1. The Competition is open to West Indian and Caribbean teenage girls between the ages of 13 to 18, who will not be 19 on or before the day of the show.

 

2. Any Contestant whose age does not confirm to the stipulated age limit will be immediately disqualified from the Competition, and all prizes, gifts, positions etc., held by such a contestant will be reclaimed by the organizing committee.

 

3. The Contestant must be single, never married or divorced, not hold a criminal record, nor have children.

 

4. The Contestant is required to participate in all activities of the Contest, and must be always on time according to the official schedule.  Failure to attend may result in sending the Contestant and Chaperon back to their respective Island/Country.

 

5. Each Contestant will make four (4) appearances on the night of the Competition: i.e. Production Number, Ambassadorial Appearance, Performing Talent, Evening Wear/Stage Interview.

 

6. The Contestant must also provide personal toiletries, medications; etc. needed during her stay in St. Kitts.  We suggest that she bring these items with her.

 

7. No Contestant shall be allowed to compete in more than one Haynes Smith Caribbean Talented Teen Show.

 

8. The winner of the Pageant must, during her reign, first inform and obtain the consent of the organizers to participate in any other pageant or competition including public photo sessions.

 

9. The Franchise holder is responsible for purchasing the air tickets for contestant and chaperone.

 

10. The official Application and Talent information form must be signed by Contestant and Chaperone/Franchise holder, and will represent a legal obligation to the organizers, according to the Rules and Regulations of the Pageant/Contest.

 

11. No contest winner shall use the contest title without the written permission of the contests organizers.

 

12. Contestant gives permission to the contest, the Haynes Smith Miss Caribbean Talented Teen, and its licensees, the television production company, and its stations sponsors and public representatives of all concerned, the use of her photographic likeness, voice and service, a gratis in connection with the contest, including any subsequent recorded or timed excerpts of the contest for commercial purposes.

 

13. Contestant agrees that any conduct on her part at any time, which in the eye of any member of the Franchise holder will discredit the good image of the contest shall result in the contestant s immediate dismissal from all contest activities, and forfeiture of all rights, titles, fees and gifts connected thereto.

 

14. Contestant hereby releases the contest, the Haynes Smith Miss Caribbean Talented Teen Pageant, the sponsoring organization and their assigns, and the television production company from any activities of any and all claims for damages or injuries which may be sustained while participating in any activities of any contest or during her reign as the winner or first runner up.

-  Outfits as well as speeches shall be checked before the night of the competition to assist Contestants in adhering to the rules and regulations.

- The Haynes Smith Youth Club is responsible for accommodation, transportation, meals and entertainment for the Contestants and Chaperones only.  FRANCHISE HOLDERS ARE ASKED TO PURCHASE THE AIR TICKETS.  Any other person travelling with Contestants or Chaperones is on his/her own.

 

Telephone calls, both local and overseas, as well as the purchasing of items of a personal nature are the expenses of Contestants and Chaperones.

Travel Iron or steamer                Pair of white sneakers

Hangers                                       Prescribed medicine (if necessary)

Rollers

 

CHAPERONE'S ROLE:  It is the duty of the Chaperone to:-

 

1. See that the Contestant has proper garments, talent and other appropriate materials before leaving for St. Kitts

 

2. To bring along Country/Island NATIONAL FLAG.

 

3. See that the Contestant is on time for all events.

 

4. Administer discipline when necessary.

 

5. See that the Contestant gets proper rest.

 

6. Provide encouragement when spirit is low.

Even though we are in the tropics, it gets a little chilly during the month of December, therefore it may be necessary to travel with sweater or jacket.  Dress warmly for bed, because the hotel room may be cold.

If family vacations are planned around the Contest, we would be very grateful if parents would co-operate by not distracting Contestants from the itinerary with visits and outside activities.  Parents should not remove Contestants from the hotel without the permission of the 'Contestant Co-ordinator', or Organizers.

1. You are reminded to solicit gifts on behalf of your organization to make presentation during the gift exchange session.  It is anticipated that twelve (12) Countries/Islands will participate.

 

2. The official Application Form should be returned with a notarized Birth Certificate and 3 (three) 3 x 5 color head-photo of Contestant not wearing a crown, sash or graduation cap.  This Form must be returned by 15^th October, 2007.

 

3. You are also reminded to bring along your Country's National Flag (size approx. 24" x 36").

 

4. The Music for the contestant must be recorded on a new CD, and must be the only song on that CD.