All contestants wishing to compete in any division of North America Pageants must be at least 21 years of age prior to date of pageant. Contestants can be born male or female competing in respective division recognizing their gender identity. All contestants must be residents of the Continental North America and its territories/regions (United States, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Jamaica, Cuba, Panama, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Bahamas, Saint Martin, Cayman Islands, Barbados) All contestants must show proper ID and proof of age.

 

North America Pageants distinguish itself on diversity and inclusion for all. North America Pageants does not have nor plan to create an MI or Femme division; however, we welcome all cisgender males and females the fair opportunity to compete in any respective division of North America Pageants regardless of sexual preference or orientation. For example, Cisgender females are allowed to compete in any Miss Divisions. Cisgender men or individuals identifying as MI or Transman are allowed to compete in any Mister Divisions.

 

All contestants wishing to compete for North America Pageants must remit a nonrefundable entry fee as follows:

1. Independent Contestants:

1. Mr. & Miss North America: $300

2. Supreme Division: $300

3. North America ICON: $250

4. Newcomer Division: $200

   1. Preliminary Qualified Contestants: Automatic Entry

 

North America Pageants is an open contest to all contestants. Contestants can register and/or enter the competition by simply submitting an official contestant application and paying the required entry fee.

 

Individuals competing in our Supreme (Plus) Division must meet the minimum prerequisite weight requirement of 225 lbs, with a grace limit of -5 lbs. (220). If any contestant's weight comes into question, any North America official has the authority to ask respective contestant to be weigh during contestant registration.

 

Individuals competing in our Newcomer Division must not have held more than three official newcomer titles prior to competing for North America Prince and/or Princess Pageant. Bar/Club and Pride competitions are excluded from this discretion.

 

Individuals competing in our ICON Division must meet the minimum age requirement of 40 years of age by day of competition.

 

Orientation is only privilege to contestants, contestant helper and other authorized personnel. The contestant helper is strongly encouraged to attend orientation to retain knowledge of our dressing room policy.

 

Orientation for all divisions will be held on Saturday. Contestant orientation and registration will be held at the Pageant Venue. Registration will remain open for contestants until 3:00 PM day of registration, no exceptions.

 

All contestants are required to appear at contestant registration and orientation, if any contestants cannot appear at registration, an authorized representative must be present to represent him/her and know that the contestant entry fee must still be paid before orientation begins.

 

The contestant is responsible for obtaining all information from the representative regarding the pageant given during orientation. Each contestant will draw or obtain an official contestant number and receive a “Boarding Pass” for both the Contestant and the Contestant’s Helper.

 

Contestants are encouraged to provide additional lighting or ring lights for dressing areas if extra lighting is needed. North America Pageants also recommend each contestant bring an extra power surge cord outlet for additional equipment plug-in. The extension outlet cord should be surge protected.

 

North America Pageants does not discriminate based on weight or age for any individuals wishing to compete in our standard divisions as long as contestants meet the minimum requirements to compete. Plus-size contestants are welcome to compete in any of our Mister or Miss divisional competitions.

 

North America Pageants does not discriminate against using hormones or body modification such as body implants, silicone, or injections. North America Pageants is not responsible for the improper use of such procedures and always encourage all individuals to seek proper medical advice or consultation before its use.

 

Any contestant currently in any open criminal proceedings that limits their travel ability will be denied entry as a contestant into any North America Pageant. A contestant who has successfully completed felony probation, whose criminal case is dismissed, or overturned will be eligible to enter. Verification of any criminal status may be warranted. Any contestant found to be untruthful about their criminal status will be permanently removed from eligibility within the system.

 

Any contestant or accompanied member participating in any acts of violence or unruly behavior before, during, or after the pageant event will result in automatic dismissal from all future North America Pageantry events, this includes any like social media postings.

 

Any contestant receiving 1st Alternate during a competition year will be granted a waived entry fee if the contestant wish to re-enter competition the following calendar year. This rule does not apply if the contestant wishes not to compete the following year.

 

Contestants are strongly encouraged to immediately start preparing for the next category once he or she walks off stage. At no time will stall tactics be employed to allow a contestant extra time to prep for the next category unless extenuating circumstances occur.

 

North America Pageants does not award tangible trophies/plaque for category or placement winners. Tangible awards such as Trophies and/or Plaques are only awarded to each contestant who excels as the overall victor of respective title for which they are competing.

 

North America Pageants and its Owner/Promoter(s) has the right to make any executive decisions not covered within these Rules and Guidelines.

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