Author: Lisa Park

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Suwannee River Riding Club
Queen Contest Rules and Standards
September 24, 2023

Age Divisions:
	Tiny Miss: (Ages 5-8) Must have obtained the age of 5 by January 1, 2023, but not have obtained the age of 8 by January 1, 2023
	Jr. Miss: (Ages 9-12) Must have obtained the age of 9 by January 1, 2023 but not have obtained the age of 12 by January 1, 2023.
	Miss: (Ages 13-18) Must have obtained the age of 13 by January 1, 2023, but not have obtained the age of 18 by January 1, 2023.

Categories:
	Photogenic: 10%
	Poise & Personality: 10%
	Speech/Public Speaking/Interview: 40%
	Horsemanship: 40%

Photo	genic:
	Each contestant will need to submit a 5x7 head and shoulder photo to be judged. These photos are due by September 16,   2023. The contestant with the highest score will receive the Miss Photogenic Award. This category will count 10% of the overall score.

Poise & Personality:
	This category will be judged throughout the contest. Keep in mind, you will be judged at any time the judges see you during the contest! This category will be 10% of the overall score. SMILE!!

Speech/Public Speaking/Interview:
	Contestants will have the opportunity to show their talents in public speaking, modeling and promoting SRRC. They will be asked to introduce themselves in front of the audience and answer questions the judges may ask. Each contestant will have an interview before the panel of judges. You will be asked questions by the judges in order to ascertain your knowledge on subjects like Rodeo, Horsemanship (which includes the care and anatomy of your horse) and SRRC rules which can be found online at www.srrcbranford.com.

*All Miss Contestants: You will give a 2-minute speech on one of the following subjects:
	-What would it mean to you to become the SRRC Rodeo Queen?
	-How does participating in the riding club make a difference in a youth's life?
	-The cowgirl and her Horse
	
*All Jr. Miss Contestants: You will give a 1-minute speech. This speech should include an introduction and include basic information about yourselves. Some examples of information to include would be what school you attend, what grade you are in, what plans for the future are, information about horses, favorite events in rodeo, ect. Be creative!

*All Tiny Miss Contestants: You will give a speech including a basic introduction of yourself. Name, Age, Horses Name, ect.

*All Jr. Miss and Tiny Miss Contestants may use a 3x5 note card for speeches*

Horsemanship:
	All age divisions will be given a Horsemanship Pattern to complete in front of the judges. You will be able to choose a song to ride to and you will need to turn that in by the second practice. In addition to the horsemanship pattern, we will ask you to complete the barrel pattern to showcase your skill in preforming at a Rodeo event. This will not be timed and will strictly be judged on your horsemanship ability. *The same horse must be ridden during the Horsemanship and Barrel pattern. A violation of this rule will result in immediate disqualification.

Dress:
	Western Attire is mandatory. This includes boots, long sleeve shirt with collar and cuffs, western pants and hat. Contestants may change between the Speech/Interview portion and the Horsemanship portion of the competition. There will be a 15-minute break between Speech/Interview portion and the Horsemanship portion of the competition.

Promotional Awards:
	Contestants MUST sell $200 of ads for the rodeo program (personal or business). The contestant who sells the most $$ amount of ads will receive the Promotional Award. Ads are due by July 31^st, 2022. 

Miss Congeniality:
	Miss, Jr. Miss and Tiny Miss contestants will each vote on this award.

A contestant can be disqualified for inappropriateness on social media, contestant or family attempting to influence or trouble any of the judges, use of alcohol, tobacco or narcotics, failure to fulfill obligations as directed by the directors or officers, unsportsmanlike behavior, and failure to compete in all events.

Contestants will attend all practices. Coordinators will take into consideration school, church or family emergencies. Coordinator must approve absences prior to the event. All contestants MUST ride in the grand entry and Queen Presentation at the Rodeo on Friday and Saturday night and in the rodeo parade on Saturday.

All Contestants will need to be a member of the SRRC.  

Contestants scores will be kept confidential and mailed to you after the competition.   

Contests shall never have been married or have had a child. If the Queen gets married or cannot fulfill her reign or cannot complete the functions as stated, she must relinquish her title to the 1^st runner up. This does not disqualify the 1^st runner up from competing in the SRRC Pageant the following year after she has relinquished her title.

Contestants may not compete for a crown she has already held the title for. For Example: If you have held the Jr. Miss crown you will not be eligible to run for that crown in future pageants. The Jr. Miss may run for the Miss crown, however if she is the reigning Jr. Miss, she will have to wait one year before running for Miss.

All contestants will always conduct themselves with the best etiquette and at all functions. No smoking, drinking or foul language.

Crown holders will be required to wear western attire, crown and sash to all functions unless told otherwise.

Contestants that hold more than one title per year. The club title comes first, one title must be relinquished if there is a conflict between titles. If this continues to be a problem the Reigning Queen title will be given to 1^st runner up.

Miss, Jr. Miss and Tiny Miss MUST participate in functions set up by the club. This includes parades, club events, roping nights and ride nights, rodeos, and other special events to represent SRRC with NO EXCEPTIONS unless approved by the coordinator and/or the board of directors.

***If the title holder does not uphold her duties as Queen she will relinquish Crown, Buckle and Sash***

We hope this is a valuable steppingstone for all contestants. It should utilize public relation skills, poise and effective speaking while representing our club.

This year’s contest will take place on September 24 , 2023. The crowning will be at the rodeo.

Feel free to text or call if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Kelsey McCormick
Queen Coordinator
 386-688-2485

SRRC Rodeo Queen Application 2023

Contestant Name:____________________________________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________________________________________
Phone:______________________Email:_________________________________________________
Parents Names:______________________________________________________________________
School Name:_______________________________Grade:___________________________________
# Years Member of SRRC_________
Division: ____Miss  ____Jr. Miss ____Tiny Miss

Please turn in application to announcers stand or email to kmccormick000@gmail.com
This application is due by September 2, 2023

By my signature on this application, as a contestant, I hereby certify that I will abide by and conduct will also be in strict accordance with the Rules and Regulations established by the SRRC Board.

That I hereby release the SRRC Board and facilities from the responsibility of injury or less to persons or property, involving me or persons related by my appearance; and that such a release shall include all accredited sponsors, commercial and private, of the contest and all officers, directors and members, individual and groups of the board.

I hereby agree to act in a sportsmanlike manner, including my family and friends. In the event that I receive the SRRC Rodeo Queen Title, I will complete my tenure of my title in accordance with the aforesaid regulations and in the best interest of the SRRC; and will relinquish all claims and accouterments relating to the title upon naming of my successor.

I hereby affix my signature (parent and contestant) attesting my agreement to the above without reserve. I have read and understand the above rules and regulations given by the SRRC Rodeo Queen Committee and Board of Directors.

As Parents to the contestant, you agree to be active with the committee such as helping to sell 50/50 raffle tickets beginning at sign up and throughout the event, carry flag in the beginning ceremonies, building floats, being in parades, getting contestant to and from locations on time, and at the end of her rein to help with the next annual rodeo queen pageant.  

Signature of Contestant			Signature of Parent/Guardian                              Date

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