OCB Shamrock Classic *Pro Qualifier

Date

Saturday, March 20th 2027

Location

1 Blue Hawk Drive - Exeter, New Hampshire 03833

Time & Format

Show starting time(s) Example: 10:30 AM (event will run straight through with a 30-minute intermission after group comparisons and before individual presentations/awards).

Tickets

Ticket types: prices (If applicable: Tickets will be available for purchase online through MM/DD. After then they will only be available for purchase at the door the day of the contest). Example: Adult General Admission $39, Under Age 12 General Admission $10, Assistant (general admission plus backstage access): $55 (only applicable to those helping a competitor prepare back stage). One assistant max per competitor is permitted.

Entry Fees & Deadlines

Competitor entry fee is $90 before February 22nd 2027 and increases to $130. To avoid $40 late fee, register by February 21st 2027. Early entry fee for each additional class, known as a Crossover Entry, will be $50. Example: Debut (Early Entry Fee: $90) + Novice & Open (2 Additional Crossovers: $100) = $190 for total early registration. Late Crossover Entry increases to $70 on February 22nd 2027. Example: Debut (Late Entry Fee: $130) + Novice & Open (2 Additional Crossovers: $140) = $270 for total Late Entry registration.  Entry fee deadline is March 7th 2027. 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, Men’s Physique, Bodybuilding, Women’s and Classic Physique) at any given show. For example: Physique and Bodybuilding are not permitted. REGISTRATIONS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. 

Division Offerings

Categories & Division Offerings:

Bikini: Teen, Debut, Novice, Age 35+, 45+, Open

Figure: Teen, Debut, Novice, Age 35+, Age 45+, Open

Women’s Wellness: Teen, Debut, Novice, Age 35+, 45+, Open

Women’s Physique: Teen, Debut, Novice, Age 35+, 45+, Open

Men’s Physique: Teen, Debut, Novice, Age 40+, Open

Men’s Classic Physique: Teen, Debut, Novice, Age 40+, Open

Men’s Bodybuilding: Teen, Debut, Novice, Age 40+, Age 50+, Open

Transformation: Male & Female

**The OCB welcomes Teen competitors ages 16-19. The required minimum age for participation in an OCB contest is 16. Proof of age must be provided at the time of contest check-in. A parent or legal guardian must accompany the minor to check-in and be present backstage. A signed waiver is required of all minors as well as their parent(s)/guardian(s). The waiver will be presented during check-in and must be signed in person.** (Source: https://ocbonline.com/amateur/)

Debut & Novice Eligibility: Debut eligibility refers to first time ever competing in any sanctioned bodybuilding event in any organization. Novice eligibility refers to competitors who 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). Classes Breakdown: When more than one class in a division, classes are formed by dividing competitors evenly by height.

Awards

The top five winners in each division will receive medals/trophies with the Overall Division winner receiving a NIELS ANDERSON TROPHY. Overall winners will also be awarded with other goodies and Shamrock swag as well.

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 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

Add specific details for check-ins and polygraph screenings. Example: By appointment MM/DD from start time to end time at the host hotel, hotel name & address. To schedule an appointment, (details for how to schedule). The polygraph fee is $50 and is payable in cash only at the time of testing. Exact change would be appreciated. Please schedule your polygraph appointment so it's before your spray tanning appointment if doing both the same day.

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 Portsmouth is the host hotel for the event. It is located on 1000 Market Street In Portsmouth, NH 03801. Please book your room by Wednesday, February 17th 2027. The discounted rate for the night prior to the show, Friday, March 19th 2027, is $135. The host hotel is also where the Spray Tans will be held. To book your room please click on the hyperlink below:

Book your group rate for OCB Shamrock Cup Classic 2027

Backstage Policy

As mentioned above, only one assistant max per competitor is allowed backstage unless it is a coach of a team. The assistant MUST buy a Trainer/Coach Pass, which is good for general admission and back stage access. The cost of the Trainer/Coach Pass is $60. THESE PASSES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. They can be purchased through Venmo or PayPal only. Please use the Venmo handle @Andrew-DiDonato-113 or the PayPal handle using the Friends and Family method to: shamrockcupclassic@gmail.com. List of all trainers with what athletes will be recorded and bracelet given to said coach. NO BRACELT, NO BACKSTAGE ACCESS.

Guide for New Competitors

https://ocbonline.com/get-started-guide/

Competitor Prep Area

Athletes are allowed to bring bands and mirrors with them back stage to pumped up. Weights are not allowed as to respect the floor of the new venue. Tarp will be laid across the gym floor where athletes are allowed to set up. The gymnasium where the backstage area is adjacent to the hallway leading to the stage for great flow. DREAM TAN IS BANNED from being used for this event. If athletes are seen using Dream Tan, they will be asked to leave and will forfeit from competing without a refund. Athletes are encouraged to use the events spray tan services, but other means are welcomed, i.e.: Pro Tan. No other spray tan equipment is allowed to be used in the facility besides the Official Spray Tanners of the show: Golden Standard Spray Tan.

ALCOHOL IS ALSO STRICTLY PROHBITED FROM BEING ON SCHOOL GROUNDS AND WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. Athletes will be as

Spray Tanning Services

Spray tans services will be done by Golden Standard Spray Tans. You can visit http://www.goldenstandardspraytans.com or contact Ryann Healy at GoldenStandardSpraytans@gmail.com or by phone at (617) 982-3946 for rates, details and to schedule an appointment. 

Contact

Any questions about the event can be directed to the show promoter at shamrockcupclassic@gmail.com