FITNESS COMPETITION : You will need a solid lime green swimsuit. This can be a one or two piece. Shoes should be clear or the color of your skin. Only 25% of your score is based on figure, fitness, posture, grace, elegance, beauty and confidence. During your year as a state titleholder your schedule will be very demanding, being physical fit is a very important part of the competition. Try to take 15 minutes out of your day to do something physical, even if it is taking the stairs instead of the elevator.

PRIVATE INTERVIEW : 4 minute Panel Style Interview. Interview suit (May be a pant suit or skirt suit) or nice business style dress. 50% of your score is based on how well you show the judges your ability to articulate, show confidence, as well as your overall personality and appearance.

EVENING GOWN: Floor length gown any color any style. 25% of your score is based on your poise, posture, grace, elegance and overall look, how well your carry yourself as well as how well your choice of gown compliments you.

OPENING NUMBER: Your opening number dress will be provided and given to you at registration during the pageant.

SCORING SYSTEM: 25% fitness, 25% evening gown, 50% private interview. A top fifteen will be selected from preliminary scoring. Scores are erased and the top fifteen will then re-compete in swimsuit and gown. The top five will be selected. Once again, scores are erased and the top five will answer and identical question. The judges will then rank the contestants in the order they wish them to place.

APPEARANCES: When you receive your banner it is time to make appearances. Go to your local newspaper or Chamber of Commerce and find the local happenings in your community. Select the things that fit into your schedule and that interest you. It could be a parade, or Special Olympics or Grand Opening to a new business. What ever it is, you will be a strong and positive addition to the event.

PAGEANT DATE: 2011, March 3-5

LOCATION: Corsicana Palace Theater

HOST HOTEL: Holiday Inn Express 620 Bryant's Way Corsicana, TX 75109, 1 877 834 3613. Our group rate is $79/night plus taxes for any room at the hotel. Please ask for the Mrs. Texas Pageant rate. All contestants are required to stay in the host hotel Thursday and Friday of the pageant.

STAFF: All of the staff are volunteers and are involved in this program with the goal of making this event an enjoyable experience for you and your families. Please be courteous to them, they have a very tough job making the event go smoothly. If you need help please call the state office at 785-539-5727 and we will have one of our staff members get back with the appropriate help.

ADS: Ads are a nice way to showcase yourself, your title and the support of your community. Once accepted, you will receive a copy of the 2010 Program Book for ad page ideas.

JUDGES: We take a great deal of pride in selecting our judges. This is a very important job and we take it very seriously. The type of judges we select have been selected based on their credentials and their ability to select a person that is the best choice based on the overall performance of the contestant. The woman selected will be the best representative of all the contestants that have competed that year.

PLAT FORM: A platform is something you do for someone or group that you are passionate about. No, you do not have to have a platform. It is always nice to do nice things in your community and there are many ways to do that. Volunteering in anyway on an ongoing basis can be very rewarding.

WHAT DO I NEED TO GET STARTED: Call Tracy at 785-539-5727 for more information and an application.


WHAT IF I NEED HELP: Everyone needs help from time to time. Someone is always available. If you are unable to reach someone, leave us a message and one of our staff members will return your call.

IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION

Address: The Crist Co. ~ 1108 S Mil Point Circle ~ Manhattan, KS 66503
Phone: 785-539-5727
Website: www.mrstexas.net

Please understand it is our long-standing policy that there are no refunds on any fees that you or someone paid on your behalf, once you have been accepted as a contestant. No exceptions.