OCB KENTUCKY NATURAL
Date
08-01-2026
Location
Louisville, Kentucky
Time
10:00am
Date
SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2026
VENUE
KDC Theater 4100 Springdale Rd, Louisville, KY 40241
Time & Format
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
Tickets: $50 Child (age 6 -16):$20 Child (5 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.
Entering More than One Division (Crossover Entries)
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 Test Screenings
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.
Music
Add specifics about music that will be used for individual presentations (routines/stage walks) Example: All competitors for every category are to send their routine/stage walk music mp3 or m4a file as an email attachment to (email address). Music must not to contain any profanity. If music is not received for any competitors by TIME on DAY, house music will be used for them the day of the event. If needed, mp3 files of songs can be purchased from Amazon.com for around $1, downloaded, and then emailed as a file attachment. All music must be sent as a digital file. Competitors can send complete songs if they wish, the music would just be faded out after the stage walk is finished. For Bodybuilding, Men’s Classic Physique and Women's Physique, when sending music state whether the music should start after you get set on stage, or before you come out.
Host Hotel
Courtyard by Marriott Louisville Northeast 10200 Champion Farms Dr, Louisville, KY 40241 502-412-1311 Rooms must be reserved and confirmed by 07/01/2026. Click HERE to book a room!
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 Recording Policy
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
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
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
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