AGE DIVISIONS:

MISS - 0-23 mo., 2 yr., 3 yr., 4 yr., 5-6 yr., 7-8 yr., 9-10 yr., 11-12 yr., 13-15 yr., 16& up
MASTER - 0-3 yr., 4-8 yr., 9 & up

EVENTS
BEAUTY (mandatory) - Any style long or short dress for 0-12. Gown or evening wear for 13 & up girls. Tuxedo or Sunday best for boys. Glitz and pageant dresses are allowed. Casual Runway modeling. Judged on facial beauty, overall appearance, eye contact, gracefulness/poise and personality.
MODEL - Casual Runway modeling. Outfit of choice. NO pro am. A 30 second speech about yourself for ages 5 and up. Ages 0-4 will be asked a simple question. (ex. What is your favorite toy, movie, person etc.) Judged on poise, personality/speaking ability, eye contact, modeling potential and stage presence. Please limit routines to 2 1/2 minutes. You may use your own music.
SWIMWEAR - One or two piece swimsuit. NO thongs allowed. Should not be glitzy. Casual Runway modeling. Judged on poise, personality, eye contact, appearance and stage presence. You may use your own music.
NATURAL PHOTOGENIC - Photo can be B&W or color. No larger than 8x10. You may use professional photos but no retouched photos. Judged on first impression, overall appearance, photogenic quality, clarity of photos and photo appeal.
GLITZ PHOTOGENIC - Photo can be B&W or color. No larger than 8 x 10. Photos may be retouched. Judged on first impression, overall appearance, photogenic quality, clarity of photos and photo appeal.
COMPOSITE - No larger than 11 x 14. Should be 6 - 8 photos. Different poses, settings, headshots, full lengths. May use glitz or natural photos. Judged on photogenic quality, originality, first impression, overall appearance & photo appeal.
PORTFOLIO - Should be variety of 6 - 8 photos. Different looks and poses. May use glitz or natural photos. Judged on photogenic quality, originality, first impression, overall appearance & photo appeal.
TALENT - Any type talent may be performed. You may do on additional talent for a fee. Please keep routines to 2 1/2 minutes. Tapes must be cued. Judged on overall appearance, execution of talent, entertainment value, difficulty for age & stage presence.


You may enter additional photos for a fee. The highest scoring photo will be used to determine supreme scores.

AWARDS
3 GRAND SUPREME - 0-3, 4-10, 11 & up will receive a crown, sash, gift and $400 bond. Beauty & 2 highest optionals.
1 MASTER SUPREME - Will receive a crown, sash, gift and $400 bond. Must have 10 boys or bond prorated. Beauty & 2 highest optionals.
4 MINI SUPREME - 0-3, 4-8, 9-12, 13&up. Will receive crown, sash, gift and $200 bond. Beauty & 2 highest optionals.
13 BEAUTY SUPREME - 1 winner in each age division will receive crown, sash, gift and $100 bond. Must have 2 boys per age division for bond.
EVENT WINNERS - 1 in each age division in each optional event will receive a sash & gift.

We will add supreme titles and increase bonds if 40 or more contestants.
All Supreme titles are bumped from optional events.

Remember Perfect Pearls DOES NOT PRORATE. All awards presented on stage during our award ceremony. No hidden fees. Supreme fee makes you eligible for all supreme titles.

Every contestant receives a gift. NO one goes home empty handed.

DOOR OPTIONALS
High Points - One in each event. Entry fee $15 each or all 8 for $75



PERFECT PEARLS HOLIDAY NATIONAL APPLICATION

CONTESTANT NAME ___________________________________________________
ADDRESS _________________________________________________________
CITY/TOWN/ZIP ___________________________________________________
PHONE _______________________ E-MAIL ____________________________
D.O.B. (60 day grace period) ______________________

AGE DIVISION (CHECK ONE)


MISS
_____ 0-23 MO ____ 2 YR _____ 3 YR ____ 4 YR _____5-6 YR ____ 7-8 YR
_____ 9 - 10 YR ____ 11-12 YR _____ 13 - 15 YR ____ 16 & up

MASTER
_____ 0-3 YR _____ 4-8 YR ____ 9 & up


SUPREME PACKAGE (Beauty and 2 events)

____ SUPREME PACKAGE (Beauty and 2 events) -     $195
____ enter by October 15, 2009 receive 2 optionals free -    

CHECK 2 EVENTS ENTERING
__ Model __ Swimwear __ Natural Photogenic ___Glitz Photogenic
___ Composite ___Portfolio ___ Talent


_____ BEAUTY (Mandatory) $175

ADDITIONAL EVENTS $30 EACH

__ Model __ Swimwear __ Natural Photogenic ___ Glitz Photogenic
___ Composite ___ Portfolio ___Talent


ADDITIONAL PHOTOS ___ @ $10
ADDITIONAL TALENT ___ @ $25


ADMISSION TICKETS SOLD AT DOOR
ADULT $15 CHILD (under 12) $10
Everyone must have a ticket to attend awards. NO one will be admitted to the ballroom without a ticket. All contestants should be in Beauty attire for awards.

REGISTRATION FEE $100 (Mandatory)
(Includes program book picture, program book & 1 admission)


SUBTOTAL $________



LATE FEE $50 $________
(If applications received after November 1, 2009)

TOTAL $________

DEPOSIT $100.00 $________
(Non-refundable minimum of $100.00. Check, Money Order or Paypal accepted. A $25 fee will be charged for all returned checks)

BALANCE DUE AT REGISTRATION $_________
(Cash only at door)

If staying at hotel ___No. of nights ___ Rooms

Referred by: __________________________________________

LINE UP PREFERENCE ___ First ___ Middle ___ Last

America's Regal Gems/Perfect Pearls, the hotel and our affiliates are NOT responsible for any injuries or losses incurred during or traveling to or from our events.
All judges decisions are FINAL
Contestants and their families WILL conduct themselves in a mannerly fashion at all times. Displays of poor sportsmanship will NOT be tolerated and may result in disqualification of contestant.
Entry fees are NON-REFUNDABLE
By signing this application you give America's Regal Gems/Perfect Pearls the right to use your name and photos for publicity purposes. You also attest that the above information is true and that you understand the rules and regulations and you will comply with them.



____________________________________________________ ____________________
Contestant's signature Parent /Guardian if minor Date


Make checks payable to America's Regal Gems/Perfect Pearls
Mail application and deposit by November 1, 2009 to:

America's Regal Gems/Perfect Pearls
41 Pleasant St
Somerset, MA 02726-4119