Camden County 4-H’s Next Big
Thing Talent Show
*Name:______________________________________________________________________
*Address:____________________________________________________________________
*City: ___________________________________State: ___________Zip Code:____________
*Home Phone: (_____ ) _____________________Cell phone: (____ )____________________
*Parent’s Names: ____________________________E‐mail:____________________________
Type of Talent (ie sing, dancing)___________________________________________________
Name of Song__________________________________________________________________
*Required fields – must be filled out.
Category (please check one):
o Group (if in a group each person must fill out form, but only one entry fee is due)
o Individual
I acknowledge that I have read the entry rules attached and agree to abide by them.
Signature of Contestant
*__________________________________
Date
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Parent/Guardian Signature (if under 18)
*__________________________________
Date
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Mail entry form and $20 entry fees (check or money order made out to
Camden County 4-H Association) to:
Camden County 4-H
1301 Park Blvd.
Cherry Hill, NJ 08002
Questions can be emailed to [email protected] or call 856-216-7130 ext 0.
Awards in Group and Individual Categories:
1st place: Trophy and 50% of category entry fees
2nd place: Trophy and 25% of category entry fees
3rd place: Trophy and 10% of category entry fees
RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF THE RISK AND
INDEMNITY AGREEMENT AND CONSENT TO MEDICAL TREATMENT
Minor’s Form for Youth Participation
By our signatures below, we acknowledge that we are aware of, appreciate the character of, and
voluntarily assume the risks involved in participating in Camden County 4-H’s Next Big Thing
Talent Show.
1. Waive any claim or cause of action against and release from liability Camden County
4-H, Camden County Board of Freeholders, and Miller Farms, its officers, employees,
and agents for any liability for injuries to person or property resulting from participation
in the activity listed above;
2. Agree to indemnify and hold harmless Camden County 4-H, Camden County Board of
Freeholders, and Miller Farms, its officers, employees, and agents for any claims, causes
of action, or liability to any other person arising from participation in the activity listed
above.
3. Consent to receive any medical treatment deemed advisable during participation in the
activity listed above; and
4. Acknowledge that we are signing below as a minor child and as the parent or legal
guardian of the minor child named below.
5. Agree to allow Camden County 4-H to use photographs and likenesses taken during the
performance in promotional materials.
I HAVE READ THIS RELEASE AND WAIVER OF LIABILITY, ASSUMPTION OF THE
RISK AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT AND CONSENT TO MEDICAL TREATMENT,
FULLY UNDERSTAND ITS TERMS, UNDERSTAND THAT I HAVE GIVEN UP
SUBSTANTIAL RIGHTS BY SIGNING IT, AND HAVE SIGNED IT FREELY AND
VOLUNTARILY WITHOUT ANY INDUCEMENT, ASSURANCE, OR GUARANTEE
BEING MADE TO ME AND INTEND MY SIGNATURE TO BE A COMPLETE AND
UNCONDITIONAL RELEASE OF ALL LIABILITY TO THE GREATEST EXTENT
ALLOWED BY LAW.
Minor’s Name: _________________________Signature_______________________________
Address:______________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian’s Name (if under 18):______________________________________________
Signature:________________________________________________Date_________________
Camden County 4-H’s Next Big Thing
Talent Show
Official Rules and Information
1. Camden County 4-H’s Next Big Thing Talent Show is open to all AMATEUR
entertainers between the ages of 5 and 18. Professional (musician or performers whose
principle source of income) are not permitted to enter. Membership in 4-H is not
required.
2. Acts may be any type of talent, musical instrument, song, dance, magic, etc. Winning
acts will be selected for group acts and individual acts.
3. Entry forms need to be received no later than Monday, July 30, 2012. All entries
received after this date will be ineligible. Act timeslots will be filled once entry form is
received.
4. The time and date of Camden County’s Next Big Thing Talent Show is Saturday, August
4, 2012 at 5:00 pm. Your time slot will be assigned to you, and you will be informed of
it once you arrive at the show.
5. All contestants must arrive at the show by 4:30 pm.
6. Contestants may participate in both the group and individual categories, but must pay
said entry fees for each category.
7. Vocalists may use LIVE OR TAPED MUSIC WITH NO VOCAL BACKUP. All
contestants are required to use the sound system provided at the show.
8. All acts will have no more than 5 minutes to perform. The judges will maintain timings
for all of the acts. Acts that violate this time limit will be disqualified.
9. This is a family talent show. The judges and Talent Show organizer reserves the right to
disqualify any act that does not display appropriate material.
10. Camden County 4-H’s Next Big Thing Talent Show will be held on the Camden County
Showmobile (portable stage). There are no changing facilities at the show.
11. All decisions of the judges are final.
The 4-H Youth Development Program is part of Rutgers Cooperative Extension. 4-H educational programs are offered to all
youth, grades K-13, on an age appropriate basis, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual
orientation, or disability. For additional information, contact: 856-216-7130 or www.nj4h.rutgers.edu.
CAMDEN COUNTY 4-H’S NEXT BIG THING
TALENT SCORE SHEET
Participant
Judge’s Initials
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Type of Talent Presentation ________________________________________
Potential
Score
Stage Presence & Professionalism
– Overall confidence, poise, and ability
to communicate with the audience.
25
Technical Ability – Voice quality,
pitch, projection, use of instruments or
props.
25
Appearance/Costume
15
Difficulty of Selection or Act
15
Creativity
10
Appropriateness for audience
10
TOTAL
100
Judge’s
Score
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