Join us for the

2025 OCB Captain’s Cup

Saturday, March 8, 2025

New Tampa Performing Arts Center

8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa, FL 33647

Are you ready to compete amongst the best natural bodybuilding athletes in the nation? Don't miss your chance to showcase your hard work and dedication at the 2025 OCB Captain's Cup. Whether you're a seasoned competitor or taking your first steps on the competition stage, the OCB Captain's Cup is your platform to shine!

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Show Details

  • Saturday, March 8, 2025

  • New Tampa Performing Arts Center located at 8550 Hunters Village Road, Tampa, FL 33647

  • PRO CLASSES: Wellness **Masters pros are eligible

    AMATEUR: ALL CATEGORIES

    ***OCB Pro Qualifier***

    Categories being offered include: Bikini, Wellness, Figure, Women’s Physique, Bodybuilding, Men’s Physique, Classic Physique and Transformation.

    Competitors may not participate in more than one category at a show. You may compete in more than one division within a category.

    Example: You cannot register for Bikini and Wellness. However you can register for "Bikini Open” and "Bikini Masters”.

    • Pro: Wellness- Masters Wellness Pros can compete in the Open, however there is no PRO Wellness Masters division.

    • Bikini: Teen, Debut, Novice, Masters Age 35+(PQ), 45+, 55+, Open (PQ)

    • Wellness: Teen, Novice, Masters Age 35+(PQ), 45+, 55+, Open (PQ)

    • Figure: Teen, Debut, Novice, Masters Age 35+(PQ), 45+, 55+, Open (PQ)

    • Men’s Physique: Teen, Debut Novice, Masters Age 40+(PQ), 50+, Open (PQ)

    • Classic Physique: Teen, Debut, Novice, Masters Age 40+(PQ), 50+, Open (PQ)

    • Men’s Bodybuilding: Debut, Novice, Masters Age 40+(PQ), 50+, Open (PQ)

    • Women’s Physique: Teen, Debut, Novice, Masters Age 35+(PQ), 45+, 55+, Open (PQ)

    • Transformation Category: any competitor wanting to display a transformational journey onstage

    • Heroes: All military, first responders, medical professionals and educators.

  • 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).

    Teen Eligibility: Must be between the ages of 16-19 on day of competition.

    Masters Eligibility: Open only to those falling into the stipulated age range (ex. 40+ is age forty and over).

    Open Eligibility: Open to anyone, regardless of age and level of experience.

  • Depending on the number of competitors within a division, the promoter may divide the competitors into classes. This is typically done by dividing competitors evenly by height.

  • A “crossover” pertains to entering more than one division. For example, someone may enter the Novice division, if eligible, and also elect to crossover into the Open division and/or a Masters division and compete in those divisions as well. You can enter any number of divisions you are eligible for. Crossovers between categories (Women’s Physique, Bikini and Figure or between Men’s Physique, Men’s Classic Physique and Men’s Bodybuilding) will not be permitted.

  • SHOW TIMES *APPROXIMATE

    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 flow of foot traffic over the course of the day, and to help with spectators planning to attend the event.

    Approximated times for each segment are listed below. Should posted showtimes not run as long as anticipated, subsequent segments will not be started prior to the final advertised starting time (for purposes of attendee planning).

    Should posted showtimes for segments run longer than anticipated, subsequent segments may not begin until a little later than the final advertised times.

    Order of Events

    Segment 1 - 10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    Men's Bodybuilding (BB) Group

    BB Comparisons

    BB Individual Presentations

    BB Awards

    Men's Physique (MP) Group

    MP Comparisons

    MP Individual Presentations

    MP Awards

    Segment 2 - 12:30 PM - 02:00PM

    Classic Physique (CP) Group

    CP Comparisons

    CP Individual Presentations

    CP Awards

    Segment 3 - 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM

    PRO Wellness Group

    PRO Wellness Comparisons

    PRO Wellness Individual Presentations

    PRO Wellness Awards

    Women's Physique (WP) Group

    WP Comparisons

    WP Individual Presentations

    WP Awards

    Figure Group

    Figure Comparisons

    Figure Individual Presentations

    Figure Awards

    Segment 4 - 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM

    Wellness Group

    Wellness Comparisons

    Wellness Individual Presentations

    Wellness Awards

    Segment 5 - 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM

    Bikini Group

    Bikini Comparisons

    Bikini Individual Presentations

    Bikini Awards

  • Registration: $99

    Crossovers: $50

    PRO registration: $275

    $50 LATE FEE will be applied beginning Friday, February 14, 2025.

    Final Day to register is Friday, February 21, 2024. NO EXCEPTIONS

    Registrations will NOT be accepted after registration closes. All fees are non-refundable.

  • SPRING HILL SUITES TAMPA NORTH I-75/TAMPA PALMS Located at 5396 Primrose Lake Circle, Tampa, FL 33647.

    Please note: In order to receive the group rate, the hotel requires that reservations are for check in Friday, March 7, 2025 and check out Sunday, March 9, 2025.

    The last day to book rooms under the group rate is Friday, February 14, 2025.

  • Presented by MJI Media

    Cost: $20

    Link will be provided during Peak Week.

  • Admission tickets will be sold by segment.

    Adults (ages 12+): $50 per segment

    Kids (any child NOT seated on a lap): $25 per segment

    All Day/Coach's Pass: $100 (limited availability)

    Please Notes: ABSOLUTELY NO BACKSTAGE PASSESS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE ON SHOW DAY. In order to obtain a backstage pass, registered athletes must complete the steps outlined in the registration confirmation email.

  • This is a 100% polygraphed event. All competitors must be drug free for a period of 7 years. Please review the OCB Banned Substances List. You, as a competitor, are responsible for knowing the effects that certain supplements may present. Just because you may have bought it over the counter does not mean it is acceptable in the OCB. Please research carefully. The Banned Substances List, along with any exceptions, are posted on  www.OCBonline.com

  • Polygraph cost is $60 and will be paid to the polygrapher at the time of the test.

    Please Note: Competitors CANNOT be under the influence of any drug or alcohol for a minimum of 24 hours prior to drug testing.

    Photo identification is required. All competitors are subject to additional forms of testing, if requested, at the discretion and expense of the promoter.

    ALL pro-qualifying placement winners will also be subjected to urinalysis immediately after the placements are announced.

    Additionally, ALL top 3 PRO winners will be subjected to urinalysis immediately after the placements are announced.

  • Check-In and INITIAL tan application will take place on Friday, March 7th at the Host Hotel.

    All competitors will need to check-in. All competitors will receive swag bags at check-in. Please contact us beforehand if you think your suit might be borderline inappropriate.

  • All routines will be performed to music provided by the DJ. No need to provide the promoter or DJ with music.

  • Only competitors and ONE PRE-REGISTERED coach will be allowed backstage. NO EXCEPTIONS.

    Competitors will receive specific details on how to register their coach for backstage access.

  • Our official event photographer is Greg Diesel: IG @gdieselphoto, Website – www.gregdieselphotography.com

    Our official video production company is MJI Media: IG @mji_media, Website – www.mjimedia.com

    No media passes will be available.

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    TANNING:  On site/Backstage Tanning will be available both Friday and Saturday through Hot Spot Competition Tanning. 

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  • Competitors and friends/family are welcome to record and take photos from the audience.

    No tripods or anything that will obstruct the view of other spectators will be allowed.

  • PRO competitors will have 60 seconds for individual routines.

    Amateur competitors will have 45 seconds for individual routines.

    Costumes/props will be permitted only if competitors can carry it on stage and it is in good taste.

    If a competitor chooses not to do an individual routine, s/he will just walk on stage after the bio is read, one pose, wave and walk off.

  • If you have a question that was not answered above, please email us at:

    Info@CaptainsCup.org

    We ask that you do not send urgent messages via Instagram or Facebook. We want to ensure our team receives your message and replies promptly.