Dear CFR Rising Star Queen Applicant, We are so excited to offer a Rising Star Queen Competition at the 2019 . This is wonderful opportunity for young ladies ages 13-17 who have a passion for rodeo, the western way of life, and who want to promote the great sport of rodeo. The winner of this competition will represent the CFR Rising Star Rodeo at the 2019 and 2020 CFR.

Please read through the package and direct any questions you may have to:

Canadian Finals Rodeo Email: [email protected]

The contest will be held October 31-November 2, in Red Deer during the Canadian Finals Rodeo. Just like the Miss Rodeo Canada Competition, contestants will be judged on Horsemanship, Personality, Public Speaking and Modeling.

Horsemanship • Contestants will provide their own mount • Rail class • Horsemanship pattern (provided once accepted) • Flag Lap • Presentation Ride • Grand Entry at the Rising Star Rodeo on Saturday afternoon • Accommodations will be provided for your horse, but you will be responsible for providing feed and tending to your horse.

Public Speaking • 2-3 minute prepared speech on any topic pertaining to rodeo or the western way of life • 2 impromptu questions

Personality • Personal interview with judges • Observation at contest events

Modeling • Fashion show style modeling

4847A 19th Street Red Deer, Alberta, T4R 2N7 cfrreddeer.ca 403.343.7800 The Rising Star Rodeo Queen Competition will accept a maximum of 7 contestants , and it will not proceed with less than 4 contestants. Just like the CFR Rising Star Rodeo that accepts the Provincial High School Rodeo Champions, we will guarantee a spot for the current Provincial Rodeo Queens into the contest, provided an application is received by the first deadline of August 23. The remaining positions will be selected by judges who evaluate all other applications. Crowns and title banners will not be worn during the competition.

• Opening Date for All CFR Rising Star Rodeo Queen Applications: August 9, 2019.

• All Provincial High School Rodeo Queens who wish to guarantee their application acceptance, must email and post mark an application by August 23, 2019.

• Closing Date for All Applications: Applications must be emailed and post-marked by August 30, 2019. Packages sent after this date will not be opened or accepted.

Here is a handy little checklist to be sure you have included all the information we require to accept your application.

Electronic email copy and mail a hard copy of each of the following:

• Personal Resume (Maximum 3 pages) • Application Form • 8 x 10 Color Head and Shoulders Photo with a Hat (no crowns please) • 8 x 10 Color Full Body Photo with a (no crowns please) • Photographer’s release to use photos on social media or in promotional print material, if this not received the photo cannot be used • Signed Waiver of Liability Form • Signed Competition Acknowledgement and Release Form

4847A 19th Street Red Deer, Alberta, T4R 2N7 cfrreddeer.ca 403.343.7800 Application Details • Maximum 7 Contestants. Minimum 4 Contestants • Current Provincial High School Rodeo Queens will have the first opportunity to apply, then applications will be evaluated to fill the remaining spots. • All contestants will be a female of at least 13 years of age (as of January 1, 2019) and not older than 17 years of age as of October 31, 2019. • The applicant must be a Canadian citizen. • Applications are to be electronically emailed and hard copy mailed

Applications are to be emailed to [email protected]

Hard copy mailed to: Christina Sturgeon Westerner Park 4847A 19Street Red Deer, Alberta T4N 2N7

• Opening Date for all CFR Rising Star Rodeo Queen Applications: August 9, 2019 • All Provincial High School Rodeo Queens who wish to guarantee their application acceptance: Application must be emailed by August 23, 2019 • Closing Date for All Other Applications: August 30, 2019 at Midnight

As this is the first year for such a competition, it will also be a learning year for us. We are however, very excited to see this event become a reality and we hope you will be one of the first to compete in our CFR Rising Star Rodeo Queen Competition. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected] .

Sincerely,

Brittney Chomistek Rising Star Rodeo Queen Coordinator

4847A 19th Street Red Deer, Alberta, T4R 2N7 cfrreddeer.ca 403.343.7800 Canadian Finals Rodeo Rising Star Rodeo Queen 2019 Application Form

Name:

Home Phone Number:

Address:

Email:

Birthdate:

Age as of January 1, 2019:

Parent/Guardian Name(s): Parent/Guardian Contact Phone Number:

Emergency Contact Phone Number:

Tell us about yourself in 200 words or less, feel free to include this on a separate sheet. (Information will be used for promotional Materials)

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4847A 19th Street Red Deer, Alberta, T4R 2N7 cfrreddeer.ca 403.343.7800 Canadian Finals Rodeo Rising Star Rodeo Queen 2019 Application Form

In 200 words or less, tell us why do you want to be the 2019 CFR Rising Star Rodeo Queen? Feel free to use a separate sheet if needed.

Personal Resume (maximum 3 pages) Please attach your resume and be sure to include all your equine accomplishments including rodeo, horseshow and other equine activities that you participate in or have received recognition/awards for.

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4847A 19th Street Red Deer, Alberta, T4R 2N7 cfrreddeer.ca 403.343.7800