Dear Miss Junior Rodeo Minnesota Contestant and Family:

On behalf of the Miss Rodeo Minnesota Association, we would like to congratulate you on taking the first step towards becoming Miss Junior Rodeo Minnesota!

The 2019 pageant will be held in the summer of 2018 in conjunction with the Waconia rodeo (July 13-14th). As you begin the process of filling out the application, make sure you take your time and be thorough. The Miss Rodeo Minnesota Association (MRMNA) only wants you to do your absolute best. All applications are subject to approval by the MRMNA and the application deadline to be received is June 15, 2018. The Miss Rodeo Minnesota Association reserves the right to refuse any contestant application. If a contestant is refused entry in the contest, there will be no appeal process.Be sure to utilize the checklist included in the application to ensure you have completed all required paperwork.

A full break down of the schedule will be included with the acceptance letter, which will be sent within 5 days of receiving, and approval of, your application. Crowning of the 2019 queens will take place at the Saturday evening rodeo.

Western attire is required for pageant events, coronation, and rodeo events. Such attire may include: a button down or western style shirt, denim – pants or skirt, hat, boots, etc. Attire may be classic or fashion-forward western.

During pageant and rodeo activities, candidates will be judged on their ability to speak publicly with poise and confidence, as well as, hold conversation, showcasing their personality and passion. Candidates will participate in an interview with the judges; questions will be based on the responses given within the application. Candidates will also be asked to introduce themselves and interact with rodeo attendees.

Candidates for Miss Junior Rodeo Minnesota should be comfortable around horses and other rodeo stock. Horsemanship training and riding experience are preferred, but not required. If selected as Miss Junior Rodeo Minnesota, you will be asked to attend a small number of rodeo events, but are unlikely to participate in riding activities during the events.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

We are looking forward to an exciting, fun-filled pageant this year and hope you will be part of it!

In Western Friendship,

Ashley Fuchs

Miss Rodeo Minnesota National Director

PO Box 6285

Rochester, MN 55903

208-716-4739

MISS JUNIOR RODEO MINNESOTA 2019

CONTESTANT APPLICATION

NAME______DATE OF BIRTH______

ADDRESS______AGE (on Dec 31, 2018) ______

CITY______STATE______ZIP______

PHONES: HOME______CELL ______

EMAIL ______

PARENTS/GUARDIANS:

FATHER______OCCUPATION______

ADDRESS______

CITY______STATE______ZIP______

PHONES: HOME______WORK______CELL______

EMAIL ______

MOTHER______OCCUPATION______

ADDRESS______

CITY______STATE______ZIP______

PHONES: HOME______WORK______CELL______

EMAIL ______

EDUCATION:

CONTESTANT’S SCHOOL ______

CITY______STATE______GRADE______

MEDIA:

CONTESTANT’S LOCAL NEWSPAPER______

ADDRESS______PHONE______

CITY______STATE______ZIP______

AWARDS AND OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

HOBBIES AND FAVORITES SPORTS/ACTIVITIES:

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: (List your participation in charitable, non-profit, church, and community activities or organizations)

WHY IS COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT IMPORTANT TO YOU? (50 words or less)

WHY I WANT TO BECOME MISS JUNIOR RODEO MINNESOTA: (150 words or less)

MISS JUNIOR RODEO MINNESOTA PAGEANT

MEDICAL INFORMATION

CONTESTANT’S FULL NAME______

DATE OF BIRTH______

PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME______

ADDRESS______

CONT’D______

HOME PHONE______CELL PHONE______

WHERE PARENT/GUARDIAN CAN BE REACHED DURING PAGEANT______

CONT’D______

Please indicate another person to contact if an accident occurs and we are unable to reach a parent/guardian:

NAME______RELATIONSHIP______

PHONE______

ARE YOU PRESENTLY ON ANY MEDICATION? ______If yes, please list: ______

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ANY ALLERGIES: ______

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CONTESTANT SIGNATURE:PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE:

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DATE:DATE:

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RELEASE OF LIABILITY

I/my daughter hereby agrees to enter the Miss Junior Rodeo Minnesota Pageant and I hereby submit the entry fee of $100.00 ($50 if received by June 8th). I/we hereby agree to abide by all rules and regulations pertaining to this event.

I/we understand there are certain risks involved in competing in the Miss Rodeo Minnesota Pageant and in participation in the pageant events, I/we hereby assume all risk if injury to myself/daughter or damage or loss to my property resulting from my participation in the Miss Rodeo Minnesota Pageant.

In consideration of acceptance of my application to compete in the Miss Rodeo Minnesota Pageant, I, myself, and my heirs and executors state that I am of lawful age and legally entitled to make this complete release.

I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE FOREGOING RELEASE OF LIABILITY.

I certify that my attendance and participation in the state activities is voluntary.

CONTESTANT:______DATE______

PARENT: ______DATE______

Subscribed and sworn to before me, a Notary Public, with the County of ______;

State of Minnesota, on this ______day of ______, 2018.

Notary Public: ______

Notary Seal:

MISS JUNIOR RODEO MINNESOTA CHECKLIST

MAIL:

______Completed Application

______Medical Information

______Release of Liability – notarized

______One (1) 5x7 color photograph

●Preferably headshot, but must be western attire and professional

●The photograph will be used for photogenic judging purposes

______Email high quality/resolution color photograph to the email provided, save as a .JPG file.

______Proof of age and residency

●Copy of Birth Certificate, Driver’s License, and/or school enrollment

______Non-refundable entry fee of $100.00 ($50 if received by June 8th)

●Checks payable to the Miss Rodeo Minnesota Association

EMAIL to :

______Email color photograph

●If professionally taken, please send authorization for use

______Biography

●Include background, family, interests, hobbies, education, and goals.

●No more than 150 words.

Mail application packets to:

Miss Rodeo Minnesota Association

PO Box 6285

Rochester, MN 55903

Contact with any questions:

Ashley Fuchs

Miss Rodeo Minnesota National Director

PO Box 6285

Miss Junior Rodeo Minnesota Application 2019