* Report to all functions/competitions at the specified check-in times listed on the schedule! Those reporting late the first time will be given a warning (infraction), 2^nd time will not be considered for the top 4.  

* Once your child has been checked in for competition, no one will be allowed to alter or remake an outfit to fit regulation. Please make sure you check all your outfits for violations before checking in!!

*No contestant will be allowed to wear their reigning crowns or banners until the Royal Coronation Breakfast.  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 children's 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 severity of the problem and the matter will be handled accordingly.

* No smoking will be allowed anywhere on hotel property.

*Baby Petite Contestants ONLY: Baby Petite on-stage escorts 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 the contestants ages 13 & up (Wedding Rings can be worn in Sportswear).   No coaching on-stage where a chaperone/guardian can be over heard. 

 * 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.  NO PHOTO TURNED IN CAN BE DIGITALLY RETOUCHED IN ANYWAY; IF A DIGITALLY ENHANCED PICTURE IS TURNED IN IT WILL NOT BE USED IN THE BOOK!!!

* The Official Program Book will be printed on time. All deadlines will be enforced and the book will be printed with out your page if deadlines are not met. We will not hold the book open for any contestant! IF YOU ARE LATE AND MISS THE PROGRAM BOOK DEADLINE, YOU WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR THE TITLE IF YOUR PICTURE IS NOT IN THE PROGRAM BOOK!!

 *No posting of ballots, ratings, etc. is allowed. At no time will any discussions take place with the official judges.

*Judges comments will be given to your state/regional/country director after the pageant is over. Do not call World Headquarters for your Comments.

* Our Little Miss is a Non-Glitz pageant!! However, jewels, sequins, pearls etc. can be worn on Party Dress and Evening Gowns. We ask that the adornment be conservative and allow the delegate to shine first…not the dress!

 * The Universal Ms. division is the only division in which a contestant/winner may be married or have children prior to entering the competition or be married or have children during their reign.

* Talent Props: In order for a prop to be considered useful, the performer must use the prop for a minimum of 16 counts(2-Eight Counts). If a prop is used and does not meet this minimum it will be considered useless and the contestant will be given a direct violation and will not be considered for the Top 8 positions in her division. If she makes top 10 she has to fix this in order to re-compete in finals.    

* AUDITOR (Rule Enforcement Agent)

A rule enforcement position was created with regard to all competitions: local, state, regional, national and world levels.  The title of the rule enforcement agent position shall be auditor.  The auditor 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 World Handbook.  For example, the auditor shall be responsible for insuring that the Mini Queen is the highest ranking contestant at the opposite end of the age division.  Additionally, the auditor will insure that a person who has committed a violation will not be within the first four placements.