OCB VANCOUVER NATURAL CLASSIC

Date

Saturday September 5th, 2026

Location

Venue name and address:

Blueshore Financial Centre for the Performing Arts - Capilano university

2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver, BC V7J 3H5

Time & Format

Event will start at 10am

Men's Divisions Start at 10:00am

Women's Divisions approximate start time will be announced 1 week from the show as we need to assess turnout first

Times subject to change based on entries, a final schedule will be sent out to all competitors the week before the event. 

Tickets

Tickets will be available for purchase online through 09/03. After then they will only be available for purchase at the door the day of the contest. Adult General Admission $50,

Under Age 12 General Admission $10, Assistant (general admission plus backstage access): $120 (only applicable to those helping a competitor prepare back stage). One assistant max per competitor is permitted.

Entry Fees & Deadlines

If entry is received by August 10th: Entry $100. Entry fee for each additional class $50. After August 10th an additional late entry fee of $50 applies. Sept 3rd is the last day entries will be accepted.

Categories

Categories being offered are Bikini, Figure, Wellness, Women’s Physique, Bodybuilding, Men’s Physique, and Men’s Classic Physique. Competitors may not participate in more than one category at a show. However, they can and are encouraged to crossover into as many classes within their respective category as possible based on which classes they are eligible for

Division Offerings

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

Open Women’s Wellness: Novice, Age 35+,

Open Figure: Debut, Novice, Age 35+, Age 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 60+, Age 50+, Age 40+,

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

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).

Classes

When more than one class in a division, classes are formed by dividing competitors evenly by height.

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, Physique, Bodybuilding, Classic Physique) at any given show.

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.

Check-Ins/Drug Test Screenings

Athletes that have enrolled will receive a link three weeks before to the event, and polygraphs will be conducted at the Venue on September 4, 2026. Kindly arrange for your polygraph to take place prior to your spray tanning.

Drug screening fee is to be paid directly to the examiner on the day of

Check-ins will only be available from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on September 4, 2026! To participate, contestants must check in between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. 

Music

House music for all stage walks (bikini, wellness, figure and men physique. Routines (bodybuilding, classic physique and women physique) 60 seconds to music of choice. Music must be sent to matthewuosad@gmail.com by 8/31/2026 in MP3 format ONLY. Music must be cut to start times when sending music state whether the music should start after you get set on stage, or before you come out.. Anyone not sending music will use house music.

Host Hotel

All drive times measured from Capilano University Centre for the Performing Arts (usual competition-day traffic).

Closest options

• DoubleTree by Hilton North Vancouver — 4 min drive

• Riverfront Bed and Breakfast — 6 min drive

• Atrium Hotel Vancouver — 8 min drive

10 min or under

• Grand Villa Casino Hotel & Conference Centre 10 min drive

Just over 10 min

• Coast Metro Vancouver Hotel — 12 min drive (8.4 km)

• Accent Inns Burnaby — 12 min drive (8.4 km)

Book early — competition weekend fills fast!

Backstage Policy

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

Competitor Prep Area

Competitor prep area Light weights, bands and mirrors will be backstage for use in preparing to go on stage. Competitors are welcome to bring their own equipment and mirrors as well.

Photography Coverage

Stage photo coverage services will be available from Tim Dardis Photography. Order forms with details about coverage will be available at show check-ins...

Also Dm @TimDardisPhotography

Spray Tanning Services

Spray tanning services will be available from TOPGUNTANNING services.For details, and to book appointments,

Book TopgunTanning services

DM on instagram @Topguntanning for more inquiries.

Hair & Make-Up Services

Hair & make-up services will be available from TOPGUNTANNING.

Click the link below for details, and to book appointments,

Book your Hair & Make up services

DM on Instagram @Topguntanning for more inquiries. 

Contact

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