Miss Rancho Bernardo

Miss Rancho Bernardo Teen

Scholarship Pageant

MISS RANCHO BERNARDO

MISS RANCHO BERNARDO TEEN PAGEANT

RULES AND REGULATIONS

  1. I agree to exhibit good sportsmanship throughout the rehearsals and the pageant event.
  1. I agree to be prompt for any and all scheduled meetings, rehearsals, and activities associated to the program.
  1. I understand and consent that my name, pictures, and video may be used in connection with the Miss Rancho Bernardo/Miss Rancho Bernardo Teen Pageant for the purpose of advertising or trade. I agree that such photographs etc. connected therewith shall remain the property of the Scholarship Pageant.
  1. I understand the falsification of any information on my entry form is justification for immediate disqualification, and that the decision of the pageant, judges and director is final.
  1. I understand and agree not to hold responsible/liable the pageant director, committee persons, or sponsors in case of injury or accidents during participation in any pageant rehearsals, event or appearances, or in the event I should become Miss Rancho Bernardo/Miss Rancho Bernardo Teen.
  1. I understand that I am responsible for all of my personal expenses and any costs that derive from participating in this event. (Including transportation, clothing, grooming, food and other expenses.)
  1. I have read the rules and regulations set down by the Miss Rancho Bernardo/Miss Rancho Bernardo Teen Scholarship Pageant and agree to abide by all of the requests.
  1. I understand that failure to abide by any of the above rules and regulations is justification for immediate disqualification.
  1. I will turn in a nonrefundable $95 check made out to: MRBSP at orientation.
  1. I will provide a copy of my California Driver’s License, Birth Certificate and latest report card or transcript.

Contestant Signature:______

Date:______

Parent Signature (If contestant is under the age of 18):______

Date:______

*(In the event that all obligations are not met, the contestant will NOT be allowed to participate in the event.)

WAIVER OF LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK

I, , agree that I am appearing in the Miss Rancho Bernardo/Miss Rancho Bernardo Teen Scholarship Pageant voluntarily and by doing so I assume all the risks incumbent upon my entry into such pageant. I agree to hold the Pageant Director, the Rancho Bernardo Business Association, the Rancho Bernardo Rotary Club and all individuals and/or organizations and sponsors connected with this pageant, harmless from all liability from loss, damage or injury to person or property arising out of or incident to my performance in this pageant including without limitation, all damages whether or not resulting from the negligence of the Miss Rancho Bernardo/Miss Rancho Bernardo Teen Scholarship Pageant and its officers, agents, and representative.

I hereby assume all risks connected with the production and presentation of this pageant, and I certify that I am well aware of all such risks and have entered into the competition with no reservation whatsoever in this regard.

PHOTO RELEASE FORM

I, , hereby give permission to the committee of the Miss Rancho Bernardo/Miss Rancho Bernardo Teen Scholarship Pageant to use any or all of the pictures taken of me during my participation with the pageant in the news media, publications, or any other non-commercial purpose whatsoever.

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Signature of Applicant

IF CONTESTANT IS A MINOR PARENTS MUST SIGN BELOW

I/We, parent/parents of, have read the foregoing and agree to all the terms conditions including the waiver of liability and assumption of risk provisions for and on behalf of my/our daughter.

Signature of ParentDate

CONTESTANT RELEASE AND AGREEMENT

I, ______Date of Birth, ______

Residence Address______

Home Phone Number______Cell______

Social Security Number______

California Driver’s License Number______

E-Mail Address______

Please provide a copy of your Birth Certificate and your California Driver’s License and current report card or transcript.

I hereby apply for eligibility in the MISS RANCHO BERNARDO/MISS RANCHO BERNARDO TEEN SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT, and agree if accepted as your queen, to do the following:

  1. I have truthfully disclosed my age, (Teen contestants typically must be 14 years of age by January 1, of the current pageant year and not yet 17 years of age by the date of the pageant in the current pageant year. Miss contestants typically must be 17 years of age by the date of the pageant and not yet 22 years of age by January 1, 2018(the current pageant year),am a US citizen, and reside in 92127 or 92128 OR attend a school in the Ranch Bernardo zip codes 92127 / 92128 and will fully disclose all reasonably necessary personal data as requested by the pageant. I certify that I have been a resident of Rancho Bernardo or attended school in Rancho Bernardo at least 3 months prior to the pageant date.
  1. I am single, have never given birth to a child, never have been married and I am of good moral character. I do not participate in underage drinking or drug use of any type.
  1. I will reign as Miss Rancho Bernardo/Miss Rancho Bernardo Teen for the ensuing year. I will remain in school until the end of my title year and appear as requested by the Pageant Director, to the best of my ability. I will keep in mind that I will only be awarded the scholarship money at the end of my reign, from the Miss Rancho Bernardo Scholarship Pageant. The check will be made payable to an educational institution directly or if other addressee be supported by educational receipts. I will forfeit all scholarship awards if not collected with 12 months of the end of my title year.
  1. I will obtain my own transportation to and from appearances. I will save and hold harmless, the Miss Rancho Bernardo Scholarship Pageant, the Director, the Rancho Bernardo Rotary and all sponsors from all costs and liabilities connected forthwith.
  1. I will indemnify and hold harmless the Pageant Director, the Rancho Bernardo Business Association, the Rancho Bernardo Rotary Club and its representative from all claims, causes and action, suits accruing or resulting from damage, injury, or loss.
  1. My name and photograph may be used by the Pageant Director for publicity purposes.
  1. If crowned Miss Rancho Bernardo/Miss Rancho Bernardo Teen, I will not enter any other pageant, unless approved by the Pageant Director, until I relinquish my title as Miss Rancho Bernardo/Miss Rancho Bernardo Teen, and I will maintain my permanent residence in Rancho Bernardo.
  1. If, for any reason, I should move away or be unable or unwilling to fulfill my year’s reign as Miss Rancho Bernardo/Miss Rancho Bernardo Teen, I will relinquish my crown and any gifts received and title to the first runner up and she will complete the year. This also applies if I should win another title that prevents me from fulfilling my year’s reign. This will be determined solely by the Pageant Director. (If the first runner up completes less than 6months of the reigning titleholder year, she may enter Miss Rancho Bernardo/Miss Rancho Bernardo Teen the following year.)

Contestant Initial______

  1. I will not smoke, or drink alcoholic beverages while appearing as Miss Rancho Bernardo/Miss Rancho Bernardo Teen. I will refrain from chewing gum during my appearances as Miss Rancho Bernardo/Miss Rancho Bernardo Teen. I will not display tattoos, or piercings other than earrings at public appearances.
  1. The Pageant Director reserves the right to retrieve my title should I not uphold this respectable pageant system by my actions, public behavior and private image. I will wear conservative/approved clothing to all public appearances. The Pageant Director has discretion over wardrobe choices. At no time is the titleholder to use foul or improper language in public. Public displays of affection with the opposite sex are not allowed. “Boyfriends,” are not allowed to accompany Miss Rancho Bernardo/Miss Rancho Bernardo Teen to public appearances.
  1. I agree that I will not incur, nor am I authorized to incur any debts on behalf of Miss Rancho Bernardo/Miss Rancho BernardoTeen.
  1. I also agree that I will not solicit or accept any prizes, gifts, or money or endorse any product in the name of Miss Rancho Bernardo/Miss Rancho BernardoTeen unless approved by the Pageant Director.
  1. In the event that I should marry, become pregnant, or if my conduct is in any way damaging to the Miss Rancho Bernardo/Miss Rancho BernardoTeen Scholarship Pageant I will forfeit the crown and title.
  1. I will maintain bi-monthly contact with my Director and return all telephone calls and e-mails to her within 24 hours of receiving them. Should my phone number or address change I will notify the Pageant Director immediately.
  1. I have not as of this date, appeared or posed nude in any photographs, movies, videos, or publications, nor will I before my reign as Miss Rancho Bernardo/Miss Rancho Bernardo Teen is over.
  1. I will train exclusively with the Pageant Director for any approved pageant during my reign.
  1. To the best of my ability I will promote the area I am representing and the people of that area, and act as an Ambassador of goodwill.
  1. I will promote the next year’s pageant by recruiting at the local high schools and putting up posters etc. at the request of the Pageant Director.
  1. I will not post any information on the Internet or other social media sites without previous approval of the Pageant Director. In doing so, I relinquish my title for the remainder of the year.
  1. Falsification of violation of any of the above will result in immediate disqualification, and the removal of title and crown and the returning of any gifts and awards received. Sole discretion as to whether forfeiture shall occur shall lie with the Pageant Director.

Contestant Signature:______Date______

Parent Signature:______Date______

Contestant Package

2018

Sunday, April 22nd

Rancho Bernardo Inn

Rancho Bernardo

Each Contestant must also turn in the following documents at the time of Orientation:

Essay:

A 300-500 word essay. The topic of the essay is: Why I would like to be Miss Rancho Bernardo or Miss Teen Rancho Bernardo. The essay should be written by the contestant and be typed. The essay needs to contain the contestant name and contestant category (Miss or Teen) at the top right of the essay. The essay will be provided to the judges ahead of the pageant so that they understand why the contestant is interested in the title.

Biography:

A biography that containscontestant background information including: accomplishments, interests and other information. The biography will be provided to the judges ahead of the pageant so that they will have information about each contestant. Judges are free to formulate questions associated to the contestant biographies thus the information should be an honest representation of the contestant’s background and applicable achievements. The biography can be downloaded from the Miss Rancho Bernardo web site and should be typed.

Feel free to ask questions at any time regarding contestant material and required documents.

My contact information is:

Email:

Phone: 858 705-4920 (evenings prior to 9 p.m.)

Thank you,

Lynn Ross

Director, Miss Rancho Bernardo Scholarship Program