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Promoter: Andrew Pietraszewski
petrosproperformance@gmail.com
(602)-363-5739
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Date
Saturday October 24, 2026
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Location
Kroc Center
Performing Arts Center
1375 E. Broadway Road
Phoenix, AZ 85040​​
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Start Time
12:00 PM (event will run straight through with a 60 minute intermission after group comparisons and before individual presentations/awards). You do not have to be at the venue until about 9:30-10:00am. Backstage passes can be purchased through the link under TICKETS or at check-ins.
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Competitor Meeting
Competitor meeting will take place around 10:30am in auditorium. Please make sure you are fully covered. It is not mandatory that you come to the meeting.
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​Live Stream
TBA
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Tickets
Adult: $50.00
Minor (age 5-12): $20.00
4yrs and under: Free
Assistant : $100.00
TRANSACTION FEES APPLY for online purchases or Cash at check-ins/door
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Purchasing tickets for spectators and backstage assistants. Backstage assistants will be given a wristband at check-ins. These wrist bands can be purchased online or with cash at check-ins. Competitors can pick up assistant wristbands at check-ins with proof of purchase. Backstage passes cannot be purchased the day of the show.
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***17 and under TEENS will receive one Free backstage pass/admission to the show. Your GUARDIAN must be present with you backstage per OCB COMPETITOR POLICY.
Spectators can purchase tickets through the link or with cash at the front door on show day. We encourage spectators to purchase online in advance. ***SHOW TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
LINK: ONLINE TICKET ACCESS--PURCHASE HERE (Link will go live 10/12/2026)
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Backstage Policy
Only one assistant backstage for competitors. This helps keep the backstage from getting crowded. It can be a coach, family member, etc. You can purchase tickets through the online link provided under Tickets.
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Entry Fees & Deadlines
Entry: $100.00
Additional division: $85.00 every additional division
Late Registration: Starts October 6th at 12:00pm (AZ)--entry is $160.00 and every additional crossover is $105.00
Registration Closes: Tuesday October 13th at 12:00pm (AZ)​
ENTRY FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE UNLESS SHOW IS CANCELED
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Category & Division Offerings
Men’s Bodybuilding: Open
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Men’s Physique: Teen, Debut, Novice, Open
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Men's Classic Physique: Teen, Debut, Novice, Open
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Bikini: Teen, Debut, Novice, Age 35+, Age 45+, Open
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Women's Physique: Open
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Figure: Debut, Novice, Age 35+, Age 45+, Open
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Wellness: Debut, Novice, Age 35+, Open
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Division Explanation
TEEN: Teen: Ages 16-19. *under age 18 with parental consent.
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DEBUT: First competition ever. Competitors cannot have ever competed in any category with any organization.
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NOVICE: Cannot have placed first in any class besides Teen, within any division, within any category, with any organization or at any independent event, with the exception of cases where first place was won in a class where the competitor was the only one in the class.
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OPEN: Open to everyone regardless of age and level of experience.
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AGE: Age as of day of contest must fall within the stipulated age range (Ex: Age 50 & Over).
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Classes
When more than one class in a division, classes are formed by dividing competitors evenly by height.
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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 elect to 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.
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Awards
Custom sidewinder medals are awarded to the top 5. Masters 35+ (female) and Masters 40+ (male) along with Open winners receive trophy cups Overall Winners (pro card) will win a large trophy cup, cowboy hat, wolfpak bag, and custom swag from our sponsors The Gym.
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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 before the show date. 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.
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Banned Substances Screening Methods
All competitors are required to be drug screened prior to competing. In addition, all pro qualifying placement winners are required to provide a urine specimen immediately after the conclusion of the event for urinalysis testing.​​
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Check-Ins/Registration
Check-ins will be at on Friday October 23rd at host hotel Holiday Inn 3220 S 48th Street Phoenix, AZ 85040
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Drug & Substance Screening
Drug screenings will be held on Friday October 23th. Further information will be emailed to the competitors 1-2 weeks from October 10th. Holiday Inn 3220 S 48th Street Phoenix, AZ 85040
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Music & Individual Routines/T-walks
Music will be provided copyright free music for your individual routine (classic, bodybuilding, women's physique) or T-walk (bikini, wellness, figure, men's physique). You will have 45 seconds. We will read your competitor number and name before you go out. You can OPT OUT of doing your routine if you like.
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Host Hotel
Holiday Inn 3220 S 48th Street Phoenix, AZ 85040
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Competitor Prep Area
Light weights, bands and mirrors will be backstage for use in preparing to go on stage. It is suggested your bring your own bands.
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​Sponsorship & Vendor Space
TBA
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Stage Photography Services
Print out order forms CLICK HERE if you want photos
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Professional Video Coverage
Ape Video now offers custom video clips for competitors in your individual classes, your finals routine and any awards presentation that you're in. A great way to view yourself in movement on stage next to other competitors to see what the judges see. This is also a great coaching and learning tool. Click on the links below to view an example of competitors video clips. Pre-order $40, Post-order $60.
If interested in pre-ordering before the show, email us for an order form at ywhite@apeempire.com. Order forms will be available at check in.
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Spray Tanning Services
Available from Sol Aligned Sunless (formally Platinum Sol), for details and booking appointment please
Click HERE to schedule appointment
Please submit your tanning registration before October 7th.
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Hair and Make-Up Services
Available from Deja Victoria Beauty Co., for details and booking appointment please
Click HERE to schedule appointment
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