OCB Colonial Open

OCB Colonial Open

OCB Pro Qualifier; Yorton Cup Qualifier

Location

The Crosswalk
7575 Richmond Road
Williamsburg, VA

Tentative Show Times

The following times are tentative and could change depending on the number of entries in each division.

Men’s Show Start Time: 10:00 AM
Women’s Show Start Time: 1:30 PM

The schedule of events will take place over five segments to help ease foot traffic throughout the day and assist spectators with planning. Approximate times for each segment are listed below. If a segment finishes earlier than expected, the next segment will not begin before its advertised start time. If a segment runs longer than expected, subsequent segments may begin slightly later than advertised.

ORDER OF EVENTS

Segment 1: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Men’s Bodybuilding and Men’s Classic Physique

Segment 2: 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Men’s Physique

Segment 3: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Women’s Physique and Figure

Segment 4: 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Women’s Wellness

Segment 5: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Bikini

Tickets Available Online Through June 21st - Coach Tickets Only Available During Checkin

Adult General Admission (valid all day): $50
Child General Admission (ages 6–16, valid all day): $20
Ages 5 and under: FREE

Backstage Trainer/Assistant Ticket: $100 *ONLY available for sale on Friday during checkin
One trainer/assistant is permitted per competitor. This ticket provides all-day general admission and backstage access.
Tickets are non-refundable. 

Entry Fees & Deadlines

Entry Fee Per Class (received by May 24): $100

Late Entry Fee (applied to all registrations after May 24): additional $75

Entry Deadline: June 20

Walk-in entries will not be accepted on the day of the event.

Other Fees:

Drug Test Screeing: $60 (payable directly to the examiner at the time of scheduling).

OCB Amateur Membership: Must be purchased in advance by 6/21/26 at OCBonline.com. A current OCB membership is required at registration.

All fees are non-refundable.

Division Offerings

Men's Bodybuilding: Debut, Teen, Junior, Novice, Age 60+, Age 50+, Age 40+ (PQ), Open (PQ), Physically Challenged

Men's Physique: Debut, Teen, Junior, Novice, Age 40+ (PQ), Age 50+, Open (PQ)

Men's Classic Physique: Debut, Teen, Junior, Novice, Age 40+ (PQ), Age 50+, Open (PQ)

Women's Physique: Debut, Novice, Age 50+, Age 35+ (PQ), Open (PQ)

Bikini: Teen, Junior, Debut, Novice, Age 35+ (PQ), Age 40+, Age 45+, Age 50+, Age 60+, Open (PQ)

Figure: Teen, Junior, Debut, Novice, Age 35+ (PQ), Age 40+, Age 45+, Age 50+, Open (PQ)

Wellness: Debut, Teen, Junior, Novice, Age 35+ (PQ), Age 50+, Open (PQ)

(PQ) - PRO QUALIFIER: Divisions marked with PQ are pro qualifying when the minimum number of athletes appear on stage.

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).

DEBUT ELIGIBILITY: First competition ever. Competitors cannot have ever competed in any category with any organization.

JUNIOR ELIGIBILITY: Age 22 and under. Under age 18 with parental consent.

Classes

Classes may be divided evenly by height as needed depending on the number of athletes entered.

Entering More than One Division (Crossover Entries)

It is highly recommended that athletes crossover into all of the classes they are eligible for in order to maximize their stage experience.

A crossover entry 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. Competitors may not participate in more than one category (Bikini, Figure, Wellness, Physique, Bodybuilding, Classic Physique) at any given show.

Awards

OCB medals and/or swords will be awarded to the top 5 in every class.

OCB Pro card winners will receive a large sword. 

Eligibility

All competitors are required to hold current OCB memberships 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.

Banned Substances Screening Methods

All competitors are required to be drug test screened prior to competing. A scheduling link will be emailed 2 weeks before the event. 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 Test Screenings

Check-In/Drug Test Screenings will be Friday June 26th from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the host hotel.

Host Hotel – Embassy Suites Hotel, 3006 Mooretown Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185

The drug test screening fee is $60 and is payable to the examiner at the time of testing. A scheduling link will be emailed to athletes 2 weeks prior to show day.

Host Hotel

Embassy Suites Hotel, 3006 Mooretown Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Using the BOOKING LINK or call
757-229-6800 or 1-800-284-3930
Use booking code: TCO

Each room has microwave and mini fridge.

Backstage Policy

Coach Tickets will only be available for sale during check-in on Friday.

One assistant max per competitor is allowed backstage. The assistant must purchase a trainer/assistant ticket, which is valid for both general admission and backstage access. 

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. However, athletes will need to bring their own equipment to pump-up.

Photography Coverage

Never Forgotten Photography with Doug Swaim. Click on link to download photo form: https://www.nfphotography.com/nfp---ocb-stage-photography-order-form.pdf

Any questions, email Doug at info@nfphotography.com

Video Recording Policy

Competitors and friends/family are welcome to take photos or vide with cell phones. However, professional video or photography equipment, large tripods, or equipment that obstructs walkways or the view of spectators, staff, and judges are not permitted. 

Spray Tanning Services

Athletes must pay in advance to book their appointments. Tanning will take place at the host hotel on Friday, with touch-ups on show day at the venue. Spray tanning services are available from Beauty by Fargo. For details or to schedule an appointment, email beautybyfargocb@yahoo.com.

Note: Tanning products can stain clothing, sheets, and other surfaces. To purchase protective attire, visit Wear & Away: http://wearandaway.com?aff=24

Hair & Make-Up Services

Vanity by Amy
Email: Amy@vanitybyamy.com

Instagram: @vanity_byamy
Phone: 757-254-8296

Contact

Marjorie Thrash - Marjorie@ocbonline.com

 Kevin Parrott - sculptyourbod76@gmail.com

Competitor Meeting

There will NOT be a competitor meeting on the day of the show. An email will be sent to all competitors during peak week with a roster and specifics regarding the event.

Sponsorship & Vendor Space

Vendor space is available for $200. Please contact Marjorie@ocbonline.com for more information

Social Media - Stay Connected

Follow us on Instagram @ocbcolonialopen

**OPTIONAL** Individual Presentations

Contestants will have an opportunity to participate in 30 second individual presentations. Competitors will be introduced by name and number only, and take the stage to house music. Presentations are optional and are not factored into placements