DATE
Saturday, June 15, 2024
LOCATION
Spears Concert Hall, Columbia College, 1301 Columbia College Drive, Columbia
Host Hotel:
Hampton Inn, 924 Senate Street | 822 Gervais Street
Columbia, SC 29201
Final date of the Early Bird Special 5/15/24
Final date to register 6/1/24
SHOW FORMAT
The show is divided into TWO parts:
Part 1 MEN - 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Men's Bodybuilding/Group Comparisons
Men's Classic Physique/Group Comparisons
Men's Physique/Group Comparisons
Individual Presentations/Awards
Part 2 LADIES - 2:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Women's Physique/Group Comparisons
Figure/Group Comparisons
Wellness/Group Comparisons
Bikini /Group Comparisons
Individual Presentations/Awards
Competitors may not participate in more than one category at a show.
Division Offerings:
Bikini: Age 50+, Age 35+, Open, Debut, Novice, Teen
Women’s Wellness: Age 35+, Open, Debut, Novice , Teen
Figure: Age 35+, Age 50+, Open, Debut, Novice , Teen
Women’s Physique: Open, Debut, Novice, Teen
Men’s Physique: Age 40+, Open, Debut, Novice , Teen
Men’s Classic Physique: Age 50+, 40+, Open, Debut, Novice , Teen
Men’s Bodybuilding: Age 50+, Age 40+, Open, Debut, Novice , Teen
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.
CROSSOVER ENTRIES
A crossover entry allows you to compete in multiple divisions within the same category, like entering both Novice and Open divisions, but you can't compete in different categories, such as Bikini and Bodybuilding, at the same event.
If you're interested, be sure to choose the crossover fee to compete in multiple divisions like novice, open, or masters. However, keep in mind, competitors can't switch between categories, like from Men’s Physique to Men’s Bodybuilding, although they can sign up for specific open classes like Physique debut for beginners and novice.
AWARDS
Awards will take place right after individual presentations.
Awards will be presented to the top 5 placement winners in each class.
The top 5 in each class will receive awards.
Provided all requirements are met there will be pro qualifiers and you will be notified via email in the roster. For further details go on the OCB website. This can change for any number of reasons. No last minute entries are allowed to make a pro-qualifying class.
ELIGIBILITY
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
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.
It is your responsibility to ensure that your supplements are WADA/IOC compliant.
For more details on your supplements and safety, check the WADA Banned Substance List. DO NOT ask the promoters, expiditors, or judges if a supplement is legal. You can access a copy of the WADA List here.
CHECK-INS & DRUG SCREENING
Check-in details to be announced soon
All competitors are required to be drug screened for banned substrances.
All competitors must have a current OCB Amatuer membership.
In addition, all pro qualifying placement winners are required to provide a urine specimen immediately after the conclusion of the event for urinalysis.
Drug Screening: The screening fee is $60 and is payable in cash only at the time of testing. Scheduled appointments for testing will take place the night before at the above location. Link to schedule screening will be given two weeks prior to show.
MUSIC
House music with a 30 second individual presentation. We are going to be on a carefully curated schedule. If your routine goes over 30 seconds, the music will stop and you will exit the stage. Please do not ask for song requests.
BACKSTAGE PASS POLICY
A maximum of three assistants per competitor can be allowed backstage. The assistant must purchase a coach’s pass, which is good for general admission.
Backstage is reserved for coaches and competitors on deck. No audience members are permitted backstage or near the competitor entry to the stage. Do not stand near the stage if your athlete is on stage, go to the audience area and take a seat.
IF YOU DONT HAVE A WRISTBAND, YOU WILL BE REMOVED.
COACHES
Client Poaching. If a trainer or coach takes people away from another trainer, they do it in a sneaky way. They try to get the people to join their team instead.
THIS WILL ABSOLUTELY NOT BE TOLERATED AT THIS SHOW. IF YOU ARE CAUGHT, CLIENT AND COACH WILL BE ESCORTED WITHOUT A REFUND. Proper etiqute and respect for all competitors is appreciated.
COMPETITOR PREP AREA
Spray tanning will be made available in another room inside the facility area. Please do not wander outside of the assigned rooms. Signs will be posted where you can go. Audience is not permitted unless you're are a parent or guardian of a teen competitor.
VIDEO RECORDING POLICY
Competitors and friends/family are welcome to bring recording devices. Do not record outside of assigned rooms or nearby areas that will be roped off. Minors are in the facility and under law cannot be recorded.
Social media-please hashtag our show! @ocbsouthcarolinaclassic
Important Contacts for your show
Photography Services by Greg Diesel Photography http://www.gregdieselphotography.com
IG Handle: @gdieselphoto
Facebook: /gregdieselwalck
HAIR AND MAKE-UP SERVICES
contact @the_perfectlook on instagram
SPRAY TANNING
Beach Bumz Tanz at the venue location.
Contact Maryann Franco, Beachbumtanz@aol.com
Banned Substances Screening link: TBA
CONTACT
Do NOT inquire about the number of competitors in the group or if we have met the pro qualifier criteria of your group. I will let you know at least two weeks before the show.
Under NO circumstances should you approach me about supplements, medications, or any substances you might be considering. You MUST consult the WADA list. It's YOUR duty to be compliant with all rules and the WADA Banned Substance List.
Any attempt to breach these guidelines will be met with silence; I won't answer these questions.
If you have questions that are not covered in this form regarding the event, email me at: ocbsouthcarolinaclassic@gmail.com