4-H Modeling Squad Showdown

4-H Day at the Fair

4-H Showcase Stage, Trade Mart Building

The 4-H Modeling Squad Showdown is a competition in which participating county modeling squads have the opportunity to show what they have learned. The Showdown will be a fashion show presented by county modeling squads. This event is usually held during the State Fair on 4-H Day at the Fair. The scoring will be different from a traditional Fashion Revue, because the entire Modeling Squad will be scored as a group instead of the individual models. However, each model contributes to the group score.

Registration forms are due on the first Monday in October of the current year to the State 4-H Office. (Dowload the PDF)

As soon as the registration forms are received, a schedule will be made and sent to the counties. The scheduled times for Modeling Squad routines will be based on the teams’ requested times. The Showdown is scheduled from 10:00 am until 4:00 pm. Talent acts as well as the 4-H Fashion Revue will be mixed in with the Modeling Squad routines. The teams need to report 30 minutes before their scheduled time to perform.

Guidelines:

• Each routine will have a 15-minute time limit: 5-minute set-up limit and 10-minute limit for the actual modeling performance. During the competition, an audible timer will be set, and time will be called at the end of the 5-minute set-up time and again at the end of the 10-minute performance.
• As soon as one squad exits the stage and has taken down their stage décor, the next squad has 5 minutes to begin their routine. Timing will begin as soon as the next squad starts its set-up.
• A time-keeper will be designated to time the event. The time-keeper will not be a judge.
• Every model in the squad must be a member of Mississippi 4-H.
• All members of a squad must be from one county (no combined counties).
• In order to participate in the state competition, a signed pre-registration form must be received by the stated deadline. No on-site registration will be allowed.
• There will be a Small Squad (8 or less models) Division and a Large Squad (9 or more than 8) Division. Each squad should pre-register as a Small Squad or Large Squad. However, if on the day of the Showdown, a Large Squad has dropped to fewer than 8 models, the squad will be moved into the Small Squad Division.
• Upon receipt of the pre-registration form, each squad will be assigned a performance time. All reasonable effort will be made to accommodate the squad as to their preferred time stated on the pre-registration form. This schedule will be sent to the counties prior to the show.
• One person from each squad (can be a member of the squad, the volunteer leader, or the Extension agent) should report to the Registration Table one hour before the team’s assigned performance time.
• There will be only one squad at a time on stage.
• Each squad must choreograph its own routine.
• Each squad must provide its own music, clothing, accessories, stage décor, etc.
• A narrator to describe the clothing is desirable. If used, the county will provide its own narrator. The narrator must be a 4-H member from that county.
• All clothing must be modest and age appropriate, and no suggestive or offensive clothing or gestures will be allowed. The same dress code that applies to other 4-H events will be adhered to. (Refer to State Congress Dress Code Rules for specifics.)
• No offensive lyrics or narrations will be allowed.
• No swimsuits will be allowed.
• No changing during the show: only one outfit per model.
• Prior to the State Competition, each modeling squad will appear before a county 4-H staff member for approval of the clothing, music, choreography, and routine. The staff member must sign the registration form.
• Penalties will be taken if a squad does not adhere to the guidelines on timing and appropriateness of routine, music, and clothing.

Listed below are some suggested categories that may be included in a Modeling Squad routine. Be mindful of the time limit of 15 minutes per squad. If your squad is very large, you may want to skip one or more of the categories:

• Individual (one model at a time on the runway or stage. It is best to do the narrations during this category, but they can be done during the pair/small group category).
• Pair/Small Group (two to four models in a choreographed walk/pose on the runway or stage).
• Parade (The entire squad walks in a line across the runway or stage with a wave).
• Squad Pose (all models on the stage or runway choreographed to make their way to a pose position then leave the stage in the same manner).