2007 Miss Texas’ Outstanding Teen Organization
Local Age and Education Eligibility
Revised August 30, 2006
The age eligibility for local teen contestants has changed, effective with 2007 local pageants. Continuing with 2007 local pageants, to avoid confusion on Age/Eligibility requirements, local Directors must include the Age/Eligibility Requirements form, with a place for signature as part of their packages to contestants. The Judges’ Coordinator will also remind the contestants of the Age/Eligibility requirements during the contestants’ overview.
To be eligible to compete in a 2007 MAOT Local pageant, the contestant must comply with the following Age/Education Eligibility Rules in addition to the Residency Rules:
- Must be at least thirteen (13) years of age and at least in the 8th grade on the first day of the Local competition
- May not have graduated from high school before the MAOT 2008 National Finals, except for 16 year-olds who graduated early (tentatively planned to be held in August 2007)
- May not turn eighteen (18) years of age on or before August 31, 2007
- May be starting her senior year of high school in the Fall of 2007
All contestants must comply with the following rules within the state where she is competing:
- Must reside in or be enrolled in, and attending classes on a full-time basis in an accredited school or home schooling program.
- Must be a resident of the state for a minimum of 6 months prior to the first day of her Local competition.
- Must have completed one full semester as a full-time student if she is competing in a state because she is a student in that state.
The table below should help with determining the eligibility of a contestant to compete in the 2007 Miss Texas’ Outstanding Teen Program:
| Age as of August 31, 2007 |
School Classification - Spring 2007 |
School Classification - Fall 2007 |
Eligible for 2008 Miss America's Outstanding Teen Pageant (to be held in 08/2007) |
13-16 |
All |
9th - 12th Grade |
Yes |
16 |
Senior |
High School Graduate/College |
Yes |
17 |
Sophomore |
Junior |
Yes |
17 |
Junior |
Senior |
Yes |
18 |
Sophomore |
Junior |
No |
18 |
Junior |
Senior |
No |
Please Note: The above Age/Education categories are revised for the 2007 year, so please pay very close attention to this information. Last year, the MAOT Organization agreed to allow states to “grandfather” the age/education limitations for 2006 local and state pageants. But beginning with 2007 Local Teen Pageants, all Locals and States must comply with the above rules, regulations, and limitations.
Categories for Local Competition and Scoring Percentages:
- Talent--35%
- Private Interview--25%
- Evening Wear--15%
- Aerobic Wear--10%
- Casual Wear --10%
- On-stage question--5%
Private Interview:
- Contestants will wear a dress, business suit, or pantsuit which would be suitable for a job interview.
- At the beginning of the interview, the contestant will walk to the podium, and open with a maximum of thirty (30) seconds introduction. The opening statement will be a basic introduction of who she is. She may list some items she would like to discuss during the interview.
- Questions from the judges will be asked "press conference" style-in no particular order.
- Questions from the judges will be five and a half (5 1/2) minutes in length.
- No closing statement
- The total amount of time for interview will be 6 minutes
Aerobic Wear:
- Contestants must wear solid black bike shorts with an inseam of three (3) inches.
- Contestants must wear a solid color aerobic style top. It can be waist length or bra length, t-back or over the shoulder style straps.
- No hose or jewelry may be worn during the Swimsuit Competitions.
- Contestants may not wear oil on their legs.
- Contestants will wear solid white, “Ked” type tennis shoes with no socks.
Talent:
- Talent presentations may not exceed two minutes (2:00) in length.
- Only the contestant will be permitted on stage during her talent presentation. No other person can be part of her presentation.
- Talent presentations must be performed live.
- Talent routines that are prohibited include the use of fire; fireworks; swords, knives, or machetes; bow and arrow acts; live animals.
Evening Wear:
- Contestants select evening gown, cocktail type pantsuit, etc., appropriate to the individual contestant.
Casual Wear:
- Contestants select an outfit that is reflective of something they would wear out with friends to a movie of sporting event. Because of stage heights relative to the audience they are to wear long pants. No shorts, skirts, skorts, dresses, etc.
These are general guidelines and are not intended to serve as a complete list of eligibility and rules. You will receive more information once you inquire with a local director.
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