Areas of Competition

Age Divisions
Teen Princess (Ages 13-16)
Queen (Ages 17-22)

MANDATORY AREAS OF COMPETITION

Interview
Style of Outfit:
Professional looking Business Suit, Pant Suit or Dress
Judging Criteria:
Speaking ability, professionalism, poise, posture, grooming, attire and overall appearance.
Interview Style:
Panel style judging with 5 judges. Contestant will be standing behind a podium
Time Length:
Queen – 8 Minutes
Teen Princess – 5 Minutes
Scoring: Teen Princess–50%
Queen (Miss)–40%
Location:
Mooresville – South Iredell Chamber of Commerce
Times:
Teen Princess - Interviews will begin at 10:00 with Queen interviews to follow.


Talent
Attire:
Based on Talent
Judging Criteria:
Skill, Execution, Stage Presence, Difficulty and Costume
Time Limit:
2 and half minutes (Points will be deducted if exceeded)
Scoring: Teen Princess –30%
Queen (Miss) – 30%


Evening Gown
Attire:
Age appropriate, formal, floor length gown. Beading, rhinestones, sequins are allowed
Judging Criteria:
Gracefulness, poise, posture, speaking ability, overall appearance
Scoring: Teen Princess – 10%
Queen (Miss) – 15%


Swimwear / Physical Fitness Wear
Attire:
Queen: Suit of Choice, one or two piece solid or patterned suits with appropriate shoes.
Teen Princess: Athletic / Physical Fitness wear with tennis shoes. (no swim wear)
Judging Criteria:
Evaluation of physical fitness, poise, confidence, overall appearance
Scoring: Teen Princess - 10%
Queen (Miss) - 15%


Opening Number
Attire:
Racing Themed; Black & White Checker, Red, Green or Yellow. Be creative. This is not judged but is required.


OPTIONAL AREA OF COMPETITION

Photogenic:
Style of Photo: Black & White or Color, Natural or Retouched. May be professional or amateur. Photos MUST be brought to Pageant Rehearsal with contestants name on the back of each photo. Photos should be a more recent photo of contestant. Photos WILL be returned the night of the
pageant. You may enter more than one photo with a limit of 3 photos. Photo Size: 5x7 or 8x10 (Each photo $10.00 with a maximum of 3 photos)

Judging Criteria: Photogenic appeal, beauty, warmth & personality projection, photo quality and clarity.

Scoring: Top photo score wins in each age division. If submitting more than one photo, the average of the photos will result in the total score for that contestant. Score for separate prize only.


Pageant Competition Order:

Opening Number –
Swimwear (Queen Contestants)
Personality Wear (Teen and Queen Contestants)
Physical Fitness Wear (Teen Contestants only)
Evening Gown with On-stage question (Teen and Queen Contestants)
Crowning and Awards (All Contestants in their Evening Gown)


Important Pageant Information

Saturday, April 18th - Applications, Ads, Community Service Paper, Headshot photo & entry fees must be received.

Friday, May 1st – 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Mandatory Rehearsal. Bring any shoes that you would like to practice in on-stage.

Saturday, May 2nd

10:00 am – Teen Interviews begin at the Mooresville-South Iredell Chamber of Commerce Queen Interviews to follow
5 pm – Dressing Room Opens
6:30 pm – Must be dressed and ready
7:00 pm – Pageant begins
After Pageant – Coronation Reception after the Pageant

Sunday – May 2
Time & Location TBA – New Queens brunch & Queens contract signing


Each contestant MUST submit a headshot photograph (4x6, 5x7 or 8x10) via mail or email for the newspaper, website and program book. This photo will not be judged and must be received along with application.

If you are competing in the optional photogenic competition, you must submit separate photograph(s) for the competition. Pictures will be returned the night of the pageant.

All modeling is straight – T

Contestants must be ready when emcee calls their name.

You will be allowed one person backstage (i.e. mother, hairdresser, make-up artist)

No Men allowed backstage.

Any additional information will be emailed to you as needed.


PAGEANT AWARDS and PRIZE PACKAGES

2009 Miss Race City USA Prize Package to include:
College Scholarship - Amount TBA
Official Crown
Official 2009 Miss Race City USA Awards
Official Monogrammed Sash
Magnetic Car Sign
Magnetic Name Tag

2009 Miss Race City USA Division Awards
1st Runner-up
2nd Runner-up
Miss Congeniality Award
Interview Award

2009 Miss Race City USA Teen Princess Prize Package to include:
College Scholarship - TBA
Official Crown
Official 2009 Miss Race USA City Teen Princess Awards
Official Monogrammed Sash
Magnetic Car Sign
Magnetic Name Tag

Teen 2000 Miss Race City USA Teen Princess Division Awards
1st Runner-up
2nd Runner-up
Interview Award
Talent Award