2018-2019 Fort Bend County Youth Rodeo Association Royalty COUNTRY SCENES AND CHILDREN’S DREAMS
FBCYRA | June 1, 2018
2018-2019 FBCYRA Royalty Application
Make checks payable to: FBCYRA
Mail to: C/O FBCYRA Queen Director PO Box 1082 Rosenberg, Texas 77471
Questions: Sally Cox 409-779-0882 or [email protected]
All applications are subject to review by committee for acceptance
Pick your division (age as of September 1, 2017):
Princess (Age 9-13) Queen (Age 14-19)
(Note: All contestants are required to obtain a minimum of Bronze level sponsorship and a Silent Auction basket that will be raffled off during the awards ceremony at the August rodeo.)
Typed applications & fees due by the end of the rodeo on: July 9, 2018
Please read eligibility, Rules & Regulations & Application Requirements provided. Additional specifics and appearance dates will be provided at the introduction meeting.
Email your director an electronic biography describing yourself that includes, but not limited to:
. School(s) you have attended, are attending, will attend . School clubs and or Community activities . Hobbies/Interests and Family . Goals . Why you are running for the title of: Princess or Queen
What is your COWGIRL ADVICE? Cowgirl advice is something that you believe in and you should be able to explain. This phrase will go into the rodeo program and you will also need to explain during the performance.
My Cowgirl Advice is:
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2018 Miss Fort Bend County Youth Rodeo Association Application
Name:
Address:
Parents Name:
Date of Birth: Email:
Phone:
Age: Classification/Grade:
Education – School Attending:
School Activities:
Club Memberships:
Special Activities:
Rodeos Activities/Events:
Interesting Facts About You: (brief)
Why do you want to be Miss Fort Bend County Youth Rodeo Association Queen / Princess?
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2018 Miss Fort Bend County Youth Rodeo Association Rules & Guidelines
You and your parent/guardian need to sign the FBCYRA Code of Conduct and also the acknowledgement form that you have read and agree to abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the FBCYRA Committee. They must be turned in by July 9, 2018.
Age as of September 1, 2017 – Princess 9-13 / Queen 14-19
Must be a resident of Fort Bend County
Entry fees go toward the expenses that are necessary to put on the contest. If you decide or need to drop out, the entry fee will not be refunded.
Unfortunately, if you are trying out for FB Fair Queen or Jr. Fair Princess, you need to choose what contest you want to be in. You cannot do both in the same year.
Contestants will need to sell at least one business-card size space for the August Rodeo programs. This can be an actual business card or a “good luck” supporting message from your family or friends. Each space is $25; money and actual cards/message must be turned in or emailed to Sally Cox by July 23, 2018.
Contestants are required to obtain a minimum of the Bronze level sponsorship for the organization and put together a Silent Auction Basket that will be raffled off during the awards ceremony at the August rodeo, the proceeds on the baskets will go back into the royalty court for prizes for the following year. Sponsorship donor forms & baskets are due to your director: July 27th 2018.
Participants in the Miss FBCYRA contest are expected to conduct themselves appropriately during all FBCYRA events, including practices, rodeos and meetings. Use of tobacco, alcohol, or illegal substances will be grounds for dismissal from the contest or removal from your reign. Misconduct will not be tolerated. This includes yourself, your horse, your parents/guardians and or trainers. Misconduct also includes things you post and/or tagged in on social media. Your Facebook/Instagram/Twitter/Snapchat/etc. accounts are a representation of yourself and should be free from vulgar or derogatory language, threats or harassment, inappropriate or illicit behavior, etc. The Fort Bend County Youth Rodeo Association board and Pageant Committee reserve the right to interview participants regarding conduct during the competition and reign. If the participant is determined to have displayed behavior which is inconsistent with these guidelines, they will be excused from the competition or removal of title.
You will need to be present on July 10, 2018 from 4pm-8pm for horsemanship & orientation practice. Headshots for the website will be taken at this time. Please come prepared with your hair and make-up done, a western shirt & hat. After orientation is over we will proceed to horsemanship practice, you can wear a short sleeve respectable shirt and must wear jeans with a western hat. You are representing FBCYRA starting now. If you are not sure about an outfit, do not wear it.
Trainers are welcome to watch the practices. However, if they interfere with the production of the practice/contest they will be asked to leave.
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You are required to have a current copy of your horses Coggins available in case asked by the Health Inspector.
You will need to know your horsemanship pattern prior to practice. If you do not know the pattern, you will need to go to the end of the line.
Everyone is required to write Thank You notes. No typed/computer printed Thank You notes are allowed. Your notes set the mood for the donors for next year. They should express your appreciation to the sponsors for their generous support of our contest. Do not seal the envelopes, so you can go back and add your title if you win. Please plan on approximately 25 stamped Thank you notes. They will need to be turned in by July 23, 2018. If you fail to submit them, you will not be able to participate in any other aspect of the contest until they are turned in.
If you have some form of injury that prevents you from riding, the director will need a signed release from your physician stating you are able to ride.
Miss FBCYRA Queen & Princess Contestants, Horsemanship portion: You will need to make a small numbers and pin it on each side of your saddle pad. Dress requirements will be a white button up western shirt, blue or black jeans, belt, boots and a western hat. You will be judged on a pattern, dismount/mount, questions asked by the judges, presentation run, flag run and appearance. It’s highly recommended that you use split reins and ride with one hand during the pattern. A tie down is optional but a flag boot mounted on your right side is required. The judges will judge you on your ability to ride and the control you have of your horse. Keep in mind, they are not looking for the perfect pattern but how well you execute your pattern.
Miss FBCYRA Queen & Princess Contestants, Personality portion: You may wear a western fashion forward outfit, skirt/dress or jean outfit with a western hat, belt with buckle and western boots. (No leather dresses) You will need to make a small number and pin it on your outfit. Corral Western Wear in Rosenberg has offered to provide a discount to any contestant purchasing their attire from them for this contest. This outfit does not need to be expensive, however, it is not recommended to wear anything off the shoulders, have any skirts above the knee, and the top should have a modest neck line. Private interviews will be held first, this portion is not open to the public. You will need to have a one minute modeling resume provided to the director, by email, no later than July 23, 2018. The contestant will start with the public portion of the contest by modeling and then will give a 1-2 minute speech over “Fort Bend”. Once you complete your speech, you will draw and answer two impromptu questions prior to exiting.
Acknowledge that the winners will be responsible for perpetual awards throughout their reign and those awards are to be presented to the newly crowned royalty at the crowning. Queen: Crown, Chaps & Parade Serape will be passed down to the new queen. If these items are damaged or lost during her reign, she is responsible for immediately notifying the committee and for replacement/repair of the item(s) reigning queen will be held responsible for.
Please keep in mind if you win the 2018 title, you will be required to ride in several parades and attend functions inside Fort Bend County as well as outside the county. This will be the responsibility of the contestant to cover any traveling expenses.
You will be required to attend all General Session FBCYRA Board meetings and provide an update on your past and upcoming appearances.
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Acknowledgement Form
This is to certify that I have read and understood all the rules stated in the 2018 Miss FBCYRA Rules, Guidelines and Texas Equine Law.
I understand that if I shall win, I have to be available for the appearances and present my reign with honor. I furthermore understand that if I do not comply with the rules set forth, I will forfeit any prizes that I have won, or be disqualified from the pageant.
Contestant Signature:
Date:
Parent’s Signature:
Date:
FBCYRA Pageant Director Signature:
Date:
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2018 SCHEDULE
July 9th – **Due by the end of the rodeo**
Typed – Application due FBCYRA Code of Conduct Signed FBCYRA Rules & Regulations Signed
July 10th *MANDATORY*
Orientation 4pm @ Fairgrounds Club Room D o Drawing order Headshot – Western attire is required - Arrive ready for pictures! Horsemanship Practice 6pm – You may change shirts but wear your hat o Know the pattern or you will go to the end of the line
July 23rd – **Due by the end of the rodeo to Pageant Director**
August Rodeo Entry Form & fee $25 (found on website) August Rodeo Program Ad due $25 Thank You notes are due – approx. 25 each – Do not seal Modeling resume due
July 27th
Horsemanship Contest – Fairgrounds
Roll call 5:45PM 6:00 PM o 2017-2018 Queen will set the pattern o Princess horsemanship pattern, flag run, presentation run o Princess horsemanship interview – ride to judge, dismount, interview, mount & exit at a walk. o 2017-2018 Queen will set the pattern o Queen horsemanship pattern, flag run, presentation run o Queen horsemanship interview – ride to judge, dismount, interview, mount & exit at a walk. Contestant meeting with director before being dismissed.
July 28th
Pageant – Fairgrounds Club Room / Building D
Roll call ______ Private Interviews (Princess followed by Queen) Contestants will vote for Miss Congeniality Fashion Show/Modeling – Speech – Impromptu Contestant meeting with director before being dismissed
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August 4th
Coronation of Miss FBCYRA Queen & Miss FBCYRA Princess
Final Go - *Wear Pink Day*
Roll Call 1:15 PM 1:30 PM Introduction of each contestant followed by Coronation 2:00 PM 2018-2019 Queen & Princess will carry flags for rodeo o Winners will need to be dressed and ready for pictures. They are expected to be in full queen attire during the performance, with the exception of her rodeo runs. Awards Ceremony will follow performance o Queen and Princess are required to attend and help during auction, awards as well as be in the award pictures.
Failure to meet roll call WILL RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION
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Scoring
o Horsemanship = 1-100 Points . Pattern 1-50 . Interview 1-25 . Appearance 1-25
o Personal Interview = 1-100 Points . Interview 1-50 . Personality 1-25 . Appearance 1-25
o Pageant = 1-150 Points . Impromptu 1-25 . Modeling 1-25 . 1-2 Min. Speech 1-50 . Personality 1-25 . Appearance 1-25
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Enter the arena and walk to Position A. Begin figure 8 work to the right at a fast lope and make the larger figure 8. Reduce speed and go into the smaller figure 8. Stop at Position B. Trot to Position C. Begin fast pace at Position C, coming to a stop at Position D. Turn away from the fence at Position D and proceed to the Exit gate at a fast pace doing a Presentation Ride. Stop at gate. Make 180 degree turn to the left (toward gate) at Position E.
Take flag from contest personnel and circle the arena once at a speed of the contestant’s choice. Stop at gate and hand flag to contest personnel at Position F.
Make second circle around arena as a presentation ride. Come to a stop at the gate at Position G. Turn towards gate and exit the arena.
The Horsemanship portion of the FBCYRA Contest is to demonstrate the ability of the contestant to show herself and her horsemanship skills. Therefore, the FBCYRA has adopted the following pattern to demonstrate basic horsemanship skills as controlling speed, increasing speed, picking up correct leads, displaying a flag while presenting herself in a manner that demonstrates the poise and elegance associated with the tile of “Queen” or “Princess”. In an effort to eliminate the need for a finished reining horse, judges will be critiquing basic horsemanship skills, appearance and presentation while correctly performing the adopted pattern. DO NOT BREAK PATTERN
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