Miss United States Pageants Official Rules & Conditions:


MISS DIVISION (20-28) / TEEN DIVISION (16-19) / JR. TEEN DIVISION (13-15)

1. Is single, not married, has never been married, and has never had children.

2. Has never posed nude in film or print media.

3. Is a natural born female.

4. Has never given birth.

5. Is a resident, attends school or is of a military family in the States of Texas.

6. Is a citizen of the United States, by proof of a birth certificate or naturalization document.


UNITED STATES PAGEANTS

JUDGES PERSONAL INTERVIEW (25%)

The judges personal interview is a very special opportunity for the delegate to represent themselves as an individual and show their personality. Each delegate will have eight minutes of interview time. It will be a pleasant and enjoyable atmosphere where the judges will get to know you better. The interview will be in the form of a friendly conversation and not in the form of a test or exam!

Please be natural and relaxed and just simply yourself. Each person is beautiful in their own way. Let our judges see who you are and where you come from.

Please pick a tasteful and elegant outfit, such as a dress or suit, pantyhose and shoes (taupe and closed toe prefered). (No trousers, sweaters, jeans or sneakers.) Judges need to see your individual character and cha rm and not be distracted by your stage presence. If you choose to wear make-up it should look natural. (day look)!

STAGE COMPETITION

OPENING OF THE EVENT:

ON STAGE QUESTION: (25% one question)
Will be conducted and performed in your interview suit.


SWIMSUIT COMPETITION: (25%)

MISS, TEEN and JUNIOR TEEN: One piece or two piece your personal choice. You can have a swimsuit of any color with full coverage on the bottom (no thongs are allowed- you will be disqualified if you do not comply). Pantyhose are optional. Padding is allowed only in a natural and tasteful way. Shoes are your choice (no sneaker’s, socks, sandals or flip flops). If you wear slippers please secure them with tape or a rubber band. (remember, it is impossible to walk in slippers with pantyhose on).

If you have any body modifications such as tattooing or piercing (other than one set of earrings) please cover with make-up or remove.

***Please remember that the swimsuit competition is about your athletic fitness, posture, grace and the way you walk and present yourself. Look natural and tasteful. If you feel unsure in heels, please pick a flat shoe or smaller heels. It will look better than trying to make it across stage on uncomfortable shoes!

EVENING GOWN COMPETITION: (25%)

This is the time for you to be a real princess. The evening gown should be full length (a Gown t ouches the floor in some way when you are in your shoes! !!) and represent your individual taste in style and color. Just be beautiful, elegant and brilliant. Please practice walking in your gown at home in the shoes you plan to wear on stage. It is very important that you learn to carry yourself gracefully in the gown, so that you feel comfortable and natural. This competition is about beauty, glamour, posture and confidence. Gloves are allowed if the delegate chooses.

MISS CONGENIALITY :

The delegate themselves will vote on the one delegate they felt was the most friendly, pleasant, helpful, kind, charming and their most favorite delegate in the contest. The majority of votes will determine the winner. Ballots are to be returned after the final rehearsal.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

REHERSALS:

Please wear comfortable clothes. Please bring your pageant shoes or ones that are very similar in height and sole. We will be working hard with you on the way you walk and present yourself. You will only benefit, if you are wearing the same or similar shoes as for the competition. We will work with everyone to make sure that you are at your best in the spotlight!

FREE TIME:

It is your personal business what you will wear during your free time at the event. Please remember that everyone at the hotel will be aware that the pageant is taking place and could take your picture at any time. Remember that you may be the one crowned at the finals. We want everyone to look their best and behave appropriately at all20times. You are a reflection of your local community, your state and the United States Pageant System. This will ensure that we make the event beautiful and memorable for everybody.

Miss United States Pageant Code of Conduct


All contestants will conduct themselves at all times with dignity, grace and good manners.

A contestant must observe the rules & regulations from the time of her arrival at the host hotel (Pageant Headquarters for Competition Weekend) until her departure from the hotel after the pageant.

Delegate agrees to **reserve her room & secure her reservations at the host hotel (only if you are staying there NOT mandatory).

A contestant will not participate in any interview, photo session, have press contact or engage in any publicity of any kind unless a member of the pageant staff is present during pageant weekend.

A contestant will not attend any function or make any public appearances other than at regularly scheduled events during Competition Weekend. "Free time" is time on her own.

A contestant WILL NOT smoke in public during competition weekend.

Contestants must conduct themselves properly at public outings and during all other visible times while at the hotel, or during our pageant functions.

A contestant, her family, and friends will not be in the company of, or approach a Pageant Judge before, during or after the Competition. It is not necessary or appropriate for a contestant, family or friend to approach a judge.

Contestant will advise family & friends that they are not to come on stage at the conclusion of the pageant UNTIL the Pageant Staff has advised their approval. There are many photographs that need to be taken of the new winners and their court; it is much too crowded and confusing to allow others up.

Any problem, concern or complaint will immediately be referred and resolved by Pageant Officials.

Contestants will maintain a punctual time schedule in order for all phases of the competition, including rehearsals, to run smoothly. Please cooperate fully with the Pageant Staff. BE ON TIME for all events as outlined in the time schedule!

If Contestant is crowned one of the new Queens, she must remain with pageant staff after the crowning and photo shoots are complete to review and sign her new contract.

Contestant must never have, or will not during her reign, pose for any photography, video, or film associated with nudity or pornography. Nor has she ever, or is presently involved with prostitution or any form of employment which involves partial or complete nudity. Failure to disclose this information will result in automatic disqualification and/or relinquishment of your title.

Contestant must not have been convicted of a felony crime.

There will be absolutely no refunds.

By competing, I give my permission to the Miss United States Pageant, to utilize all infor mation I have provided without recourse from me or any membe r of my family. Furthermore, The United States Pageant, their director, agents, employees and/or volunteers will have no recourse from me or any member of my family from claims of any kind arising out of damages to persons or property or for any injuries suffered while in transit to or from the Pageant or while located in the Pageant city or preparing for participating in any of the activities of the Pageant, including damages or injury resulting from negligence, sole negligence or gross negligence of any of the foregoing.