JUDGING AND CLOTHING!
The judging at the State/Regional/Country and World competitions will be of the highest, excelled judging quality with the judge’s panel using a consultation system.

JUDGES DECISIONS ARE FINAL!

Clothing Rules General Clothing Rules for ALL contestants:

* Body glitter or hair glitter is not allowed on any stage of competition.

*Sexy overdone clothing is not acceptable.

* Expensive designer clothing is not necessary.

* Failure to follow clothing guidelines can cost the contestant to be awarded any of the top 4 titles and where applicable a Top Ten Placement.

* No competition clothing can have open sides of any kind.

*NO Midriffs are permitted to show in any outfit for all age groups.

* NO extremely low necklines in any phase of competition.

* NO disrobing or garment removal in any phase of competition.

* NO visual drawings on the body are allowed (i.e. tattoos) these must be covered!

* NO excessive or extremely large earrings on younger children on stage or in photos.

* NO extremely tight fitting gowns on older contestants.

*Our Little Miss is a Non-Glitz pageant!! However, jewels can be worn on Party and Evening dresses; however, we ask that they be conservative and allow the child to shine and be seen first...not the dress.

*Shoes for Team OLM/Playtime should be tennis shoes and should be white or light in coloring.

Specific Clothing Guidelines:

Party Dress (Contestants ages 0-12)/Evening Gown (Contestants ages 13 & up):

*Ages 0-12 will compete in Party Dress competition. The length of the dress should not be long. The acceptable length is any where from mid-thigh to mid-calf.

* 0-12 age groups cannot appear in party dresses with the back lower than the contestants' shoulder blades...No exceptions.

* Ages 13 & up will compete in Evening Gown competition. The length of the dress should be floor length. An example of an appropriate evening gown would be a prom dress or a dress worn to a formal ball.

*Party Dress/Evening Gown should be age appropriate in style and adornments. No side midriff cutouts, indecent back exposure and no split skirts above the knees in Evening gown. There are no set rules for panty hose or socks for any age division.

* All Party Dresses & Evening Gowns...Strapless and/or one shoulder strapped dresses are not permitted and all straps must be at least a 1" minimum width. Straps must be made of solid material. See through tool or chiffon is not considered a solid strap and a 1" strap will need to be added to comply with rulings.

* Halter-tops can be worn with 1" straps. The back of the dress must follow clothing regulations.

Sportswear (Contestants All Ages)

* Sportswear for all ages must be an active or dressy outfit. No skirts, dresses, swimsuits, glittery costumes, rhinestones (glittery objects) or sequins will be allowed! This includes diamond or sparkly earrings/jewelry, hair or shoe adornment or buttons. Universal Ms. contestants are allowed to wear an engagement/wedding ring only, no cocktail rings.

* Skorts can be worn; however they must resemble shorts in some way. They cannot simply wear a skirt with shorts or bloomers underneath.

*Contestants age 0-12 should wear something casual in style, for example a Capri set or a cute walking shorts outfit, pant outfits can also be worn at this age.

Close-up Appraisal

(Contestants all Ages)

* Attire for Close-up Appraisal ages 0-6 should be a Sunday's Best type dress. Ages 7-12 can be a Sunday's Best dress or Business suit. Ages 13 & up should be Business suit attire. No slacks may be worn in any age division for close-up appraisal.

Talent

(Contestants ages 7 & up)

* Ages 7 & up must compete in a Talent Presentation. Anything entertaining and good in taste is considered a Talent presentation. All talents cannot exceed 2 min and 59 seconds. Failure to comply with the time limit will make the contestant ineligible for the top 4 titles. All talent costumes must follow the guidelines given for the Party/Dress and Evening Gown Competitions. NO disrobing is allowed in talent, this includes throwing a boa, hat, etc. If you play a musical instrument you must supply your own instrument. If a piano is on the property you will be allowed to use it, please check with your director to see if a piano is available for competition.

* Any contestant ages 0-6 entering Optional Talent must also follow the talent guidelines!!
Talent is optional for Baby Petite & Miss La Petite. Optional talent will not be considered when selecting the Official Winners in these divisions.

Special Note

We are looking for natural, wholesome contestants. The judges are not searching for a “Miniature Adult” or “Vegas Showgirl.” This competition is not based on how much money is spent on clothing. Our judges will be judging the contestants on their ability to capture their audience including the judges. A well-versed contestant on worldly issues and school activities will catch the eyes of the judges far sooner than a satin, rhinestone jacket. Be yourself and have fun. Swim and get to know your fellow contestants. Then the crown will be a wonderful added gift to bring home along with your lasting friendships.

State/Country/World competitions will strictly enforce all clothing regulations.

Competitions for Official Season

Ages 0-6

Party dress (Short), Sportswear, Close-up Appraisal, Playtime with the judges

Ages 7-17

Party Dress (short dress/ages 7-12), Evening Gown (floor length/ages 13-17), Sportswear,
Close-up Appraisal, Talent

Ages 18 & Up

Evening Gown (floor length), Sportswear, Close-up, Talent, Community Forum

Close-up Appraisal

This is a closed session with the contestants and judges only. This will give the judges a chance to see the girls in their attire close up. Babies ages 0-2 will be allowed to bring items that will keep them happy such as pacifiers, dolls, books, etc.; however, no noise making toys will be allowed such as automated books.

All contestants 0-6 years of age will have a play session with the judges. The girls will be singing songs, playing games and giving the judges one more chance to see the children as they really are...natural!!

Rehearsals

Rehearsals for Final Night Productions will take place several times during the pageant. Comfortable clothes and shoes should be worn. Remember, this is not a fashion show. We ask the judges to be present during some part of rehearsal. This is very important, as we will have to work with our winners throughout the year. Rollers are not advisable at rehearsal. Pleasant, cooperative young ladies are always a pleasure to work with. All contestants will be a part of the production number.

AWARDS

(World Finals)

Baby Petite (0-2) and Miss LaPetite (3-6)

PERSONALITY PLUS
Receives a monogrammed banner, trophy and crown

4 ALTERNATES
Receives a trophy

MINI QUEENS
(Highest ranking girl in the opposite age division of the winner) - receives a monogrammed banner, trophy, crown

OFFICIAL BABY PETITE
Receives a monogrammed banner, large trophy, round crown, official use of robe for 1 year, housing and bonds if earned as a result of duties and personal appearances fulfilled throughout the year.

OFFICIAL MISS LA PETITE
Receives a monogrammed banner, large trophy, round crown, official use of robe for 1 year, housing and bonds if earned as a result of duties and personal appearances fulfilled throughout the year.

UNIVERSAL BEAUTY WINNERS (AGES 0-6)
Receives a monogrammed banner, large trophy, round crown, official use of robe for 1 year, housing and bonds if earned as a result of duties and personal appearances fulfilled throughout the year.

Our Little Miss(7-9), Our Little Miss Preteen(10-12), Ideal Miss(13-17),
Universal Girl(18-28), and Universal Mrs.(Married)

TALENT WINNER
Receives a monogrammed banner, trophy and crown

MINI QUEEN
(Highest ranking girl in the opposite age division of the winner) - receives a monogrammed banner, trophy, crown

4 ALTERNATES
Receives a trophy

OFFICIAL TITLES (in each age group)
Receives a monogrammed banner, large trophy, round crown, official use of robe for 1 year, housing and bonds if earned as a result of duties and personal appearances fulfilled throughout the year.

UNIVERSAL BEAUTY WINNERS(AGES 7 & over)
Receives a monogrammed banner, large trophy, round crown, official use of robe for 1 year, housing and bonds if earned as a result of duties and personal appearances fulfilled throughout the year.

PARENTS/CHAPERONES/VENDORS

Parents, chaperones, siblings and authorized vendors (such as hair make-up artist) shall not be allowed backstage. The contestants should be released to a staff member at the "check-in" table 15 minutes prior to the listed competition time. Staff members will ask any parent, chaperone, siblings or vendor backstage to remove themselves immediately only one time. If a person, be it the same parent, sibling, chaperone or vendor, or any other person affiliated with the same contestant, be asked to leave a second time, the child will be considered in violation of the regulations and standards as set forth by the World Youth Federation for any Our Little Miss sanctioned event and said contestant will be removed from the top four placement in Official competition and top three placements in Universal Beauty competition. This means that if a contestant's mother is asked to leave the backstage area, the contestant will be considered to have committed a violation.

LATENESS

 (15 MINUTES PRIOR RULE)

All contestants must check in for official competitions, including party dress, sportswear, talent, interview and finals, at 15 minutes prior to the time the competition is scheduled to begin. The arrival time will be noted by the staff member checking in contestants. At this time, the chaperone/parent will relinquish the child to the child once she has been released to staff members. The 15 minutes prior rule does not apply to rehearsals or parties. A list of contestants marked late will not be made available as it is the responsibility of each contestant's chaperone to check the time at which the chaperone checks the contestant in to insure that the contestant is not late. Remember that being late once is considered an infraction, but if the contestant is late to a second event, it is considered a violation.

SUCCESSORS

Universal Princess

The title of Universal Princess will be given to successors. On all levels, successors will be named during crowning.
SPECIAL NOTE: ALL CONTESTANTS MUST BE FEMALE IN GENDER