About the President
A graduate of Syracuse University, Christina is a past avid competitor who has won many titles and awards. She is honored to have had her photo featured on the OPRAH show. As a professional actress, she has been filmed in movie scenes with Julia Roberts, Mel Gibson, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Jennifer Aniston.October 25 & 26, 2008
Crowne Plaza
Nashua, New Hampshire
* 1/3 – General Appearance – Grooming & Attire
* 1/3 – Personality – Enthusiasm & Friendliness
* 1/3 – Stage Presence – Poise & Confidence
"NEW AGE DIVISION": CLASSIC MS. - 40+
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
SATURDAY
11:00 - 1:30 P.M. — Registration for all contestants
2:30 - 4:30 P.M. — Orientation & Rehearsals
5:00 P.M. — Pool Party - come make new friends
6:30 P.M. — Buffet Dinner & Halloween Party
(Costume Optional)
SUNDAY
BABY, LITTLE, PETITE, & PRE-TEEN
10:00 A.M.- 10:30 A.M. — Rehearsal
11:00 A.M. — SHOW
Gown/Dress, Modeling/Talent (Optional), & Awards
JUNIOR, TEEN, MISS, MS
3:00 P.M. — SHOW
Gown/Dress, Modeling/Talent (Optional), & Awards
CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS- FOR ALL AGE DIVISIONS; ONLY ONE OUTFIT is required for the pageant competition; a long gown or short dress. Style & color is the contestants choice.
OPTIONAL PHOTGENIC- This competition is open to all age divisions. No limit on the number of photos submitted. Photos can be wallet size up to 8X10, color or black & white. Name and age must be on back of photo. All photos will be collected at registration. All photos will be returned on pageant day.
OPTIONAL MODELING- Outfit can be sports related or a cute simple outfit. Glitzy attire & western wear are also acceptable for this category. One routine only is allowed with a 1 minute time limit. Modeling ability & potential will be scored. Pageant supplies music.
OPTIONAL TALENT- You can perform one or two separate talent routines with a maximum time limit of 3 minutes each. Acts that may be dangerous to our audience will not be allowed. If using music on a cassette - it must be cued, or points will be deducted by each judge. This competition will not be available for Baby Division
MISS POPULARITY AWARD- The contestant in each show with the biggest cheering section in the audience will be named Miss Popularity & receive a beautiful trophy, sash and crown.
RECOMMENDING FRIENDS- Feel free to make photocopies for your friends ( put your name on the form before you give it out ). If you recommend one friend who enters - you will receive a beautiful friendship trophy. For each additional friend that enters you will receive a $50 savings bond. Friend cannot be on our mailing list to qualify for this award.
COUTO PAGEANTS, INC. PROUDLY DONATES a portion of the pageant proceeds to ST. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
HOST HOTEL- has special rates for pageant contestants - . But only for a limited time. The hotel is beautiful and has a great indoor pool, so feel free to make a fun-filled family weekend of it.
Hotel phone # (800) 962-7482
Specify you are with the "America's Yankee Miss" pageant!
Runners-up (in each age division) will win a Princess sash, trophy and gift.
2 QUEENS with the HIGHEST PAGEANT SCORES (one in each show) will also win a $1000.00 U.S. Savings Bond!
TALENT WINNERS (in each age division) will win a beautiful crown, trophy, sash and a gift. Runners-up will receive a trophy.
MODEL WINNERS (in each age division) will win a beautiful crown, trophy, sash and a gift. Runners-up will receive a trophy.
TWO PHOTOGENIC WINNERS (one from each show) will win a beautiful crown, trophy, sash,rhinestone pin and gifts. 4 Runners-ups (in each show) will receive a trophy.
TWO POPULARITY QUEENS- Trophy, crown, and sash.
FIRST 5 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED (with full pageant payment) will be awarded a trophy.
* All contestants receive a trophy, ribbon, and gifts!
1) Your age as of Pageant Day will determine what age group you will compete in. Director has the right to request valid proof of age at any time.
2) Baby & Little pageant winners will not receive the same crown as older queens.
3) A dressing room will be provided by pageant officials for all contestants. Only one companion (ex. mother, hairdresser, etc.) will be allowed in at a time with each contestant. ONLY FEMALES can enter the dressing room. If you require a large space, we suggest you stay overnight at the Host Hotel so you can have your own room to change in.
4) Teen and Miss contestants must be single and have never been married nor have had a child.
5) Any female may compete in the MS division - as long as she is within age requirements.
6) Contestants must be a resident of the U.S.
7) Winners of savings bonds may choose cash equivalent.
8) Poor sportsmanship will not be allowed and will be grounds for disqualification without refund.
9) Points will be deducted if time limits are exceeded in Talent and Modeling competitions.
10) Points will be deducted if talent tapes are not cued to beginning of music selection.
11) All fees are non-refundable
All Judges Decisions Are Final
Note: If any part of this is not fully understood - Please call or email. I will be happy to answer any questions
Optional's
* Photogenic - $25 each
* Modeling - $40
* Talent - $60 each