Come join us for our 18th Annual!!! Tiny Miss of America National Pageant 43 Years of Pageantry - “The Place To Be” Preparing Young Ladies for Miss America and Miss USA! Registration: Friday, March 18, 2016 – 3-6pm Competition Starts: Friday, March 18, 2016 – 7:30pm Wee Baby Competition: Sunday March 20, 2016 – 9:00 a.m. AWARDS: Sunday March 20, 2016 – 10:00 a.m. Doubletree Hotel – Charlottesville, Va 434-973-2121 – Special Rate 8 AGE DIVISIONS Wee 6-23 months * Baby 2-3years * Mini 4-5 * Tiny * 6-7 years * Petite 8-9 years Preteen 10-12 years * Junior 13-15 years * Senior 16-19 years Tiny Miss Pageants 8678 Spring Mill Rd. Concord, Va. 24538 PHONE (434) 283-5789 CELL (434) 660-9252 e-mail: TinyMissVA@aol.com WEBPAGE: www.tinymisspageants.com OVER $40,000 in Cash and Prizes!!!! Circle of “Tiny Miss” Diamond Necklaces! Dinner, Photo Opportunities and Awesome Queens’ Weekend!! Many, many more awesome gifts such as limo rides, monogrammed throws!!! Overall High Point Winner – Outstanding Miss of America 2016 The contestant with the highest overall score in mandatory events, highest optional, AND talent will receive $2,500 savings bond!!! She will also receive our one-of-a-kind round crown, 6 foot trophy, scepter, official banner, luggage, gifts!!!! * 2 Overall High Point Winners – Young Miss and Teen Miss of America 2016 The contestants with the highest overall score in Baby-Petite and Preteen-Senior will receive $1,500 savings bond!!! She will also receive a beautiful round crown, 6 foot trophy, scepter, official banner, luggage, gifts!!!* 2 High Point Talent Winners The contestants with the highest talent score in Baby-Petite and Preteen-Senior will receive a crown, official banner, luggage, and a cash award!!!! 2 High Point Winners in Photogenic, Runway Modeling, & Outfit of Choice-Spokesmodel The contestants with the highest score in the optional competitions in Baby-Petite and Preteen-Senior will receive a cash award!!!! AGE GROUP AWARDS! WEE BABY – Gown and Photogenic (Optional) Winner $250 cash, round crown, 5 foot trophy, scepter, official banner, luggage, and gifts 1st Runner Up - trophy and gift 2nd Runner Up - trophy and gift 3rd Runner Up - trophy and gift 4th Runner Up - trophy and gift Photogenic Winner – trophy Princesses – trophy and gift BABY - SENIOR Winner $500 cash, round crown, 5 foot trophy, scepter, official banner, luggage, and gifts 1st Runner Up - trophy and gift 2nd Runner Up - trophy and gift 3rd Runner Up - trophy and gift 4th Runner Up - trophy and gift Princesses – trophy and gift Special awards will be given in each age group for the highest score in gown, swimsuit, photogenic, sportswear, interview, runway modeling, Outfit of Choicerspokesmodel, and talent ! Staff will also vote for a sportsmanship winner in each age group. AREAS OF COMPETITION - MANDATORY EVENTS SWIMSUIT: Baby-Preteen will model a ONE-PIECE swimsuit. Junior and Senior divisions may choose an age-appropriate TWO-PIECE swimsuit. There will be a parade of contestants in which each contestant will introduce themselves (Greeting, my name is ___________). This introduction is NOT judged. Contestants in the Baby – Preteen division will model without shoes and without ribbons around feet or toes. Junior and Senior divisions may wear shoes of choice. No pro-am swimsuits, props, or cover ups, please. Rhinestones, sequins, and stoning are acceptable if tastefully done. Please select a style that is most flattering to your body type. No string bikinis are allowed. SCHOOLWEAR (BABY-PETITE): School wear should be something you would wear to school (no jeans or sweats). It can be store bought or made, but there should be no glitz, rhinestones, or a “vogue” look. Choose an outfit that reflects your personality. No props, please. INTERVIEW (PRETEEN-SENIOR): Each contestant will have a 4-minute interview with the panel of judges. Attire may be a dress, business suit, or pantsuit. Interview will be based on a one-page fact sheet submitted by each contestant. Please return 4 clean, neat copies with our entry form. NO FACT SHEETS WILL BE ACCEPTED AT REGISTRATION! GOWN: All age groups will model a gown. Contestants in Baby-Petite may wear a long or short gown. All other age groups must wear a long gown. Gown should be age appropriate and flattering to you. The gown should not take away from the beauty of the contestant. A question will be asked in gown competition. OPTIONAL EVENTS Contestants may enter one, two, or all three optional events in order to qualify to win the overall high point titles!!! Your highest score in the optional categories you enter will be added to your scores from the mandatory events to determine your high point score. Age group winners are determined solely on your scores from the mandatory events. PHOTOGENIC: Submitted photos should be age appropriate and may be natural or retouched. Pictures may be black & white or color and should be 8x10 in size. You may enter as many pictures as you like, with the highest score considered for the age group photogenic award. RUNWAY MODELING: Work that runway!! Let your personality shine. No pro-am modeling techniques. Contestants should use the 2nd and 3rd X’s only. Modeling music is still being determined. Please limit your routine to 1 minute. Props are allowed but must be carried. OUTFIT OF CHOICE/SPOKESMODEL: Baby- Petite contestants may model an outfit of choice AS long as it is tasteful. May be glitz or casual but no pro-am routine. They will work the runway twice using the 2nd and 3rd X’s only. Please limit routine to 1 min. Props are allowed but must be carried. No introductions will be read. This will be like a runway fashion show. PreteenSenior will have 1 minute to present a speech on their career goals or community service efforts. TALENT: Talent scores are not counted when determining age group or high point winners, other than Outstanding Miss of America. The time limit is 2:00. Talents will be timed and points will be deducted if the contestant exceeds the time limit. Deductions will be taken for arriving late for any area of competition and re-competing for reasons other than technical difficulty. ADDITIONAL AWARDS!!!! COVER MISS: In order to have a successful program book, we are giving each contestant an opportunity to sell advertisements. The contestant selling the most ad pages (5-page minimum) will receive two free nights of hotel accommodations during Tiny Miss, a savings bond, crown, trophy, banner, and she will have her picture on the inside front cover of the program book. Ad prices are as follows: $100/full page, $50/half page, and $25/business card. All pictures and ad pages are due no later than February 28, 2016. PAGEANT RULES 1. Unsportsmanlike behavior will not be tolerated. The director reserves the right to disqualify a contestant if behavior by the contestant, parent, or guest is deemed inappropriate.Director has right to refuse entry or admission to anyone. 2. No coaches allowed backstage and only parents will be allowed backstage with wee, baby, and tiny contestants 3. Parents may assist contestants on stage in the Wee Baby and Baby divisions only. 4. Mini contestants should attempt appropriate modeling pattern for all events but not expected to be perfect. No coaching from the aisle. You must remain in your seat or deductions will be taken. 5. Swimsuit, School wear, and Gown competitions will have a post line up. 6. Contestants who are not present when number is called to compete will take a 20 point deduction, except for verifiable sickness. 7. Contestants who stop in the middle of an event and begin again will receive a 20 point deduction. 8. No pro-am routines. A deduction of 10 points may be taken at the discretion of the Director. 9. No video cameras or still photography is allowed during the pageant. Failure to comply with this rule may result in disqualification. 10. ONLY First fully paid entry fee may request placement in line up. Please do not ask who is in your age division. 11. All winners will receive ½ of their winnings on stage and ½ when they return to crown their successor. Director reserves the right to pro-rate winners’ cash awards if less than 70 contestants. 12. Director reserves right to refuse entry to anyone 13. Contestants MUST be of good moral character.ontestants 14. Contestants will enter at #1 (no turns). Walk to #2 (full turn of choice with pose). Walk to #3 (face judges, full turn of choice with pose). Walk back to #2 (half turn back around to judges). Walk to . Backwards T shape on stage with judges seated at end of runway!! OFFICIAL ENTRY FORM TINY MISS of AMERICA 2016 CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA MARCH 18-20, 2016 DEADLINE: March 5,2016 AGE DIVISION (Circle One) Age as of day of pageant Wee Baby __ Baby__ Mini ___ Tiny __ Petite __ Preteen __ Junior __ Senior__ Name_________________________________________________________________ Age_______________ Birthdate __________________ Phone __________________ Parents’ Name __________________________ Street Address __________________________Email Address_______________________________________ City ______________________________________________ State ___________ Zip Code _______________ Hair Color __________________ Eye Color ______________ Favorite TV Show ________________________ Favorite Food _______________________ Ambition _______________________________________________ School/Grade (if applicable) _______________________________ Favorite Subject _____________________ Interesting Facts about Yourself _______________________________________________________________ I do hereby release the pageant director, pageant staff, and the Doubletree Hotel from any liability in the loss of property or any accidents that may occur during the pageant. Parent or Guardian Signature _________________________________________________________________ Send completed form to: Gail Jones ~ Tiny Miss of America ~ 8678 Spring Mill Road ~ Concord, VA 24538 MANDATORY FEES Please circle all applicable fees OPTIONAL FEES-No refunds if you decide not to enter at registration! Wee Baby (6 -23 months) March 20, 2016 Gown ONLY……………………………………………...$200 Baby, Mini, Tiny, Petite, Preteen, Junior, Senior Gown, Swimsuit, School Wear…………………………$400 **Includes program book, chaperone’s admission to all events, (contestant and chaperone), tote bag, and Tiny Miss T-Shirt. Additional T-Shirts and program books can be ordered. PLEASE SEND WALLET SIZE PHOTO WITH ENTRY FORM. EARLY BIRD!!! (by January 31, 2016)……………$380 Photogenic (Wee Baby – Senior)……………………..$25 Each additional photo $20 x ______ = $ _____ Outfit of Choice/SpokesModel(Baby-Senior)……..….$25 Runway Modeling (Baby-Senior)……..……………….$25 Talent (Baby-Senior)……………………..……………..$50 Extra Program Books………………$7 x _________ = $_______ Tiny Miss of America T-Shirt..$10 x ________ = $______ Please circle desired sizes. CHILD XS S M L ADULT S M L XL XXL XXXL LATE FEE (after March 4,, 2016………...…....……$50 ADVERTISING Full Page: ____ pages x $100 = ______ Half Page _____pages x $50 = _______ Business Card: _____ x $25 = ________ Weekend Passes to all events $25 x _______ = $______ At the door, each event is $8. TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED: $ _________