OCB Michigan Natural

Date

September 12th, 2026

Location

Detroit, Michigan – Venue TBD

SHOW TIMES *APPROXIMATE & MAY BE ADJUSTED*

The following times are tentative and could change depending on the number of entries in each division.

Men's Show Start Time: 10:00 AM
Women's Show Start Time: 2:00 PM

The schedule of events will take place over 5 segments to help ease the flow of foot traffic throughout the day and assist spectators in planning their attendance. Approximate times for each segment are listed below. Please plan accordingly and arrive before your segment. Group comparisons, individual presentations, and awards will take place for each segment.

Segment 1: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Men's Bodybuilding and Men's Physique
Segment 2: 12:00 PM – 1:45 PM – Men's Classic Physique
Short Intermission
Segment 3: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Women's Physique and Figure
Segment 4: 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM – Women's Wellness
Segment 5: 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM – Bikini

***Awards will take place after EACH segment above.

Tickets

Adult General Admission $50, Under Age 12 General Admission $20, Age 2 and under are free.

Coach or Assistant Pass (backstage access): $115 (only applicable to those helping a competitor prepare backstage). Tickets and Coach Passes can be purchased at the venue on the day of the show (CASH only). Ticket and Coach Pass prices increase on show day. Please see the ticket counter upon arrival for your wristband.

***Online ticket sales will end the Wednesday before the show. After that, tickets must be purchased at the venue on the day of the show.

Entry Fees & Deadlines

If entry is received by August 1: Entry $112. Entry fee for each additional class is $60. After August 1, a late entry fee of $60 applies. September 8 is the last day entries will be accepted.

REGISTRATIONS AND TICKET SALES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE AND NON-TRANSFERABLE

Categories

Categories being offered are:

Women’s – Bikini, Figure, Wellness, Physique
Men’s – Bodybuilding, Physique, Classic Physique

Competitors may NOT participate in more than one category at a show.

Division Offerings

Bikini: Junior, Debut, Teen, Novice, Age 35+ (PQ), Age 40+, Age 50+, Open (PQ)
Women’s Wellness: Junior, Debut, Teen, Novice, Age 35+ (PQ), Age 40+, Open (PQ)
Figure: Debut, Teen, Novice, Age 35+ (PQ), Age 40+, Open (PQ)
Women’s Physique: Debut, Teen, Novice, Age 35+ (PQ), Age 40+, Open (PQ)
Men’s Physique: Junior, Debut, Teen, Novice, Age 40+ (PQ), Open (PQ)
Men’s Classic Physique: Junior, Debut, Teen, Novice, Age 40+ (PQ), Open (PQ)
Men’s Bodybuilding: Junior, Debut, Teen, 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 (besides Teen) within any division, within any category, with any organization, except in cases where first place was won in a class that had only one competitor.

Classes

When more than one class in a division, classes are formed by dividing competitors evenly by height. Classes will be split into multiple classes when more than 10 competitors are registered in a class. Classes will be added continuously so no more than 10 competitors will be in a class.

Entering More than One Division (Crossover Entries)

A crossover entry is entering more than one division within a category. For example, a competitor may enter the Novice division, if eligible, and also crossover into the Open division to 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

Awards will be presented to the top 5 placement winners in each class. Awards include OCB medals, custom show medals, and Beautiful Sculptures. Tiaras will be presented to the overall winner in the Open class for all women’s categories.

OCB Pro Cards will be awarded in Open divisions (minimum 5 athletes) and Masters classes (minimum 3 athletes).

OCB Pro Card status will be awarded to overall division winners of the Open divisions: Men’s Bodybuilding, Classic Physique, Men’s Physique, Women’s Physique, Wellness, Figure, and Bikini Open.

OCB Masters Pro Card status will be presented to 1st place winners of Women’s Age 35+ divisions and Men’s Age 40+ divisions.

Eligibility

All competitors are required to be current members of OCB to participate in this event. If you need to obtain the annual membership, please register at least a week before the event. Memberships can be purchased on OCBonline.com. This is a natural (drug-free) competition. All competitors must meet the eligibility criteria listed in the OCB drug testing guidelines to participate. Prior to registering, competitors should review the procedures and list of banned substances posted at https://dev.ocbonline.com/banned-list.

Banned Substances Screening Methods

All competitors are required to be drug screen tested prior to competing. In addition, all OCB overall winners in the open and masters classes are required to provide a urine specimen immediately after the conclusion of the event for urinalysis.  If you do not provide a urine specimen after the event, you will NOT be eligible for a PRO card.

Check-Ins/Drug Test Screenings

Drug screen information will be emailed one week before the event. Exams are by appointment only and will be conducted at the host hotel the day before the show, on Friday. The fee is $60, payable in cash only at the time of testing. Exact change is appreciated. Results are valid for other OCB shows held within three weeks.

All athletes are required to check in at the host hotel between 4:00–6:00 PM on Friday. Check-in will take place in the conference room at the host hotel.

Music

If competing in the Bodybuilding or Women’s Physique category, please send your music in MP3 or M4A format as an email attachment to michiganocb@gmail.com. Music must not contain any profanity. If music is not received for a competitor within the week of the show, house music will be used on the day of the event.

MP3 files of songs can be purchased from Amazon.com for around $1, downloaded, and emailed as a file attachment. All music must be sent as a digital file. Competitors may send complete songs if they wish; the music will be faded out after the stage walk is finished. When sending music, indicate whether it should start after you are set on stage or before you come out.

NOTE: Individual posing routines must be no longer than 60 seconds.

Host Hotel

TBD

Backstage Policy

One assistant per competitor is allowed backstage. The assistant must purchase a Trainer/Assistant ticket, which provides general admission and backstage access. Anyone found backstage without a Trainer/Assistant ticket will be escorted out, denied re-entry, and the competitor they were assisting will be disqualified from the contest.

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

Competitors interested in professional stage and backstage photos should pre-order. Drew Graham will be the official photographer. Photos can be ordered at check-in on Friday or on the day of the show.

Contact Drew directly for more information or to book: 330-610-6108 or andrewpaulstudios@gmail.com.

Video Recording Policy

Competitors and friends/family are welcome to bring cell phones for recording, however NO professional cameras are allowed in the venue.   Please do not block the aisle ways. 

Spray Tanning Services

Spray tanning, hair, and makeup services will be available from OnStage Beauty. For details and to book appointments, Click HERE: https://www.OnStagebeauty.com.
Phone: 586-292-5161 | Email: info@onstagebeauty.com

SOCIAL MEDIA - STAY CONNECTED

Follow us on Instagram @ocbmichigan; tag us on all your pre and post preparations.

Contact

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