America's Little Miss
2017
Illinois State Pageant/Great Lakes Regional competition

May 7th, 2017

Key Lime Cove-Indoor Waterpark Resort

Gurnee, IL

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The Perfect Kid-Friendly Waterpark Resort

MAKE IT A FUN FILLED FAMILY VACATION AT THE ULTIMATE TROPICS-INSPIRED RESORT!

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STAY IN ISLAND-INSPIRED ACCOMMODATIONS

The kid-friendly hotel has 414 resort-style guest rooms, only $139.95 per night by using our group discount- The waterpark admission is included in your room price, PLUS the resort fee is being waived for our contestants & families! Use the following link to book your hotel room using our discounted rate:

COMING SOON

PLAY 

The Lost Paradise Indoor Waterpark is the centerpiece of KeyLime Cove, BUT we they also have 10,000 square feet of KeyLime Cove entertainment including the RipTide Reef Arcade, Leapin’ Lizards artistic adventure spot, Pinki’s Pet Palace, and plenty of other nonstop fun-omenal activities listed in our daily “Fun-tivities” guide. And did we mention that parents can relax at the Paradise Mist Spa, enjoy live entertainment and have their own brand of fun?

PIZZA, ICE CREAM, HOT DOGS, AND MORE

Let your stomach be your guide as you navigate your way amongst KeyLime Cove’s six restaurants in the Gurnee, IL resort. You’ll find everything from an old-fashioned soda fountain to a pizzeria, hot dogs, burgers, homemade fudge, tropical drinks, and more.

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Pageant Rules

America's Little Miss Organization is a "non-glitz" pageant that encourages young girls to showcase their personalities from within. 

This pageant is an official State Preliminary to America's Little Miss, the national pageant will be held July 5th-9th in Orlando, FL
Age Divisions

***Age as of July, 1st 2017***

 

BABY MISS: AGES 0-23 MONTHS

 

TODDLER MISS: AGES 2-3

 

MINI MISS: AGES 4-5

 

PRINCESS: AGES 6-7

 

 LITTLE MISS: AGES 8-9
 

  PRE-TEEN: AGES 10-12

 

JUNIOR TEEN: AGES 13-15 *NEW AGE DIVISION 





Areas of Competition 

*ages 0-5 do not compete in introduction/personality 
INTRODUCTION & PERSONALITY           33%


AMERICA'S FASHION MODELING                       33%


FORMAL WEAR                                           33%

This competition is open to girls ages 0-15. Come be a part of the fastest growing pageant mentorship program around! 
 
Rules and Regulations:
 America's Little Miss pageant looks for girls with sparkling personalities. No pageant experience is necessary! Light makeup and a light "sun-kissed" tan are allowed so that girls are not washed out by stage lights, however these should be age appropriate and only enhance the child's beauty. Tanning, fake hair, fake teeth (flippers) and anything else that ages the contestant are not necessary. This is not a glitz pageant and everything should be natural and age appropriate. 
 
The queen's titles are NOT contract-binding, but you must return to the pageant next year to crown your successor. You are NOT allowed to compete in another pageant that would require you to give up your state title however, you may compete in other pageants as long as they allow you to keep your title. 
 
Our entry fee is $250 and this price includes all required areas of competition.   A deposit of $99 is required to reserve your local title.  An optional crown and custom city sash may be purchased ($99) so you can begin making appearances, seeking sponsors and HAVING FUN!  *Please allow 3-4 weeks for shipping-all local sashes are custom made.

Phases of Competition ages


Introduction & Personality (33% of total score)

Ages 0-5 do NOT compete in introduction/personality
 Each contestant will introduce herself as follows:
"Hello, my name is.... I am... years old and I am from...."
You may also include something interesting about yourself.  Introductions should be kept to 1-2 minutes in length.  Introductions exceeding 2.5 minutes will be subject to a possible point deduction.

Each contestant will wear the following attire during this segment:
o White sneakers ("white" must be the dominant color, but the sneaker can have a stripe or splash of another color)
o White socks NOT ABOVE THE KNEE
o White shorts NOT BELOW THE KNEE with a belt
o Official T-shirt provided America's Little Miss Organization ($25 wardrobe fee)
 
After each contestant introduces herself, the emcee will chat with her on stage for a minute or two. We are looking for a great personality and a beautiful inner glow.
 
America's fashion model (33% of total score)
 Each contestant will wear the same outfit she wore during the Introduction & Personality phase of competition. SHE IS NOT ALLOWED TO CHANGE ANY PART OF HER ATTIRE FOR THIS SEGMENT. During this portion of the competition, the judges will be looking at each contestant's modeling abilities on stage.
 
Formal Wear (33% of total score)
 Each contestant will wear a formal gown of her choice. This is not a "glitz" pageant. The contestant should appear comfortable on stage, just as the audience should feel comfortable watching her on stage.  The dress should fit well and exude her personality.  Again, it needs to be age-appropriate.

Remember: Wear the dress-- don't let it wear you! Pick your favorite one so you appear comfortable on stage. During this phase, the judges will be assessing the natural beauty of each contestant in formal attire that she loves!





 

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