

Entry Fees & Deadlines

If entry is received by 7/15/26: Entry $100. Entry fee for each additional class: $75.
After 7/15/26, an additional late fee of $50 will apply to all entries.
07/22/26 is the last day that entries will be accepted. *REGISTRATIONS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE*

Categories

Categories being offered are Bikini, Figure, Wellness, Women’s Physique, Bodybuilding, Men’s Physique, and Men’s Classic Physique.

Division Offerings

Bikini: Debut, Teen, Novice, Age 35+ (PQ), 50+, Open (PQ), Military
Figure: Debut, Teen, Novice, Age 35+ (PQ), Age 50+, Open (PQ), Military
Wellness: Debut, Teen, Novice, Age 35+(PQ), Open(PQ) , Military
Women's Physique: Debut, Teen Novice, Age 35+(PQ), 50+, Open(PQ) , Military
Men's Physique: Debut, Teen, Novice, Age 40+(PQ), Age 50+, Open(PQ) , Military
Men's Classic Physique: Debut, Teen, Novice, Age 40+(PQ), Open (PQ) , Military
Men's Bodybuilding: Debut, Teen, Novice, Age 40+(PQ), 50+, 60+, Open(PQ), , Military

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)
TEEN: Competitors ages 16-19 (under 18 with parental consent)
Athletes are encouraged to enter all of the divisions they are eligible for.

Classes

When more than one class in a division, classes are formed by dividing competitors evenly by height. These will not be determined until all registration entries have been received.

CROSSOVERS

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

Awards

The top 5 in every class will receive awards. Winners of the Open and Masters will receive OCB Pro cards when minimum entries are met, pending urinalysis test results.

Eligibility

All competitors are required to hold a current OCB AMATEUR membership 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.

DRUG TESTS AND DRUG SCREENING

All competitors are required to be drug screened prior to competing. In addition, all pro qualifying placement winners are required to provide a urine specimen immediately after the conclusion of the event for urinalysis.

CHECK-INS & DRUG SCREENING

Athlete check-in will take place on Friday, July 31 from 5pm-8pm at the host hotel. All athletes are required to check-in and undergo Drug testing. The fee is $60 (cash only). A scheduling link will be emailed to competitors ONE WEEK before show day. Please have your drug screen before spray tanning if doing both on the same day.
What to expect at event check-ins/drug screenings: Drug testing and check-in tasks will both be done at Host Hotel. Check-in tasks will consist of distributing competitor number buttons and any advance tickets purchased, turning in photo order forms (if applicable), verifying paperwork, and any other administrative tasks that may be needed.

Host Hotel

Hilton Gardens Inn Louisville Northeast
9850 Park Plaza Ave, Louisville, KY 40241
Use code OCB for discounted

Backstage Policy

One coach/ assistant max per competitor is allowed backstage. The coach must purchase a coach/assistant ticket, which is good for general admission and backstage access. Coaches are not permitted to interact with other competitors.

Competitor Prep Area

Please take extra precautions to care for the venue and keep it as clean as possible. Do NOT touch the walls and do NOT stray from protected areas. Mirrors will be available. Athletes will be allowed to bring a couple of dumbbells (max) and exercise bands. Weights are not permitted anywhere but the athletes room.

PROFESSIONAL STAGE PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEO COVERAGE

Andrew Paul Studios, (330) 610-6108, Andrewpaulstudios@gmail.com

VIDEO Coverage

GYMJOHN Productions. (502) 821-7717 - ig:@gymjohn_productions

PROFESSIONAL TANNING SERVICES

LIQUID SUNRAYZ (info TBA) Athletes must pay in advance in order to book their appointments. Tanning will take place at the host hotel on Saturday. Touch-ups on Sunday at the venue.

PROFESSIONAL HAIR & MAKE-UP SERVICES

KIKI TILLIS – (513) 963-6871 - keeksmuabeauty@gmail.com

Contact the Promoters

Contact Ana Corsmeier at ocbdayton@gmail.com

FORMAT FOR INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATIONS

Competitors will be introduced by name and number only, and take the stage to house music for 30 second presentations. Athletes will walk to the front center of the stage (there will be an "X" marking the spot), strike a few poses of their choice, then exit. Please stand on the “X” while posing. That is how professionals will get the best photos and videos of you.

COMPETITOR MEETING

There won't be a contestant briefing the day of the show. All information that would generally be provided is listed on this page, so please read everything carefully. Please refer to OCBonline.com for complete details of category guidelines. An email will also be sent out one week before the show. Everything you need to know will be provided there as well.

VIDEO RECORDING POLICY

Professional cameras are NOT allowed in the event. We have photo and video vendors that will provide you with beautiful images for purchase.Competitors and friends/family are welcome to use their cellphones to capture photos and videos. Please remember to tag Official OCB @ocbofficialpage, @ocbkentuckyshows on social media!

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES & VENDORS

Please note that the companies/individuals listed below are the official service vendors for this event. They have a proven history of providing quality services in a professional manner. Beware of other companies or individuals who may attempt to unethically promote a business, claiming to be associated with the event.

SPONSORSHIP & VENDOR SPACE

Vendor space is available. Please contact Ana Corsmeier at ocbkentucky@gmail.com