Event: OCB The Conquer — Baltimore — PRO/AM
Date: May 7 & 8, 2027 — Mother’s Day Weekend
Men’s Show – May 7 | Women’s Show – May 8
Location: CCBC – Catonsville Campus, Center for the Arts – Theater, 800 S. Rolling Road, Baltimore, MD 21228
Registration Deadline: May 1st, 2027
Late Fee: $75 added to each registration on March 27, 2027
Register Link: www.ocbonline.com
Host Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn Hanover Arundel Mills BWI Airport, 7491 New Ridge Road, Hanover, MD 21076
Amateur Entry Fee: $120
Amateur Crossover Fee: Each additional amateur division: $120
Pro Entry Fee: $295
Registration Deadline: May 1st, 2027
Late Fee: $75 added to each registration on March 27, 2027
Refund Policy: Registration fees are NON-REFUNDABLE
Register Link: www.ocbonline.com
OCB Amateur Pro Cards: 14 OCB Pro Cards! (Open and Masters divisions must meet minimum OCB requirements to award pro cards)
Amateur Categories: Bodybuilding | Classic Physique | Physique | Figure | Bikini | Wellness
OCB Pro Prize: $12,000 GUARANTEED!
Pro Categories: Women’s Bikini | Figure | Physique | Wellness
Masters Pros: Eligible to compete in Open Pro categories
Yorton Cup Qualifier: Top 5 in each PRO Class qualify for the 2027 Yorton Cup — Natural Bodybuilding’s premier pro show
Date: May 7 & 8, 2027 — Mother’s Day Weekend
Location: CCBC – Catonsville Campus, Center for the Arts – Theater, 800 S. Rolling Road, Baltimore, MD 21228
Schedule Note: Tentative schedule, subject to change based on number of athletes. Official schedule emailed to all athletes at least 1 week prior.
Fri May 7 — Men’s Day, Segment 1: 9:00–11:00 AM — Men’s Bodybuilding, Men’s Classic Physique (Judging, Individual Routines, Awards)
Fri May 7 — Men’s Day, Segment 2: 11:00 AM–12:30 PM — Men’s Physique (Judging, Individual Routines, Awards)
Sat May 8 — Women’s Day, Segment 1: 8:30–9:45 AM — Pro Women’s Physique and Pro Women’s Figure (Judging, Individual Routines, Awards)
Sat May 8 — Women’s Day, Segment 2: 9:45–11:00 AM — Pro Women’s Wellness and Bikini (Judging, Individual Routines, Awards)
Sat May 8 — Women’s Day, Segment 3: 11:30 AM–2:00 PM — Amateur Women’s Physique and Figure (Judging, Individual Routines, Awards)
Sat May 8 — Women’s Day, Segment 4: 2:15–5:00 PM — Amateur Women’s Wellness and Bikini (Judging, Individual Routines, Awards)
Show Poster: Print / Hang / Post and tag us!
Video Packages: Professional Stage Videography by Broad Stripe Media — https://www.broadstripemedia.com/conquer
Host Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn Hanover Arundel Mills BWI Airport, 7491 New Ridge Road, Hanover, MD 21076
Host Hotel Booking: Coming Soon!
Host Hotel Amenities: Free BWI Airport shuttle (call front desk to schedule); across from Arundel Mills outlet shops and Live! Casino; indoor pool; 24-hour fitness center; cooked-to-order breakfast plus dinner and cocktails; free WiFi; microwave and mini fridge in every room
Requirement — All Competitors: Required to be drug screened at event check-in day, prior to competing
Requirement — Amateurs (recent test): If competed in an OCB show in the last 3 weeks, drug screening results are valid for 3 weeks — email Frank@franks.fitness with proof of passing within 1 week of the show
Requirement — Pro-Qualifying Winners: All amateur pro-qualifying placement winners must provide a urine specimen immediately after the event for urinalysis
Requirement — Pro Competitors: Drug screened at event check-in for EVERY pro contest, regardless of how recently tested elsewhere
Requirement — Cash-Winning Pros: Pro competitors earning cash-winning placement (top 3 in division) must provide a urine specimen after the event
Scheduling: Links to schedule drug testing posted 3 weeks prior to the event
Testing Location: Host Hotel
Testing Dates: Men’s testing: Thursday 5/6/27 | Women’s testing: Friday 5/7/27
Testing Format: By appointment only — plan to arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled exam
Testing Fee: $60 Cash, payable at the time of scheduling — please bring exact change for the examiner
Requirement: All athletes required to check in and undergo drug screening before competing
Check-In Tasks: Distributing competitor number buttons, goody bags, turning in photo order forms (if applicable), verifying paperwork, and any other administrative tasks needed
Where: Host Hotel — Hilton Garden Inn Hanover Arundel Mills BWI Airport, 7491 New Ridge Rd, Hanover, MD 21076 — (410) 694-9450
When — Men’s Check-In: Thursday 5/6/27, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
When — Women’s Check-In: Friday 5/7/27, 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Drug Screening Scheduling: Link available 3 weeks out from the show; by appointment only; arrive 15 minutes prior
Drug Screening Fee: $60 Cash, payable at time of appointment — bring exact change
Payment: CASH ONLY — there is no ATM at the venue, please plan ahead
Coach Passes: Only available at check-in; NOT sold on show day
General Admission: All general admission sold at the venue on show day
GA — Adult, 1 Segment (1 day): $50
GA — Adult, All Day (all Men’s & Women’s segments, 1 day): $100
GA — Child, 1 Segment (1 day): $20
GA — Child (age 6–15), All Day (1 day): $35
GA — Under age 6: Free
Coach / Trainer Backstage Pass: Limited to 1 per competitor — One Day Coach Pass: $115 (includes all-day general admission)
Coach Pass Policy: Coach passes only sold at athlete check-in before the show — none sold on show day. Anyone found backstage without a competitor role or coach ticket will be escorted out, not allowed to re-enter, and the competitor they were assisting will be disqualified.
Refund Policy: TICKETS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
Vendor: Frank’s Fitness — the only professional tanning vendor for the Conquer
Tanning Appointments: Host hotel — Thursday May 6th (MEN ONLY), Friday May 7th (WOMEN ONLY), by appointment
Touch-Ups: Male athletes: Friday May 7th. Female athletes: Saturday May 8th (show day), at the venue, in order of the pre-judging schedule
Register / Schedule: COMING SOON — read the tanning tips / best practices before your appointment
Refund Policy: TANNING FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
Contact: Schnelle Jefferson
Email: ocbbeauty23@gmail.com
Phone: 443-677-5139
Note: Email to schedule your professional hair and makeup appointment
Amateur Awards: Top 5 in each amateur class receive awards
Pro Awards: $12,000 GUARANTEED! Top 5 in each pro class receive awards
Overall Judging: When more than one class of pro competitors, the top athletes in each class advance to the division overall judging. Top 3 overall athletes receive cash prizes.
Cash Prizes (per division): $1,500 for 1st place, $1,000 for 2nd, $500 for 3rd (total cash prizes $12,000)
Pro Qualifier: The 2027 OCB The Conquer is a YORTON CUP QUALIFIER
Amateur Pro Cards: 14 PRO CARDS UP FOR GRABS! (7 Open, 7 Masters)
Amateur Overall Winners — Women: Open, Masters 35+
Amateur Overall Winners — Men: Open, Masters 40+
Pro-Qualifying Minimum — 5 Athletes: Open Men’s Physique, Men’s Classic Physique, Women’s Bikini
Pro-Qualifying Minimum — 3 Athletes: Open Men’s Bodybuilding, Open Figure, Open Women’s Physique, Open Wellness
Pro-Qualifying Minimum — Masters Women (35+): 3 Athletes
Pro-Qualifying Minimum — Masters Men (40+): 3 Athletes
Requirement: All competitors are required to hold a current OCB AMATEUR or PRO membership to participate in this event
Deadline: If needing to obtain the annual membership, please register by a week before the event
Where to Purchase: OCBonline.com
Requirement: All OCB athletes, coaches, and fans in attendance must adhere to OCB athlete and sportsmanship guidelines
Amateur Guidelines: https://ocbonline.com/GeneralGuidelines-Amateur.php
Pro Guidelines: https://ocbonline.com/GeneralGuidelines-Pro.php
Note: Athletes are encouraged to register for all divisions they are eligible for
Amateur — Women’s Bikini: Debut, Novice, Age 35+ (Pro Qual), Age 40+, 50+, 60+, Open (Pro Qual), Adaptive, Junior, Armed Forces/First Responder, Teen
Amateur — Women’s Figure: Debut, Novice, Age 35+ (Pro Qual), Age 40+, 50+, 60+, Open (Pro Qual), Adaptive, Junior, Armed Forces/First Responder, Teen
Amateur — Women’s Physique: Debut, Novice, Age 35+ (Pro Qual), Age 40+, 50+, 60+, Open (Pro Qual), Adaptive, Junior, Armed Forces/First Responder, Teen
Amateur — Women’s Wellness: Debut, Novice, Age 35+ (Pro Qual), Age 40+, 50+, 60+, Open (Pro Qual), Adaptive, Junior, Armed Forces/First Responder, Teen
Amateur — Men’s Physique: Debut, Novice, Age 40+ (Pro Qual), 50+, 60+, Open (Pro Qual), Adaptive, Junior, Armed Forces/First Responder, Teen
Amateur — Men’s Classic Physique: Debut, Novice, Age 40+ (Pro Qual), 50+, 60+, Open (Pro Qual), Adaptive, Junior, Armed Forces/First Responder, Teen
Amateur — Men’s Bodybuilding: Debut, Novice, Age 40+ (Pro Qual), 50+, 60+, Open (Pro Qual), Adaptive, Junior, Armed Forces/First Responder, Teen
Definition — Open: Open to everyone regardless of age and level of experience. *Pro Qualifier
Definition — Debut: First competition ever. Competitors cannot have ever competed in any category with any organization.
Definition — Novice: Cannot have placed first in any class besides Teen, within any division/category, with any organization or independent event — except where 1st place was won in a class with only one competitor
Definition — Age: Age as of day of contest must fall within the stipulated age range (e.g., Age 50 & Over)
Definition — Teen: Ages 16–19. Under age 18 requires parental consent. Min age to compete is 16 with proof of age; parent/guardian must accompany minor to check-in and be present backstage; signed waiver required of minors and parent(s)/guardian(s).
Definition — Junior: Age 22 and under
Definition — Armed Forces / First Responder: Armed Forces (current active/reserve, veteran, spouse, or retiree); First Responder (current or retired police, firefighter, EMT)
Definition — Adaptive: Wheelchair, physical, or intellectual disability athletes
Pro — Women’s Bikini: Open
Pro — Women’s Figure: Open
Pro — Women’s Physique: Open
Pro — Women’s Wellness: Open
Pro — Masters Note: OCB Masters pros are eligible to compete in OCB Open Pro contests — Masters OCB Pros can register for the Conquer
Classes — Amateur: When more than one class in a division, classes are formed by dividing competitors evenly by height. Not determined until all registration entries are received.
Classes — Pro: If more than one class in a division, classes are formed by dividing competitors evenly by height. When more than one class of pro competitors, top 3 athletes in each class advance to category overall judging; cash prizes awarded to top 3 category overall winners.
Crossovers: Encouraged to register for as many eligible crossovers as possible. A crossover is entering more than one division within a category (e.g., Novice + Open). Competitors may NOT participate in more than one category (Bikini, Figure, Physique, Bodybuilding, Classic Physique, Wellness) at a given show.
Format: Due to event size, competitors are introduced by name and number only, and take the stage to house music
Routine: Athletes walk to front center stage (marked with an X), strike ONE to TWO poses of their choice, then exit
Photographer: Doug Swaim — Never Forgotten Photography
Photo Order Form: https://www.nfphotography.com/nfp—ocb-stage-photography-order-form.pdf
Audience: Family, friends, and fans who cannot attend the event
Dates: May 7th & 8th, 2027
Link:Coming Soon!
Sign Up: Coming Soon!
Angel Competition Bikinis: Competition suits, all categories — Code: CONQUER — https://angelcompetitionbikinis.com/?dt_id=1090498
The Shoe Fairy: Stage heels — Code: FRANKSFITNESS — https://shoefairyofficial.com/?ref=enyj5a4it7g
John’s Fit Meals: Official meal prep vendor of the Conquer — Code: FRANK10 or ERIN10 — https://www.johnsfitmeals.com/
1st Phorm Supplements: https://1stphorm.com/?a_aid=erinmeekins
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Instagram — OCB The Conquer: @OCBTHECONQUER — https://www.instagram.com/ocbtheconquer/
Facebook — OCB The Conquer: https://www.facebook.com/ocbtheconquer/
YouTube — Frank’s Fitness Center: https://www.youtube.com/c/FranksFitnesscenter/
Instagram — Frank’s Fitness: @FRANKSFITNESSCENTER — https://www.instagram.com/franksfitnesscenter/
Availability: A roster with assigned competitor numbers and class breakdowns will be available at athlete check-in
Pump-Up Bands: Please bring your own bands to pump up
Coach Limit: Only 1 coach is allowed backstage per athlete
Venue Care: Take extra precautions to care for the venue and keep it clean. Do NOT touch the walls and do NOT stray from protected areas.
Meeting: There will NOT be a competitor meeting on the day of the show
Communication: An email will be sent to all competitors during peak week with specifics regarding the event
Coverage Requirement: Competitors must be fully covered if ever entering the auditorium seating area — exposed skin can stain seating with tanning agent (venue personnel will fine violators)
Food & Drink: Sold at concessions; not permitted in the theater — please dispose of trash respectfully
Protected Areas: Show respect for the venue and promoter by remaining on paper/plastic protected areas whenever tanning, oiling, or pumping up. Do not stray beyond protected areas (venue personnel will fine violators).
Competitor Number Buttons: Two provided at check-in — one worn on rear center of suit bottoms, the other on front left of suit bottoms (or, for Bikini, on the side primarily displayed in the primary front pose, if different) to help judges track individuals
Group Comparisons: When the head judge calls out numbers and asks competitors to switch places on stage, competitors should raise their hands so others can find their spot
Judging Criteria: Review applicable category guidelines on OCBonline.com to ensure awareness of judging criteria and proper mandatory poses
Backstage Access: Competitors show their number buttons to door personnel to access backstage and auditorium areas (must be fully covered when entering the auditorium)
Expediters: Backstage staff will advise competitors when to get ready and line up for stage
Group Comparison Lineup: Competitors line up near the front of the stage at a taped line; large X’s on stage mark pausing points for routines
Facility Access: Accessible any time after 7:00 AM on show day. Recommended arrival: no later than 30 minutes before the final posted start time for your segment.
Awards Placement Spots: Numbers 1 through 5 taped to the stage floor represent placements — competitors move to their corresponding number to receive their trophy
Trophy Handling: Trophies are placed on the floor in front of competitors so hands are free for the group photo opportunity after all placements are awarded for the class
Multi-Class Divisions: Class winners stay near the stage area after receiving awards — they’ll be called out with other class winners for overall division judging
Post-Show Testing: Winners of OCB Pro-qualifying placements and the top 3 OCB pro overall winners should stay close to the stage area after exiting for urine specimen collection
Backstage Enforcement: Anyone found backstage who isn’t a competitor and doesn’t have a Coach ticket will be escorted out, not allowed to re-enter, and the competitor they were assisting will be disqualified
Registration, entry fees, and division selection for Conquer Baltimore are handled directly through OCB’s website.
