TEXAS REGENCY INTERNATIONAL WELCOME LETTER

Texas Regency International Pageant February 18th- February 19th, 2023, Houston, TX at ULH Event Center near the Houston International Airport.

Congratulations on being selected to represent your area, as a contestant at the 2023 Texas Regency International Pageant in Houston, TX, February 18th – February 19th, 2023. The handbook contains information you’ll need to prepare yourself for this spectacular experience. Please adhere strictly to the deadlines and requirements outlined to help ensure a smooth-running, well-organized, and relaxed event for both delegates and parents alike.

I am sure that you will find your experience as a Texas Regency International girl to be cherished. If you need anything please feel free to contact me, Mrs. Terri Dingle, via email with questions regarding your preparation for the pageant. I am happy to assist you in any way and help make the journey to internationals an enjoyable experience. Best of luck to each of you!

Also, be sure to look on Facebook for Texas Regency pageant updates on Facebook Texas 2023 Regency International Pageant and on our website at www.RegencyInternational.com

Terri Dingle

President & CEO,
Regency International Pageant

You are invited to become a part of one of the fastest-growing pageant systems for women, in the U.S., and internationally! As a contestant, you will have the opportunity to meet and compete with other women from all over Texas…AND have the opportunity to win the coveted custom-designed, Regency International Crown…fit only for a Queen…as well as other beautiful awards, and not to mention the honor of becoming the NEXT Texas Regency International Queen.

The competitions don’t just focus on beauty, but it also allows each woman and young girls the opportunity to grow and advance their personal and career goals, while acting as role models in their community. You could be our next Texas Regency International Pageant Winner.

AREAS OF COMPETITION

AGE DIVISIONS

Tiny 4-5

Jr. Teen 13 – 15

Petite 6-7

Teen 16-18

Mrs. 18 – 44

Little Miss 8 – 10

Miss 19 – 28

Classic 45+

Jr. Miss 11-13

Ms. 18 – 44

Shapely 18 & up (size 14w+)

Ages are figured as of August 1, 2023.
Any delegate attending will compete within their age division.

Contestants compete in the following areas:

Photogenic (25%)

Photos are submitted electronically and are uploaded to the website. Please submit photos HERE:

Photos do not have to be professional but should be of good quality and clarity. Judges will judge photogenic electronically.

Photos are due on or before September 30th.

Texas Regency International titleholders will appear in print advertising throughout their year’s reign. As representatives of our pageant system winners must possess photographic appeal, and the ability to project an image, in print, that is consistent with beauty and elegance.

Photogenic competition is worth 25% of contestants’ scores.

Interview (25%)

Each contestant has a personal interview with the panel of judges. Questions will be age-appropriate, conversational, and will help the judges learn more about each girl/woman. The judges are looking for personality, confidence, and an ability to express themselves verbally. Interviews are 1 to 3 minutes. Regency International titleholders must be

able to express themselves and project a pleasant personality at all times. Delegates should wear a dress or pantsuit for the interview. The personal interview competition is worth 25% of the contestant’s total score

Fashion Wear (25%)

Regency International titleholders must be able to project their own personal sense of style. This segment will be very much like a runway fashion show. No full-length evening gowns or costumes. The fashion wear competition is worth 25% of the contestant’s total score.

Evening Gown (25%)

Contestants will appear on stage in the evening gown competition. Regency International titleholders must carry themselves with dignity, grace, poise, and elegance. The evening wear competition is worth 25% of the contestant’s total score.

OPENING NUMBER OUTFIT

Delegates will wear a red outfit of their choice. A dress or pantsuit is very appropriate for this portion of the competition. The shade of red is up to you. No evening gowns in the opening number.

During the opening number, delegates will give an introduction no longer than 30 seconds in length. Introductions are not judged.

MAKE UP RULES FOR 4 TO 12 YEARS OF AGE

 These rules are for Contestants 12 and under only.

• No Fake Teeth, No Fake Tans, No Hair Pieces.
• Extensions may be used; however, points will be deducted if judges can tell they are being worn.
• Make-up is allowed but should be very lite. Contestants should look their age.
• Contestants may wear lite Foundation, Mascara, lite blush, lite eyeshadow, and Lip Gloss.
• Too much makeup can result in a score reduction.

STAGE WALK

The walking pattern will be released once the stage pattern has been verified. The pattern may be modified to ensure all contestants are visible to judges and have space to let their beauty and personality shine.

PROGRAM ADVERTISEMENTS

Your loved ones can show their support by purchasing an ad for our online program book.

• Full page $100
• Size 8” wide x 11 1/2” tall Half page $50.00
• Program Ad pages are due on or before February 6th

AWARDS PRESENTATION

 We have an awards presentation planned for all the delegates and their families. This is a ticketed event. For delegates this event is complimentary. Any additional guests will need to purchase a ticket prior to the event.

GIFT EXCHANGE

 Some pageants require delegates to bring a small gift for all other delegates. This is often referred to as “swaps.” Texas Regency International does NOT require swaps. However, over the years some delegates have chosen to bring little trinkets for their sister queens. If you do decide to bring a little gift for each delegate, we will post on FB about 1 week before the pageant the total number of delegates. You can decide to bring gifts for delegates in your division or all. The choice is up to you. Gifts can be distributed anytime during pageant week although several girls/women will give them out during the Opening Night/Day Awards Reception

 REHEARSAL

 Join in on the fun in the afternoon on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023 rehearsal.

Videographer and Photographer

We will have a video company that will be filming the pageant. There will be no taping/filming/videoing allowed. The Videographer will be filming your interview. If you choose to purchase the film then you will receive only your interview no one else.

AWARDS

Other awards to be given are Photogenic, Congeniality*, Community Service*, and more! * These awards are not part of the overall winner’s scores. These awards do not cost anything to apply for.

Definitions

Community Service Award

This award is presented to the contestant who has the most use of her title to help with community and charity work via appearances and working as a volunteer for charities in her community. (Information obtained by the community service form) Community Service is a Charity Event such as Cancer Society, Humane Society, Food Bank, and others.

Congeniality

This is a traditional award voted on solely by the contestants and awarded to that contestant who most displayed that spirit of warmth and camaraderie to her fellow contestants.

Directors Award

This award is chosen by the director and pageant staff and is awarded to a local or State Director who has made a positive impression and has given his or her time to help contestants in their pageants reach their goals and dreams.

People’s Choice Award

Give to the Contestant in Each Division that has the most online Votes during the People’s Choice online Contest. Votes will cost $1.00 per vote. This money is used to help pay for the winners’ entry fee for the overall winner of People’s Choice into the international pageant, and to help offset some of the guest costs.

Ad Sales

This award is given to the local titleholder who has generated the most sponsorship through ad sales

Marriage Award

The marriage longevity award is given to the contestant who has been married the longest

*Some awards may be given only to one contestant in the pageant. Not all awards are given at the State level. This list is the International Pageant Awards. Check with State directors if any Optional Awards will be given out.

RIO Optional Contests

The optional contests provide more opportunities to showcase your individual interests, gain confidence, and be recognized for your talents. Each provides another opportunity for you to be crowned!

These Optional Contest do cost extra to take part in. Contestants are not required to do the Optional contests.

The optional contests are judged by a completely separate panel of judges from the panels that select the Texas Regency International Queen Titles. The optional contest scores have no effect on the Required Competition scoring.

The winner will receive an Official RIO Optional Plaque and free entry into that optional competition at Internationals.

Portfolio

Available to All Age Divisions
Can’t decide which photo to submit for the Photogenic competition? Here’s your chance to submit them all, show how photogenic and versatile you are through print. All portraits must be submitted in a portfolio. Your portfolio can range from a professional portfolio to a small 1” binder with each photo on a protective cover. No loose photos will be accepted. Your portfolio needs to have a minimum of 3 photographs, with a maximum of 10 photographs. You need to make sure that your photos are appropriate for your age, points will be deducted if the judges feel they are inappropriate. Our judges will be looking for versatility, style, confidence, personality, and photo quality.

Everyday Wear

Available to All Age Divisions
Walk the runway in an off-the-rack outfit of your choice, that reflects your personal style and personality. The outfit can range from jeans with a simple top and killer heels to a sundress with fun sandals. You need to remember that this is not your fun fashion competition, everything you wear on stage should be something you would wear in your everyday life.

Our judges will be looking for poise, confidence, personality, a natural comfortable walk, and stage presence.

Spokesmodel

Available to All Age Divisions
Showcase your public speaking skills and support an issue that is close to your heart with a three-minute speech. Judges will be looking for professionalism, content, and confident delivery. Once you reach your three-minute allowance, points will be deducted if you go over. So, it is best to make sure it is kept under the allotted time and give extra time for delays that you may have during the presentation.

Talent

Available to All Age Divisions
Wow the judges with your skills in a maximum of three-minute talent presentation. Our judges will be looking for stage presence, entertainment value, confidence, and poise under pressure.

Swimsuit

Teen, Miss, Ms., Mrs., and Classic only
Show your confidence and self-esteem as you grace the runway in a swimsuit of your choice. You may wear a modest one- or two-piece swimsuit, along with a sarong. Our judges will be looking for confidence, a healthy physique, personality, and stage presence.

*Some awards may be given only to one contestant in the pageant. Not all awards are given at the State level. This list is the International Pageant Awards. Check with State directors if any Optional Awards will be given out.

RIO Optional Contests

The optional contests provide more opportunities to showcase your individual interests, gain confidence, and be recognized for your talents. Each provides another opportunity for you to be crowned!

These Optional Contest do cost extra to take part in. Contestants are not required to do the Optional contests.

The optional contests are judged by a completely separate panel of judges from the panels that select the Texas Regency International Queen Titles. The optional contest scores have no effect on the Required Competition scoring.

The winner will receive an Official RIO Optional Plaque and free entry into that optional competition at Internationals.

Portfolio

Available to All Age Divisions
Can’t decide which photo to submit for the Photogenic competition? Here’s your chance to submit them all, show how photogenic and versatile you are through print. All portraits must be submitted in a portfolio. Your portfolio can range from a professional portfolio to a small 1” binder with each photo on a protective cover. No loose photos will be accepted. Your portfolio needs to have a minimum of 3 photographs, with a maximum of 10 photographs. You need to make sure that your photos are appropriate for your age, points will be deducted if the judges feel they are inappropriate. Our judges will be looking for versatility, style, confidence, personality, and photo quality.

Everyday Wear

Available to All Age Divisions
Walk the runway in an off-the-rack outfit of your choice, that reflects your personal style and personality. The outfit can range from jeans with a simple top and killer heels to a sundress with fun sandals. You need to remember that this is not your fun fashion competition, everything you wear on stage should be something you would wear in your everyday life.

Our judges will be looking for poise, confidence, personality, a natural comfortable walk, and stage presence.

Spokesmodel

Available to All Age Divisions
Showcase your public speaking skills and support an issue that is close to your heart with a three-minute speech. Judges will be looking for professionalism, content, and confident delivery. Once you reach your three-minute allowance, points will be deducted if you go over. So, it is best to make sure it is kept under the allotted time and give extra time for delays that you may have during the presentation.

Talent

Available to All Age Divisions
Wow the judges with your skills in a maximum of three-minute talent presentation. Our judges will be looking for stage presence, entertainment value, confidence, and poise under pressure.

Swimsuit

Teen, Miss, Ms., Mrs., and Classic only
Show your confidence and self-esteem as you grace the runway in a swimsuit of your choice. You may wear a modest one- or two-piece swimsuit, along with a sarong. Our judges will be looking for confidence, a healthy physique, personality, and stage presence.

Awards Presentation balances are due at pageant check-in before entering the Presentation.

Pageant tickets are $10 per person for the weekend and can be purchased on-line, at the Awards Presentation, and during each pageant segment.

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

Paypal – Contestants will be sent an invoice in which payments can be made.

SCORING

Scoring will be conducted on a 10-point scale:

• 9-10 = Excellent
• 7-8 = Very Good
• 5-6 = Good
• 3-4 = Average
• 1-2 = Below Average

Policy regarding ties:

The following procedure is used to break ties at all levels:

• Each judge will assign the Top 5 finalists a ranking from 1 to 5 (1 = “Winner”, 5 = “4th Runner-Up”.)
• A ranking of 1st = 5 pts, 2nd = 4 pts, 3rd = 3 pts, 4th = 2 pts, 5th = 1 pt. Points earned from rankings are added to the delegates’ scores.

If the rankings do not resolve the tie(s), the higher individual competition score will determine the higher placement in this order: Private Interview, , Photogenic, Evening Gown, Fashion.

If there are no ties, judges are not asked to provide rankings.

Judges:

A minimum of 3 judges will evaluate delegates.

Regency International has sole discretion for selecting judges. Judges are selected by Regency International based on their ability to evaluate delegates in a fair, unbiased manner.

Reasonable efforts are made to secure a culturally and professionally diverse panel of judges.

Judges’ names are not released to delegates prior to arrival at the pageant.

Delegates may not approach the judges or engage in conversation with judges prior to or during the competition. Delegates who are observed approaching a judge or engage in conversation with a judge beyond a brief greeting risk immediate disqualification at the discretion of Regency International

Judges are provided with training and instruction regarding scoring procedures prior to the competition.

Judges are expected to sign an Oath of Ethics.

The decision of the judges is final and not contestable.

Score sheets / Feedback:

Delegates may request their scores by Emailing the pageant office. Contestants are giving their average Score in Each area of Competition, and their overall Average. They will also see the winners Average Score, so they can prepare for future pageants. Average scores are e-mailed to delegates 4-6 weeks following the pageant date.

Under no circumstances will delegates have the right to view anyone’s average scores but their own and the winners. Texas Regency International respects each individual delegate’s right to privacy and confidentiality.

The master tabulator’s sheet is not made public

TEXAS REGENCY TITLEHOLDERS AWARD BREAKDOWN

These Awards are based on scores and awarded, during the Competition.

Winner, receive the official crown, sash, and plaque.

All Contestants receive an entry gift bag.

• Winner: Texas Regency Title with Free Entry to the International Competition in Las, Vegas, NV in July 2023
• All Runner Up: Can represent an available  Title and receive a $200.00 discount to the International Competition in Las Vegas, NV in July 2023

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