Banning Stagecoach Days Rodeo Queen 2017 Application and Contract Packet
Packet to be completed and returned to:
Rodeo Queen Director: Jennifer Hall (951)215-5080 Make checks for entry fee payable to: Stagecoach Days Association Mail to: Stagecoach Days Association, ATTN: Rodeo Queen Director P.O. Box 604, Banning CA 92220 Deadline: May 30th, 2017 CALENDAR OF MANDATORY EVENTS 2017
Application DEADLINE May 30th 2017 June 16th Whiskerino/ Hatterino kick off August 26th Stagecoach Days kick off dance September 5th First Street Dance September 8-10, 2017- Winners will represent Banning Stagecoach Days during rodeo, carnival, and parade. September (TBD) San Bernardino Sheriff Rodeo September (TBD) Beaumont Oktoberfest October Introduction to City Council ****In its sole discretion the Stagecoach Committee can add Mandatory events to this schedule. Failure to attend any mandatory events is grounds from disqualification and removal of contestant from contest unless contestant has received written permission from Stagecoach Days Association to miss said event, which permission may be granted or denied in sole discretion of the Stagecoach Days Association. **All winners are allowed to attend other events if approved by Stagecoach Days Association first.
Who is Eligible 1. Age: as of (September 1st). Each contestant 18 years of age or younger shall have a legal guardian, parent, or chaperone over the age of 21, who shall be responsible for that contestant during their reign.
Queen……………………..18-24 years of age
Junior Miss……….………13-17 years of age
Little Miss……….…………8-12 years of age
Tiny Miss…………………..5-7 years of age
2. Marital Status: All contestants must be unmarried at the time of the competition and shall remain unmarried during the time of their reign. All contestants must not have any children at the time of competition or during the time of their reign. If a contestant shall become married, or pregnant during their reign all prizes MUST be returned.
3. Mileage: Contestants must live within 100 miles of Banning. 4. This is NOT a beauty contest, nor a clothing competition but rather a competition, which recognizes a number of attributes such as horsemanship, public speaking, rodeo/horse knowledge, personality & appearance. It is also an opportunity to meet new people and make new friends.
To Apply 1. Entry: Contestants are responsible for their own entry. Applications shall be submitted with ALL REQUIRED SIGNATURES, HORSEMANSHIP DVD, AND APPLICATIONS FEES no later than the due date.
2. Application Fee: A fee of $25.00 shall accompany each application. This can be done by sponsorships also. Make all checks payable to the Stagecoach Days Assn.
3. Headshot: The picture shall be of the contestant in their show attire, hat included. Photo must be printed.
4. DVD:
a. You must start your DVD with an introduction of yourself, and an explanation of why you would like to represent Banning, and why you believe we should chose you to represent our city.
b. The horsemanship portion of the DVD must be a continuous unedited video that begins with you mounting your horse and ending dismounting your horse. Horsemanship pattern attached. Sr. & Jr. are the same pattern. When completing the horsemanship pattern, you must mount your horse, begin your pattern, and immediately after the pattern is complete walk to pick up your flag and complete your flag run and then queens run. This MUST be continuous video.
*** If you do not have access to another arena, you may make arrangements with the queen director to complete your video pattern at Dysart Park.
5. You must include 3 references with contact information as well as your relationship with those
individuals. ** Please list previous rodeo titles you have held**
If you are chosen to represent Banning for the 2017-2018 year: (WINNERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY JUNE 10TH)
***You will need to abide by these rules and regulations, or your title may be stripped along with revoking prizes won. The executive board will convene to vote on any infractions that are brought to the board’s attention. *** You will be responsible for raising $3,000 that can be in the form of raffle tickets, sponsorships, rodeo program ads, and straight donations. ** Sponsorships must be a business/person that did not sponsor the rodeo in 2016. (We are looking for new sponsors) You will be responsible for selling 30 total rodeo tickets. 10 must be Sunday rodeo tickets. These must be turned in no later than August 15th, 2017. ** THERE WILL BE A COMPETITION BETWEEN THE FOUR WINNERS. THE WINNER WILL RECEIVE $500.
Rules and Regulations: 1. Withdrawals: If after the closing of the Queens Court entries, a contestant must withdraw, all fees and sponsorships are non-refundable. 2. The Stagecoach Days Association reserves the right to cancel the contest or combine age divisions if less than three entrants submit applications for the different age divisions of the Stagecoach Days Rodeo Queen contest. 3. Reasons for Disqualification: Inappropriate behavior, i.e., language or conduct may be subject to review and disqualification. Contestants or members of the Banning Stagecoach Days Court shall not consume any alcoholic beverages or use any form of tobacco products, regardless of their age, at any Stagecoach Days event. See Code of Conduct.
4. The final decision regarding the eligibility or disqualification of a contestant is vested with the Queens Court Director and the Stagecoach Days Association.
5. The winners of the competition will be expected to participate in the 2017 Stagecoach Days Rodeo and its events and promote the 2018 Stagecoach Days Event throughout the year. Queens Contestant Application
Division of Competition: (please check the category, based on age on competition date) Queen (18-24 years of age) Jr. Miss (13-17 years of age) Little Miss (8-12 years of age)
Tiny Miss (5-7 years of age)
Name: Age : Date of Birth:
Parents Names:
Address:
City: State:
Phone:
Why do you want to be rodeo queen?
Why do you believe that Stagecoach Days should chose you to represent their rodeo?
Special Interests, Activities (not horse related), and any Awards Received:
What are your career goals?
Hobbies:
Rodeos & Horse Activities & Awards Received:
How did you get involved with the sport of Rodeo?
Code of Conduct
Contestant Name:
I accept and will fulfill to the best of my ability, the many responsibilities of the Banning Stagecoach Days Queen to which I may be selected. I understand that I may be asked to attend various rodeos, parades, trail rides, dinners, meetings, etc. I understand and have not violated any of the Banning Stagecoach Days Queens Contest Rules.
Date: Signed:
As the Parent (s) of , I (we) agree to see that he/she will be available to attend any functions which Banning Stagecoach Days may request her to attend. I (we) accept the responsibility of seeing that they are chaperoned, and I (we) will make all necessary arrangements for their transportation and for that of the horse and equipment.
Date: Signed:
Banning Stagecoach Days agrees to see that all functions and activities attended by our Queens shall not interfere with school, and that said functions will be suitable for young adults.
Code of Conduct 1. Represent Banning Stagecoach Days with dignity and pride.
2. Never gossip or slander or harass members of the Banning Stagecoach Days Court, Banning Stagecoach Days chairpersons, Banning Stagecoach Days board members, Banning Stagecoach Days general members or their families. This applies to any form of verbal, written, or electronic means.
3. Never use profanity or inappropriate language while attending Banning Stagecoach Days events or while representing Banning Stagecoach Days at any event or location.
4. No inappropriate attitude or behavior toward any member of the Banning Stagecoach Days Court, Banning Stagecoach Days chairpersons, Banning Stagecoach Days board members, Banning Stagecoach Days general members or their families.
5. No smoking, use of tobacco products, drinking alcohol or use of any type of illegal drugs. 6. Wear clean and appropriate attire at all Banning Stagecoach Days events. No tube tops, revealing or ragged clothes. Ear piercings are okay, any type of body piercing or tattoos should remain covered.
7. When representing Banning Stagecoach Days, be sure that you and your horse are presentable. Your horse should be clean, free of debris and ready for the appropriate event.
8. I certify that I have never willingly appeared nude or semi-nude in any photo, video, or file as of this date. I will not pose nude or semi-nude for photo or file while holding a title, I will not pose provocatively or suggestively on any social media site (Facebook, Instagram etc.).
9. All social media accounts MUST be open to Stagecoach Days executive board, and rodeo queen director.
10. In the event that the participant should marry, become pregnant, or if my conduct is in anyway damaging to the Miss Banning Stagecoach Days Pageant, she will forfeit the crown and title and all awarded prizes immediately. Upon information being received that any of these situation has occurred or is occurring, all cases will be investigated.
11. ALL events/photography sessions done in Stagecoach Days attire MUST be approved by the director/executive board before attending.
12. Contestants may not cause said inappropriate and non-allowed conduct listed in the paragraphs above to appear in any social and news media.
13. I understand that all prizes won (saddle, buckle, etc.) belong to Stagecoach Days Association until the crowing of the 2018 queens. If at any point my title is stripped from me I must return any and all prizes.
14. I understand that the perpetual chaps and crown belong to Stagecoach Days Association, if during my reign these items shall be damaged I will be responsible for replacing these items for their full value.
15. The Stagecoach Days Association reserves the right in its sole discretion to add, delete, modify, and enforce any of the rules and regulations as in its sole discretion deems necessary for the good of the event.
By signing below I, ______, understand that failure to comply with this Code of Conduct rules will result in my removal from the Banning Stagecoach Days Court. As to any subsequent years, my behavior might be grounds for disqualifying me in any future Banning Stagecoach Days Court competitions. I also understand this Code of Conduct is supplemental to the rules agreed to upon applying for the Banning Stagecoach Days Court.
Sign Name Print Name Date:
Parent Sign Name Print Name Date:
Waiver of Liability In consideration of my application being accepted for participation in the “Miss Stagecoach Days Rodeo Queen” contest, I hereby agree to abide by the rules and regulations of the “Miss Stagecoach Days Rodeo Queen” committee and understand that any violation of the rules and regulations may disqualify me from the contest. I further agree to hold harmless the “Miss Stagecoach Days Rodeo Queen” contest committee, the Stagecoach Days Association and its officers agents, members, and employees for any claims resulting from the loss, accident or injury, received by me in connection with participation by me in any event, performance, parade or other activities. Also, I hereby release the right, title and claims of any photographs that may be taken by the management for their use in promotion and publicity.
I certify that I have read the rules and regulation of the “Miss Stagecoach Days Rodeo Queen” contest. I agree to fulfill my obligations as “Miss Stagecoach Days Rodeo Queen” conducting myself in a proper manner and/or way of life by remaining unmarried and remain from of any questionable acts involving an issue of morality. I also agree that if I am chosen as first runner-up I will make myself available and maintain my eligibility to fill the capacity of “Miss Stagecoach Days Rodeo Queen”. I have carefully read the aforementioned statement and the accompanying Waiver of Liability ad fully understand and agree to abide by the terms and conditions contained therein.
Signature of Contestant ______Date______
Street Address or P.O. Box ______
City County State Zip Code ______
Area Code & Telephone Number ______
Birth Date of Contestant ______
Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian (If Contestant is under 21 years of age)
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Address of Parent or Guardian (If different than contestant’s)
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Telephone Number (If different that contestant’s) ______Banning Stagecoach Days
Rodeo Queen 2017 Photograph & Information Release
In consideration of value received, receipt of which is hereby acknowledged, I hereby give the Stagecoach Days Association permission to use my name, statement, information provided in this application, photograph and likeness for promotional advertising and media purposes or others authorizes by management of the Stagecoach Days Association. My picture may be used alone, as a member of a group, in a composite or in such other manner as will most favorably serve to promote and advertise the Banning Stagecoach Days. My picture may be used with my name, without my name or with a fictitious name supporting the Banning Stagecoach Days.
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Name: ____Age : Date ___
Legal Guardian Names: (if under 18 years of age)
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Address:
City: State:
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Applicants Signature:
Legal Guardian’s Signature:
Legal Guardian’s Address:
City: ______State: ______Zip:______QUEEN & JUNIOR division pattern
1. Mount horse. 2. Run with speed past center marker 3. Stop and back up to center of pattern 4. Settle horse for approximately 10 seconds. Start lope. Circles should be made inside the end markers. 5. & 5 Ride two circles to the right, first small and slow, second circle larger and faster. 6 & 7. Ride two circles to the left, first circle small and slow, second circle larger and faster. ** Finish your circle, change leads and do a right turn close to the left of the arena. 8. Left roll back over hocks (should be made past far end marker) 9. Right roll back over hocks (should be made past far end marker) 10. Stop (should be made past center marker) Let horse settle, then in approximate area of stop, do pivots. 11. Pivot RIGHT no more than 90 degrees. 12. Pivot LEFT no more than 180 degrees. 13. Walk back to the starting position & pick up flag. Begin flag run. 14. Set down flag, and begin QUEENS run. 15. Stop at the starting position 1 and dismount horse. Little Miss Pattern
1. Start at 1 and mount your horse. 2. Walk to second cone 3. Trot/lope a circle to the right, stop at center marker 4. Trot/lope a circle to the left, stop at center marker 5. Trot to the third cone 6. Stop and back 3 steps 7. Turn and walk back to the starting position to pick up flag 8. Complete Flag run, stopping at starting marker to begin queens run. ** Flag run optional** 9. Queens run, stopping at starting marker. Dismount your horse.
Tiny Miss Pattern
1. Start at 1 and mount your horse. 2. Walk to second cone 3. Walk/Trot a circle to the right, stop at center marker 4. Walk/Trot a circle to the left, stop at center marker 5. Walk/Trot to the third cone 6. Stop and back 3 steps 7. Turn and walk back to the starting position. 8. Queens run, stopping at starting marker. Dismount your horse.