APPLICATION

The 2011 – 2012 Calgary Stampede Queen and Princesses competition is now officially open to eligible applicants.

The chance of a lifetime – in 2012, the Calgary Stampede will celebrate its centennial – 100 years of promoting Western heritage and values. The Calgary Stampede is looking for 3 very special ladies to represent the Stampede through this amazing journey.

Are you the Centennial Queen? Download and submit this application by mail, fax or email.

2011-2012 APPLICATION FORM v1.pdf

Mailing address:

Calgary Stampede Headquarters

1410 Olympic Way SE

Calgary, AB T2G 2W1

Attn: Judy Rizzuto

For further information call 403.261.0171 or email jrizzuto@calgarystampede.com

calgarystampede.com

csqueenandprincesses.com

Conditions of Entry

· Must be a female not less than 19 years of age and not more than 24 years of age on August 1, 2011

· Must include a copy of your birth certificate with your entry form

· Must be a Canadian Citizen

· Must be a current resident and have been a resident of Alberta for a minimum of the last 12 months

· Must never have been married nor have had a child

· Must agree to reside within a 100 km radius of Stampede Park. Place of employment or educational institution must also meet this requirement

· Must have received a High School diploma or equivalent

· Must possess a current, valid Alberta driver's license and have full access to a vehicle

· Must not have a criminal record and must consent to a security check

· Competent riding ability is a necessity*

*To comply with Stampede Equine Safety Policy, applicants are REQUIRED to:

· Mail in a basic video on DVD or USB (3 minutes max.) demonstrating a mount dismount, walk, trot, lope and figure eight on a horse of your choice

OR

· Send in a signed letter of reference from a bona fide equestrian trainer attesting to your equestrian skills and abilities

Judging

· You will be judged by a minimum of 15 local men and women from all walks of life

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· Members of the Calgary Stampede Board of Directors, management and staff, as well as members of the Royalty Committee and their spouses are ineligible to judge

Competition applications accepted June 1 to August 26, 2011

Competition Commences: Thursday, September 1, 2011

Crowning Ceremony: Sunday, October 2, 2011

Please label your video content in DVD or mini USB drive (non returnable) with your full name to ensure it is attached to your application. Please note that the video is for committee review only and will not be judged. Applications can be sent electronically to jrizzuto@calgarystampede.com or by mail.