Preliminary Pageant Rules & Regulations
Contestants must meet the age requirements for their division on the official age eligibility date.
All entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
Contestants must compete in the required areas of competition:
Ages 1–7: Fashion Wear, Evening Gown, Photogenic.
Ages 8+: Interview, Fashion Wear, and Evening Gown.
Good sportsmanship is expected from all contestants, parents, family members, and guests throughout the event.
All judges' decisions are final. Judges may not be approached before, during, or after the competition.
Contestants must arrive on time for registration and competition.
Late arrivals may not be permitted to compete.
Age-appropriate attire is required for all competitions.
The Executive Director reserves the right to combine or divide age divisions based on the number of contestants.
Preliminary winners qualify to compete at the 2027 Grand Finals, provided all Grand Finals registration requirements are met.
Crowns and Sashs can take UP TO 8 WEEKS to arrive to us as they are manufactured by an outside vendor. We mail these out as soon as they arrive to us.) If You fail to compete at nationals/ international or withdraw for any reason you are required to pay a $200 withdraw fee and return the Crown and Sash to the National Office.
By submitting an application, contestants (or a parent/legal guardian if under 18) acknowledge that they have read, understood, and agree to abide by all pageant rules, policies, and procedures.