OCB Tennessee Natural *Pro Qualifier

OCB Tennessee Natural * OCB Pro Qualifier

Natural Bodybuilding Event 14 OCB Pro cards will be awarded (7 Open and 7 Masters) when minimum entries are met.

Date

Saturday, September 4, 2027

Location

Knoxville, TN

Show Times

Men's Segment 10:00 AM: It will run straight through prejudging, individual presentations, and awards. There will be a brief intermission before the awards.

Women's Segment 2:00 PM: It will run straight through prejudging, individual presentations, and awards. There will be a brief intermission before the awards.

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Adult General Admission: $60

Child General admission (age 6-16): $40

Coach / Backstage Pass (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 08/4/2027: Entry $100. Entry fee for each additional class: $75. After 08/4/2027, an additional late fee of $50 will apply to all entries. 09/03/2027 is the last day that entries will be accepted. *REGISTRATIONS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE*

Divisions & Class Offerings

Bikini: Debut, Novice, Age 35+ (PQ), Open (PQ) / Wellness: Debut, Novice, Age 35+(PQ), Open(PQ) / Figure: Debut, Novice, Age 35+ (PQ), Open (PQ)

Men's Physique: Debut, Novice, Age 40+(PQ), Open(PQ) / Men's Classic Physique: Debut, Novice, Age 40+(PQ), Open (PQ) / Men's Bodybuilding: Debut, Novice, Age 40+(PQ), Open(PQ),

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, 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)

*Athletes are encouraged to enter all 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.

Crossovers

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

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.

Amateur 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 Polygraph Screening

All competitors are required to undergo drug test screenings prior to competing. Screenings will take place at the host hotel on Friday, September 3rd. 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, September 3, from 1pm-6pm at the host hotel: Holiday Inn West at Cedar Bluff - 9134 Executive Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37923. All athletes are required to check-in and undergo drug test screenings. A scheduling link will be emailed to competitors closer to show day. Please complete your drug screening before spray tanning, if doing both on the same day. The screening fee is $70 (Cash Only). Check-in tasks consist of verifying OCB membership, distributing competitor number buttons, turning in photo order forms (if applicable), verifying paperwork, and any other administrative tasks that may be needed.

Format for Individual Presentations **Athletes have option to Opt Out**

Competitors willl be introduced by name and number only, and take the stage to house music for 30 second presentations. Music submissions and requests will not be accepted. 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 a few poses of their choice, then exit.

Host Hotel

Holiday Inn West at Cedar Bluff - 9134 Executive Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37923

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 and pump-up bands will be available.

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

Competitors and friends/family are welcome to bring cell phone cameras only. Please remember to tag @ocbofficialpage, @ocbtenneseee, and @ocbtennesseenatural 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.

Stage Photography Coverage

TBA: Stage photography services will be available. Order forms with details about coverage will be available during check-in

Tanning Services

TBA: Spray tanning services are available. Spray tanning will take place at the host hotel on Friday and touch ups will be available backstage at the venue on Saturday. Please follow all of the registration instructions.