35th Anniversary Kings & Queens
of New England®
to take place Sunday - December 8, 2024
at the Sheraton at the Bradley Airport near Hartford, CT
PAGEANT SCORING
1/3 - GENERAL APPEARANCE - Grooming & Attire
1/3 - PERSONALITY - Euthusiasm & Friendliness
1/3 - STAGE PRESENCE - Poise & Confidence
(Although make-up is allowed in all age divisions, we encourage the three younger groups to only wear light make-up if any at all for formal wear. Any amount of make-up is allowed for optional competitions, but not necessary.)
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
SATURDAY
5:30-7pm: Early Registration/ Check-In for Pageant Contestants
7pm: HOLIDAY PARTY for Contestants & Families
SUNDAY
9-10:00am: REGISTRATION / CHECK-IN for Pageant Contestants
11:00am: ORIENTATION and REHEARSAL
12:30pm: PAGEANT, Optional MODELING, Optional TALENT & AWARDS
AWARDS
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11 QUEENS WILL WIN (one in each age division) Beautiful Trophy, Official Crown & Queen Sash, and Gifts
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2 HIGH POINT QUEENS will also receive a $350 CASH Award. Note: If we have more than 50 total contestants, we will award THREE High Point Queens $500 each for ages: 0-6, 7-15, and 16+
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RUNNERS-UP (in each age division) - Beautiful Trophies
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GOLD & SILVER QUEENS - Crown, Sash, and Trophy
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ROLE MODEL QUEEN - Crown, Sash, and Trophy
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SPIRIT QUEEN - Crown, Sash, & Trophy
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PAIRS MODEL TEAM - 2 Crowns, Sashes, Trophies & CASH AWARD (cash prize will only be awarded if 5 or more pairs participate)
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MISS POPULARITY - Trophy, Crown & Sash
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SUPERMODEL QUEEN - Trophy, Crown, Sash and CASH award
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TALENT WINNERS (in each age division) will win a Trophy. Three high-point talent winners will also win a Beautiful Crown and Sash. Runners-up will receive a Medallion. Overall Supreme Talent winner will also WIN a CASH Award.
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MODEL WINNERS (in each age division) will win a Trophy. Three high-point model winners will also win a Beautiful Crown and Sash. Runners-up will receive a Medallion. Overall Supreme Model winner will also WIN a CASH Award.
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OUTFIT OF CHOICE MODEL WINNERS (in each age division) will win a Trophy. Three high-point Outfit of Choice winners will also win a Beautiful Crown and Sash. Runners-up will receive a Medallion. Overall Supreme Outfit of Choice winner will also WIN a CASH Award.
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PHOTOGENIC WINNERS (in each age division) will win a Trophy. Three high-point photogenic winners will also win a Beautiful Crown and Sash. Runners-up will receive a Medallion. Overall Supreme Photogenic winner will also WIN a CASH Award.
ALL CONTESTANTS Receive a Trophy, Ribbon & Gifts
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SPACE IS LIMITED! APPLY ONLINE TODAY to be a part of this EXCITING EVENT!
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BOY AGE DIVISION BREAKDOWNS will be DETERMINED after we know how many Males are competing.
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We have 6 King TITLES to AWARD; BABY, LITTLE, PRETEEN, JUNIOR, TEEN, and MR KING Of NEW ENGLAND!
High-Point KING will receive a $250 CASH AWARD & Great Prizes!
NOTE: If we have more than 10 males compete, we will award the HIGH-POINT KING a $500 CASH AWARD!
RULES & REGULATIONS
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YOUR AGE as of Pageant Day will determine what age group you will compete in. The director has the right to request valid proof of age at any time.
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"Queens of New England" and "Miss New England" are registered trademarks of COUTO PAGEANT PRODUCTIONS, INC
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A female dressing room will be provided. Only females can enter the dressing room.
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Junior, Teen & Miss contestants must be single (never married)
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Contestants ages 6 and older must be able to participate in each phase of competition unassisted
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Points will be deducted if time limits are exceeded in the modeling event
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Poor sportsmanship will not be allowed and will be grounds for disqualification without refund
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All U.S. and Canadian Citizens are eligible to compete, including all Couto Queens (former or reigning)
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NO CONFETTI can be thrown or dropped on the stage or dance floor during any performance
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ALL FEES are NON-REFUNDABLE!
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ALL JUDGES DECISIONS ARE FINAL
NOTE if any part of this application/web page is not fully understood PLEASE call me. I will be happy to answer any questions Christina Couto (203) 278-2639
PAGEANT INFORMATION
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CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS - ONLY ONE OUTFIT is required for the pageant; a Short Dress/or Gown for Stage. This can be any style or color of contestants choice. MALES can wear a tux, suit, or shirt & pants.
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OUTFIT of CHOICE MODELING - You will be judged 50% on the actual outfit, and 50% on how you model the outfit. Any style outfit is allowed. Costumes and swimsuits are acceptable. 75 seconds time limit on this category and you can supply your own music to go with your outfit if you wish.
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OPTIONAL PHOTOGENIC - This competition is open to all age divisions. No Limit on number of photos submitted ($40 fee per photo). Photos can be wallet size up to 8.5x11, color or black & white. Name & age must be on the back of photo. All photos will be colleted at registration.
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OPTIONAL MODELING - Outfit can be sports related or a cute simple outfit. Glitzy attire is also acceptable for this category. Two routines only are allowed with a 1 minute time limit each. Modeling ability and potential will be scored. Pageant supplies music.
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If you compete in modeling and photogentic competions you will be elegible for the SUPERMODEL AWARD (no additional fee)
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OPTIONAL TALENT - You can perform one or two separate talent routines with a maximum time limit of 2 minutes each. Acts that may be dangerous to the audience will not be allowed. RULE for TALENT TIMING... You are allowed TWO separate TALENT ROUTINES at 2 minutes max EACH ($60 each) OR you can do ONE TALENT up to 4 minutes max. ($120 since you are paying for two time slots) You will only get one score if you chose to do the lengthier talent. Note: If you go over two minutes on TALENT and you do not prepay for the two slots, you will lose points. The amount of points depends on how many seconds you go over. This competition will not be available for Baby Division.
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PAIRS MODELING TEAM - You may model on stage with a friend or family member. You may supply your own music. Time limit on stage is 1 1/2 minutes. This may be actual modeling, a routine, or a skit. At least one individual from the pair must be a contestant in the pageant. Winners receive: crowns, sashes, trophies, and become part of Royal Pageant family for a year. FEE is $75 per pair
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MISS POPULARITY AWARD - The contestant with the biggest cheering section in the audience will be named Miss Popularity & receive a beautiful Trophy, Crown, and Sash.
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RECOMMENDING FRIENDS - Feel free to tell your friends about our pageant by directing them to our website. tell them to put your name on the application (Where did you hear of this pageant?). If you recommend one friend who enters - you will receive a BEAUTIFUL FRIENDSHIP Trophy, or a FREE Optional Event. For each additional friend who you recommend that enters, you will receive a $50 CASH Award. Friends cannot be on our mailing list to qualify for this award.