* Report to all functions/competitions at the specified check-in times listed on the schedule!
* Crowns and banners can not be worn in any photograph in the official program book.
* No alcoholic beverages and/or illegal drugs of any kind is allowed to be consumed by parents or older contestants
in or near staging areas or in contestant's rooms. This could be cause for contestant's automatic disqualification.
This is a family event and should not be considered a free-for-all party in a hotel. It will be at the
discretion of the Pageant Officials as to the severit y of the problem and the matter will be handled accordingly.
*Baby and Tiny Miss Contestants ONLY: Chaperones must not remove their hands from the contestant during
any on-stage presentations and the clothes they wear on stage to present the contestant must follow the guidelines
listed in the handbook for parents and guests. No coaching on-stage where a chaperone/guardian can be
over heard.
* Baby & Tiny Miss Contestants must be well behaved. Any Baby Miss or Tiny Miss contestant that shows a
pattern of discipline problems will not be considered for the top seven placments.
* Although every contestant has a parent or appointed guardian, pageant officials will stop any unacceptable
conduct, (i.e. foul language, abusive punishment, activities that could be harmful, contestants smoking, excessive
gossiping, rude behavior, distasteful clothing). Any of the above mentioned regulations can be cause for
contestant's disqualification. If necessary the contestant(s) and attending guest will be asked to vacate the property.
* Any photo used in the Program Book, Additional Advertising, Miss Photogenic or Commercial Print, must
portray the contestant’s age; low cut clothing, over done make-up and large earrings is not advisable, especially
on the younger contestants. Digitally enhanced photos are not recommended and should not be scored high.
EXCEPTION: Glamour Girl.
* The Official Program Book will be printed on time. All deadlines will be enforced and the book will be
printed without your photo if deadlines are not met. We will not hold the book open for any contestant!
*No posting of ballots, ratings, etc. is allowed. No one is allowed to fraternize with the judges, this includes
contestants, chaperones, reigning royalt y, reigning royalt y chaperones, guests, and local / state directors.
*Judges decisions are final. Do not call the International Girl office to complain or discuss the results.
* For clarification purposes, misuse of the INTERNATIONAL GIRL LOGO consists of placing titles on anything,
including, but not limited to, paper, garments, bags and crown cases without the express permission of a
International Girl National Director. This applies with regard to press releases as well. Any proposed articles
for publication must be approved by a National Director prior to publication.
International Girl Youth Development Program
* JUDGES HOSTESS
A rule enforcement position was created with regard to the State and National competition. The title of the rule enforcement agent is the Judges Hostess. The judges hostess will be responsible for insuring that the judges results conform to the guidelines for the awarding of titles and placement (alternate positions) as set forth in the
International Girl Handbook. Additionally, the judges hostess will insure that a person who has committed a
violation will not be within the first seven placements.
* A disqualification is when a contestant expresses direct defiance of the principles set forth by International Girl.
If a contestant or their family is found guilt y of a disqualification, the contestant will be removed from competition
and both she and her family will be asked to leave the premises immediately. Disqualifications include bribing
judges; child or spousal abuse, be it verbal or physical; consumption of alcohol; being under the inf luence of
drugs or alcohol on the propert y; misuse of logo; titles; crown images; and selling any items on the propert y.
* Violations are defined as intentional disregard for the rules and standards set forth by International Girl. If a
contestant commits only one violation, she will be precluded from being in the Top 7 places during Official and
the International Beaut y competitions. Violations are defined as follows: failing to submit an acceptable picture
for the program book; performing a talent which exceeds two minutes and 30 seconds; being late for competition,
and/or breaking a clothing rule as defined in the clothing guidelines.
* All judges hostess decisions will be final. Further, after all violations have been received by the judges their decisions
will be final and a director should not intervene. A judge’s result should be signed off on by the judges
hostess to insure compliance with the standards and regulations of International Girl.
Clothing Rules
International Girl is a Non-Glitz pageant! However, jewels, sequins, pearls, etc. can be worn on Party Dresses and Evening Gowns. We ask that the adornment be conservative and allow the delegate to shine first, not the dress. Remember International Girl is not a “Clothes” Pageant.
Party Dress (Contestants ages 0-12)/Evening Gown (Contestants ages 13 & over):
* Ages 0-12 will compete in Part y Dress competition. The length of the dress should not be long. The acceptable
length is any where from fingertip length to mid-calf. Remember we are not looking for "Miniature Adults!"
* Ages 13 & over will compete in Evening Gown competition. The length of the dress should be floor length.
Jr. Teen Miss and Teen Miss age groups dresses must not be fitted below their waistline ("princess" or prom-style dress).
*Party Dress/Evening Gown should be age appropriate in style and adornments. Use caution when choosing skirts with splits in them. Baby, Tiny, & Petite Miss Contestants wear socks, all other divisions wear panty hose.
Sportswear/Casual Wear (Contestants All Ages):
*Contestants age 0-12 should wear something casual in style, for example a Capri set or a cute walking shorts outfit; pant outfits can also be worn at this age.
*Contestants ages 13 & over should wear a pant or Capri outfit. Most wear a matching pant and jacket outfit.
Close-up Appraisal (Contestants all Ages):
* Attire for Close-up Appraisal ages 7-9 should be a Sunday's Best Dress. Ages 10-12 can be a Sunday's Best Dress or skirt and jacket. Ages 13 & up should be Sunday Best Dress or Suit attire.
* No Makeup for Baby Miss and Tiny Miss in Close-up. Petite Miss is only allowed clear lip gloss, translucent powder, and tipped eyelashes.
Talent (Contestants ages 7 & Over):
* Ages 7 & Over must compete in a Talent Presentation for Official Competition. Anything entertaining and in good taste is considered a Talent presentation. All talents cannot exceed 2 min and 30 seconds. Failure to comply to the time limit will make the contestant ineligible for the title. All talent costumes must follow the guidelines given for the Party/Dress and Evening Gown Competitions. If you play a musical instrument you must supply your own instrument.
If a piano is on the propert y you will be allowed to use it, please check with your director to see if a piano is available for competition. If not, then all piano players can join together on the cost to bring one in.
* Any contestant ages 0-6 entering Optional Talent must also follow the talent guidelines!!
General Rules
