Balloon Classic Queen
2009 Pageant
Contestant Folder
Heather Hulen
Balloon Classic Queen Pageant Coordinator
(515) 961-0112
HeatherHulen @aol.com
National Balloon Classic Queen 2009
Entry Form
Name______
Address______
Age______Email______
Home Phone______
Cell Phone______
Legal Guardian
Printed Name______
Legal Guardian Signature______
Legal Guardian Phone______
Please Return Application by Tues., June 30th, 2009 to:
National Balloon Classic
Miss National Balloon Classic
P.O. Box 346
Indianola, IA. 50125
For Questions Regarding the Pageant:
Heather Hulen (515) 961-0112
www.nationalballoonclassic.com/queen.html
Contestant Agreement
2009 National Balloon Classic Queen
The 2009 National Balloon Classic Queen will be crowned at the Balloon Field on Saturday, August 1, 2009.
*It is the responsibility of each contestant and Classic Queen to make arrangements for transportation to and from the National Balloon Classic.
Judging will be based on the following:
Attitude, Appearance, and Personality
Leadership and Citizenship
Volunteer Experience with the Classic or Other Community Groups
Overall Appearance and Poise
Judges’ Comments are not available to the contestants.
If selected as Classic Queen, you will be required to attend events listed on the 2009 National Balloon Classic Queen Schedule, and must be wearing the National Balloon Classic provided crown and sash.
The National Balloon Classic Queen will reign during the 2009 National Balloon Classic and must be present to crown the 2010 Queen.
I, ______understand and agree that I meet all the eligibility requirements, rules, and regulations to enter.
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Rules and Regulations
2009 National Balloon Classic Queen Pageant
Ù Each Contestant must be at least 15 years of age and not more than 18 years of age on Sat., July 31st (the first day of the 2009 Balloon Classic).
Ù Entrant must reside in Warren County.
Ù Each Contestant must be of good moral character.
Ù No professional model is eligible to compete in the Pageant (one who has had ongoing employment in which modeling was the primary part of the job).
Ù Immediate family members of the National Balloon Classic Judging Committee are not qualified to compete.
Ù The winning contestant must agree to neither accept any other queen titles nor endorse any commercial product as the Classic Queen without the written permission of the Classic’s Board of Directors.
Ù The Classic’s Board of Directors reserves the right to change and interpret the forgoing rules and regulations at any time as may be deemed expedient.
Ù Absolutely No entries will be accepted after July 1st, 2009
Ù The Balloon Classic Queen cannot hold another Queen Title during her reign as the Balloon Classic Queen.
Ù Entrant agrees to be bound by the rules, regulations, and Contestant Agreement provided by the National Balloon Classic Board of Directors.
2009 National Balloon Classic Queen Pageant
What the Judges are looking for and scoring
What the Judges are looking for…
The Classic Queen will be selected by an impartial panel of judges. Judging comments are not available to the contestants.
Judges will be looking for the following qualities in the young woman selected Classic Queen…
Attitude
Appearance
Personality
Leadership
Citizenship
Volunteer Experience (with the Classic or Other Community Groups)
Poise
Scoring…
Contestants will be scored during a Personal Private Interview; this is a Panel Judging interview. There will be five judges, and you will have minutes to answer questions provided. The criteria for scoring will be overall first impression, personal appearance, communication skills, ability to communicate during competition, appearances, and public speaking engagements. The Judges will be looking for the following qualities in the Queen Contestants: Attitude, Appearance, Personality, Leadership, Citizenship, Volunteer Experience, and Poise. Scoring will be 1-10; 1 being lowest and 10 being the highest score available.
Balloon Classic Queen
Competition Wardrobe
Thursday, July 16th at Balloon Museum (5:30 pm)
Personal Interview
The key to this is to make an impressive first impression that is consistent with your personality. You will be meeting the judges for a panel interview. First impressions are lasting impressions! You will want to wear something Business or Dressy Casual… something that reflects your personality and style. Do not be afraid to wear bright colors or to be fashionable. Let your personality show through! It is best NOT to wear any necklaces, bracelets, or watches, as they can be distractions in the interview and take focus away from you. Wear something that makes you feel confident and relaxed. Most important, remember to wear your smile!!
Sat., Aug. 1st at the Balloon Field Stage (5:15 pm) Crowning Ceremony
Dressy Casual; must be a dress. No formals or gowns. Again let your personality show through!! If you wish to wear the same outfit for Interview and Ceremony that would be just fine.
For both events: It is important to wear something age appropriate and fits properly!!
2009 Classic Queen Pageant Schedule
*It is the responsibility of each contestant and the Classic Queen to make arrangement for transportation to and from the Pageant events and the National Balloon Classic.
July 16th at 5:30p.m. Contestant Meeting/Interviews
At the Balloon Office/Museum
Contestant Interviews/ Photos for Record Herald
(Business Casual or Dressy Casual)
Balloon Parade Saturday, August 1st, 2009
* All contestant and Queen & Court are in Parade
Line up at Irving Elementary 10:30 a.m.
Parade time 11: 00 .am. (Dressy Casual)
Queen Crowning, Saturday, August 1st
At the Balloon Field Stage at 5:15 p.m.
Balloon Classic Dates July 31- August 8
2009 National Balloon Classic Queen Prizes
Classic Queen 2009 will receive the following….
The National Balloon Classic Sash
The National Balloon Classic Crown
$50 at the Completion of the 2009 Classic
2009 Balloon Collector Pin
2009 Balloon tee-shirt
A Balloon ride during the Classic
Balloon Field Privileges throughout the event for herself and immediate family.
Admission ticket for Queen for the 2010 Ritz