1. Contestants must be able to prove they are a Canadian Citizen or have landed immigrant status, and proof of age.
   
   
2. Contestants must sing two (2) songs of their own choice in the following order:  1st song - slow tempo, 2nd song - up tempo.  A good contrast in tempo is a must.  Your selection must be country as accepted by Committee.  Failure to comply will result in your entry being refused.
   
   
3. Penalty of 25 points will apply if both songs are not completed within 6 and 1/2 minutes.
   
   
4. Singers must perform with all members of the band supplied (no accapella) and may use an acoustic guitar to play along with the band (no props allowed).  Talking on stage is restricted to Thank You's. For an "intro." only the first chord displayed on the chart will be given and no instrumental breaks will be played.
   
   
5. One double spaced typed set of lyrics (as performed by you) for each song is required with your entry form. Include your name, key and your class. No application will be accepted or dated without the lyrics and a good quality CD of each song (No Exceptions). The CD will be returned to you at the time of your rehearsal. All contestants MUST provide Donna Roberts with a good quality original artist CD copy of each song, plus typed lyrics (double spaced). The assigned band will do the charts (the cost is included in your entry fee). You must also inform the band of any key changes, if not the same as the CD and any other changes such as tempo, skipped verses, etc..., in order to keep rehearsals on time.
   
6. Singers will be allowed one (1) false start without penalty in the preliminaries only.  Twenty-five (25) points will be deducted off total score for false starts in the semi-finals and/or finals.
   
   
7. The top ten singers in all (excluding karaoke) categories will compete in the semi-finals.  In the event of a tie in the preliminary round, a sing off will decide.  A tie in the semi-final will be decided by the highest mark in the preliminaries.  A tie in the finals will be decided by the highest mark from the semi-final round.
   
   
8. The top five (5) singers from the semi-finals will advance to compete in the finals.
   
   
9. If there are insufficient entries for any one catagory (including Karaoke), the committee reserves the right to: (1) combine male and female participants for that catagory and/or (2) advance them directly to the semi-final round.
   
   
10. All contestants may enter one (1) class only!
    
    
11. Contestants will be judged on enunciation, diction, voice range, timing, pitch, feeling and stage presence.  Dress is optional, but will be taken into account as part of the stage presentation.
    
    
12. First place winners in the "open" and "18 and under" catagories are only eligible to win that catagory for one (1) year and are not eligible to enter that same catagory for the following year.  First place winners in the 50+ catagory are only eligible to win two (2) consecutive years and then are not eligible to enter that same catagory for the following year.
    
    
13. On the day of the contest, failure to appear after being called three (3) times will result in disqualification.
    
    
14. The back up band for each catagory will provide accompaniment for that catagory throughout the entire competition.  Contestants will not be allowed to change their song selection after their registration has been accepted and must use the same two songs throughout the contest.
    
    
15. JUDGES DECISIONS ARE FINAL!
    
    
16. HAVE FUN!!!

1. Contestants must provide a quality Karaoke CD of both songs, by no later than June 01, 2012 (NO EXCEPTIONS)
   There should be no lead vocals on the CD.  No key changer is available.  CD should be "Contest Ready"  and must be "Country Songs", as judged by Committee. There will be no Television for watching the lyrics, therefore contants must memorize their songs.
   
   
2. A maximum of fifteen (15) contestants (as determined by the Committee) will be accepted. (First come, first serve basis!)
   
   
3. Rehearsals:  Friday at Lee Park.  Both songs will be rehearsed at a time to be determined.  You will be notified on your acceptance.
   
   
4. Preliminaires (Saturday):  you will sing both songs.
   
   
5. Finals (Sunday):  top five winners.

Contestants must sing one (1) slow tempo song and one (1) fast tempo song. Songs will be sung in that order (slow then fast). A good contrast in tempo is a must (as accepted by Committee).  

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OFFICAL ENTRY FORM

Due to time constraints, we will need to restrict the Number of contestants to 110 in total (excluding 12 & Under Class)

PLEASE PRINT IN CAPITALS

NAME: ______________________________________________________

ADDRESS:  __________________________________________________

CITY:  ______________________________________________________

POSTAL CODE:  ______________________________________________

PHONE:  (H) _______________________(W)_______________________

E-MAIL: ____________________________________________________

Name of Songs:

Slow Tempo: _______________________________________Key:_____

Fast Tempo: ________________________________________Key:_____