Windsor Locks, Connecticut

ABOUT
THE
DIRECTOR
10 PAGEANT QUEENS (one in each age division)
Christina Couto is a graduate of Syracuse University
and was named an Outstanding College Student of
America. She is a past avid competitor who has
won many titles and awards. As a professional
actress, she has been filmed in movie scenes with
Jennifer Aniston, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Julia
Roberts, and Mel Gibson. Christina has been a
full-time pageant director since 1989 and is proud
to produce quality shows where young ladies can
develop self-esteem and confidence while having fun and meeting new people.
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RULES & REGULATIONS
YOUR AGE as of Pageant Day will determine what age group you
will compete in. Director has the right to request valid proof of age
at any time.
Baby and Little Division must each have 8 contestants in the
division in order to receive full $1,000 bond. Partial bond awarded if less than 8 contestants in these two divisions only.
A dressing room will be provided by pageant officials for all
contestants. Only one companion (ex: mother, hairdresser, etc.) will be
allowed in at a time with each contestant. ONLY FEMALES can enter the
dressing room. If you require a large space, we suggest you stay overnight at the Host Hotel, so you can have your own room to change in.
Hotel regulations require that anyone using the pool facilities must be
an overnight guest.
Contestants must be a resident of a New England, NJ or NY State.
Contestants must be female, never married, & childless. (Except Mrs & Ms.)
Winners of savings bonds may choose cash equivalent.
Poor Sportsmanship will not be allowed and will be grounds for
disqualification without refund.
Points will be deducted if time limits are exceeded in Talent &
Modeling competitions.
Points will be deducted if Talent tapes are not cued to beginning.
Contestants ages 6 and older must be able to participate in each
phase of competition unassisted.
All fees are non-refundable.
Will win a beautiful crown, large trophy, satin sash, flowers,
pageant jewelry, scepter, invitation to attend other pageants as a
royal guest, and a $1,000.00 U.S. Bond and full sponsorship to
Christina Couto
You are cordially invited to join us
for the 18th Annual Pageant!
the Miss U.S. of America Pageant to be held in August where
you can win thousands in prizes
10 PAGEANT PRINCESSES
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(First Runners-Up in each age division) will win a beautiful
crown, trophy & official Princess sash.
RUNNERS-UP (in each age division) Trophy.
SUPERMODEL Crown, Sash, Trophy, and $100 Cash Award
SPIRIT OF PAGEANTRY Plaque & Subscription to Magazine
DIRECTOR’S AWARD Plaque
OPTIONAL COMPETITIONS
TALENT WINNERS (in each age division) Beautiful crown,
trophy, sash. Runners-up will receive a trophy. Overall Talent
winner will also win $300 Savings Bond.
MODEL WINNERS (in each age division) Beautiful crown,
trophy, sash. Runners-up will receive a trophy. Overall Model
winner will also win $200 Savings Bond.
PHOTOGENIC WINNERS (in each age division) Beautiful
crown, trophy, sash. Runners-up will receive a trophy.
Overall Photogenic winner will also win $100 Savings Bond.
MISS HOSPITALITY & MISS POPULARITY will win crown,
sash, trophy, & gifts.
GOLD & SILVER QUEENS - Crown, Sash, & Trophy.
FIRST 5 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED - Will win a trophy.
ALL CONTESTANTS - Will receive a Trophy, official contestant
ribbon, gifts, dinner, and a beautiful program book.
Miss New England 2011 Royalty
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Baby - Jayla Morales
Little - Jaidalynn Alicea
Petite - Laci Wilson
Pre-Teen - Kelsey Dube
Junior - Paige Lavallee
Teen - Taylor Hough
Miss - Gretchen Hahn
Mrs. - Irene Alton
Ms. - Kristen Pope
Cls. Ms - Katey McMahon
GREAT
PRIZES
Ten Age Divisions:
for AGES 0-40+ yrs.
All Judges Decisions Are Final
NOTE: If any part of this brochure is not fully understood - PLEASE call or
email me. I will be happy to answer any questions.
If you are a resident of New York, New Jersey, Maine, Connecticut,
New Hampshire, Vermont, Rhode Island, or Massachusetts...
JOIN THE
FUN
Email: COUTOPAGEANTS@aol.com • (203) 922-1066
Optional Events High Point Queens
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March 24 & 25, 2012
Sheraton at Bradley Airport
Windsor Locks, Connecticut
PAGEANT SCORING
1/4 - GENERAL APPEARANCE - Grooming & Attire
1/4 - PERSONALITY - Enthusiasm & Friendliness
1/4 - STAGE PRESENCE - Poise & Confidence
1/4 - INTERVIEW - Speaking Ability & Content
* Babies & Little divisions will not have an interview
(Make-up is allowed in all age divisions)
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
SATURDAY
9:00-10:00 am - BABY & LITTLE REGISTRATION
10:00-10:30 am - BABY & LITTLE ORIENTATION/REHEARSAL
11:00-1:00 pm - BABY & LITTLE PAGEANT & AWARDS
1:00-2:30 pm
3:00 pm
5:00 pm
6:30 pm
SUNDAY
9:00 am
11:30-1:00 pm
1:00-2:00 pm
3:00-6:00 pm
- REGISTRATION for Ages 6-40+ yrs.
- Optional TALENT Competition
- POOL PARTY Come make new friends
- DINNER & PARTY with contestants & families
- INTERVIEWS with judges
- LUNCH on your own
- REHEARSAL for show
- PAGEANT, optional modeling, & AWARDS
PAGEANT INFORMATION
CLOTHING REQUIREMENTS - ONLY TWO OUTFITS are required for
the pageant; a Short Dress/or Gown for stage and Interview Outfit.
These can be any style or color of contestants choice! The Interview
Outfit will also be worn for the Opening Number during the pageant
for ages 6+ years. Babies & Little will not have an interview.
OPTIONAL PHOTOGENIC - This competition is open to all age
divisions. No limit on number of photos submitted. Photos can be
wallet size up to 8X10, color or black & white. Name and age must
be on back of photo. All photos will be collected at registration.
OPTIONAL MODELING - Outfit can be sports related or a cute simple
outfit. Glitzy attire & westernwear are also acceptable for this
category. Two routines are allowed with a 1 minute time limit each.
Modeling ability & potential will be scored. Pageant supplies music.
OPTIONAL TALENT - You can perform one or two separate talent
routines with a maximum time limit of 3 minutes each. Acts that
may be dangerous to our audience will not be allowed. If using
music on a cassette - it must be cued, or points will be deducted by
each judge. This competition will not be available for Baby Division.
MISS POPULARITY AWARD - The contestant in each show with the
biggest cheering section in the audience will be named Miss Popularity
& receive a beautiful Trophy, Sash and Crown.
RECOMMENDING FRIENDS - Feel free to make photocopies for your
friends (put your name on the form before you give it out). If you
recommend one friend who enters - you will receive a BEAUTIFUL
FRIENDSHIP Trophy. For each additional friend that enters you will
receive a $100 Cash Award. Friend cannot be on our mailing list to qualify for this award.
COUTO PAGEANTS, INC. PROUDLY DONATES a portion of the pageant
proceeds to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital!!
PHOTO FOR PROGRAM BOOK - Can be any size, color or black & white.
We must receive it by March 10th in order to be in Book!
HOST HOTEL - Has special rates for pageant contestants. $99.00
But call soon! The hotel is beautiful and has a great indoor pool so
feel free TO MAKE A FUN-FILLED FAMILY WEEKEND OF IT!!! Hotel
phone#: (860) 627-5311
Specify you are with the "Miss New England" Pageant!
Visit our Website: www.coutopageants.com
Miss New England®
PAGEANT APPLICATION FORM
PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT NEATLY
CHECK ONE:
BABY 0-2
LITTLE 3-5
PETITE 6-8
PRE-TEEN 9-12
JUNIOR
TEEN
MISS
MRS
MS
CLS MS
13-15
16-19
20-28
18-39
18-39
40+
Contestant Name: ________________________________________ Date of Birth:_____________
Age at time of this pageant:______ Home Phone or Cell: (_____)______________________________
Complete Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________________
Email:_________________________________________ Mother’s Name _______________________
Hobbies & Special Interests: ___________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________
Ambition for Future: __________________________________________________________________
SPONSORS NAMES-If any (will be mentioned during pageant and printed in book):
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________
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SPONSORS are businesses or individuals who can pay your entry
fees. This may be parents, friends or businesses. Sponsor fees pay
for prizes and awards, hotel facilities, pageant staff and all other
expenses of producing the pageant. Remember that you can sponsor yourself if you wish!!! Up to 5 sponsor names will be printed in
program book. This is a tax deduction for any business.
Where did you hear of this pageant?
(Mailing, advertisement, a friend, etc.)
IF PARTICIPATING IN TALENT:
1. Type of Talent: ________________ Time: ________
Song: _____________________________________
2. Type of Talent: ________________ Time: ________
Song: _____________________________________
Please provide us with a cued cassette or CD of music on Competition Day.
We hereby have read and understand all the RULES & REGULATIONS set forth by the pageant and release the Directors and Staff
from any and all claims for damages or for injuries we may sustain
while participating in any of the pageant activities. We give Couto
Pageant Productions, Inc. permission to use any photos or video
portion of the pageant weekend for television or publicity purposes.
We affirm that all information on this form is true and correct.
Parent MUST sign - if contestant is under 18 yrs.
___________________________________________________________________________
Parent Signature
Date
___________________________________________________________________________
Contestant Signature
Date
Email: COUTOPAGEANTS@aol.com
SPONSOR ENTRY FEES
PAGEANT & DINNER
— Ages: 6+ yrs.
$ 295
(Baby & Little Division only - $195)
Optionals -
PHOTOGENIC - $30 each
MODELING - $50 each
TALENT - $60 each
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TOTAL $
TOTAL ENCLOSED $
Make Checks Payable to:
COUTO PAGEANT PRODUCTIONS, INC.
IMPORTANT - DEADLINES
Application Form with $100 Deposit
SHOULD BE RECEIVED IN PAGEANT OFFICE
BY FEBRUARY 28th
MISS NEW ENGLAND PAGEANT
P.O. Box 556 SHELTON, CT 06484
PHONE: (203) 922-1066
MAIL TO:
NOTE: Photo for program book is due March 10th,
$200 of Pageant Fee MUST be paid by March 10th. WE ACCEPT PAYPAL.
We award Golden Spirit Plaques to 5th time participants! Please let us know if this is your 5th year in the Miss New England Pageant!