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OCB Albuquerque Natural
March 27, 2021
10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Location: The Whitehall Hotel 1700 Smith Street Houston, TX 77002- ALL COMPETITORS PLEASE NOTE: DREAM TAN IS NOT ALLOWED AT THIS VENUE! (If you are seen applying it at the venue, you will be disqualified from the event)
Show Times: 10am: Men’s Bodybuilding, Physique, Classic Physique and 1p: Women’s Physique, Figure, Bikini (event will run straight through with a short break after comparisons and before presentations/awards)
Drug Tested Event: 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 these procedures and the list of banned substances, which are posted on OCBonline.com
Check-In/Polygraph Test: Each competitor is required to come to host hotel to check-in before going to polygraph appointment. Polygraph testing will be done, Friday, 3/26 by appointment at the host hotel listed below. All contestants must be able to check-in 11a-7pm Friday 3/26 for this event.
Drug Testing: All competitors are required to be polygraph tested prior to competing. Polygraph testing is done at the host hotel the day before the event. Photo identification must be shown prior to polygraph tests. Any competitor not polygraph tested will be subject to disqualification. The polygraph fee is $50 and is payable in cash only at the time of testing. Exact change would be appreciated. Polygraph results are valid for other OCB shows held within six weeks… OCB CLUTCH CITY NATURAL – Drug Screenings (Please be sure to only select the testing date that is listed. If you have any issues scheduling an appointment, contact tester at [email protected]. We are not responsible if you choose to select different dates and times outside of those listed for this show.)
Membership: All competitors are required to be current members of OCB to participate in this event. Please be sure to register for your membership by 3/24/21. Membership online registration can be found on OCBonline.com. You will be emailed proof of membership and then required to show proof of membership when you come to check in for the show.
Category/Division Offerings: Men’s Bodybuilding: Novice, Age 40+, 50+, 60+, Open – Figure: Novice, Age 40+, 50+, Open – Bikini: Novice, Age 40+, 50+, Open – Men’s Physique: Novice, Age 40+, 50+, Open – Classic Physique: Novice, Age 40+, 50+, Open- Women’s Physique: Novice, Open, Age 40+, 50+ – Teen: 15-19yrs(any division) Teens are welcome to compete in Open class, of their chosen division, as an Additional Class/Crossover – (Promoter reserves the right to add or drop classes based on number of entries.) Bikini competitors please be mindful of the cut and fit of your suit. Bikini competitors be very mindful of the cut and fit of your suit! Thongs, pro cut & t-back bottoms are not permitted and if your triangle cut has the appearance of a thong, it is not permitted.(if you are unsure or have questions, please contact me for clarity)
Classes: When there’s more than one class in a division, classes are formed by dividing competitors evenly by height. Example: Class A, B, C etc or Tall or Short. (Class breakdowns and the order of events will be supplied to competitors approximately a week before the event).
Crossover: A “crossover” is entering more than one division. For example, someone may enter the Figure Novice class, if eligible, and also elect to crossover into the Figure Open class and compete in it as well. Crossovers between the Figure, Bikini & Women’s Physique categories are not permitted. Crossovers between Men’s Physique, Classic Physique and Bodybuilding are NOT permitted. THERE IS A FEE FOR EACH CROSSOVER/ADDITIONAL CATEGORY AND YOU NEED TO SELECT THE NUMBER OF CROSSOVER CATEGORIES YOU’RE DOING. Transformation competitors are allowed to still compete in any of the divisions offered and it is considered a crossover.
Entry Deadline: Saturday, 3/20/21. Entries or crossovers will not be accepted after 3/20/21.
Fees: Entries received by 2/27: Entry $75, Crossover Entry $65 for each additional class. From 2/28 to 3/20: Entry $125, Crossover Entry $90 for each additional class. NOTE: PLEASE BE SURE TO SELECT THE NUMBER OF CROSSOVER/ADDITIONAL DIVISIONS AND PAY CROSSOVER FEES IF YOU’RE DOING MORE THAN ONE DIVISION! Polygraph Screening fee($50) will be paid directly to polygraph tester(Cash only).
Contestant meeting: Saturday, 9:15am, at the venue- there will be a short posing instruction after the meeting to ensure everyone is clear on the poses expected of the judges.
Backstage policy: One assistant max per competitor allowed, assistant MUST buy a trainer/assistant ticket, which is good for general admission and back stage access.
Pump-Up Area: Competitors are welcome to bring their own equipment and mirrors. Due to
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.
Professional Services Available:
Spray Tanning: Available from Body Beautiful Bronzing- for details and to book an appointment-go to https://www.facebook.com/beautifulbronzing and select Book Now and follow registration instructions.(NOTE: you do not need to have a Facebook account to click on the link to register for tanning)
Hair & Make-up: [email protected]
Photography: Souls of Faith Photography. Please contact [email protected] for further information
Judging: The Judging portion of the event will consist of: Bodybuilding, Figure, Physique and Bikini group comparisons.
Finals: The Finals portion of the event will consist of: Bodybuilding routines, Women’s Physique routines, Classic Physique routines, Figure, Bikini, Men’s Physique and Transformation individual presentations/stage walks, awards presentations, and overall judging (for divisions that have more than one class). All competitors will perform at finals, unless you opt out, regardless of placement from Prejudging. Music will be house music, except for Men’s Bodybuilding and Women’s Physique. Any competitor have the option to choose not to do a routine, it is not mandatory, nor does it have any affect on placement.
Tickets: Adult General Admission $45, Under Age 18 General Admission Prejudging $15 & Under 4: Free. Assistant Ticket/Back Stage Pass: $65 (only applicable to those helping a competitor prepare back stage. One assistant max per competitor is permitted. Assistant tickets are good for general admission seating at the show and back stage access). (ticket fees are non-refundable) Tickets can be purchased through the link- (link will be posted once received from venue)
Host Hotel: The Whitehall Hotel 1700 Smith Street Houston, TX 77002- (713) 739-8800 Room Block: OCB Bodybuilding Discounted rate $109 available until March 3, 2021
Contact: Contact person for this event is Yvette White, [email protected], (602) 777-1017 and Don Hardy, [email protected], (505) 818-8022
fees are non-refundable