Open Competition Teen Eligibility

Canyon Hills Outstanding Teen Title  

Age (13 - 17 years of age)

• Minimum of 13 years old on the first day of the state competition (usually the last week of June)

• May not turn 18 years old on or before July 31 of the year of the National Finals in the year she will compete.

Residence

• Must be a resident of California for at least 6 months prior to the first day of competition of the local program - or -

• If your permanent address is in another state, must have attended school in California and have successfully completed at least one semester as a full-time student, and presently be enrolled and physically attending classes in an accredited public or private school in California.

• Must be enrolled full-time at an accredited public, private, or home-schooled program and have passing grades.

Other Requirements

• U.S. Citizen

• Female

• Fluent in English

• Never been married

• Never been pregnant

• Not the adoptive parent of any child

• Never been convicted of a crime and there are no criminal charges or investigations pending

• I have never performed any act that would be characterized as dishonest, immoral, or indecent.

• In good health

• Does not use or consume any illegal, controlled, or dangerous substances or abuse the use of alcohol or other dangerous substances.

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