| Miss Barstow Pageant |
| Teen/Miss Application |
| Children's Pageant Information |
| Event Photo's |
| Miss Barstow International |
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Extended Deadlines |
| Pageant Director Kris Watson coached this pageant newcomer
to a victory for the recent Miss California Teen USA Pageant this November in Palm Springs.� Congratulations Chelsea Gilligan!� Previous California USA titleholders under Kris's tutelage include Miss California Teen USA 2006 � Jessica Powell Miss California USA 2008 � Raquel Beezley (Top 15 in Miss USA) |
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| Where Miss California USA 2008 - Raquel Beezley
and Miss California Teen USA 2006 - Jessica Powell got their start |
| NEXT PAGEANT March 2010 |
| CONTEST RULES & REGULATIONS
� The following are rules and regulations along with an idea of what would be required if you win a title. Additional rules, regulations and a contract will be mailed to you upon receipt of this completed application and the required fee. � 1.�Miss contestants must be 16 to 23 years of age on the day of the pageant 2.�Teen contestants must be 13 to 16 years of age on the day of the pageant. 3.�A contestant that turns 17 during this calendar year MUST enter the Miss Division. 4.�Contestants must meet the following criteria: - Single - Born female - Have not been previously married - Have not had a marriage annulment - Never have been pregnant or given birth or be pregnant - Must be a bonafide resident of the Barstow area - Should possess moral integrity - Must provide letter of recommendation from a teacher, business owner or notable community member by entry deadline date - Consistent school/work attendance (must provide school attendance record by entry deadline date - Must agree to relinquish any titles held within the same division competing for if crowned Teen or Miss Barstow 5.�Any contestant who exhibit unsportsmanlike conduct is ineligible for future competitions. 6.�Previous contestants may compete provided they have not held the title they are competing for at any time in the past. 7.�Past or current princesses may compete provided they upheld their contract throughout their years reign in the division they wish to compete in. 8.�Contestant is judged on the basis of physical fitness, poise, personality, stage and microphone presence and a personal interview. 9.�Contestant is required to secure their own sponsor/sponsors. (Sponsors can be a business, friends, family or yourself) 10.�A $25.00 fee must accompany this completed application in order to hold you a spot. If accepted as a contestant the fee will be applied to your entry fee of $350.00. 11.�A $25.00 discount is offered if total entry fee is paid by the early registration date or a returning contestant from the previous year or past Teen Queen. 12.�Contestants and parent/guardian (if contestant is under 18) are required to attend an orientation to be held on entry deadline day. 13.�Contestant is required to attend a minimum of 10 of the scheduled 13 rehearsals. Dress rehearsal is mandatory. 14.�Contestant is required to provide their own transportation to and from all pageant activities. 15.�Contestant must sign in and out of rehearsals or scheduled activities. 16.�Shorts or exercise wear, tennis shoes and high heel shoes must be provided by the contestant and must be worn to all training and rehearsal sessions. 17.�No boyfriends, parents, or other persons will be allowed at training sessions or rehearsals. 18.�Contestant is required to participate in all promotional activities. 19.�Contestants must sell a minimum of 20 pageant tickets. You will receive 1 free ticket for each 10 tickets sold. 20.�Contestant must sell a minimum of 4 Fashion Show tickets. 21.�Contestants will provide their own clothing for competition: MISS - One piece bathing suit and high heels - Full length gown and high heels - Interview outfit TEEN - Black shorts (a shirt will be provided) - Full length teen style gown and heels - Interview outfit 22. At no time will parents, friends, or professional groomers be allowed back stage or in the dressing rooms 23.�The use of cell phones during the pageant is prohibited. 24.�The contestant selected as Miss Barstow and Teen Miss Barstow will be required to attend selected activities throughout the year. 25.�All princess�s are required to attend and participate in selected activities throughout the year. Failure to participate will result in the loss of scholarship at the end of the year. 26.�Contestants and parents or guardian must abide by the decision of the judges. Any indiscriminate interference or negative comments by parent or contestant is cause for contestant to relinquish any title awarded her and elimination from future competitions. 27.�Any applicant entering this pageant under false pretenses (refer to rule #4) will forfeit any title and all practicable prizes awarded her. 28.�Miss Barstow, Teen Miss Barstow and all princess's shall at all times conduct themselves in a manner that is in keeping with the spirit, prestige and public image of her title. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of title and all practicable prizes. 29.�In the event that the selected Queen�s or Princess�s should ever fail to meet the criteria for being a contestant as stated in Rule #4 or breach any issue of the contract, a letter of resignation is required and the crown and sash must be returned. All practicable prizes shall be forfeited. 30.�Past Teen Miss Barstow�s must wait a minimum of 1 year before competing for the Miss Barstow title. |
| * Acceptance is based upon receipt of signed contract, letter of recommendation from a local source, school attendance record or residency verification and all fees paid in full |
| * A maximum of 30 contestants accepted |
| MISS BARSTOW PAGEANT
ENTRY INFORMATION |
| ENTRY FEE: Your $350.00 entry fee covers many personal benefits not available in most pageants including a professionally produced DVD, a professional photo for the keepsake program with sponsors listing under your photo, the Photogenic competition, all training and preparation for personal interview & fielding impromptu questions, pageant walk & turns and Modeling ramp work training for the contestant Fashion Show. It also covers one month Gym membership, a personalized make-up kit, a full set of acrylic nails or manicure, a contestant T-shirt and production number costume. (All yours to keep) Your sponsors will also receive recognition every time you appear on stage.
A $25.00 discount is offered for entries paid in full by the EARLY REGISTRATION deadline & returning contestants from last year. � ORIENTATION: All contestants must attend orientation.( Exception allowed only by director with certain terms and conditions) For those contestants who are under 18, a parent must attend with you. All rules and regulations will be discussed and the entire schedule of rehearsals will be reviewed. Contestant numbers and shops modeling for will be drawn, sizing for T-shirts and costumes will be taken, and many other important activities will take place. REQUIRED ATTIRE: Nice Daytime Dress (Photo taken for newspaper) � SPONSOR SPACE: Only the sponsors (maximum of 4) paying your entry fee will be recognized under your photo in the program book. If you wish to recognize and thank additional sponsors who have helped you in other ways, you may purchase a �Sponsor Space� for $20.00. All spaces are business card size and can also be used to send a good luck message to the contestant. (Spaces may be combined for larger space) Add $5.00 to include a photo. � OPTIONALS COVER MODEL: An area Photographer and staff will be selecting 2 cover winners to be featured on the front and back cover of the program book, one from the Children�s Division and one from the Teen & Miss Division. FRONT & BACK cover winners will receive: �Cover Model� Sash, trophy and $50.00 Savings Bond. Four runner-ups (2 in each division) will receive their photo in the program and a trophy. You must supply your head and shoulder photo (5X7 or 8X10 preferred) CENTERFOLD MODEL: An area photographer and staff will be selecting one �Centerfold Model� from the combined entrants in the Children�s, Teen & Miss Divisions. Winner to receive a �Centerfold Model� sash, trophy and a $50.00 Savings Bond. 2 Runner-ups will receive a trophy and their picture in the program. Must be a FULL or 3/4 Body shot (5X7 or 8X10 preferred, props OK) PORTFOLIO MODEL: Submit a folder with 4 to 8 photos to be judged as a whole, photos should show a variety of poses, moods & styles. Judged on overall content, versatility & quality of photos from children�s, Teen & Miss entrants. Entrants receive special Portfolio sash pin ALL PHOTOS MUST BE RECENT AND NEVER SUBMITTED TO THE MISS BARSTOW PAGEANT IN THE PAST (Photos returned at dress rehearsal or earlier) � COVER MODEL: $30.00 ~ CENTERFOLD: $30.00 ~ BOTH COVER & CENTER: $50.00 ~ ADDITIONAL PHOTOS: $10.00 ea. ~ PORTFOLIO: $40 |
| PAGEANT ENTRY FEES (Check division entering)
TEEN MISS $ 350.00 Cover Model ($30.00) $ ____________ ___Extra Photos X $10.00 ea. $ ____________ Centerfold Model ($30.00) $ ____________ ___ Extra Photos X $10.00 ea. $ ____________ ENTER BOTH COVER & CENTER ($50.00) $ ____________ Portfolio ($40.00) $_____________ Talent ($30.00) $ _____________ |
| PHOTOGENIC: One Teen and one Miss Photogenic will be selected from the photos taken for the program book. ENTRY: Included with your Pageant entry fee
� TALENT: A talent competition will be held around 11:30 on pageant day. There will be 2 talent titles awarded (if enough contestants) between the Children�s and the Teen & Miss divisions. Each talent winner will receive a crown, sash, trophy and will perform at the Teen & Miss Pageant. Talent competition has no bearing on selection of Queen�s. ENTRY: $30.00 � AD SALES: An award will be offered to the Teen or Miss contestant that sells the most in ad sales for the program book. Winner to receive a plaque, $200.00 cash and a feature page in the program book. Ad forms will be provided to those who wish to work towards this award, talk to the director. Must sell a minimum of $300 for Teen & Miss division to be eligible for award. |
| REFUND POLICY: You are free to withdraw from the pageant at any time. But under no circumstances, nor for any reason, will you be entitled to the refund of any fee, whether full or in part that you or someone else has paid on your behalf, past the Entry Deadline Date. You must request the refund from the pageant director by this date. Absolutely no exceptions to this policy. (Most pageants offer NO REFUND, at any time)
� CHECK POLICY: You are responsible for all checks written on your behalf, to be written in good faith. Should a check come back for any reason, a fee of $20.00 will be required in addition to the cash value of the check. (If in doubt, don�t accept a check, you are required to make good any bad checks or you will not receive any pageant DVD�s , cash or bonds, and be ineligible for future entry until cleared) � AGREEMENT: I hereby certify that I have read and understand the refund and check policy and contestant rules and regulations for the Miss Barstow Pageant, Inc. and that I do agree to abide by and be bound to the same. I further understand that my acceptance as a contestant is not guaranteed until I have signed the contestant agreement and contract and paid all fees in full. The Miss Barstow Pageant, Inc. or it�s appointed representative shall be the sole judge of the accuracy of the representations made herein. I further waive any claim I may now have or hereafter acquire against the Miss Barstow Pageant, Inc. or any persons affiliated directly or indirectly with the pageant, for any injuries or damages suffered by me during any pageant related activities, and including the activities during the year should I win a title. I also authorize and permit any photographs or videos of me to be used for publicity. My signature below and that of my parent or guardian if I am under 18 years of age, shall constitute this form a binding agreement and contract. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name of Entrant (PRINT) � ______________________________________________________________________ ________________________ SIGNATURE OF ENTRANT DATE � __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Parent or Guardian (PRINT) � _____________________________________________________________________ _________________________ SIGNATURE OF PARENT OR GUARDIAN DATE ~ Bring any pageant clothing you wish to sell to registration and deadline ~ |
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AREAS OF COMPETITION Personal Interview�Business Attire/Sharp Street Dress�35 pts. Possible Physical Fitness�Teen�Shorts & T-Shirt�Miss�Swim Suit�25 pts. Possible Elegance�Full Length Gown�25 pts. possible Finalists in divisions will be asked an on stage impromptu question�15 pts. possible � OVER $10,000 IN PRIZES & SCHOLARSHIPS |
| Besides earning the distinction of being one of the most prestigious & respected Pageants in Southern California, the official Miss Barstow Pageant offers the largest prize package known to any local and many Regional, State & National pageants throughout the nation. Prizes awarded could total over $10,000.
� ALL CONTESTANTS will receive an award presented on stage � MISS BARSTOW Crown, sash, trophy, flowers, color portrait, Scholarship Savings Bond, wardrobe, Gym memberships, nail care, opportunities to compete in Citrus Valley, California Beauties & California International Pageants, competition clothes, other pageant expenses which may include air fare for 1 week all expense paid trip to Mazatlan, Mexico for Carnival and entry into an International Pageant. Individual training for future pageants and much, much more. � TWO PRINCESSES Tiara, sash, trophy, flowers, Scholarship Savings Bond. � BEST EVENING GOWN�Trophy BEST SWIMSUIT�Trophy MISS PHOTOGENIC�Plaque & $75.00 Certificate (Chris Harrell Studio) � TEEN MISS BARSTOW Crown, sash, trophy, flowers, color portrait, Scholarship Savings Bond, wardrobe, Gym memberships, nail care, opportunities to compete in Citrus Valley, California Beauties & California International Pageants, competition clothes, Individual training for future pageants and much, much more. � TWO PRINCESSES Tiara, sash, trophy, flowers, Scholarship Savings Bond. � BEST EVENING GOWN�Trophy TEEN PHOTOGENIC�Plaque & $75.00 Certificate (Desert Photo) � TEEN & MISS MISS CONGENIALITY�Trophy COACHES AWARD�Plaque MOST IMPROVED�Plaque � TICKET SALES AWARD�$200.00 cash and plaque (Teen or Miss) � PROGRAM AD SALES AWARD - $200.00 cash, plaque & feature page (Teen or Miss) � COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE Contestants in the Miss division are eligible for college scholarships. Applications are available in the school counselors office or by asking the director. All requirements & deadlines must be met in order to qualify. |
| �IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES� |
| The Miss Barstow Pageant is a Non-Profit Corporation
Pageant Director/CEO�Kris Watson, 257-3435 ~ Recorded information: 257-3834 E-mail: [email protected] ~ Website: www.BarstowPageant.com |
| EARLY REGISTRATION - February 15th - 2:00 to 3:00 Ramada Inn - 1511 E. Main Street, Barstow, CA ENTRY DEADLINE/ORIENTATION - March 1st - 2:00 to 4:00 Ramada Inn - 1511 E. Main Street, Barstow, CA ~ Bring any pageant clothing you wish to sell to Registration & Orientation ~ � REHEARSALS Every Monday, Wednesday (4 - 7) & Saturday (9 - 1) beginning March 2nd �PIZZA NIGHT� - March 5th - 5 � 9 pm - Straw Hat Pizza |
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| INTRODUCING... Teen and Miss Barstow 2009 Shelby Hawes and Jessi Hodges |
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| DEADLINES
Cover, Center, Portfolio Photos Due: 3/7/09 Sponsor Space Due: 3/7/09 Ad Sales Due: 3/7/09 Scholarship Applications Due: 3/14/09 Teen & Miss Ticket sales Due: 3/25/09 Child Tickets Sales Due: 3/27/09 |
| *PLEASE NOTE* �If there is a discrepancy of information, fees or prizes between the website and the paper application, the paper application will be considered to be the official & final document.� |
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