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Become a Teen Contestant

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Eligibility Requirements

Young women who meet the following requirements may enter the pageant:

•  Resident of the County of San Diego OR of any County in CA where there is not a local Teen division available

•  Must be 13 years of age by date of 2012 State Competition

•  May not graduate from High School before the Miss America's OT 2012 National Finals
 
•  May not turn 18 years of age on or before August 31, 2012

•  United States Citizen

•  Be of Good Moral Character

•  Never married; Never pregnant




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Contestant Responsibilities

Time Commitment

If you should become a titleholder, your attendance is required at the following events:

Miss California 2011 Teen Contestant Orientation
     Date: April 13-15, 2012
     Place: Fresno, CA

Miss California's Outstanding Teen 2011 Competition
     Date: June 22-30, 2012
     Place: Fresno, CA


Financial Commitment

MSDPSA requires that each contestant to secure one (1) sponsorship for her entry. Sponsorships are $300 each. Each sponsorship also includes a full-page ad in the Miss San Diego Pageant & Scholarship Association's 2012 Program Book. 

Keep in mind that a sponsor does not have to be a single business or person. Sponsorships can come from multiple businesses, or groups of family & friends. For example, 17 family members & friends could contribute $20 each to generate one (1) sponsorship of $350. Sponsorship payments can be made in cash, checks, or money orders. Payments can also be made by credit card thru PayPal; please add 5% to the amount paid thru PayPal as an additional processing fee. Please go to the Make a Donation section of this website, and click on the 'Donate' button.


State Competition Preparation Commitment

What happens after being crowned as a titleholder? It is your job, with the help of the MSDPSA Committee, to prepare to be the best you can be for the Miss California's Outstanding Teen competition. Depending on pre-competition fundraising by contestants, financial resources may be available to help you prepare for the state level competition.


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Areas of Competition
 


Contestants in all Miss America preliminaries at the local and state level compete in five areas:


Personal Interview (35% of total score)

At the local level, each contestant participates in an individual eight (8) minute interview. There are typically 5 to 7 judges on a panel. Contestants are questioned on their background as presented on their fact sheet, their educational and career goals, their opinions on current events and social issues, and their interests, hobbies and extracurricular activities. Scoring is based on overall first impression, validated opinions and responses in context, poise, personal appearance and attractiveness, personality, intelligence, style, emotional control, speech, vocabulary, grammar, ability to have a confident and commanding presence; knowledge, understanding, and ability to articulate her platform issue, sense of accomplishment.


Talent (35% of total score)

Contestants perform a 2-minute routine of their own choosing. Some possible talents include all types of singing, dancing, gymnastics, instrumental music, dramatic or comedy monologues, baton twirling and ventriloquism. Other talents that can be performed solo on a stage are also possible. Phone or e-mail us if you have a question about your talent presentation. Scoring is based on contestant's talent selection and performance as it distinguishes both her skills and personality, interpretive ability, technical skill level (execution, technique, syncronization, control), stage presence and the totality of all elements (including costume, props, voice, use of body, and choreography).


Evening Wear/On-stage Question (20% of total score)

Each contestant appears on-stage in an outfit of her own choosing, representative of what she would wear to a prom or other formal event. Pantsuits, cocktail dresses and evening gowns are all appropriate for this phase of the competition. Scoring is based on overall first impression, sense of confidence, personality and stage presence, walk and posture, carriage and grace, appropriateness of attire, sense of style, sense of attractiveness, beauty, and charm. The on-stage question is combined with the evening gown portion of competition.


Lifestyle & Fitness (10% of total score)

Each contestant appears on stage to perform a physical fitness routine of four eight-counts in workout attire. Workout attire includes capri or full-length black leggings with a sleeveless sport top, and tennis shoes. The attire must be age-appropriate, and typical of what a teenager would wear to workout. The MSDPSA must approve the selected workout attire prior to competition. Swimsuits and clothing specifically for dance, such as a leotard are not permitted. Scoring is based on overall first impression, statement of strong physical fitness and health, dynamic presence of attractiveness and presence; display of energy, charisma, and expression, sense of self-confidence and self-assurance.


On-stage Question (See Evening Gown/On-stage Question)

The On-Stage Interview phase of competition is now combined with the Evening Gown portion of competition and is comprised of questions of a general nature. It will be neither platform-related nor something taken from the private interview. The objective is to evaluate the contestant's ability to think on her feet and answer a question of general interest to people her age, including but not limited to local, state, and national current events. Scoring is based on overall first impression and the judges should ask themselves: 1. Did the contestant answer the question in the context in which it was asked? 2. Can she handle the pressure of speaking on stage in front of an audience? 3. Will young people see her as a role model who is reflective of today's generation?


Academic Achievement

This area of competition is not a specific scoring criteria at the local level, but is a scoring criteria at the State and National levels. Transcripts are submitted at the local level and judges may consider the overall academic achievement during the Personal Interview by considering the following:

   1.  Has the student maintained at least a "B" average during the past academic year?
   2.  Would her academic achievements place her in the top 10% of your (the judges') institution?
   3.  Is she taking Advanced, AP, or IB courses?
   4.  Does she hold leadership positions in her school and extracurricular activities?
   5.  Based on the information before you, do you believe this student would meet the description
        of an "Outstanding Student"?


Top Five - Final Ballot

From the above 100%, the Top Five Finalists will be named. The Top Five Finalists enter the final round of competition with zero points. The judges will then rank the contestants in the order they individually believe the contestants should finish on a Final Ballot.
Each judge will rank the Top Five contestants on a Final Ballot. A first place vote is worth ten points, a second place vote is worth five points, a third place vote is worth three points, a fourth place vote is worth two points and a fifth place vote is worth one point . The total of the Final Ballots alone will determine the outcome of the pageant. The high and low scores on the Final Ballot will NOT be dropped. All judges’ votes count on the Final Ballot.


Platform Overview

In 1989, the personal platform concept was introduced as part of the competition, with each state titleholder choosing an issue of importance to her and to society. Through in-depth interviewing during the local, state and national competitions, each contestant is evaluated on her commitment to her chosen issue. Examples of platform issues have included child advocacy, volunteerism, domestic violence, literacy, diabetes, awareness, eating disorders and our nation's homeless.








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