APPLICATION for the
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2 nd ANNUAL FLORENCE JR. PARADA RODEO
QUEEN and PRINCESS CONTEST
Sponsored by the Pinal County Mounted Posse
COMPETITION ELIGIBILITY and REQUIREMENTS:
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All applicants must live within 100 miles of Florence, Arizona.
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Applicants for Rodeo Queen must be between 14-18 years of age. Applicants for Rodeo Princess must be between 8-13 years of age.
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You must be able to participate in the Coronation Dinner Saturday November 1 (Time to be determined) the Florence Jr. Parada Parade on Saturday, November 29 th , rodeo performances on Saturday,
November 29 th and Sunday, November 30 th , 2014 and other required performances as specified in the
Letter of Agreement.
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All contestants will be asked to present a 2-5 minute memorized speech, participate in an individual interview, respond to impromptu questions and participate in a horsemanship event . (See Order of
Events for information on speech topic)
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You must be between the ages of 14-18 to compete for the title of Rodeo Queen and 8-13 to compete for the title of Rodeo Princess. If you are named the Rodeo Queen you will not be able to run for the title again for one (1) year following your reign. If you are named the Rodeo Princess you will not be able to run for the title again for one (1) year following your reign but WILL be eligible to run for the title of Rodeo Queen if you qualify due to age.
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Please note the Queens Silver Crown is PERPETUAL and will be returned to the Pinal County
Mounted Posse at the end of the title holders reign.
COMPETITION RULES
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All contestants must be at the ELKS LODGE #2350 on Attaway Rd. no later than 8:30 AM for sign-in.
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All contestants must wear a skirt and blouse/shirt or dress or jacket with pants during the interview and speech and impromptu portions of the competition.
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All contestants must wear a cowboy hat, boots, long-sleeve shirt and long pants for the horsemanship competition.
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Contestants will be judged in 5 categories: Interview, Memorized Speech, Impromptu questions,
Appearance and Horsemanship.
Horsemanship Skills : N o competitor (or person) will be allowed to groom, tack, mount/warm-up or walk-out their horse while at the Whitlow Arena prior to the horsemanship component of the competition. If you or someone does walk-out or mount your horse while at the Whitlow Arena prior to the competition, you will be disqualified. You will be allowed time to groom and tack your horse.
You will also be allowed time to warm-up your horse prior to the horsemanship event. This will be conducted as a group to allow everyone equal warm-up time. (see Order of Events)
Horsemanship Pattern: See Attached

Rodeo Queen and Rodeo Princess Application
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PERSONAL INFORMATION
Please indicate title for which you are applying: QUEEN _____ PRINCESS _____
Name: __________________________________________________ Age:_____ Birthday:____________
Address: ________________________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip: __________________________________________________________________________
Phone # (_____)___________________ E-Mail Address: _______________________________________
I have read and understand the Competition Eligibility & Requirements, Competition Rules and Letter of Agreement for fulfilling the obligations of the Florence Jr. Parada Rodeo Royalty.
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Printed Name of Contestant (if age 18) or Parent/Legal Guardian
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Date
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Signature of Contestant (if age 18) or Parent/Legal Guardian
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Date
Please reply no later than OCTOBER 17, 2014 . Include a 5x7 photo and a short personal profile which includes school, hobbies, sports activities, clubs/organizations, goals, etc .
Photos will be judged in each age group.
Mail Completed and Signed Application to:
Angie Newendyke
29214 N Yucca Trail
Florence, AZ 85132

82nd ANNUAL FLORENCE JR PARADA
RODEO QUEEN and PRINCESS CONTEST
Sponsored by the Pinal County Mounted Posse
8:00 – 8:30 Sign-In at the ELKS LODGE #2350 on Attaway Rd. (North of Hwy 279)
9:00 Draw for order-of-go
Individual interviews with a panel of judges
Present a 2-5 minute memorized speech to judges and spectators
Speech topic for Queen is
“Florence Arizona…Its not just a Prison Town”
Speech topic for Princess is
“A day in the life as a rodeo bull”
Impromptu Questions from Judges
12:00 – 1:00 BREAK FOR LUNCH. Travel to Whitlow Arena
1:15 Meet at the Charles Whitlow Arena (3 mi. south of Florence on Hwy 79)
DO NOT TACK OR WARM-UP YOUR HORSE
1:30-1:45 Fifteen (15) minute tack-up/groom time
1:45-2:05 Warm-up in arena as a group
2:10 Flag Presentations –
2013-2014 Florence Jr. Parada Rodeo Queen Dusti Baker and
2013-2014 Florence Jr. Parada Rodeo Princess Chloe Stevens
2:30
3:30
4:00
National Anthem
Horsemanship Competition
Demonstration of pattern by Queen Dusti Baker and Princess Chloe Stevens
Tally of Scores (Pinal County Mounted Posse members & Royalty Coordinator(s)
Awards to Contestants
Crowning of the 2014-2015 Florence Jr. Parada Rodeo Queen & Princess