2018 Arkansas2018 Arkansas Cinderella Cinderella

State PageantState Pageant

April 27 & 28, 2018Hot Springs, AR

Welcome to Arkansas CinderellaWe would like to welcome you to the 2018 Arkansas Cinderella State Pageant! Hopefully, this will be a wonderful experience that you won’t soon forget! We are pleased to return to our beautiful host city of Hot Springs. Our competitions this year will be held at two locations. Friday, April 27th, registration, an orientation with the judges, and the “Bling Out Your Denim” Western Banquet/Party will be held at the Comfort Suites Hotel located at 320 Nash Street, Hot Springs, AR, 71913. You are not required to stay overnight; however we do encourage it, as there will be no dressing areas available before the party or interview competitions. Only a public restroom will be available to the contestants, so having a room to dress will be beneficial.

If you will be unable attend Friday night’s events, we will have a late registration where you will be able to pick up your registration packet and turn in your photogenic pictures and talent music, Saturday morning at the Comfort Suites, from 8:00-8:30 am. However, due to limited staff, you MUST have your balance paid in full prior to your arrival in order to be eligible to utilize the late registration. NO EXCEPTIONS!

Photogenic judging will begin following late registration, so all photogenic pictures must be turned in by 8:30 am. Baby Playtime will begin at 9:00 am for the 0-35 month age divisions, also at the Comfort Suites Hotel, with Interviews immediately following at 9:30 am for the 3-29 age divisions.

The hotel’s checkout time is 11:00 am. Our Casual Wear, Party Wear, Tot Personality, Talent, and Grand Finals will be held Saturday afternoon at the Hot Springs Middle School Auditorium located just a few miles from the hotel at 701 Main Street, Hot Springs, AR 71913. The dressing rooms will not be open for contestants until 12:00, noon, and competition will begin promptly at 1:00 p.m. The meeting room at the hotel will be available for your convenience following interviews for hair and makeup prior to the auditorium being open.

There are two different Fee Worksheets in your paperwork packet; one for the 0-35 month divisions and one for the 3-29 divisions. Please be sure that you complete the correct worksheet for your age division, as they have different fees and discounts.

Our program book will feature photos of the contestants. You will need to email your photo for the program book to us at info@arkansascinderella.com. Photos MUST be emailed, no exceptions! You may use any photo you choose, and it does not have to be the same photo as your photogenic picture. However, black and white head shots work best.

Your Intent Form with payment information, Entry Form, Fee Worksheet, Release Form, picture for the program book, any ads sold, and the $100 non-refundable deposit must be sent to Arkansas Cinderella by the April 6th, 2018 deadline. Deposits and forms not received by the registration deadline are subject to a $50 late fee. Due to printing deadlines, any photos or ads not submitted by this date may NOT appear in the program book. Forms, photos and ads should be emailed to us at info@arkansascinderella.com.

Payments can be made by check or money order. PayPal will also be accepted, but a 3% surcharge will be applied. Our PayPal address is info@arkansascinderella.com. Credit / Debit cards will also be accepted with a 3% surcharge. Your balance due can be paid at registration or any time prior to the pageant. You may mail forms and deposits to: Arkansas Cinderella, PO Box 86, Thornton, AR 71766. Due to slow mail service in our area, please send documents via Priority Mail to ensure they arrive by the deadline and so that any checks sent can be tracked in the event that the forms are lost in the mail.

We will have official Arkansas Cinderella t-shirts for purchase again this year. We will only order a few extras, so to insure that you receive a shirt in the correct size, you must mark the quantity and size on your Fee Worksheet and submit by the April 6th deadline.

Any updates, reminders, or changes will be posted via social media. Please like our Facebook page, Arkansas Cinderella Scholarship Pageant, or join our Facebook Group, Arkansas Cinderella Pageant, so that you will not miss any important information.

Again, thank you all for supporting Arkansas Cinderella! We are proud to have you all as part of our Cinderella Family!

Becky Cathey and Jennifer Taylor – Arkansas Directors

Entry Form / Emcee Sheet Cinderella Infant (0-11 months) Cinderella Baby (12-23 months) Cinderella Tiny Tot (24-36 months) Cinderella Tot (3-6) Cinderella Mini-Miss (7-9) Cinderella Miss (10-12) Cinderella Teen (13-17) Cinderella Woman (18-29)

Name________________________________________________Age_________________SS#___________________________________ (For Required Insurance)City__________________________________________________ST___________________Hair Color___________________________ Eye Color___________________________Parents___________________________________________________________________Brothers #_________________________ Sisters #_____________________________Hobby_____________________________________________________________________Sports____________________________________________________________________Fav. Color____________________________ Pets_______________________________Fav. Food___________________________Ambition_____________________________One Interesting Fact About You______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Talent_____________________________________________________________________Talent Music______________________________________________________________Sponsors__________________________________________________________________

Talent Information Vocal Dance Novelty Instrumental Other_________________________________________________________________

I will need: Microphone Microphone Stand

Deadline for Entry Forms is April 6, 2018Any entries received after the deadline may be subject to a $50 Late Fee

Cinderella Baby Pageant Fee WorksheetRequired Fees *DISCOUNTS MAY APPLY*

Entry Fee …………………………………$265 (Infant, Baby, Tiny Tot) (This is required by all contestants and includes competition fees, photogenic fees, registration fees, insurance fees, competition and banquet tickets for contestant and 1 chaperone)

Total Required Fees______________

Other FeesAdditional Adult Competition Tickets………….$10 x ______ (qty.) total ____________Additional Child Competition Tickets……….….$5 x _______ (qty.) total ____________Additional Banquet Tickets …………………..….$10 x _______ (qty.) total ____________Cinderella T-Shirt ………….………………………...$20 x ________ (qty.) total ___________T-Shirt Size (Circle) 12m 18m 2T 3T 4T YS YM YL S M L XL XXL

Total Other Fees____________

DiscountsRegional Winner Discount…………….…………..-$65 (Infant, Baby, Tiny Tot)(This discount applies to anyone winning an Overall Regional Preliminary Title)Honor Roll Discount…………………………….…….-$65 (Infant, Baby, Tiny Tot) (Applies to 2017 Cinderella State title holders who did not attend a Regional Preliminary)Regional Title Discount………………………………-$45 (Infant, Baby, Tiny Tot)(Applies to anyone winning a Beauty, Personality, or Photogenic Regional Preliminary Title)

*** Contestants may receive only one of the above discounts they qualify for.

Sister Discount…………………………………………-$50(Discount will not apply to the first child, only child 2+)

Total Discounts___________

Total Due (Required Fees + Other Fees – Discounts) ______________Less Deposit Amount ______________Balance Due at Registration ______________

Cinderella Girl Pageant Fee WorksheetRequired Fees *DISCOUNTS MAY APPLY*

Entry Fee ………………………………………………$350 (Tot-Woman) (This is required by all contestants and includes competition fees, photogenic fees, registration fees, insurance fees, competition and banquet tickets for contestant and 1 chaperone)

Total Required Fees______________

Other FeesAdditional Adult Competition Tickets………….$10 x ______ (qty.) total ____________Additional Child Competition Tickets……….….$5 x _______ (qty.) total ____________Additional Banquet Tickets ………………….…..$10 x _______ (qty.) total ____________Cinderella T-Shirt …………………………………...$20 x ________ (qty.) total ___________

T-Shirt Size (Circle) 2T 3T 4T YS YM YL S M L XL XXLTotal Other Fees____________

DiscountsRegional Winner Discount……………….…………..-$75 (Tot - Woman)(This discount applies to anyone who winning a title at a Regional Preliminary)Honor Roll Discount…………………………….…..….-$75 (Tot-Woman) (Applies to any 2017 Cinderella State title holders who did not attend a Regional Preliminary)Regional Title Discount………………………………..-$55 (Tot-Woman)(Applies to all Beauty, Tot Personality/Talent or Photogenic Regional Title Winners)

*** Contestants may receive only one of the above discounts they qualify for.

Sister Discount…………………………………………-$50(Discount will not apply to the first child, only child 2+)

Total Discounts___________

Total Due (Required Fees + Other Fees – Discounts) ______________Less Deposit Amount ______________Balance Due at Registration ______________

2018 ARKANSAS STATE CINDERELLA PAGEANT

STATEMENT OF INTENT/DEPOSIT FORMDeposit Deadline is April 6, 2018

Yes, I am planning to attend the Arkansas State Cinderella Pageant that will be held in Hot Springs on April 27 and 28, 2018. I understand, from reading the 2018 Arkansas State Cinderella Entry Forms that I must send in my $100.00 deposit immediately in order to reserve my place at this year’s State Pageant. (This $100.00 deposit is NOT an additional fee. This payment will be deducted from your Balance Due amount.) I understand that if this Statement of Intent Form is not returned before the deposit deadline of April 6, 2018, I may be required to pay the entire Entry Fee and forfeit any earned discounts.

I participated in the _______________________Regional pageant and won the title of ________________________ in the _________________________division.

I attended the 2017 Arkansas Cinderella State Finals and received the title of ____________________________ I am entering as an at large contestant

First Name______________________________ Last Name__________________________________________

Address__________________________________________City______________________________________

State____________________________________________Zip_______________________________________

Age___________ ______Date of Birth _____________________ HM Phone____________________________

Cell_________________________________Email_________________________________________________

Parent’s Name_____________________________________________________________________________

You may pay your deposit using your Pay Pal account, debit/credit card, or send funds via cashier’s check or money order to address listed below. PayPal and Credit/Debit card payments will incur a 3% surcharge in order to cover fees. Please send PayPal payment to info@arkansascinderella.com. If you prefer, you may call us at 870-313-1214 with your debit/credit card information.

I have enclosed a cashier’s check or money order in the amount of_____________________________

I HAVE made payment via Pay Pal (add 3%) Pay Pal address__________________________________

Please charge credit/debit card #____________________ EXP_________________ CVC____________

Billing Zip Code___________ Amount to be charged __________________

Please mail or email intent for to:

Arkansas State Cinderella Office * C/O Becky Cathey* P.O. Box 86* Thornton, AR 71766

Email:info@arkansascinderella.com

ARKANSAS CINDERELLA STATE PAGEANT RELEASE FORM

As the parents (legal guardians) of the participant named above in an official Cinderella Pageant, I do hereby agree that if my child wins the Overall Title at the Arkansas State Pageant, they will be asked to attend the International Finals in Dallas to represent Arkansas. I do further agree to abide by the rules and regulations, directives and provisions for the winners and participants as set forth in the Cinderella Participant Handbook & by the Cinderella International Board of Directors. I agree to hold International Productions, Inc., the Arkansas Cinderella Pageant and its directors and staff members harmless of all damages due to theft, accident or injury during or resulting from my child’s participation in the State Pageant. I accept responsibility for the regulation of hours, personal conduct and activities of my child and affirm that the enclosed forms are true to the best of my knowledge and belief, including birth date, city and state residence. I further understand that any false or misleading information will be sufficient reason for dismissal from the pageant without a refund. I agree that all of the information I have provided is true and accurate.

PARENTS/GUARDIAN’S SIGNATURE________________________________________________________________DATE_____________________

Waiver/Photograph Release Form

I authorize the Arkansas Cinderella Scholarship Pageant to use photos, and or other likeness’ of myself and or my child or the child for whom I have legal guardianship for any promotional materials regarding Cinderella Scholarship Pageant, facilities, or services. Such likeness’ will not be sold to other parties. Promotional materials bearing these likenesses may be distributed for free to the public and posted on the Arkansas Cinderella website or social media pages. The Arkansas Cinderella Scholarship Pageant reserves the right to use any photo or likeness for a time period beginning when this form is signed and ending upon written request of participant, parent or legal guardian.

Participant’s Name, printed: ______________________________________

Participant’s Signature: _____________________________ Date________

Parent’s Signature:_________________________________ Date________

(Parent’s Signature Required if Participant is Under 18)

Ad Sales

Participants may sell ads for the program book in order to earn their entry fee partially or fully paid. Advertising is optional, but remember, the contestant selling the most advertising will receive the Community Support Award. These ads can be anything from corporate advertising for local businesses or good luck wishes from friends and family. Photos are only allowed on the full page ads. Half and quarter page ads will be text and clip art only. You may either submit a pre designed ad or choose to have Cinderella design it for you. Please submit any ads to be designed by Cinderella as soon as possible. You are not required to submit them all at once, you may send them in individually as sold (recommended). The costs of the Ads are as follows:

Full Page: $100 – 1 photo allowedHalf Page: $50 ¼ Page: $25

The discounts for selling additional advertising are as follows:

$500= Free Entry – Babies (0-35 months)$600 = Free Entry – Girls (3-29 years)Less than Full Amount – 25% of your total sales will be discounted from your total due.

Community Support Award: The Community Support winner will be awarded to the contestant selling the most advertising. Winners will receive a crown and monogrammed banner.

The Advertising Deadline is April 6, 2018. All copy, photos, and clip art must be emailed to info@arkansascinderella.com by this date! Any ads or photos not received by this date may be excluded from the book.

If you have any additional questions about advertising, please contact Arkansas Cinderella at 870-313-1214 or email us at info@arkansascinderella.com.

ARKANSAS STATE CINDERELLA SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT CINDERELLA GIRL AWARDS

OVERALL WINNER:

THERE WILL BE ONE OVERALL WINNER IN EACH GROUP WITH EACH WINNER RECEIVING THE FOLLOWING:

CINDERELLA ROUND CROWN, TROPHY AND MONOGRAMMED BANNER; USE OF OFFICIAL ROBE DURING REIGN; *EDUCATIONALS SAVINGS BOND; $150.00 INTERNATIONAL ENTRY FEE PAID; $125.00 INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGENIC FEE PAID, SPECIAL GIFTS & A FABULOUS PRIZE PACKAGE FROM OUR SPONSORS. CINDERELLA WOMAN WILL RECEIVE A*CASH AWARD BASED ON THE NUMBER OF CONTESTANTS.

Overall Winners will be selected in each age division using a ranking/consultation method by the judges. You MUST compete in all phases of competition for your age division to qualify for the Overall Title. You will never compete outside of your age division.

Beauty, Talent/Tot Personality. Photogenic Winners:

CINDERELLA ROUND CROWN, TROPHY AND BANNER; SPECIAL GIFT; $150 INTERNATIONAL ENTRY FEE PAID; $125 INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGENIC FEE PAID.

There will be one Beauty, Talent/Tot Personality, and Photogenic winner in each age division.

Beauty winners are chosen by a combined ranking of interview, casual wear, and party dress/evening gown.

Talent Winners (7-29 years) and Tot Personality (3-6) years will be chosen by performance in Talent or by on stage interview for the Tot Division.

Photogenic Winners are chosen according to the judges’ rankings of photos submitted in each age division.

*Educational Savings Bonds are prorated by the number of contestants in each age division. 1-5 contestants $350, 6-10 contestants $400, 11-15 contestants $500, 15+ contestants $600.

*Cinderella Woman Cash Scholarship is prorated by the number of contestants in the age division. 1-3 $100, 4-6 $150, 7-10 $200, 11+ $300

**Overall Winners must attend the International Finals in Dallas, as well as make appearances at local preliminaries and return to the next year’s State Finals to give up their title, in order to receive their Educational Savings Bond. Bonds will be awarded at the 2019 Arkansas Cinderella State Finals after the winner has completed her reign and fulfilled all of her obligations.

ARKANSAS STATE CINDERELLA SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT BABY AWARDS (INFANT-TINY TOT)

OVERALL WINNER:

THERE WILL BE ONE OVERALL WINNER IN EACH GROUP WITH EACH WINNER RECEIVING THE FOLLOWING:

CINDERELLA ROUND CROWN, TROPHY AND MONOGRAMMED BANNER, *EDUCATIONALS SAVINGS BOND, $75.00 INTERNATIONAL ENTRY FEE PAID, and SPECIAL GIFTS.

Overall Winners will be selected in each age division using a ranking/consultation method by the judges. You MUST compete in all phases of competition for your age division to qualify for the Overall Title. You will never compete outside of your age division.

Beauty, Personality, Photogenic Winners:

CINDERELLA ROUND CROWN, TROPHY AND BANNER, SPECIAL GIFT, $75 INTERNATIONAL ENTRY FEE PAID

There will be one Beauty, Personality, and Photogenic winner in each age division.

Beauty winners are chosen by a combined ranking of interview, casual wear, and party dress/evening gown.

Personality Winners will be chosen by performance in Baby Playtime and overall onstage personality.

Photogenic Winners are chosen by the judges’ ranking of photos submitted in each age division.

*Educational Savings Bonds are prorated by the number of contestants in each age division. 1-5 contestants $250, 6-10 contestants $300, 11-15 contestants $400, 15+ contestants $500.

**Overall Winners must attend the International Finals in Dallas in order to receive their Educational Savings Bond. The bonds will be awarded at the 2019 Arkansas Cinderella State Finals after the crowning of the new royalty. Baby Overall Winners are not expected to make appearances at preliminaries, and will be allowed to compete during the 2018-19 pageant season as long as they move up in age division.

ARKANSAS STATE PARTICIPANT HANDBOOKCongratulations! You can be proud to have earned an invitation to attend the Arkansas Cinderella State Scholarship Pageant. The pageant offers an outlet for recognition and achievement for beautiful and talented young ladies with ambition; however, the most important aspect of the pageant is not the winning of a crown or trophy, but rather the rewards of participation and the opportunity to make lifelong friendships with other aspiring young ladies from across the state. Please read the handbook in its entirety so that you will be familiar with all rules, regulations, and procedures.

Registration/Payment InfoRESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: You must be a resident of the State of Arkansas in order to compete in this event.

REGISTRATION INFORMATION & DEADLINES: Keep this handbook in your possession throughout the State Finals and study it carefully before filling out your forms. In order to reserve your place in the State pageant you must return the Statement of Intent/Deposit form, Entry Forms, Fee Worksheet, and Release, along with your $100.00 deposit by the April 6th deadline. All forms must be type written or neatly printed to insure that the correct information is listed on the Emcee and Judges sheets. Any forms not received by the registration deadline may be subject to a $50 late fee. Deposits are non-refundable within two week of the pageant, unless otherwise approved by the directors.

PAYMENTS: All fees may be paid using PayPal, money order, cashier’s check, cash or debit/credit card. PayPal and credit/debit card payments will incur a 3% surcharge to cover additional fees and must be figured into the payment amount sent. PayPal will NOT automatically figure this cost into your payment amount. All Business checks and money orders should be made payable to Arkansas Cinderella Pageant. Please send PayPal payments to info@arkansascinderella.com. Please notify us by email so that we can insure the payment processed correctly. To pay with a debit/credit card, you will need to include your card info on the intent form or call us at 870-313-1214 with the information. Please make sure to include a valid email address and phone number on your intent form so that a receipt can be sent for PayPal and debit/credit card payments.

PICTURES FOR PROGRAM BOOKS: This year we will feature pictures of all of the contestants in the program book. Any photo is allowed, but black and white head shots work best. The photo may be different than the picture you turn in for photogenic. To be included, you MUST email your picture to us at info@arkansascinderella.com by the April 13th deadline. Only digital photos will be accepted. We will not be able to scan and resize actual photographs.

Sponsors, Ads, and DiscountsSPONSORSHIP PROCEDURES: You may secure sponsors to help pay your fees at the State Pageant. This is tax deductible and being a business sponsor brings recognition to the sponsor as a supporter of youth activities that offer opportunities to young people to help further their education. There is a place on the Entry Form to list sponsors. If more room is needed, please attach a separate list to the Entry Form. A receipt for your sponsors can be provided upon request. Please be sure to request the receipt in advance. We will be unable to create a receipt during the pageant due to time constraints.

FUNDRAISERS: We do allow the contestants to conduct fundraisers individually or in groups to help defer some of their state expenses. All fundraisers must be approved by the directors. Deposits must be paid first with any money raised before it is distributed to the participants.

REFERRAL PROGRAM: Cinderella also has a referral program that will allow you to receive discounts toward your entry fees. For every new contestant you refer to Cinderella that sends in their deposit by the registration deadline, you will receive $25 off of your state fees. Referrals WILL NOT count for contestants that have competed in any Arkansas Cinderella Preliminary or state pageant in the past 3 years.

ADVERTISING: In the past the Arkansas Cinderella Pageant has tried to help any young lady who wishes to attend the state pageant find ways to help pay her fees. You may sell advertising for the program book as a way to earn your entry fee paid or to receive discounts toward your fees . Ads are: $100 for a full page; $50 for one half; and $25 for a quarter page. Photos will only be allowed on full page ads. The business must furnish a business card or copy for ad and any clip art they wish to display; otherwise we will add our own clip art and Good Luck message. All ads are tax deductible and a receipt will be available upon request. Please request the receipts in advance of the pageant. If the participant sells $600 in ads they may enter the pageant free. Ad sales of less than $600 will receive 25% of their total sales as credit toward their state fees. You must sell at least one Full Page ad to be eligible for the Community Support title.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT: The Community Support title will be awarded to the contestant selling the most advertising. Winners will receive a crown, banner and a special gift.

“Bling Out Your Denim” Western Banquet/PartyThis year’s theme for our party will be “Bling Out Your Denim” Western Banquet/Party!! Contestants will wear their Arkansas Cinderella State T-Shirts and then “Bling Out” or decorate their denim jeans, skirts, shorts, jackets, etc!! We will give awards for the Best Outfit and Most Original Outfit of the evening!! This year, the party will also be a western themed banquet where we will serve BBQ and all of the fixings!

And parents!! Bringing back a Cinderella tradition from the 90’s.The Famous…….. Mrs. & Mr. Trashcan Pageant!! Turn a regular trash bag into a fabulous party wear outfit and model to the Cinderella Music for your chance to be named the 2018 Mrs. or Mr. Trashcan!! Participation is optional of course, but this was always so much fun for the kids and they all loved to see their parents act (and look) silly! We will have signup sheets at registration and we hope you all will join in!

SOUVENIR GIFTS: One of the highlights of the state pageant is the exchanging of souvenir gifts with the other participants. You will need to bring a minimum of 50 gifts for the other participants, staff, judges, and reigning queens. This number may change up or down and we will let you know as soon as we know a final head count, so please watch our official Facebook page for updates. The gifts do not have to be expensive; however, they may not be brochures or literature of any kind. Simple, small and thoughtful items are desired and will be treasured. Each gift should be

personalized with the participants name, age division and best wishes. We have found the ideas are limitless and may be handmade or store bought. Remember, it is not the expense of the gifts that is important it is the thought behind the gift that really makes it meaningful. You will need to bring one gift to turn in at registration to be judged by the Reigning Queens. Gift bags will be available at this time to distribute the gifts to the other contestants. The Best Souvenir Gift will be awarded at the party Friday night. If you do not attend the party, but still wish to hand out souvenir gifts, you may do so in the dressing area during the competition, however you will not be considered for the best souvenir gift award.

CompetitionsSCHEDULE OF EVENTS / LATE POLICY: You will find a tentative schedule of events for the state pageant with your official registration forms. Please read the schedule carefully. You will receive a final version of the Events Schedule in your Registration Packet at the pageant. Registration will be Friday, April 27 th, at the Comfort Suites Hotel from 5:00 to 6:00. A short orientation with the judges will be from 6:30-7:00. During the orientation, the directors will go over all rules and regulations with the judges and contestants. The Western Banquet/Party will be from 7:30 – 8:30 and will also be held in the Comfort Suites Hotel. This is when we will exchange souvenir gifts. We will have a very short late registration for anyone not attending the party on Saturday, April 28th from 8:00 – 8:30 in the meeting room prior to Interview/Playtime. You MUST have your balance PAID IN FULL in order to register Saturday morning due to limited staff. NO EXCEPTIONS! The Photogenic judging will begin at 8:30 with playtime competition beginning at 9:00 am at the Comfort Suites Hotel. Interviews will begin at 9:30 am in the same room. Casual Wear, Party Wear, Tot Personality/Talent, and the Grand Finals will be held at the Hot Springs Middle School at 1:00 pm. The dressing rooms will open at 12:00 pm. NO FOOD ALLOWED IN AUDITORIUM OR DRESSING ROOM!!! Water ONLY! The Interview/Playtime room at the hotel will be available for dressing until the auditorium is open. All pageant events have been scheduled so that the participant and chaperone will have ample time to get to and from each activity. Participants must report no later than 15 minutes prior to the beginning of each competition. After your group completes in a phase of competition, you should immediately report to the dressing area to begin changing for the next phase of competition. We understand that you may wish to watch contestants in other groups. However, we will stick to the schedule as closely as possible and we will not delay competition to wait on a contestant. If your contestant misses their turn, they will be placed at the end of your division. If you miss competing with your age division in any phase of competition, that competition cannot be made up and you will be ineligible to receive the overall title.

CINDERELLA BABY GROUPS – The Infant, Baby, and Tiny Tot groups will compete in Baby Playtime, Casual Wear, Party Wear, and Photogenic. In the Baby Playtime competition, the contestants and chaperone will go into a room with the judges to be observed “playing” up close. Please bring a toy or book to occupy the babies during this competition. The Baby Personality title will be decided by a combination of this competition and their overall onstage personality. Contestants will compete onstage in Casual Wear and Party Wear. Chaperones will introduce the babies onstage during the Casual Wear competition, stating their name, age and hometown. Photogenic will be judged prior to Playtime from the photos submitted at registration, not from the program book.

CINDERELLA GRILS (TOT-WOMAN)- All participants will appear in Interview (3-29 yrs.), Party Wear, Casual Wear, Tot Personality (3-6 yrs.), Talent (7-29 yrs.), Photogenic (0-29 yrs.). Girls ages 3-12 will go into interview in small groups of 3 or more. Teen and Woman contestants 13-29 will compete in a one on one interview with the judges. All participants (3-29 yrs.) will introduce themselves at the microphone during their casual wear presentation stating their name, age and hometown. The Teen and Woman contestants may add their school grade, clubs or sports, major, etc. (example: As a sophomore at Lake Hamilton High School, I enjoy spending Friday nights cheering on our Wolves as a member of the Cheerleading Squad and serving as class president. From Hot Springs, AR, I am 15 year old Jennifer Taylor). Just be sure to make it as brief as possible so that you can finish your modeling in the time allotted. The judges will not be looking for a “miniature adult” in the children’s division. Likewise, the judges will not be looking for a “college age” prototype in the teen division. Cinderella is looking for natural, wholesome, age appropriate representatives to carry the official Cinderella titles. . All participants compete on an equal basis and the Judges will not know the placement or titles of the participants at previous preliminaries or State Competitions. Tot Personality (3-6 yrs), will be brief onstage interview conducted by the emcee, consisting of simple questions from their entry form. Tots should wear a cute casual dress for this competition.

TALENT: Your music must be recorded in stereo on a “new” (never used) high quality CD. Only one (1) talent selection should be recorded on the CD. Two (2) copies of the CD should be made; (1) original CD for the performance; (2) backup CD to be held in reserve in case something happens to the original and for practice. . DO NOT EMAIL your talent music!!! The signal in the auditorium will not allow for a speedy download and we will not have time to wait for the music. Likewise, we will not be able to play music from your phone. It MUST be on a CD, FLASH DRIVE OR SD CARD! A manual “stop” for dialogue, etc. will not be allowed. However, a stop for dialogue may be timed to a continuous running CD. Music must be edited to stop at the end of presentation. The CD case label must be clearly marked with instructions if there is a pause in the music or the song has a “false ending”. CD’s must be made prior to the pageant; there are no facilities for recording on location. You will be expected to turn in (1) one copy of your talent music at registration. SPECIAL NOTE: TALENT PRESENTATION MUST NOT EXCEED 2:30 MINUTES IN LENGTH. PLEASE KEEP THEM TO AN AVERAGE OF 2:00 MINUTES. Talents going over the allowed time limit will automatically be disqualified from receiving either the Overall Title or any Talent award. All talent presentations which include a singing or speaking part MUST USE A MICROPHONE. The state pageant will provide microphones, but we cannot promise cordless or lapel mics. All props must be small enough to be carried onto the stage by no more than (2) two people. Individual scenery will not be allowed; however, a “working prop” may be used if essential to the performance. Any equipment or instruments (pianos, etc) to be used will be the sole responsibility of the contestant. Please call as this may vary from venue to venue. Due to building regulations, the use of fire or knives is strictly prohibited. Acrobatic mats are limited to one (1) regulation size mat. The pageant does not assume any responsibility for loss or damage to props during the event. If a prop is used, the chaperone or talent coach must accompany the participant backstage before the talent act to supervise the placement of the prop. Talent presentations or costumes of a suggestive nature will mean automatic disqualification from competition. Discretion should be used in selecting material that is too mature or “adult” for the participant’s age division. Garment removal is not advisable, but if done, please keep it in good taste. Costumes with bare midriffs or backs are acceptable if they are in good taste. Heavier stage makeup is also allowed, as well as heavily beaded or stoned costumes.

PHOTOGENIC GIRL: Each participant will be required to enter (1) one photo for the Photogenic competition. It should be no larger than 8x10 and may be black and white or color. On the back of the photo, include the participant’s name, age, and age division. This information must be printed or placed on a label. Pictures will be returned and will be available in the Hotel Meeting room after Interview. They must be picked up before leaving the hotel. It is the chaperon’s responsibility to collect pictures. The directors will not be responsible for photos left at the venue. The Photogenic Girl division is an important part of the Cinderella Pageant. It was designed to give recognition to those young ladies with special photogenic qualities and creativity and has become a valuable asset to those participants seeking careers in the modeling industry. The “Photogenic Girl” in each age division will be selected on the following basis: photogenic beauty, captured personality or mood, composition, and technical quality of the photograph. Photos may not include trophies, crowns, or banners won at a previous pageant. Head shots are usually best.

PAGEANT STANDARDS: FALSE HAIR AND EYELASHES ARE NOT ALLOWED IN THE CINDERELLA PAGEANT’S Children’s age division (Infant-Miss), unless it is the result of a medical necessity (i.e. illness, chemotherapy, etc.). This does not apply to talent presentation. Cosmetic dentistry is permissible. The use of cosmetics is allowed in Cinderella Girl age brackets; however, makeup must be appropriate for the participant’s age category. Heavier makeup may be worn under strong stage lights. NOTE: While Tots and Mini Misses may wear appropriate makeup during stage competition, Tots MAY NOT wear makeup during interview competition with judges, and Mini Misses are only allowed very minimal makeup during interview. This rule will be discussed with the Judges and will be subject to their discretion. A standard of “modesty” must be maintained throughout the pageant in all competition clothes. The Baby, Infant, and Tiny Tot contestants are not permitted to wear makeup at any time.

SELECTING YOUR WARDROBE: The Cinderella Pageant was not designed to be a “clothes show”, and your pageant wardrobe should be kept simple and appropriate for your age group. The Judges will be judging the participant and NOT their wardrobe. Your competition wardrobe should consist of (1) presentation Party Dress/Evening Gown to be worn during Party Wear/Evening Gown competition. Ages 0-12 yrs. must wear a short, knee length, mid-calf length natural style dress. Ages 13-29 yrs., should wear a full length formal gown. You should have (1) presentation casual wear outfit (may include slacks, shorts, casual dresses, etc.) NO SWIMSUITS OR COSTUMES ARE PERMITTED. Props such as tennis rackets, sunglasses, hats, purses, etc. are NOT allowed during Cinderella modeling competition. Girls ages 3-26 will also need an interview dress or suit that should be tailored and simple. Ankle length dresses, dressy shorts or miniskirts are

not acceptable for party wear or interview competition. Girls 3-6 will also need an additional dress for Tot Personality. Cute casual dresses that are fun and show personality are best. Baby groups should have an additional casual outfit for Playtime. NO PAGEANT WEAR IN ANY GROUP. THIS IS NOT A GLIZ PAGEANT! Contact us if you need clothing examples.

Judging JUDGING: The adjudication at an official Cinderella State Pageant is always of the highest, unexcelled quality with an experienced panel of judges using a ranking and consultation system. The judges’ decision is always final and no posting of ballots or ranking is permitted. DO NOT ASK THE JUDGES FOR COMMENTS AFTER THE PAGEANT AS THEY ARE NOT ALLOWED TO GIVE PERSONAL CRITIQUES. Personal critiques will be available to contestants planning to attend the International Finals at the director’s discretion following the pageant. Please email us at info@arkansascinderella.com to request comments.

CINDERELLA BEAUTY JUDGING CRITERIA: The “Cinderella Beauty” and her alternates are selected from their ranking in interview, party dress/evening gown, and casual wear only. Cinderella is more than a “beauty” pageant and the judges will be asked to consider the “total contestant” and not just the physical appearance. Inner beauty, grooming, poise, stage presence and self-confidence are an important part of the criteria to select the “Cinderella Beauty” winners. There will be a “Cinderella Beauty” winner in each age group.

CINDERELLA PERSONALITY/TOT PERSONALITY/TALENT JUDGING CRITERIA: Baby Personality will be judged during the Baby Playtime competition as well as overall onstage personality during the other competitions. Tot Personality for the 3-6 yr. division is judged during the on stage interview, or Tot Personality, competition. The judges will not be looking for correct or necessarily intelligent answers during this competition; or for only funny or comical answers. Speaking well and confidence is just as important. Talent will be judged for ages 7-29 during the talent portion. While skill in your craft is important, the entertainment value of the act is the most important aspect in Cinderella Talent.

PHOTOGENIC JUDGING: Photogenic judging will take place before competition begins. Only the photos submitted at registration will be judged and the judges will not see the photos submitted for the program book.

DOUBLE CROWNING: Cinderella does NOT double crown under any circumstances. A contestant may receive an alternate award in addition to a Crown Title, but will NOT be eligible to receive two Crown Titles. In addition, the Overall Winner will NOT be eligible to receive ANY other awards since she is deemed to be the overall highest ranking contestant in that age group throughout all phases of competition. This does not include side awards. Also, if there are more Crown Titles in an age group than contestants, the double crown rule still applies, and the awards will be given out accordingly.

ModelingMODELING PROCEDURE: The official CINDERELLA RUNWAY MODELING MUSIC will be used at the state finals for all divisions. The music is timed so that each participant has the same amount of time on stage. The music contains bells and chimes that signal the start, stops, turns and finish of the modeling presentation. “Collective Judging” segment with entrance music, timed quarter turns and exit music will be used for the group judging portion. Below is a stage diagram showing the modeling formation. Simple turns are made on the 2nd and 4th X. In casual wear, the contestants will introduce themselves on the 2nd X instead of turning. Cinderella has a “straight” style of modeling with no routines, hands on hips, figure 8’s, hand gestures, etc. We will have the stage available for the girls to walk with the music once or twice on Saturday prior to Casual Wear. You may also go to YouTube and search for Cinderella Modeling and there are “how to” video’s showing both the casual wear and party wear modeling with music.

Awards and ExpectationsPRIZES AND SCHOLARSHIPS: Naturally the greatest prize of all at the state finals are the titles and the honor and recognition that goes with them, as well as the right to represent the state of Arkansas at the fabulous International Finals to be held in July in Dallas. All educational saving bonds are issued at the next state pageant if the winner has completed all their obligations of the pageant year. You must attend the International Finals in Dallas, make appearances throughout the year and return to the 2019 State Pageant to give up your title in order to receive your savings bonds. Robes must be returned in good condition, cleaned and ready for the new winners. Any business sponsored prizes are donated in an effort to help the overall winners succeed at the next level of competition. Overall winners who do not attend the International Finals in Dallas will forfeit these prizes.

WHAT IS EXPECTED OF A WINNER: Winners of an official Cinderella title are to conduct themselves with the dignity of the important title they hold. Overall winners may not compete in any other beauty pageant with a “next level” of competition without the permission of the state director. The State Overall winners are expected to compete at the International Finals in Dallas. Should an Overall winner choose not to go on to compete at the next level, they will forfeit their educational bond, as well as any and all business sponsored prizes. We will have a short meeting after the crowning with all newly crowned Overall Winners to discuss the expectations for the year, appoint a Royalty Coordinator from the queen’s mothers/guardian and sign a contract acknowledging these expectations.

CONDUCT: At all official Cinderella Pageants the emphasis is placed on the participant and adults displaying good manners and grooming, listening to and acknowledging instructions, adjusting to conditions, maintaining discipline and dependability, and above all, displaying excellent sportsmanship at all times. Any participant, parent, coach, guest or coordinator who conducts themselves in an unsportsmanlike manner before, during or after an official Cinderella Pageant will be subject to immediate dismissal from the pageant system. Such conduct on the part of the participant will mean automatic forfeiture of all awards and NO REFUND WILL BE GIVEN. Smoking by participants is strictly prohibited.

General InformationFINAL STAGING: The state finals are open to family and friends for a nominal fee of $10 for adults and $5 for children under the age of 12. This covers all phases of competition and we hope you will encourage them to attend and cheer on your child. Nothing is more rewarding than having family and friends there to experience this with you. Ample dressing facilities will be provided for participants and we ask that ONLY ONE PERSON WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE DRESSING ROOM TO ASSIST EACH PARTICIPANT.

CINDERELLA REGISRATION/INSURANCE PROGRAM: All official participants and staff members must be covered by the Cinderella Pageant System Registration & Insurance program. Cinderella insurance is 24 hours a day coverage during the pageant for accidents (illness not included). Benefits include: $5000 accidental death and dismemberment and $1000 blanket accident medical expense (for accidents only). The aggregate limit with respect to any single accident is $25,000.

Not covered: war, suicide and act of armed forces. The cost for this insurance for both the contestant and the chaperone is included in the Entry Fee.

LIMITATIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY: The pageant will NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY for lost articles or personal property and is NOT responsible for accidents, mishaps, or personal care of the participant, chaperone or guest. This is the responsibility of the chaperone. Although the pageant’s official insurance coverage does cover medical expenses for accidents (NOT ILLNESS) during the pageant, THE PAGEANT DOES NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILTY OR RESPONSIBILTY BEYOND THE LIMITATIONS OF THE CINDERELLA REGRISTRATION & INSURANCE PROGRAM. Each participant’s parent or guardian MUST sign the official liability release form which is included on the state entry form.

OFFICIAL PHOTOGRAPHER: At the Cinderella State Finals only members of the press and the state pageant’s own official photographer may take photos and videos of any participant during the actual competition. Photo Packages will be available for purchase at Registration. Group photos will be taken after the Grand Finals to be used in the state’s publications, social media, web site and publicity. Subsequently, candid shots of the contestants will be taken throughout the pageant for our web site and Social Media pages. A Photo Waiver must be signed by each contestant in order to appear on these sites. Again, NO PHOTOGRAPHY will be allowed in the auditorium during competition.

Registration Check ListTo be emailed/mailed by April 6, 2018

Entry Form/Emcee Sheet Fee Worksheet

Intent/Deposit Form Release Forms

$100 Non-Refundable Deposit Picture for the Program Book

Any Ads Sold – Copy, Photos, Clipart, & Money

To be turned in at Registration Photogenic Picture

Talent CD Balance Due

Sample Souvenir Gift

Tentative Schedule of EventsFriday, April 27, 2018

Comfort Suites Hotel5:00-6:00 Registration6:30-7:00 Contestant Orientation with the Judges7:30-8:30 “Bling Out Your Denim” Western Banquet/Party

Saturday, April 28, 2018Comfort Suites Hotel

8:00 – 8:30 Late Registration 8:30 – 9:00 Photogenic Judging9:00 - 9:30 Baby Playtime9:30 – 10:30 Interview

Hot Springs Middle School Auditorium12:00 Dressing Rooms Open to Contestants1:00 Party Wear1:30 Casual Wear

2:00 Crowning of Cinderella Baby Royalty 2:30 Tot Personality3:00 Talent 4:00 Crowning of Cinderella Royalty

Hotel InformationHotel: Our host hotel will be the Comfort Suites Hotel. Registration, Orientation, The Western Banquet, and Playtime/Interview will be held at this location. You are not required to stay overnight, or at this hotel, but there will be no dressing facilities available at this location other than a public restroom until after interviews, so plan accordingly. The cost of your hotel room is NOT included in the Registration Fees. You are responsible for making your own reservations if you plan to stay at the hotel.

Comfort Suites Hotel

20 Nash Street, Hot Springs, AR, 71913

 Phone: (501) 881-4758