2008 Humble Rodeo Pageant Age Divisions, Competitions & Rules

Contest Information:  Lisa Maddux – 832.725.2877 or Marilyn Mann – 832.276.6454

Age Divisions

Contestants must enter in one of the following divisions (contestants must meet age requirements on or before the date of the pageant).

Competition Information

All contestants are required to arrive at KPHS thirty minutes prior to scheduled competition for check in and orientation.   During this time contestant numbers will be distributed.  All contestants will be required to wear their assigned number during competition, and the numbers should be worn on the right side of the body.  Each contestant will be judged on beauty (1 – 30 points); western wear (1 – 25 points); personality projection (1 – 15 points); interview question (1 – 15

points); and overall appearance (1 – 15 points) for a total of 100 possible points. 

Fashion:      Attire must be Western Wear.  Variations might be casual rodeo wear or fancy western shirts with jeans or skirts.  You may wear accessories such as hats, vest, boots, belts but no guns please!  The judges will score the contestant on how well the outfit fits the individual and the overall appearance of the outfit.  Clothing choices will be monitored before competition begins.  Contestants will also be judged on eye contact, smile, and overall confidence on stage.  A random interview question is required in the Junior, Teen, and Miss/Mister Rodeo divisions.

Photogenic:This is an optional competition.  Photos should be 8x10, unframed, and labeled with contestants name and age division on back.  Photos must be submitted on day of competition at check in.  Photo’s must be submitted on day of competition during check-in.  Photos may be picked up immediately following competition.  Any photos not picked up will not be kept.

Essay:         This is an optional competition.  Contestant will submit an essay of not more than 100 words (preferably typed) listing Academic Achievements and/or Community Involvement.  Essays will be judged on content and presentation.  Essays should be turned in at check in. 

Talent:       Performance must be limited to 2 ½ minutes.  Any music required for talent should be submitted at check in.  A primary and back-up tape is recommended for all performers.

Sponsors

You may obtain business and/or family sponsorships.  The Humble ISD Education Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization.  The sponsorship is tax deductible.  If a sponsor is obtained, please include the business name on your entry sheet so that they may be properly recognized during competition.

Dressing

Dressing rooms will be provided.  Please do not leave any valuables unattended.  Contestants are limited to one family member or friend in the dressing rooms, if needed by the contestant.  The Humble Rodeo Pageant is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or damaged valuables. 

Score Sheets

 Score sheets will not be displayed to protect the privacy of all contestants.  Requests for individual contestant score sheets may be made at the conclusion on the pageant.  No score sheets will be distributed after January 26.

Awards

Female 1^st place winners in each age division will receive a crown, sash, and trophy.  Male 1^st place winners in each age division will receive a buckle and a trophy.  Three runners up in each division will be presented with a trophy.  Trophies will also be awarded for photogenic, essay, and talent winners in each division.  Any contestant not named in the above awards will receive a participation ribbon or medal. 

Appearances

All Winners and Runners Up will take part in the following appearances:

Humble Rodeo Parade:  Miss & Mister Humble Rodeo will ride with the Grand Marshall during the parade.   All other winners and runners up will ride together in the parade.  The Humble Rodeo Parade will take place on Saturday, February 2, 2008. 

Humble Rodeo BBQ Cook Off:  Miss & Mister Humble Rodeo will make personal appearances at the Humble Rodeo BBQ Cook Off on Saturday, February 9, 2008.  Miss & Mister Humble Rodeo will assist with the presentation of trophies during the cook off Awards Ceremony.

Humble Rodeo:  Miss & Mister Humble Rodeo will be presented to the arena audience during the Rodeo performances on Friday, February 8 and Saturday, February 9, 2008.

Further information regarding all appearances will be provided at the conclusion of the pageant to all winners and runners up.

We will accept PERSONAL CHECKS, CASHIER’S CHECKS, or MONEY ORDERS.  Checks should be made payable to HUMBLE ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION.  All applications must be received by Friday, January 18 at 4:00 PM.  NO APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THIS DATE.  NO EXCEPTIONS!  There will be a $25.00 fee for any check returned by your bank, regardless of the reason.  Absolutely NO REFUNDS.

Rules

§         Pageant is open to residents of the Humble Independent School District only.

§         Admission for all NON-PARTICIPANTS will be $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for children/students.

§         Judges will be highly qualified in the pageant field.  No contact may be made between contestants and judges before, during, or after any of the competitions.  Please do not stand or sit behind judges during competition to coach your child or take pictures.  If you feel that you need to coach your child, you must go on stage with them.  Contestants and/or their family or friends are NOT to approach the judge’s table or tabulator’s table for any reason at any time.  Failure to comply will result in being removed from the competition.  Please be advised that all judge’s decisions are FINAL and will not be altered or reversed for any reason.  Judge’s score sheets or tabulator’s master worksheets are not available for public review for any reason.

§         Pictures may be taken as long as it does not interfere with judging. There will be a professional photographer taking pictures during and after the event.  No one is allowed on stage during competition to take pictures. 

§         Contestants will be disqualified for the following reasons:

·         Inappropriate behavior by any contestant or anyone connected to a contestant before OR after the competition.

·         Instances of gossip or excessive criticism during OR after the competition.

·         Contestant attempts to influence or trouble any of the judges.

·         Family of the contestant attempts to influence or trouble any of the judges.

·         Contestant fails to fulfill obligations as directed.

§         In case of disqualification, the title will pass to the contestant with the next highest score. 

§         Disqualification will result in the forfeit of all fees paid, immediate removal from the facility, and the contestant will be prohibited from participating in future pageants. 

§         The code of conduct will be STRICTLY ENFORCED. 

The Humble Rodeo Pageant is operated strictly by VOLUNTEERS.  All proceeds including entry fees and

admission benefit the HUMBLE ISD EDUCATION FOUNDATION.

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