STATE PAGEANT COMPETITION INFO (FULL DETAILS IN YOUR PAGEANT PACKET ONCE YOU REGISTER) Modeling—Pro-am modeling is not allowed during the Formal Wear or Western Wear competition. We will have a standard T formation marked out on stage. 3 X’s in back and 1 X in front. Use natural straight pageant walk. Show poise and grace in these competitions. Keep it simple. Modeling scores are not given however we would like to keep it uniform for beginners as well as old pageant pros! Free style modeling is allowed for the Runway Competition. Babies 11 months and under must be carried on stage by one parent during competition. Babies are judged only on facial beauty and personality and there are no extra points or benefits to babies that can stand or walk. Contestants’ ages 12-23 months must have a parent on stage with them. Contestants’ ages 2-3 years must have one parent back stage and may be on stage only if child will not go on stage otherwise. Coaching on or off stage or behind judges tables is NOT allowed. No parents, coaches or makeup artists or hairstylists will be allowed in Hallway Lineup for children ages 13 and up. This helps prevent chaos and keeps the hallway clear for pageant personnel. Props—Props may not be used during Formal Wear or Western Wear competitions. Props may be used for Talent, Runway and Pajama Wear competitions. Families and contestants are urged to promote good sportsmanship throughout the entire competition and throughout hallways, pageant parties and the hotel. Pageant representatives, judges, various directors and staff are always around. We are looking for contestants and families with a great spirit in competition! Bad sportsmanship is grounds for dismissal and disqualification without refund. All entry fees are nonrefundable and non-transferrable. Returned checks will be charged a $50 NSF fee. Payments can be made via credit or debit card or PayPal payments. Clothing—can be custom made or off the rack. You’re choice! TCP does allow bling, rhinestones, lace, etc. Show your personal style while keeping it age appropriate. Formal wear MUST be floor length for contestants ages 10 and up. Glitz pageant costumes not allowed. Onstage introductions will be recited on stage for ages 4 and up in mandatory t-shirt and denim bottoms of your choice. Samples of clothing will be posted on our website for use as a guideline. Western wear can be any style of your choice. No glitz costumes. Costumes may be used for Talent. Runway optional outfits can be any age appropriate outfit reflecting a Runway style show. Pajama wear should be something fun and eye catching. Makeup—absolutely no makeup on contestants ages 5 and under. Light school age makeup on ages 6-19. Keep it simple, flawless and fresh! Ms. and Mrs. Contestants must also possess a simple, flawless natural makeup look. No heavy make-up allowed. No fake tans, eyelashes, or flippers. Makeup rules do not apply for Talent and Runway. Hair—should be elegantly styled. No hairpieces allowed. Onstage Introduction—done on stage with microphone and should be 30 seconds or less. Clothing needed for this event is mandatory TCP t-shirt with denim bottoms of your choice. Shoes to match and not distract from contestant while on stage. This competition is worth 1/3 of the score for ages 4 and up. Speak flawlessly and age appropriately. Music—will be provided by pageant system for all competitions except for Talent. Scoring—we use a basic 1-10 scoring system for all events. Scores are tabulated via computer on Microsoft Excel with our official tabulator inputting scores. Tabulator and judges only have access to contestant numbers and not names for overall fairness of tabulation. Scoring for ages 0-3 years is 50% Casual Wear and 50% Formal Wear. Scoring for ages 4 and up is 1/3 Casual Wear, 1/3 Formal Wear and 1/3 Onstage introduction. Optional contests—can be entered at the door during pageant check in. Each optional is $20 each. Optionals available are Best Dressed Photogenic, Portfolio, Talent, Pajama Wear and Runway Model. Or view schedule for our new mail in check in!! Cash only---during pageant weekend to pay for Photography CD, Optional contest and door entries. TCP STATE OPTIONAL CONTESTS COMPETITION INFO 1. Photogenic. Can enter at pageant check in. No limit on entries. Each is $20. Photos must be 5x7 or 8x10. Color or black and white. Natural photos only. No glitz retouching. Photos can be professional or snapshots. We are looking for a clear, untouched photo that represents the contestant well and shows poise and personality. Name and age as of pageant day must be clearly marked on the back. Photos will be returned. One winner in each age division. 2. Portfolio. Can enter at pageant check in. One entry only. Portfolio is a book or binder that contains 5-10 photos of varying looks. All photos must be 8x10. Portfolio must be marked with contestant name and age as of pageant day. Portfolios will be returned. 3 Overall winners. 3. Cover Model. Similar to photogenic however these photos must be mailed or emailed in to pageant office with $20 fee each by May 1, 2011. Photos must be 5x7 or 8x10. Color or black and white. Natural photos only. Can be professional or snapshots. Looking for poise, clarity and personality. One winner will grace the cover of the program book. Head shots or waist up shots work the best. 4. Pajama Wear. Ages 0-3 years only. May enter up to 2 entries for $20 each during pageant check in. Can be custom or off the rack. May use props. Let us see your individuality and creativity. See website link below for examples. 2 winners will be chosen. 5. Runway Model. Ages 4 and up. Enter up to 2 times. $20 each. Think fashion show, runway fashion. Props may be used. Age appropriate outfits. Your imagination is your style. Show off. No X’s will be on the stage for this freestyle modeling event. We provide the upbeat catwalk music. 3 winners will be selected. Makeup rules do not apply here. Be creative! 6. Talent. Ages 1 and up. Enter up to 2 times. $20 each. 3 winners will be selected. Show of your talent styles such as singing, dancing, baton twirling, reciting a poem, sign language, etc. Outfits must coordinate to talent. Makeup rules do not apply here. More info on talent in pageant packet. You supply the music if needed. 7. Best dressed. One winner in each age division. Judges will select the outfit of style from Western Wear competition. Make this style your own. Pageant rules apply. See packet for Western Wear info. $20Only one entry allowed. 8. Hostess. Anyone can win. These titles can be double crowned, meaning you can win the Hostess title and Divisional State title. No judges for this event. Simply sell or buy 2 ad pages at $100 each by May 1, 2011 deadline and win. Sell 5 or more ad pages and also win 2 nights hotel stay during pageant weekend. See Hostess info in state packet.