StarJewel Event Paperwork

We are so excited to have you join us at a StarJewel event! We would love for you to read all of the details in this paperwork carefully so you have all of the valuable information you need. ❤️

You will receive a signed copy of these forms upon submission via email. This completed form must be received prior to your event.

By signing this form you are agreeing to all the terms and conditions set forth. The contestant listed on the form below must compete in the correct age group as determined by their age on the day of competition for charity events. Age division for state, regional, and national competitions are determined by your age on the day of the event. The contestant, participant and/or reigning royalty must give permission to StarJewel Showcase, and it's parent company StarJewel Publishing LLC, to use their photographs, speeches, performances, videos, written work, art work, etc. for publicity purposes and future pageant material and publications. In consideration for being accepted as a contestant and/or participant in a special, charity, state, regional and/or national pageant, as well as the state, regional and/or national spotlight on talent, we the parents and/or guardians of the contestant and/or participant, and the contestant and/or participant, individually named on the entry form do hereby release StarJewel Showcase and all of its affiliates; including its directors, staff and servants from any and all claims and damages directly or indirectly resulting from named contestant and/or participant in any StarJewel Showcase event. It is understood that all fees are non-refundable without exception.

Safety Protocol

Your Safety is our #1 Priority. We are dedicated to monitoring the Covid-19 outbreak, and adhering to the guidelines set forth by the governing authorities. Implementing procedures to ensure a safe environment is our top priority.

Infrastructure updates:

• Complimentary hand sanitizer options for all guests and participants.
• Everyone in attendance will be required to follow the mask protocol and guidelines set forth by the local government at the time of the event.
• Social distancing guides in place when applicable and/or when required by the venue management at the time of the event.
• A “no contact registration” will be an available option.
• Sanitation stations will be placed in competition areas such as the dressing room, stage area, etc.
• All HMUA personnel will follow the guidelines issued by your State’s Cosmetology Board at the time of the event.

Operational changes to reinforce safety & social distancing:

• Microphone Use - Delegates will not hold the microphone during introduction or spokesmodel competition. There will be a standing mic center stage. The microphone will be sanitized frequently and/or use disposable microphone covers.
• All On-Stage Events - Proper hygiene will always be maintained. Social distancing will be maintained where applicable and possible.
• Audience Seating - Proper hygiene will be maintained in the seating areas. Areas for social distancing will be provided. Members of the same family/social group may be seated together.

Practices for Healthy Volunteers & Staff

• Hand Washing. When a sink is available, everyone should wash their hands for 20 seconds at least every 60 minutes. As a backup, workers may use hand sanitizer when a sink is not available.
• Gloves. Everyone should wear gloves when handling money, tickets, or any item on which infection can be transmitted.
• Face Coverings. The CDC recommends that unvaccinated and immune-compromised individuals should still wear a mask unless they are part of the same family/social group.
• No Contact Temperature Screening. Anyone displaying a temperature over 100.4 will be directed to seek appropriate medical care and will be asked to return home.

Waiver/Release for COVID-19

ASSUMPTION OF RISK / WAIVER OF LIABILITY / INDEMNIFICATION AGREEMENT
In consideration of being allowed to participate in a local, state, or national competition for American Royal Beauties and/or StarJewel pageants, the undersigned acknowledges, appreciates, and agrees that:

1. Participation includes possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of serious illness and death does exist; and,
2. I knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and,
   I willingly agree to comply with the stated and customary terms and conditions for participation as regards protection against infectious diseases. If, however, I observe and any unusual or significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest director immediately; and,
3. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, hereby release and hold harmless StarJewel Publishing LLC DBA StarJewel Showcase DBA StarJewel Pageants DBA American Royal Beauties and their officers, officials, agents, and/or employees, other participants, sponsoring agencies, sponsors, advertisers, and if applicable, owners and lessors of premises used to conduct the event (“RELEASEES”), with respect to any and all illness, disability, death, or loss or damage to person or property, whether arising from the negligence of releasees or otherwise, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT, FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, AND SIGN FREELY AND VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT.

FOR PARTICIPANTS OF MINORITY AGE (UNDER AGE 18 AT THE TIME OF REGISTRATION)

This is to certify that I, as parent/guardian, with legal responsibility for this participant, have read and explained the provisions in this waiver/release to my child/ward including the risks of presence and participation and his/her personal responsibilities for adhering to the rules and regulations for protection against communicable diseases. Furthermore, my child/ward understands and accepts these risks and responsibilities. I for myself, my spouse, and child/ward do consent and agree to his/her release provided above for all the Releasees and myself, my spouse, and child/ward do release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Releasees for any and all liabilities incident to my minor child’s/ward’s presence or participation in these activities as provided above, even if arising from their negligence, to the fullest extent provided by law.

Achievement Application

If you are participating in the free achievement optional, please upload your completed achievement forms and any supplemental documentation here.

Please compile all of your Achievement documentation into one PDF document to upload. If you are not sure how to combine multiple PDFs together, you can do so with an online site like https://www.ilovepdf.com/merge_pdf.

You may download blank copies of these forms from these links:

Adult Achievement Form

Student Achievement Form

Talent Music

If you are participating in a talent optional that requires music, please submit your music through this link.

If you using music from YouTube, please use a site like https://youtube-cutter.org to trim your song to the 3 min time limit and download it as an MP3 before uploading here. Acceptable file formats include the following: .m4a, .flac, .mp3, .mp4, .wav

Other file types/links will not be accepted.

Digital Talent Submissions

If you are participating in a visual arts or digital talent submission, please upload your work here.

To prevent duplicate submissions, please click submit only once.