Applications for those interested in competing for the Shad Derby Queen crown will be going out to the schools on November 7. Applications will be available online at www.windsorshadderby.com and at area schools: Windsor High School, Metropolitan Learning Center, Loomis Chaffee, Northwest Catholic. Completed applications will be accepted on a first come basis and will be limited to 15 applicants. Entrant must be a resident of Windsor. A resident attending school out of town or state may enter. Candidates must be at least a senior in high school and no more than a freshman in college, and between the ages of 17 and 20 by February 15, 2013. A $400 entry Fee and Proof of the Entrant's age must accompany the application. Queen sponsors must be a Windsor organization, business person or merchant. Sponsor must pay a $400.00 entry fee at the time of application. The check must come from the sponsor and be made payable to Shad Derby Committee. If entrant is not selected as a candidate, the sponsor's check will be returned and the application destroyed. Entrants must be available for the following events: Orientation: Thursday, January 10, 2013 Photo Session: Saturday, January 12, 2013 Shad Derby Gala: Friday, March 1, 2013 Secondary Judging: Wednesday, March 20, 2013 Coronation Ball Rehearsal: Sunday, April 28, 2013 Coronation Ball: Saturday, May 4, 2013 Parade and Green Activities: Saturday May 18, 2013 Please direct any questions regarding Shad Derby 2013 to Deana Stechschulte at 860 683-4149 or Kathy Kopacz at 860 688-0657. |