DATE OF COMPETITION:  First Weekend of August 2008 - Salt Lake City, Utah

FITNESS COMPETITION (Ms) & (Mrs): Aerobic Wear :
May be any color, one or two piece, long or short. No thongs.
Tennis shoes, athletic or keds.  Recommended color is white, recommended sock color white.
May not wear high-heel tennis shoes.

FITNESS COMPETITION (Teens):  Swimsuit:
May be any color, one or two piece, shoes should be clear or the color of your skin.  A swimsuit wrap is required.

PRIVATE INTERVIEW (Mrs., Ms., Teens):  Interview suit (May be a pantsuit or suit with skirt) or nice business style dress. Your score is based on how well you show the judges your ability to articulate, show confidence, as well as your overall personality and appearance. Many questions during your interview may come from your application form.

EVENING GOWN ( Mrs., Ms., Teens):  Floor length gown any color any style.
Your score is based on your poise, posture and overall look, how well your carry yourself as well as how well your choice of gown compliments you.

OPENING NUMBER (Mrs., Ms., Teens):  To be announced

SCORING SYSTEM: ( Mrs., Ms., Teens): 331/3% fitness, 33 1/3% evening gown, 331/3% private interview.  On stage interviews are worth 10 points, which is added to final score.

APPEARANCES: ( Mrs., Ms., Teen): When you receive your banner it is time to make appearances. Go to your local newspaper or Chamber of Commerce and find the local happenings in your community.  Select the things that fit into your schedule and that interest you.  It could be a parade,  Special Olympics or Grand Opening to a new business.  What ever it is, you will be a strong and positive addition to the event.

JUDGES: We take a great deal of pride in selecting our judges. This is a very important job and we take it very seriously.  The type of judges we select have been selected based on their credentials and their ability to select a person that is the best choice based on the overall performance of the contestant. The women selected will be the best representative of all the contestants that have competed that year.

SPONSORSHIP: Entrance fee can be paid by the contestant or may be paid by sponsors.  What does a sponsor get in return for giving you money for your entrance fee.  This is up to you.  The best way is by doing an appearance or appearances in exchange. Most business would have to pay a model for appearances, why not you.  You can model clothing, sign composite cards, greet people at the door, etc.  All fees are non refundable.

PLAT FORM: A Platform is something you do for someone or group that means a lot to you.  It is something you are passionate about.  It is always nice to do things in your community and there are many ways to do that.  Volunteering in anyway on an ongoing bases can be considered a platform.

WHAT DO I NEED TO GET STARTED: You need to get your application in with your $50.00 application fee & photo.  There is a lot of pride representing your state in the national event and we are proud of you.  After we receive your application, additional paperwork. will follow.

FEES:  Entry fee is $1150.00 (Teens entry fee is $800.00).  This includes your state banner and original state crown.  This year we are introducing a new full round crown.  An additional fee of $50.00 be required if you choose to purchase this.  Click to view crowns.  All fees are non refundable.  **NO ADDITIONAL FEES REQUIRED**

WHAT IF I NEED HELP: Everyone needs help from time to time.  Someone is always available.  If you are unable to reach someone, leave us a message and one of our staff will return your call and will help you.

TICKETS WILL BE AVAILABLE IN JULY: Tickets can be bought in advance or at the door. 

IMPORTANT NUMBERS: Website: www.USContinentalPageant.com 
 Toll Free Number: 1-866-869-1548  -   E-mail: MsUSContinental@hotmail.com

PHOTO: Everyone needs to send a photo with their application.  Can I change my head shot?  Yes, you may change your head shot as long as it is turned in before the deadline for the program book.

AWARDS: The following awards are presented: One overall community service (optional), Supermodel with Style, Photogenic, Congeniality, 2nd runner, 1st runner up, winner.  

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