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We
aim to give a first class
pageant experience to
our contestants and
their families.
We have
paid attention to a lot
of little details that
matter to
YOU. Also, we
LISTEN to our pageant
moms and our contestants
and use that feedback to
make Crown Jewels even
BETTER.
We have made some
changes for 2011.
Some of these changes
were based on our
experiences in 2010 -
some were specifically
requested by our
contestant moms, and
others just made sense
to us. We will
continue to evolve and
will always take YOUR
input into
consideration. We
care what you think.
We want your family to
have the BEST experience
possible. No, not
everyone can be Mega
Ultimate Grand Supreme;
but every family
attending can have a
pleasant and positive
weekend.
I know that some of our
natural only families
will be disappointed
that natural will not be
a part of 2011 Crown
Jewels. We felt
that we were trying to
be too many things to
too many people, and
that we will be a better
pageant if we narrow our
scope. We hope to
find a natural partner
who will be able to put
on a natural pageant
during the weekend of
Crown Jewels, at the
same location - so that
our natural pageant
friends can share in our
weekend fun.
We adjusted our age
groups a little bit - 4
and 5 will now be two
separate age groups; our
moms let us know that
there is a wide
difference between
abilities of 4 year olds
and 5 year olds.
Also, we will now have
9-10 and 11-12 - thank
you moms who let us know
that 11 better fits with
12 year olds as eleven
usually begins wearing
long dresses. You
loved our supreme groups
for ultimates, grands
and minis - they will be
0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, and
13 and up. We
shifted them around
slightly with our
changing the 10-11 group
to 9-10 and 11-12.
For other supremes, the
breakdowns will be 0-3,
4-8, and 9 and up.
ALL titles will receive
a crown and banner.
In 2010, we had some
titles not receiving
crowns and some titles
not receiving
banners...in 2011 we are
changing that.
Prizes will be added to
the guaranteed cash as
we receive entries -
check our awards page
for the latest
information.
As the moms requested in
our post pageant survey,
supremes will now be
computed by Beauty + 2
optionals, only one of
which can be a photo!
Ties broken by highest
beauty score.
Moms overwhelmingly
voted to continue using
everyday average people
who don't know your kids
as judges instead of
switching to
'professionals.'
In 2011, photo judges
will make comments on
your scoresheets, and
you will be able to talk
to ALL judges (including
photo judges) after
crowning.
We will be providing
snack breaks throughout
the day on Saturday as
well as our much loved
'mom massages' (your #1
favorite thing about
Crown Jewels 2010!) as
gifts from Crown Jewels
to our contestant moms
in 2011.
No fall backs - compete
age day of pageant.
You may move up one age
group. (This was
voted yes by 7/8 of our
survey respondents).
No double crowning.
The jackpots may be
awarded to any
contestant regardless of
the title that he or she
has received, but there
will be no second crown
and these will not be
viewed as titles.
Boys are welcome to
compete. They are
eligible for any title.
We will add a title
specifically for boys
with 5 boys competing.
We will add 2 titles
specifically for boys
with 10 boys competing.
We will have a paid
backup tabulator
observing ALL tabulation
to insure a fair
contest.
Tabulation will be by
computer.
Green robes (Ultimates
and Grands) may not
compete the next year
but are reigning.
Gold robes (Minis) and
all other titles may
choose to compete OR
reign. Mega
Ultimate will never
compete again, but will
be crowned a Lifetime
Queen.
Late arrival to beauty
misses lineup and you
will not be eligible for
side awards. No
other penalty for being
late - you may compete
when you arrive.
We are unable to wait
and will keep the
schedule moving, so we
do not penalize the
contestants who were on
time.
First deposit in chooses
spot in lineup.
Requests will attempt to
be met, but obviously if
3 moms want their
contestant last, only
one contestant can be
last. We will
refer to the dates of
receipt of entry to
confirm who gets the
spot they want.
Please do NOT wait until
the day before the
pageant to talk to the
director about spot in
lineup. This is
determined weeks before
the pageant and we will
not be able to change
your spot at the last
minute.
Moms requested no
crowning t-shirts -
bring your favorite
attire for crowning.
Thanks to
everyone who
participated in
our initial
survey and our
post pageant
survey. We
appreciate your
input and we
will continue to
work to make
Crown Jewels
even more
wonderful. |
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