Local Competition
Important Information
We're so excited to have you compete for the title of Miss Collegiate North! Please take a look at the following details for competition day!
When To Arrive
Contestant Move-IN starts at 8:00 AM. Welcome meeting kicking off at 9:30 AM
Opening Number Attire
Contestants are asked to wear their favorite school/collegiate shirt, blue jeans, and heels. Bling and accessories are up to you!
Competition Start Time
The pageant will start at 4:00 PM, with doors opening at 3:30 PM.
Thank you for your interest in competing for the title of Miss Collegiate North, and we look forward to seeing you this weekend!
Best,
Eva & Jerry White
Executive Directors
Candidate Eligibility
Eligibility
Miss Candidates:
Miss entry status: Closed
Must not be older than 28 years of age as of December 31st of the calendar year of the State Competition in which you could compete.
Attend any of the following higher education universities
Students or graduates of Ancilla, Bethel, Goshen, Grace, Huntington, Indiana Wesleyan, IU – Kokomo / South Bend, IPFW, Manchester, Notre Dame, St. Francis, St. Joseph, St. Mary’s, Taylor, Trine, Valparaiso, Ivy Tech, as well as previous year titleholders or graduates from Purdue, and Ball State
Teen Candidates:
Teen entry status: Open
Must be at least 13 years of age as of the first day of the State Competition in which you would compete;
Must not be older than 18 years of age as of December 31st of the calendar year of the State Competition in which you could compete.
Register in a few easy steps!
Step 1: Register with Miss America
Candidates must be registered with Miss America prior to competing in the current competition year. This must only be done once per year.
Please save a copy of your receipt as proof of payment (screenshot or confirmation email) to upload alongside your registration documents in Step 3.
https://members.missamerica.org/register
Step 2: Register for Miss Collegiate North Local Competition
Candidates must register through the Miss America portal for each local competition they desire to compete in.
Select "Miss Collegiate North/Three Rivers Festival" from the "Name of Local Competition" dropdown list.
https://www.club.missamerica.org/indiana-form-page
Step 3: Complete and Submit Competition Documents
Each candidate must complete a Fact Sheet and Community Service Initiative as part of their competition requirements. Guidelines and Rules for those documents are linked below. Alongside these documents, each candidate will supply a headshot photo, talent description, and talent music (if applicable). Please note talent music and demonstrations are strictly limited to 90 seconds.
Fact Sheet Template: https://docs.google.com/document/d/10h-V1S3dwq2wyyJ024q3CgZUEuAITC6HlbI3umJCbaU/edit?usp=sharing
CSI Guidelines: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CFlayATCNHfG73A9oRAPmMrfTzcX3HvE/view?usp=sharing
Approved Talent Options: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Luc9y-U4EjSUdiLm4ewSGq2JUmqP7pKW/view?usp=sharing
Step 4: Complete and Submit Competitor Contract
Each candidate will receive a competition contract via email after submitting their registration and documentation for the local competition. The contract states, among other details, the candidate meets all legal requirements to compete for the Miss America Opportunity.
Please Note:
Contracts are due no later than the day of competition, either as a physical copy or digital submission.
Candidates who do not complete their contract will not be allowed to complete day-of under any circumstances.
Step 5: Pay the Local Competition Registration Fee
Once all paperwork, documents, and registration forms are completed and accepted. The last step is to pay your local competition fee of $100. All competition fees are used by the Local Pageant Directors (at their discretion) to offset costs of hosting their local competition, providing scholarship awards, and supporting titleholders through their year of service. Payments can be made by check on the day of the competition.
Candidates for Miss Collegiate North and Miss Collegiate North's Outstanding Teen, are expected to promote their titles through community appearances and service throughout the year. Promoting your Social Impact Initiative is highly encouraged. Your directors, or other volunteers, will make every attempt to escort you around these events.
500 W. Maumee St.
Angola, IN 46703
Start Time: 4:00 PM