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Miss Swimwear International
2004 Swimwear Industry Model Search: Model Search Information Package
Sponsored by Swimwear Network International® (SNI®) & Swimweargirls.com®

Model Search Information Package:

The “2003 Swimwear Industry Model Search” is a search for swimwear models for many of the top swimwear companies within the swimwear industry.
There are preliminary Swimwear Industry Model Searches held at local venues. Each licensed location will choose a venue contest finalist who will receive an invitation to participate in the SNI National Competition. If there is not a local venue holding a competition in your area you may apply on-line. Please see On-line Swimwear Industry Model Search Information below.

All Contestants will be considered for swimwear advertisements, catalogs, calendars, posters, billboards, trade shows, promotional events and well known national magazines, like For Him Magazine (FHM). To check out a complete list of the Swimwear companies you can go to the “companies” section of the website. SwimwearGirls.com will be judging models to showcase on our website. The models that are showcased have the opportunity to be placed on the Swimweargirls.com website which is a portal for swimwear companies to find some of the best models in the business.

The National Competition is a 3-day event, where each day is filled with swimwear photo shoots, model seminars that help you network into the swimwear industry, and also a chance to meet with many Swimwear company representatives. Meeting with the swimwear representatives gives everyone an opportunity to discuss modeling jobs and acquire modeling contracts. Making it to the National Competition means it is your chance to expand your modeling into the swimwear industry, as well as an opportunity to win the largest swimwear model search ever.

As a venue finalist, experienced photographers who are experts at shooting swimwear will photograph you. Most of the photographers have shot ad campaigns, catalogs, posters, and calendars for many of the major swimwear companies. This is the best opportunity to be seen by the industry and photographed by the best.

The official Swimwear Industry Model Search is an extremely exclusive and professional event. To increase chances of competition success arrive on time, keep hair and make-up simple and natural. It’s also a good idea to bring a couple headshots and body shots of yourself to show how you look when you are photographed. Show some personality, take your time and walk naturally. The judges are interested in your overall fitness, personality, photogenic ability, and in seeing how you and your body move naturally. Prior modeling experience is not required.

Competition Information
Venue's concentrated in Florida

Contestants who attend a Swimwear Industry Model Search at a local venue are not charged a processing fee. If you become a Final Venue Winner (not a weekly venue winner) you will be given a National Competition information packet and are required to send in a $25.00 processing fee due when you mail in your information. This packet must be completed and received by the Model Search Coordinator before the National Competition held in mid-September in order to attend.

Final Venue Winners must send One (1) 5”X7” or 8”X10” Color Headshot to the Official Swimwear Industry Model Search Headquarters and your $25.00 processing fee. Make sure your full name, address, city, state, zip code and phone number with area code is on the back of your photo! This photo is for identification purposes only to be used during the Official Swimwear Industry National Model Competition. All photos submitted become the property of SNI and cannot be returned. Address that photo and processing fee is to be mailed to will be included in your national Competition packet.
Contestants who apply on-line are charged a one-time $25.00 processing fee payable on-line when you register. On-line registrant who is selected to attend the National Competition is not charged another $25.00 processing fee. Please see On-line Swimwear Industry Model Search Information below.

2003 Swimwear Industry Model Search Format

Swimsuit Competition:
Swimwear of any type can be worn during the competition. Please keep the suit upscale because the Local Venue has the right to prohibit the wearing of any swimsuit that in their opinion is not in keeping with the quality image of the Swimwear Industry Model Search or their venue.

Length of Venue Contest:
The Swimwear Industry Model Search Venue decides if they would like a one-day, one weekend or a four-week promotional event. This event must be completed a minimum of 3 weeks prior to the National Competition held in mid September. Weekly winners will qualify for their Local Venue Finals.

Judging:
Contestants will be judged on overall fitness, photogenic ability, seeing how you and your body move naturally, and your personality. Other important things to focus on are a firm body tone, medium skin coloring, poise, and a great smile. Please do not do extreme make-up. We are looking for models with natural, simply beautiful make-up and healthy, trimmed hair. No tan lines if possible. Just show some personality, take your time and walk naturally. Fill out your Contestant Interview Sheet and give to the Venue Model Search Coordinator before the competition begins. Be aware that this information will be read during your time on stage. Prior modeling experience is not required.

Venue Winner Selection:
If there are preliminary events and you are selected as a preliminary winner at your Venue, you may not compete in any more preliminary competitions at that Venue. Only those contestants who have qualified as preliminary winners at that local Venue may advance to that Venue’s Finals. There will be 2 runners-up and a Venue Winner chosen at each venue final. The venue winner will then receive an invitation to attend the Swimwear Industry National Competition. In the event that a selected winning contestant is unable to attend the National Competition as her Venue’s representative, it shall be the Venues option to provide all information to a runner-up who may attend the National Competition as that Venue’s representative in the place of the actual winner. The opportunity to attend shall be offered to the first runner-up, and continue as necessary. The Venue you are representing will pay your transportation and hotel in order for you to attend the National Competition.

Y ou may enter as many local SNI Model Searches as you like, but once you’ve won a Venue Final you are ineligible to compete at any other location until the National Competition have been completed.

If you are selected as a Venue winner, but fail to attend the National Competition, you will be required to relinquish any and all local prizes awarded to you and you will relinquish claim to all prizes awarded to attendees of the SNI Model Search National Competition.

Things to bring to the Local Venue Model Search

A couple headshots and body shots of yourself to show how you look when you are photographed.

Swimwear with heels and all accessories (required). Accessories should include a minimum of a 3” heel to model your swimwear.

All hair & make-up supplies including Make-up Mirror, Hair Dryer, Curling Irons, Clips, Pins, Spray etc.

Each model search location will provide dressing areas for all contestants. These dressing areas should have a bathroom, electrical outlets, mirrors, etc. Do not leave valuables unattended in the dressing area. Even though the locations MAY provide you with security please do not take any chances! Your belongings are your responsibility.

Contestants must bring acceptable proof of age to the Venue when you register.

If you are 18 to 20 years of age, check with your Model Search Coordinator before entering the Model Search. In some areas, you are required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian during all aspects of the competition if you are under 21. Some of the venues that hold the event may have a 21+ age requirement. In some areas, laws may not allow you to compete if you are under 21 years of age.

Please read carefully all the information. Contestant Rules and Regulations must be signed and returned to the Model Search Coordinator at the location before the Model Search Competition begins. To receive more information and the contestant rules and regulations please click on the Model Registration link.

If you do not understand any part of this contest please contact the Model Search Coordinator at the location that is conducting the Model Search in your area. For any unanswered questions, concerns or problems you may contact Julia@swimweargirls.com

On-line Swimwear Industry Model Search Information

On-Line Contest Eligibility/Registration
The contest is open to all female United States residents who are 18 years old by September 7, 2003. Contest period begins on April 13th and ends three weeks prior to the National Competition held in mid-September. Prior modeling experience is not required. Contestants who register on-line are charged a one-time $25.00 processing fee payable when you register by cash, check or credit card. On-line registrants who are selected to attend the National Competition are not charged any additional fees.

Submit Photos and Information
Once you have registered and paid your $25.00 processing fee please submit three photographs via e-mail to Modelsearch@swimweargirls.com. The three requested photographs must have been taken between June 2002 and August 2003. The three photographs should include one headshot, a full body shot of you in a swimsuit and a three quarters to the waist up. One of your submitted photos must show a complete smile. It is not necessary to have professional images. For an example of what your pictures should look like, please checkout Swimweargirls.com models section. We are interested in your photogenic ability, a firm body tone, medium skin coloring, personality and your ability to show a variety of looks. Please do not use extreme make-up. We are looking for models with natural, simply beautiful make-up and healthy, trimmed hair. No tan lines if possible.

Please include your location (city/state), a list of any hobbies, self-interests and a way to contact you. Please also list your stats, which include: height, chest/cup, waist, hips, hair & eye color, age, race, dress & shoe size.

On-line registrants understand that any photo’s sent to Swimweargirls.com will be posted onto this website and maybe affiliates websites used for the purpose of advertising. By submitting your photos to this site you understand the terms.

On-line Judging
Entries will be judged by Swimwear Company Representatives, Swimweargirls.com staff, and tallied along with the popular vote to decide on the winner. SwimwearGirls.com will be judging models to showcase on our website. The models that are showcased have the opportunity to be placed on the Swimweargirls.com website which is a portal for swimwear companies to find some of the best models in the business.

On-line Winner Selection
There will be many Miss Swimwear International 2004 winners. The winners receive a three-day, two-night trip to the National Competition including roundtrip transportation and hotel for one. Contestants selected to attend the National Competition will be notified via e-mail three weeks prior to the event held in September. In order to attend you must complete and sign all documents included in the National Competition packet. Local venue contest winners and the on-line National winner will attend the National Competition at the same time. You will also receive the same opportunity to win all cash, prizes, and modeling contracts.