General
Information
Contestant
Age Divisions:
If your childs birthday has just passed, within 30 days of the pageant,
you may
choose to compete in either division.
Any contestant may choose to move
up an age division, but may not
move down an age division.
Girls: Miss Divisions: 018 months, 19-35
months, 3-4 years, 5-6 years, 7-8 years, 9-10 years, 11-12 years, 13-15
years, 16-19 years, 20-26 years, and
Ms/Mrs.
We may elect to split or combine any division based on entries!
Boys: Age
Divisions will be determined based on entries boys compete for same
supreme titles as girls. Boy Supreme Beauty or High Point Title may be
added if
entries permit.
Beauty/Formal
Wear Attire
Baby girls through age 8: wear short party or pageant dresses with dress
shoes,
anklet socks, and no nylons. Hair bows are allowed on babies. Choose
dress color
that is flattering to your child and fits well. Girls, ages 9 and up:
wear short, long
or tea length, prom or pageant gowns, nylons and dress shoes. Choose
gown
color that is flattering to your child and fits well. Boys: suit, Sunday best, or
tuxedos. No tennis shoes. Attire is not scored.
Hair and
Make-up
Make-up is not necessary for children under age 3. Make-up should be age
appropriate and enhance natural beauty. Heavy makeup and dark lipstick
colors
are not recommended. Pageant hairstyles are acceptable. Pageant
hair/make-up
artists will be attending. Contact us if you are interested in making a
hair and
make-up appointment. We can give you the list of which ones we know are
attending for you to make your own arrangements. We are not directly
affiliated
with them, however, if
interested we are happy to
provide information on who
will be attending. Hair and
Make-up is not scored.
Talent and
Modeling Categories:
Costume or modeling outfit of choice. Hats, gloves, and props are
allowed.
Glitz, rhinestones, trims, bows etc. are allowed on party/formal wear,
talent and modeling outfits. Attire is not scored in any category.
Photography
James Blakely is the official photographer for this event. He offers
many packages available to suit your needs. No cameras will be allowed
in the ballroom.
Crowning
Titles and Awards:
We will not double crown titles at the pageant with the exception of
Program
Book Cover/Centerfold/Back Cover titles, Pride of Pageantry Photogenic
Supreme winners, West Coast Grand Ambassador, Photogenic & Glamour
awards.
In addition to any of those titles, you be awarded the one highest
title won at the pageant.
Judges:
West Coast Mini National Pageant & Talent Expo will be judged by a qualified, experienced, and impartial panel of
judges. Individual judge scores are reviewed
by the pageant auditors. In the event of tied scores, winner will be
decided by
judges. All judge decisions are final!
Judge scoring criteria for all events is included in your entry packet.
PARTICIPATION GUIDELINES
1. All contestants and
their families are expected to be role models while at the pageant. This
entails exhibiting good sportsmanship and ordinary polite
behavior at the pageant. Poor sportsmanship, rudeness to anyone
including
hotel staff, gossiping, abusive language, disciplining children in an
abusive
manner, and use of alcohol, tobacco or illegal drugs in the competition
area or dressing rooms are grounds for dismissal without refund from the
pageant.
We also reserve the right to refuse entry to anyone at our discretion.
2. All guests are asked
to applaud for each and every contestant on stage. There
is no advantage or excessive clapping for any particular contestant. So
please
make every contestant feel welcomed and appreciated.
3. Baby divisions are
escorted on stage by the contestant chaperone.
4. Contestants and
families may not approach or speak to the judges prior to or
during the competition. Judges will wear identifiable judge
badges.
5. Adult Chaperones
and Guests are asked to wear their badges at all pageant
events.
6.
Directors, hostesses & pageant staff are available throughout
the pageant to
assist you.
Scoring
Guidelines
Scores
are distributed immediately following the Crowning/Awards Ceremony.
Note:
there is no score for attire. No point reductions for crooked or missing
teeth. There is no comparison between contestants or line up. Each
contestant is judged individually.
Beauty
Scoring
9.5 10.0 Beauty
9.5 10.0 Poise
9.5 10.0 Personality
9.5 10.0 Overall package
Glamour/Handsome
Scoring
9.5 10.0 Judged during Formal Wear on Facial Beauty/Handsome only
Photo
Competitions
9.5 10.0
Talent/Commercial
Scoring
9.5 10.0 Ability
9.5 10.0 Showmanship/Stage Presentation
9.5 10.0 Technique
9.5 10.0 Overall package
Points
will be deducted for a voice on the background tape singing the main
vocals for a vocalist, background vocals are fine. Baby contestants: The
point system is the same. 0-3
may have main vocals on the background tapes. An adult must
accompany babies on stage.
Modeling
Scoring
9.5 10.0 Modeling Ability
9.5 10.0 Poise
9.5 10.0 Personality
9.5 10.0 Overall Package
Contestants wear outfit of their choice. Modeling is Free Style, runway
or pro am style allowed. Anything goes as long as it is in good taste.
We will provide upbeat music, including country western music for
western wear.
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