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Halloween Spooktacular

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We will begin shortly! Check out our Spooktacular Crowns!

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Enter ExitHostSTAGE &WALKING PATTERNWalking Pattern: Contestants willenter from the host side and walk tothe center mark on the main stage.From there, they should proceeddown the runway or to the frontmark. After reaching the front,contestants will turn and walk backalong the runway, stopping at thefinal mark before exiting to thebackstage area."Confidence is the most beautiful thing you can possess."

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Extensions/Hair Pieces Hair extensions are allowed. Forcontestants 0-11 they must be apart of thechild’s everyday appearance. Weacknowledge that some children mayhave medical conditions necessitating theuse of hairpieces. Styling Forget the traditional "pageant" hairexpectations—at ECUSA, we embrace allstyles! Whether your hair is curly, braided,straight, shaved, or wavy, we welcome itall. Your look should reflect your personalbest on stage because we believe incelebrating individuality, not conformingto a single style. Let’s celebrate whatmakes you unique!There are no makeup restrictions for our oldest contestants.You’re free to use any products that enhance your naturalbeauty and boost your confidence. We still look for a naturalglow!HAIR &MAKE UPRULESMAKE UP HAIR0-9 Year Old ContestantsClear Lip Gloss Clear Mascara Is that really all that's allowed? Yes—only clear lip gloss andclear mascara are permitted for all onstage competitions for ouryoungest contestants. Fake tanner is strictly prohibited. Makeupchecks will be conducted before the competition begins, andanyone not in compliance will not be allowed onstage.10-11 Year Old ContestantsBlemish Covering Concealer Blush Clear Lip Gloss Light Mascara Super light blemish-covering makeup is allowed at this age, butit is not required. We understand that covering blemishes canhelp boost confidence onstage, but please remember thatECUSA does not judge contestants on "facial beauty." Instead,we focus on overall appearance and looking your personalbest. If you choose to wear permitted makeup, it should looknatural. Fake tanning is not allowed.12+ Year Old Contestants All Make Up is Permitted Costume Wear All contestants can wear face paintif it enhances their costume only.Nail polish and earrings are allowed.

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Scoring=40% 40% 20% 100%Formal Wear Costume WearPhotogenicYour Final Score Required CompetitionsThere are three required competitions that each contestant will compete in, each carrying a weightinto your final score calculation. This score will be used in all placements unless otherwise noted. Contestants must participate in each of the required areas of competition. East Coast USA uses acustom-build scoring system that takes our judges scores and computes your score, ranking andpageant placements. The new scoring method applies weights to various aspects of eachcompetition, and then combines each score into your final average. Formal WearWeight: 40%Costume WearWeight: 40%PhotogenicWeight: 20%

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FORMAL WEARFORMAL WEARA CELEBRATION OF EVERYTHING THAT MAKES YOU BEAUTIFUL!50% Poise & Personality We look for a contestant with grace and “it”factor. Someone who loves being onstage andthat love shines from within. 25% Overall Appearance We look for contestants who exude theirpersonal best in both appearance andconfidence. Their attire should be well-fittedand complimentary, while their hair and(makeup 12+) should enhance their naturalbeauty25% Modeling Ability We are searching for confident contestantsonstage. For baby and young toddlercontestants, we value simple hand waving, cuteposes, and smiles. Older contestants shouldexhibit a strong connection with the judges,maintain eye contact, and demonstrate smoothmodeling. Please note that we do not look fordance routines or glitzy modelingperformances. The choreography of acontestant’s routine should not interfere withtheir natural connection with judges. WHAT IS THIS COMPETITION JUDGED ON? TIME LIMIT AND MUSIC Time Limit for all contestants: 60 secondsMusic: East Coast USA will provide the musicContestants 7 years and under old may chooseeither a short or long dress. Guardiansaccompanying their baby or toddler shouldwear black, all guardians must be 18 years orolder. Glitz Cupcake Dresses are not allowedand will result in point deductions for thecontestant. Contestants aged 8 and older should wear afloor-length gown that complements theirappearance. Ensure that you can walkcomfortably and wear age-appropriatefootwear.ATTIRE

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COSTUME WEARCOSTUME WEAR WHAT IS THIS COMPETITION JUDGED ON? TIME LIMIT & MUSIC Time Limit for all contestants: 60 secondsMusic: East Coast USA will provide the music50% Personality We look for a contestant with grace and “it” factor.Someone who loves being onstage and that loveshines from within. 25% Costume/Appearance We look for contestants who exude their personalbest in both appearance and confidence. Theircostume should be well-fitted and complimentary. 25% Modeling Ability We are searching for confident contestants onstage.For baby and young toddler contestants, we valuesimple hand waving, cute poses, and smiles. Oldercontestants should exhibit a strong connection withthe judges, maintain eye contact, and demonstratesmooth modeling. Contestants can also throw in funmoves to match their costume. Anything goes! Show us your best HalloweenCostume. Please no midriffs showing for anycontestant.Ensure that you can walk comfortably and wear age-appropriate footwear.Attire

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PHOTOGENICPHOTOGENICWHAT IS THIS COMPETITION JUDGED ON? 50% Expression of Personality and Eye Contact. Judges evaluate how effectively the submittedphoto captures the contestant's overall appearanceand uniqueness. The photo should be a headshot.Theemphasis is on showcasing eye contact, confidence,and expression. Natural light and studio lights areboth welcomed. We want to see a great connectionwith the camera with the main focus being thecontestant. 30% Composition and Clarity: This score considers the composition and artisticelements present in the photo, including framing,lighting, background, and overall aesthetics. Judgesassess how well these elements contribute to thevisual appeal, clarity and quality of the image whilecomplementing the contestant. 20% Appropriateness and Naturalism: Judges evaluate the appropriateness of the photo,ensuring it aligns with the competition's guidelines.Light retouching is allowed to enhance the image,but judges look for a balance that maintains thenatural beauty of the contestant. The photo shouldportray the model realistically and avoid excessiveretouching or any glitzy enhancements.HOW DO I UPLOAD?Each contestant will submit their photo by firstcompleting the online photogenic registration formand following our upload document with instructionsto correctly label and upload photos. Additionaldetails with where to locate the registration will besent a few weeks prior to the competition.

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Wee Baby Miss0-12 MonthsBaby Miss13-23 MonthsTiny Toddler Miss2 YearsWee Toddler Miss3 YearsToddler Miss4 YearsTiny Miss5 YearsMini Miss6-7 YearsLittle Miss8-9 YearsAGE DIVISIONSAGE DIVISIONSPre-Teen Miss10-11 Years

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Jr. Miss12-13 YearsYoung Miss14-16 YearsTeen Miss17-19 YearsMiss20-29 YearsMs.30-39 YearsMs. Woman40+ YearsAGE DIVISIONSAGE DIVISIONSBaby Boy0-2Toddler Boy3-5All Star Boy6-9Gentlemen10+

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SUPREMESSpooktacularEXTRA CHANCE TO WIN!12 SUPREME TITLES SHINING STAR AWARDS

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Halloween Spooktacular Ultimate Grand Supreme Queens Awarding two Ultimates, one in the 0-5 Years and one in the 6+ Years!She will take home a $250 certificate valid for one calendar year as she is crowned withthe Halloween Ultimate Crown as a confetti blast pours down on her, Custom Satin ECUSAHalloween Sash, Halloween Rhinestone Scepter, Awesome Prizes AND a photoshoot! She has the highest combined score out of all contestants entering the Door Titlesinclusive of her Formal Wear, Costume Wear and Photogenic scores. Halloween Spooktacular Overall Most Beautiful Supreme Awarding three Overall Most Beautiful Supreme's, one in each supreme breakdown (0-5 Years, 6-11 Years, and 12+ Years)!She will take home a $100 certificate valid towards the 2024 Christmas SpectacularPageant, the Halloween Ultimate Crown, Custom Satin ECUSA Halloween Sash, HalloweenRhinestone Scepter, Awesome Prizes! She has the highest Formal Wear score after theUltimate & Grand Supreme Queens are awarded. Halloween Spooktacular Overall Supermodel Supreme Awarding three Overall Supermodel Supreme's, one in each supreme breakdown (0-5Years, 6-11 Years, and 12+ Years)!She will take home a $100 certificate valid towards the2024 Christmas Spectacular Pageant, the Halloween Ultimate Crown, Custom SatinECUSA Halloween Sash, Halloween Rhinestone Scepter, Awesome Prizes! She has thehighest Photogenic score after the Ultimate & Grand Supreme Queens are awarded. Halloween Spooktacular Overall Costumer-wear Supreme Awarding three Overall Costume-wear Supreme's, one in each supreme breakdown (0-5Years, 6-11 Years, and 12+ Years)! She will take home a $100 certificate valid towards the2024 Christmas Spectacular Pageant, the Halloween Ultimate Crown, Custom SatinECUSA Halloween Sash, Halloween Rhinestone Scepter, Awesome Prizes! She has thehighest Costume-wear score after the Ultimate & Grand Supreme Queens are awarded. Halloween Spooktacular Supreme King He will take home a $100 certificate valid towards the 2024 Christmas SpectacularPageant, the Halloween Ultimate Crown, Custom Satin ECUSA Halloween Sash, HalloweenRhinestone Scepter, Awesome Prizes! He has the highest combined score out of allcontestants entering the Door Titles inclusive of his Formal Wear, Costume Wear andPhotogenic scores. This title is awarded right after the Halloween King Grand Supreme. Division Shining Beauty AwardsA set of awards will be given out in each age division for Best Dressed, Best Personality,Best Smile, Most Congenial, and Most Confident. These awards are judged during theFormal Wear competition and awarded during the divisional placements. Winners will takehome a custom ECUSA Award Ribbon

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Awards & Titles19 Division SupremesEvent Winners & Shining Stars Runner Up Champions9 Door Optional Supremes 4 Supremes 4 Grand Supremes 2 Ultimate Grand Supreme QueensThe titles and awards listed below are included with your Halloween SpooktacularPackage unless otherwise notes as an *Add on title3 Halloween Spirit Queens The top placing contestants in each age division.They'll each be crowned with the prestigiousHalloween Crown, exciting prizes, AND a $50ECUSA Gift Certificate to the ChristmasSpectacular Pageant!Three queens will be crowned as our HalloweenSpirit Queens, one in each supreme breakdown:ages 0-5, ages 6-11, and ages 12+. Thesecontestants are chosen by Team ECUSA fordisplaying outstanding spirit and congenialityboth on and off the stage.There will be a photogenic, costume andpumpkin contest winner per each division whowill win a custom ECUSA prize onstage and 5shining star awards per division. The top-scoring contestants in each of our 19age categories. They'll be crowned with theprestigious Halloween Ultimate Crown. receive aCustom Satin ECUSA Halloween Sash, aHalloween Rhinestone Scepter, exciting prizesand a $100 ECUSA Gift Certificate to theChristmas Spectacular Pageant!The top-scoring contestant in each age event category! 3Overall Most Beautiful Supremes, 3 Costume WearSupremes and 3 Supermodel Supremes! (0-5, 6-11 and 12+)They'll each be crowned with the prestigious HalloweenUltimate Crown, receive a Custom Satin ECUSA HalloweenSash, a Halloween Rhinestone Scepter, exciting prizes, ANDa $100 ECUSA Gift Certificate to the Christmas SpectacularPageant! *Add on titlesThe highest scoring all around contestant in King, 0-5,6-11, and 12+ after the Grands & Ultimates are awarded.They will take home the incredible Ultimate HalloweenCrown, Custom Embroidered Sash, Scepter a cauldronfilled with prizes and a $150 ECUSA Gift Certificategood for one calendar year. The highest scoring all around contestant in theKing, 0-5, 6-11, and 12+ Supreme Breakdowns.They awarded right before the Ultimate GrandSupremes. They will take home the incredibleUltimate Halloween Crown, Custom EmbroideredSash, Scepter a cauldron filled with prizes and a$200 ECUSA Gift Certificate good for onecalendar year. The ultimate highest-scoring all-aroundcontestants will be awarded this honor. Thewinners will include a contestant aged 0-5, anda contestant aged 6 and above. They will eachtake home the prestigious Ultimate HalloweenCrown, a custom embroidered sash, scepter, a$250 ECUSA Gift Certificate good for onecalendar year and photoshoot! *Add on title

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PumpkindecoratingcontestBring your pumpkin to registrationlabeled with contestant number!

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Tentative ScheduleSunday, October 13th, 2024Please note this is a tentative schedule and does not include specific age divisioncompetition times. Subject to change.8:00AM-9:00AM Optional Onstage Practice 8:00AM 0-5 Year Old & All Kings Check In 9:00AM 6+ Check InCheck InCheck in with Team ECUSA, receive your contestant number Participate inour optional open onstage practice, Formal Wear 0-59:15AM-10:00AMFormal Wear 6-1110:00AM-10:45 AMFormal Wear 12+10:45AM-11:30 AMCostume Wear 0-511:30AM-12:15PMCostume Wear 6-1112:15PM-1:00PMCostume Wear 12+1:00PM-1:45PMCrowning Ceremony 0-5 & Kings3:00PMCrowning Ceremony 6+6:00PM

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