OCB Best of the ‘Burgh

Date

Saturday, April 25th, 2026

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 6 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

Body Transformation Challenge, Start Time: 2:30 PM

Women's Show, Start Time: 3:00 PM

ATHLETE ARRIVAL TIME: 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:

9:00 AM MEN'S SHOW BEGINS:

Segment 1: Men's Bodybuilding 9:00 AM

Men's Bodybuilding Group Comparisons
Men's Bodybuilding 30-Second I-Walks
Men's Bodybuilding Awards & Overall Competitions

Segment 2: Men's Classic Physique 10:30 AM

Men's Classic Physique Group Comparisons
Men's Classic Physique 30-Second I-Walks
Men's Classic Physique Awards & Overall Competitions

Segment 3: Men's Physique 12:30 AM

Men's Classic Physique Group Comparisons
Men's Classic Physique 30-Second I-Walks
Men's Classic Physique Awards & Overall Competitions

Segment 4: Body Transformers 2:30 PM

Body Transformers will read their Essays Individually
Body Transformer Awards

Segment 5: Women's Physique & Figure 3:00 PM

Women's Physique & Figure Group Comparisons
Women's Physique & Figure 30-Second I-Walks
Women's Physique & Figure Awards & Overall Competitions

Segment 6: Women's Wellness & Bikini 4:30 PM

Women's Wellness & Bikini Group Comparisons
Women's Wellness & Bikini 30-Second I-Walks
Women's Wellness & Bikini Awards & Overall Competitions

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 22nd, 2026.

Adult General Admission (For any & all segments): $50
Child Admission (under age 12): $15
Trainers Ticket: Good for back stage access entrance and audience admission. One per competitor: $90

Fees

Entry Fee: $99 If entry is received by Saturday, March 28th, 2026.
Entry fee for each additional class (Crossover fee): $75
After March 28th an additional late entry fee of $75 applies to everyone.
Saturday, April 11th 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 24th. *Please note that it is the responsibility of each athlete to obtain an OCB Membership prior to 4/24/26.
Drug Screening Fee: $60 cash only please payable directly to the examiner at the time of screening on Friday, 4/24/2026 at Contest Registration at the Best Western Pittsburgh Cranberry.

Contest Day Check-In

Saturday, April 25th 2026. 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.

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 28th, 2026.

Rosters & Classes

A roster with assigned competitor numbers and class breakdowns will available to competitors on Friday, April 24th, 2026 at Contestant Registration at the contest hotel. PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL WEEK OF SHOW for any contest updates.

Entering More than One Division (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.

Awards

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

Division Details

Debut Division: Never competed. This is your first competition ever. Note: you may optionally crossover into other divisions that you qualify for.

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.

Banned Substances Screening Methods

All competitors are required to be polygraph tested prior to competing. In addition, all pro qualifying placement winners and top 3 in each pro class are required to provide a urine specimen immediately after the conclusion of the event for urinalysis. (Remove reference to pro classes when not applicable)

Check-Ins/Drug Test Screenings

Registration will be held at the contest hotel, the BEST WESTERN PLUS Cranberry Pittsburgh North, on Friday, April 24th, 2026 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 4/24/26 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 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, 4/18/2026 at ocbpittsburgh@hotmail.com. It is the competitor's responsibility to show proof of a previously passed test.

Music

Due to the size of this event, all 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 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 OR use this BOOKING LINK:

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

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.

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 25th, 2025 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.

Photography Professional Contest Photography Coverage

Michael Platts Photography. Any questions, contact Michael by phone at 603-548-3708 or at Michael Platts Contact Form. 

*NO personal photography permitted in the first 5 rows of the auditorium. *NO other professional photography permitted at the competition.

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

Please Contact Stasi Longo - 40+years experience
Owner - Sonshine Fitness LLC
Certified Professional Trainer & Physique Coach
Competition Promoter & Pro Yorton 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

The OCB “Best of the Burgh”

BODY TRANSFORMATION CHALLENGE

Requirements & Guidelines

• Every contestant will need to complete and submit a 2026 OCB “Best of the Burgh” Entry Form with Contest Entry Fee.  Each contestant will then receive an official 2026 OCB Body Transformation Entry Journal and will be required to document their progress on the first and last day of their 12 weeks.

• Every contestant must submit their completed Entry Journal via email to Stasi Longo within one week after finishing their 12 week challenge at: ocbpittsburgh@hotmail.com

• All completed Entry Journals must be submitted no later than 1 week prior to the “Best of the Burgh” competition (Saturday April 25^th, 2026) which means that your start date with your beginning photos, measurements and scale weight etc. must be on or before Saturday January 24th, 2026.

• Every transformation contestant must be present at the 2026 OCB “Best of the Burgh” Natural Championships to read their Body Transformation Essay and receive their award.

• Contest Date: Saturday, April 25th, 2026
• Contest Location: Discovery Christian Church - 174 Scharberry Lane - Mars, PA 16046

• Every competitor will be weighed at the 2026 OCB “Best of the Burgh” Championships Athlete Registration the day before the competition between 1:00 & 8:00 PM and must weigh within 5 lbs. of their final 12 week competition weight or less.

• Registration Date: Friday April 24th, 2026
• Registration Location: Best Western Plus Cranberry Pittsburgh North - 5001 Cranberry Springs Drive - Cranberry Township, PA 16066

• Please note that contestants may “Crossover” into another division at the OCB “Best of the Burgh” Championships if desired.

Eligibility

The Body Transformation Challenge is open to any drug-free participant who has never competed before OR who has competed but never won a first placement in Bodybuilding, Classic Physique, Physique, Figure, Wellness or Bikini competition.  There may be random drug testing by urine analysis.  Anyone who during the contest uses anabolic steroids or any other illegal OCB banned substance will forfeit their eligibility in the Body Transformation Challenge.  Please read the banned substance list at ocbonline.com before registering for the challenge.  Body Transformation contestants are required to have an OCB membership but do not have to take a drug screening (polygraph) test.

Contestants can use whatever type of training and nutrition program they want during the course of this contest.  It is highly recommended to consult a certified personal trainer or fitness professional to properly document measurements for the Transformation Entry Journal Judging Criteria.

Judging Criteria

1. Before & After Photos = 40% of score

• Each contestant must have at least 3 full body physique photos taken on the first and last day of their 12 week challenge. (front, side and back)

• Each contestant must hold a USA Today newspaper (front page) in their front photo with date showing.  Please also take a close up photo of the same front cover of the newspaper so that we can view the date.

• Please wear the same type of clothing in your before and after photos. Be discreet but try to show as much of your physique as possible. Usually a 2 piece swim suit is best for women and shorts or trunks for men.

• Try to get the highest quality photos and please take photos against a plain white background. Any participant who is suspected by our judging panel of photo shopping will be disqualified.

• Before & after Transformation Entry Journal photos will be viewed by the audience as part of the competition.

2. Scale Weight  20%

Each contestant must provide their scale weight on the first and last day of their 12 week challenge.  Please use the same scale for both and wear the same amount of clothing for both.

3. Tape Measurements 10%

Each contestant must supply tape measurements for these 3 physique circumference sites on the first and last day of their 12 week challenge: (Note: Please measure without bulky clothing and try to do the before and after measuring exactly in the same manner.)

• Across navel
• Across widest part of hips/glutes.
• Across upper right thigh

4. Body Composition 20%

Each contestant needs to measure body fat on the first and last day of their 12 week challenge.  It is highly recommended to consult with a certified personal trainer or fitness professional to ensure this is done properly.  These 4 skin-fold measurements in millimeters must be submitted:

• Bicep (Right arm)
• Triceps (Right Arm)
• Back (Subscapular)
• Hip (Suprailiac)

*** NOTE: You may alternatively submit a formal Body Fat measurement document from a Dexa Scan or an In Body Scan as long as all of the measurement requirements listed above are submitted.

5. Essay 10%

Each contestant will be required to write how this 12 week body transformation impacted their life in 250 words or less. Each contestant will be required to read their essay at the stage podium at prejudging & at the night show for the judges to fairly score them. They will be scored on essay content, not delivery.

*The OCB “Best of the Burgh” Championships panel of certified judges will score each contestant’s before and after photos based on each contestant’s overall improvement as well as their essay content.  These scores will then be added with the “measurements progress” submitted in the BT Challenge Entry Journal for a maximum of 100 points.

Awards

Awards will be given to the top 5 transformers (1^st Place through 5^th Place) at the 2026 “Best of the Burgh” Natural Championships awards presentation.

Register:

Contact Stasi Longo at Sonshine Fitness LLC with any questions 412-551-6836 or email Stasi: ocbpittsburgh@hotmail.com

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Contact

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