National Rules & Information | Tiny Miss of America

Tiny Miss of America

Rules & Information

Modeling Pattern and Modeling Rules

The zig zag pattern must be followed in all modeling events accepted Rock the Runway. Delegates will enter the stage from the back left. Walk across to the the first X and model. Leave the first X and head straight to the second X. No big circles around to the second X. Model on the second X and head straight to the front and final X. Model on the front X and then exit off to the right of the stage.
EFFECTIVE THIS YEAR, there will be an automatic 5 point per judge deduction for not following the modeling pattern for that event.
Wee Baby and Baby Miss should follow the zig zag pattern, but will lose no points for not hitting all X’s on stage.
EFFECTIVE THIS YEAR, there is a 60 second time limit on all modeling events. Any delegate who exceeds the time limit, will receive an automatic 2.5 point deduction of the total score for that event.

Modeling Pattern

Makeup Rules

· Wee Baby Miss (0-23mo) and Baby Miss (2yr-3yr) - NO MAKEUP IN ANY EVENT

· Mini Miss (4yr-5yr) - light face powder, light blush, light mascara and clear lip gloss, ONLY. NO FALSE LASHES

· Tiny Miss (6yr-7yr) and Petite Miss (8yr-9yr) - light foundation, face powder, light blush, light eye shadow, light mascara, and light tinted/color lip gloss/lip stick. NO EYE LINER. NO FALSE LASHES.

· Preteen Miss and older (10 years and Up), may were age appropriate makeup. No heavy glitz makeup. False lashes are allowed.

· NO FLIPPERS ALLOWED IN ANY AGE DIVISION

**Please note the use of makeup, other than what is allowed will result in point deductions.

National Hair Rules

· Wee Baby Miss (0-23mo) and Baby Miss (2yr-3yr) - NO EXTENSIONS, NO FALLS, NO WIGLETS, NO FAKE HAIR OF ANY KIND -

Babies should look like babies.

· Mini Miss and older (4 years and Up), extensions may be used, but MUST look natural and blend. NO FALLS, NO WIGLETS

· Hair in all age divisions should be soft and pretty. No glitz or overly stiff hair.

**Please note, the use of extensions that do not blend or match, could result in point deductions, at the judges discretion.

Points Deductions

· Automatic 5 points per judge, will be deducted off the total score, in any event the Tiny Miss of America modeling pattern is not strictly adhered to. This is a total of a 15 point loss.

· Automatic 2.5 points will be deducted off the total score per event, for exceeding the allowed modeling time per modeling event.

· Automatic 2.5 points will be deducted off the total Talent score, for exceeding the allowed talent time limit.

· Automatic 2.5 points will be deducted off the total On-Stage Introduction score, for wearing any attire other than what is specified as required attire.

· An automatic 10 points will be deducted off the total Rock the Runway score, for wearing any other attire or accessories in any other color other than what is specified as required and allowed.

No Compete Clause and National Reign

Currently, Tiny Miss of America does NOT have a No Compete Clause. You may compete in other pageant systems, as long as it does not require you to forfeit your Tiny Miss of America National title, prevent you from completing your Tiny Miss requirements or prohibit your from returning the following year to crown your successor. If you win another system that does require you to forfeit your title, then you will be required to return all awards, gifts and cash prizes to the Tiny Miss of America National office, immediately. All new Tiny Miss of America National queens are required to sign a Tiny Miss of America National Queen's contract, must complete a minimum of 75 hours of community service, attend at least 1 Tiny Miss state pageant, and make a minimum of 11 other appearances in your Tiny Miss crown and sash. The National Office will provide each queen with a log to track your community services hours and appearances. Please document and take pictures. Share those photos, appearances and community service on the the Tiny Miss National Queen's Facebook and Instagram pages. Please note, an appearance does not count as community service hours, unless you are actively participating in a community service event. Additionally, National queens will be assigned a National Titleholder Facebook page and Instagram Titleholder Account. We want you to post all appearances and community service on your pages for everyone to follow your year. We also encourage the use of our hashtags…#TinyMissFamily #TinyMissWorks #TinyMissRocks. Title cash prizes will be awarded at the conclusion of the Queen's reign, after completing all above requirements, returning the following year, attending the entire pageant weekend and crowning your successor. You will be asked to turn your National Titleholder Facebook page and Instagram account back over to the Tiny Miss of America National Office. There may be events throughout the year and all queen's are STRONGLEY encouraged to attend, as they are for our National Royalty to have opportunities to get together, to get to know their sister queen's, and to hopefully, have some fun!

How do I win Outstanding Miss of America?

Outstanding Miss of America (Mini Miss - Regal Ms), we will the delegate with the highest combined scores from her 4 mandatory events, plus her 3 highest optional event scores. *Note - two of these optional scores must be on-stage optional events.

How do I win Little Miss of America?

Little Miss of America (Wee Baby & Baby Miss), will be the delegate with the highest combined scores from her 2 mandatory scores, plus her 2 highest optional event scores. *Note - one of these optional scores must be an on-stage optional event.

How do I win Young Miss or Senior Miss of America?

Young Miss of America (Mini Miss - Petite Miss) and Senior Miss of America (Preteen Miss - Regal Ms), will be the delegate in each breakdown with the highest combined scores from her 4 mandatory events, plus her 2 highest optional event scores. Both Young Miss of America and Senior Miss of America will come below the Outstanding Miss of America title. *Note - one of these optional scores must be an on-stage optional event.

How do I win an Age Division Title?

All age division queen titles in Mini Miss-Regal Ms, will be the delegate in each age division with the highest combined scores from her 4 mandatory events (On-Stage Introduction, Gown, Fun Fashion Runway and Interview). Wee Baby Miss and Baby Miss will be the delegate in each age division with the highest combined score her her 2 mandatory events (Gown and Fun Fashion).

How do I win the Spirit of Tiny Miss of America Title?

A secret panel of judges will be EVERYWHERE throughout pageant weekend. No one will know who they are, but they will be watching all weekend and taking notes of the delegates who exhibit the true meaning of good sportsmanship and of Tiny Miss, who goes above and beyond, and has a smile throughout the entire weekend.