Whitesboro Rodeo Club and Queen, Princess and Buckarette/Buckaroo title holders are not eligible to compete in the Whitesboro Riding Club (WRC) Royalty contest for a minimum of one year after the end of their reign.  Prior WRC titleholders are eligible to compete in the appropriate age groups the following years but may not compete for an age division title that they have previously held. 

 

AGE DIVISIONS

Three age divisions, ages 5-18. Age is considered the first day of the Pageant:

Queen (14-18)         Princess (10-13)         Jr. Princess( 6-9)         Buckarette/Buckaroo (5 & under)

 

Entry Fee: $25 for all age divisions. Checks should be made payable to the WRC. 

 

TO BE ELIGIBLE, CONTESTANTS AND TITLE HOLDERS MUST: 

• Have been born a female and compete as a female (Jr. Princess - Queen Age Divisions).

• Be a legal resident of the state of Texas and the United States. 

• Be a student in good standing if applicable.  

• Not be, have been or become married, nor have had a marriage nullified. 

• Not be, have been or become pregnant. 

• Not consume alcohol or smoke, vape or do any illegal drugs. 

• Not have any visible tattoos (must be covered by clothing) or visible piercings other than ears. 

• Have hair that is of a natural color. (Red, Blonde, Brunette, not blue, green, pink, purple, etc.) 

• Not have been or become convicted of a misdemeanor or felony of any kind or have any other involvement in any type of delinquent or criminal activity. 

• Have read and submitted all signed and completed entry forms, consents, waivers, required documentation, and release forms prior to competition. 

• Represent themselves for the Whitesboro Rodeo Club. 

• Consult with the WRC Rodeo Royalty Chairman/Director if currently holding another title to determine eligibility. 

• Attend every event on the contest schedule and be prompt. Any exceptions must be approved by the contest director. Failure to appear at an event can result in contest disqualification. 

• Provide a horse for Horsemanship, each Rodeo Grand Entry during the rodeo, and the Parade if contestants will ride horseback in the Parade. The horse does not need to be the contestant’s own horse and can be borrowed. Please have the horse’s current Coggins available. Please note that NO horse stalls are available at the WRC rodeo arena grounds. Contestants are responsible for finding/making any necessary arrangements needed for their horse.  

• Contestants and their parents/guardians/guests must abide by all rules and regulations of the contest and exhibit good behavior and sportsmanship. Any contestant/parent/guardian/guest demonstrating poor sportsmanship or being disrespectful, argumentative, or unruly will be asked to leave which will result in immediate disqualification.  

• All contestants and their parents/guardians/guests or anyone acting on behalf of a contestant should not approach or communicate in ANY way with judges at ANY time. All questions must be directed to the Contest Coordinator(s) or their designee for clarification. The names of contest judges are not disclosed prior to the contest.  

• All contestants must attend the Awards Ceremony after Coronation to receive gifts or awards they earn. Failure to do so will result in forfeiture of gifts or awards. Any exceptions must be pre-approved by the pageant director.

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ENTRY CHECKLIST

1. Completed and Signed Entry Form  

2.  Copy of Contestant’s Birth Certificate 

3. Entry Fee, checks made payable to Whitesboro Riding Club. 

4. (2) 5x7 vertical headshot photographs - they do not have to be professional. Name, Address, Age and Division must be labeled on the back of each photo.  All photographs will become the property of WRC and may not be returned. They will be used for Photogenic judging, the rodeo program, and other purposes. If a digital image is also available, Please send to DillonRyan92@yahoo.com.

5. Waiver & Release of Liability Agreement - completed and signed. 

6. Medical Release - completed and signed.

7. Obligations - fully executed. Please review! This is what is expected of title holders in their year of reign. 

8. Ticket Sales Contract for Queen, Princess, Jr. Princess and Buckeratte/Buckaroo contestants - completed and fully executed. 

9. Copy of the Driver’s License for the person over the age of 18 signing for the responsibility of tickets. 

10. If someone other than a parent will be acting as a guardian, a signed letter needs to be included with the entry form appointing and authorizing said guardian. 

 

Entries that do not include all the required items will not be considered complete. Entries not received by the stated deadline date (April 20, 2025) or that are not complete will be dismissed. Entry Fee is non-refundable once the contest has started if the contestant decides not to compete.