DATE OF COMPETITION: (Date: May 24 & 25, 2008 - Eissey Campus Theatre. Host Hotel: Embassy Suites in Palm Beach Gardens.

FITNESS COMPETITION (Mrs. & Ms): Aerobic Wear
May be any color, one or two piece, long or short, one or more pieces.
May not be a thong.
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.
33 1/3% figure, fitness, posture, confidence. During your year as a state titleholder your schedule will be very demanding, being physical fit is a very important part of the competition. Try to take 15 minutes out of your day to do something physical.

PRIVATE INTERVIEW (Mrs., Ms., Teens, Jr. Teen ): Interview suit (May be a pantsuit or suit with skirt) or nice business style dress. 33 1/3% of 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, Jr. Teen): floor length gown any color any style.
33% 1/3 of 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, Jr. Teens): Western. The opening number will be simple, you do not have to be a dancer. Contestants should select something Western. It can be a dress, jeans, pantsuit, shorts, or anything else suitable for stage. You may have glitter on it or have it plain.

THEME (Mrs., Ms., Teens, Jr. Teen): The Western Days

SCORING SYSTEM: (Mrs., Ms., Teens, Jr. Teen): 331/3% fitness, 33 1/3% evening gown, 331/3% private interview. The judge will get one last look at all the contestants where they will award 1-5 points, which is added to their final score and a winner and runner ups will be chosen.

APPEARANCES: (Mrs., Ms., Teens, Jr. 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.

PLAT FORM: A platform is something you do for someone or group that means a lot to you. Do I have to have a platform: No you do not have to have a platform. It is always nice to do nice 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. Everyone competing in the state competition will represent the area that they live. There is a lot of pride representing your city in the state event and we are proud of you. After we receive your application, additional paperwork. will follow.

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 APRIL:  Tickets can be bought in advance or at the door during the week of the pageant. Only cash will be accepted at the door during the week of the pageant.

IMPORTANT NUMBERS: Website:MrsFlorida.com - MsFlorida,com - MissFloridaTeen.com - MissFloridaJrTeen.com
Toll Free - 1-800 384-3600 or Fax 561 791-8644 - E-mail: MrsFLAUSA@aol.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 photo deadline date indicated paperwork.

AWARDS: The following awards are presented: Photogenic Competition, Congeniality, Audience Choice Award, Sales Executive Award, 3rd, 2nd, 1st runner ups, winner. Some additional awards are given to specific pageant divisions

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