- disqualifies me from participating in the Miss Teen Blossomtime Competition. I further understand that I have a continuing duty to notify the Blossomtime Festival Board of Directors immediately in the event that I am charged with a criminal offense or petitioned into juvenile court for a similar offense in the course of the competition or during my reign as the Miss Teen Blossomtime. Pending a resolution of criminal charges, the Board of Directors may suspend a contestant or winner of the Miss Teen Blossomtime Pageant in Blossomtime activities. I understand that if selected for the Miss Teen Blossomtime that any criminal conviction during my reign will result in the forfeiture of my title and any prizes.
- 4. I understand that I must be of good character and reputation and that the Blossomtime Festival Board of Directors reserves the right to approve all entrants and to determine, without question, their eligibility to participate in Blossomtime Festival activities. I agree to abstain from using drugs, alcohol, or tobacco products during my reign. I understand that my title may be forfeited, whether I am convicted or not, if the Board of Directors finds sufficient evidence to conclude that I have used drugs, alcohol, or tobacco. I understand that being in attendance where alcohol is available (other than a function with myparents or a Blossomtime chaperone present or a state licensed establishment) is forbidden and may result in immediate forfeiture of my title and prizes.
- 5. If chosen as part of the Blossomtime Royalty Court you must take in consideration your appearance in your year of reign. During Blossomtime appearances and or private life your appearance (examples: clothes, makeup, hair, and etc.) must be at all times age appropriate . This consideration also goes towards your Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter accounts. Please be cautious of what pictures or post you upload on your accounts. If notified of an inappropriate picture or post you must remove it immediately. Failure to comply could cause termination of your title.
- 6. I represent that I am physically able to participate in pageant rehearsals and all Blossomtime Festival activities.
- 7. I represent that I am now attending school full-time, or I amhomeschooled, and can provide proof if requested.
- 8. I represent that as of January 2017, I hold no other state or national titles and understand that I am not eligible to participate in the Blossomtime pageant if I do. I understand that I must have the permission of the Blossomtime Festival Board of Directors to participate in any other competition.
- 9. I understand that I must be a resident of Southwest Michigan (Berrien, Cass, Van Buren, Allegan or St. Joseph Counties). If selected as Miss Teen Blossomtime or a court member, I intend to continue to maintain a permanent, year round residence within Southwest Michigan. I understand that if I move from Southwest Michigan during the year of my reign, and as a result I am unable to fulfill my obligation to Blossomtime, the Board of Directors may forfeit my title and any prizes awarded to me. Finally, I understand that participants may not cohabitate with a girlfriend/boyfriend during the reigning year.
- 10. Miss Teen Blossomtime contestants should have a long dress and nylons. Dresses should be age appropriate.
- 11. If I amselected as Miss Teen Blossomtime, I agree to participate in ALL designated Blossomtime Festival activities and abide by the rules and regulations of Blossomtime, Inc., including the Excused Absence Policy as set forth in the Handbook that is provided to all applicants, and which I have reviewed and understand.
- 12. If selected Miss Teen Blossomtime or court member winner, I agree to the following:
- a. Miss Teen Blossomtime or court member may not, from the date of selection, participate in photos or videos, endorse, or in any way infer support of any commercial product or make