OCB Natty Niagara
Date
08-15-2026
Location
Sanborn , New York
Time
11:00am
Date
Saturday August 15, 2026
Location
SUNY Niagara Community College
3111 Saunders Settlement Rd
Sanborn, NY 14132
(Enter Lot #1 Arts & Media to get to the theater)
Time & Format
Doors open at 10am
Men's Show 11am
Women's show 2:30pm
Show Format
Segment 1 - 11:00am-12:00 Mens Physique
Segment 2 - 12:00-1:30 Classic Physique & Men's Bodybuilding
INTERMISSION 1:30-2:30pm
Segment 3 - 2:30-3:30 Wellness, Figure & Women's Physique
Segment 4 - 3:30-5:00 Bikini
Group comparisons, individual routines then awards at the end of each segment.
Athletes should arrive 1 hour prior to your segment. You will set up in the gymnasium
Tickets
Tickets are available to purchase on this site now through August 10th, then they can be purchased at check-ins or at the box office on show day.
General Admission Day Pass $55
Minors $25
Kids 5 and under- Free
Coaches Pass $100 (general admission plus backstage access only applicable to those helping a competitor prepare back stage
Media Pass $125 (Photographers/videographers/Social Media Professionals) that want to gain backstage access for athlete interviews, photos and video content.
No coaches passes will be sold at the show.
Cash or Venmo/CashApp Only on show day (tickets are non-refundable)
Entry Fees & Deadlines
If entry is received by 7/6/26 Entry fee is $120
$75 additional crossover fee, After 7/6 a late fee of $100 will be applied. 8/7/26 is the last day to register.
$100 late fee starts 7/7/26
ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
Categories
Women: Teen for all categories, Bikini, Figure, Wellness, Physique
Men: Teen for all categories, Bodybuilding, Physique, Classic Physique
Classes
When more than one class in a division, classes are formed by dividing competitors evenly by height.
Competitors may not participate in more than one category at a show.
CROSSOVERS
A "crossover" pertains to 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 a Masters division and compete in those classes as well. You can enter any number of divisions if applicable and you are eligible, but crossovers between categories (Women’s Physique, Bikini and Figure or between Men's Physique, Men’s Classic Physique and Men's Bodybuilding) will not be permitted.
Amateur Division Offerings
Division Offerings
Bikini: Teen, Debut, Novice, Age 35+, Age 50+, Age 60+, Open
Wellness: Teen, Debut, Novice, Age 35+, 40+, 50+, 60+, Open
Figure: Teen, Debut, Novice, Age 35+, 40+, 50+, 60+, Open
Men's Physique: Teen, Debut, Novice, Age 40+, 50+, 60+, Open Men's
Classic Physique: Teen, Debut, Novice, Age 40+, 50+, 60+, Open
Men's Bodybuilding: Teen, Debut, Novice, Age 40+, 50+, 60+, Open
Women's Physique: Teen, Debut, Novice, Age 35+, 40+, 50+, 60+, Open
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: Ages 16-19.
**If you don't see the division that best suits your needs, feel free to email us and we can add it ocbnattyniagara@gmail.com
Awards
Top 5 in each class, OCB Pro cards will be awarded when minimum entries are met.
See website for more details PRO QUALIFIER INFORMATION The OCB ELEVATE show is a pro qualifier. Conditional Pro Qualifier: Minimum turnouts for divisions must be met for overall winners in Open and Age 35+/40+ divisions to become eligible for OCB pro cards in their respective divisions. The minimums required are: Open divisions: 5 for all categories except Bodybuilding, Figure, Wellness and Women's Physique, which is 3.
Age 35+ and 40+ divisions: 3.
No pro cards for 50+
Eligibility
All competitors are required to be current members of OCB 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 polygraph tested prior to competing. In addition, all OCB 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.
Check-Ins/Drug Screenings
Check-Ins will take place at the Host hotel Friday August 14th 11:00am-7:00pm. This is where you will checkin to get your show number, swag bags, shirts, tickets etc.
Drug Screening (polygraph) will also take place at the host hotel from 9am-7pm Friday August 14th
Fee $60 CASH ONLY
Click HERE to view the banned substance list.
The link to schedule your polygraph will be emailed to athletes 2 weeks before the show date
FORMAT FOR INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATIONS **OPTIONAL**
Athletes may choose to perform individual routines. This is an opportunity to get individual stage time and additional photos. These routines are not judged and do not factor into placement. Due to the size of this event, in order to allow all contestants to have an opportunity to participate in the 30 second individual presentations segment, competitors will be introduced by name and number only, and 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 the front center stage (there will be an "X" marking the spot), strike a few poses of their choice, then exit. Music submissions from athletes will not be collected.
Host Hotel
Crown Plaza Riverside 7001 Buffalo Ave, Niagara Falls, NY 14304
Book here:
Backstage Policy
One assistant max per competitor is allowed backstage. The assistant must purchase a coach/backstage ticket, which is good for general admission and backstage access.
Competitor Prep Area
Stretch bands and mirrors will be set up backstage. Competitors are welcome to bring their own equipments as well.
Photography Coverage
Visually Stunning Photography- Photographer is 5x Yorton cup champ Magnum McCrae
Pre-purchased photos prior to show week are $90
https://form.jotform.com/251247832294056
Photo forms will be available at check-ins $100
Video Recording Policy
Competitors and friends/family are welcome to bring recording devices. Please remember to tag @ocbnattyniagara on social media
Spray Tanning Services
Glow Sunless Tanning is the Official tanning sponsor of OCB NATTY NIAGARA. We highly recommend that you book with them as they have been doing competition tanning for 18 years. Tanning will take place Friday at the host hotel conference room and Saturday sessions at the venue.
Touch ups and stage gloss will take place backstage at the venue.
Rate $175 includes both days
Book Friday here first: https://glowsunlesstanning.as.me/?appointmentType=91663303 Call Glow to book Saturday session 585-621-4569
Everyone must book a Friday and Saturday session (mandatory)
Tanning at SUNY Niagara on Saturday is in room H-102
Contact
Any questions about the event can be directed to the show promoter: Anne Marie Marshall OCBNATTYNIAGARA@GMAIL.COM
Purchase your show day individual routine
Professional video by Real3D Media Link to follow.
In order to register for an event,
please login or create an account.| Ticket Type | Time | Price | Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Admission | 11:00 am | 55 | |
| Minors | 11:00 am | 25 | |
| Coach/Backstage Pass (general admission plus backstage access only applicable to those helping a competitor prepare back stage. One assistant max per competitor is permitted) | 11:00 am | 100 | |
| Media Pass (Photographers/videographers/Social Media Professionals) | 11:00 am | 125 |
*Tickets may be picked up at the venue box office
* Online ticket sales end on 08-10-2026. After that, remaining tickets will be available for purchase at the door.