Thousands expected In Annual Queen and Royal Court Tryouts

Out of thousands expected to take part in this year’s Tournament of Roses Queen and Royal Court Tryouts Sept. 18 and 20 only seven lucky women will be named, after a month-long try-out process, to the 2011 Royal Court.

The month long process will include quarterfinals, semifinals and finals. The 2011 court will be announced Oct. 11, and the queen announced Oct. 19. Both announcements will take place at 9:30 a.m. in front of the Tournament House.

In a statement Tournament officals said, “This is a wonderful opportunity for young women who live in the Pasadena surrounding area to represent not only their city, but their school and the Tournament of Roses.”

They also said representatives of the Tournament of Roses and former Royal Court Members will be conducting informational sessions at area schools over the next few weeks. “Contact your school administrators or the Tournament of Roses for more information.”

As ambassadors of the Tournament of Roses and the city of Pasadena, the 2011 Rose Queen & Royal Court will reign over the 122nd Rose Parade and 97th Rose Bowl Game on January 1, themed Building Dreams, Friendships & Memories. The New Year celebration will be seen by millions of people around the world.

Participants can pre-register by submitting an application at http://www.tournamentofroses.com/participants/court-registration.asp.