Rules for Participation

This competition is open to all girls aged 13 to 17 who are Canadian citizens, who are full-time students in good standing and who will not be older than 17 by September of this year (2006).

Requirements for participation are as follows:

1. A completed application form, signed by a parent or guardian. Please include a photo, copies of birth certificate and/or proof of Canadian citizenship and your latest school report.
2. An audition of the talent presented, consisting of:
   • Self-introduction (20 sec).
   • A solo performance. The performance should last no longer than two minutes (1m58s is safe).
   • The material performed must be in good taste, reflect the age group and not be insensitive to any creed, race or group.
   • Talents presented may be almost anything, such as: signing, a musical instrument, monologue,recitation, dancing, acrobatics. However modeling is not one of the talents sought.
   • Background vocals, assistants, are not permitted. No fire acts are allowed.
   • You must provide a recorded soundtrack if your act calls for one. You must also bring your own musical instrument unless it is a piano, which we will provide.
   • Appearance: though casual, must be youthful (no excessive exposure of the body).
3. A non-refundable fee of in cash, certified cheque, money order or bank draft, payable to RapSohD. Please call Mrs Heitner for details: 514-696-3359.
4. The prizes awarded must be accepted as is. There will be no substitution.
5. The winner of the RapSohD competition must be available to travel to the destination of the HJTTI competition, i.e. New York City, NY, USA, in the month of July 2006, as well as keep in close contact with RapSohD for further requirements for participation, e.g. wardrobe details. All travel and accommodation expenses for the contestant will be covered by RapSohD, who will provide an adult female chaperone at all times. If parents wish to attend the HJTTI competition, they will have to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements. Out of pocket expenses will remain the contestant's responsibility. A valid passport and adequate medical insurance must be arranged prior to travel and are the contestant's own responsibility.
6. For complete details of the HJTTI participation and scholarship requirements, please refer to the HJTTI web site.

Documents supplied become the property of RapSohD and can be used in any manner for the future promotion and advancement of the organization. Rest assured however that your privacy will be protected at all times.

Please note that neither RapSohD nor its supporters will be liable for any damage, loss of property, or injury that may occur as a result of your participation in its competition. Participation in the finals will be based on preliminary evaluation during the auditions.

Please note that the deadline for submission of the application, the fee and all required documents is Monday March 13, 2006.

The members of RapSohD welcome your cooperation and your presence. Best wishes.