Application for The Amazing Race

Interested in filling out an application for The Amazing Race? Besides age and citizenship requirements, potential participants must also be in pre-existing relationships with the individuals with whom they want to compete. Sounds simple enough, right? Well, remember that you may need to spend at least 30 straight days -- 24/7 -- with this person in not only familiar homeland territory, but in possibly some of the most remote countries in the world. Think you can do that? Then read on to find out what else you need to do to get on this award-winning, CBS reality television show.

The Amazing Race is like no other reality show. Pairs or teams of contestants use their survivor and tactic skills to race around the world with the chance of winning $1 million and other various prizes. Along the way, the teams must compete in challenges as a means of not only testing their strengths, but their relationships as well. The show debuted in the United States in 2001 and by mid-2008, had completed 13 seasons. Races consist of traveling throughout several continents and on average about 10 cities, with the starting and ending leg usually being somewhere in North America. Teams who finish each leg last can be eliminated, therefore whittling down the margin of competitors.

The show is hosted by Phil Keoghan and has earned seven Primetime Emmy Awards (as of 2008), including Outstanding Reality-Competition Program. There are currently several international versions of The Amazing Race in progress.

Just because you want to be on The Amazing Race doesn't mean that you are a qualified applicant. To be eligible, participants must be:

• 21 years of age or older
• In a pre-existing relationship with their teammates
• U.S. citizens with a valid passport who reside in the United States
• Able to fly at their own expense to meet with producers of the show for initial interviews
• Available to participate in the race for 30 to 40 days in a row
• In good physical and emotional health
• Not afraid to travel
• Not convicted felons (police records are reviewed by producers)
• In agreement that there are apparent risks and hazards involved with participating on the show, as well as accept all risks of injury, death and sickness that may occur (and sign a waiver agreeing to this)
• Acceptable of the show's confidentiality agreement
• Up-to-date with all immunizations required by producers

Those wishing to be considered for spots on the show need to fill out an application and create a three-minute VHS tape explaining why you and your partner should be chosen to participate. While one tape per team is required, remember that each member needs to complete an application. Other information that should be included in your application package include signed waivers, proof of passports and passport-size photos of each applicant separately and a recent picture of the two together. Team members must submit their applications together in one envelope. There is no fee to apply.

Be prepared to spend quite a bit of time filling out the application for The Amazing Race. Besides basic personal data, the following information is asked of all applicants:

• Relationship (including length of it) with teammate
• Current and former occupations
• Skills available to help you win the race
• Marital or relationship status including previous divorces and ages of children, if applicable
• Driving skills
• Information about teammate (applicant's teammate must also submit separate application)
• Relationship with teammate including communication issues, most memorable moments and biggest pet peeves
• Places applicant has traveled, as well as his or her views of foreigners
• Physical and mental well-being
• Previous arrests or legal problems
• If and when applicant was ever on television, specifically a reality television show
• Knowledge of previous seasons of The Amazing Race

The easiest way to get an application for The Amazing Race is to download it from the Internet. However, be careful you are using the most current version. Check the revision date on the bottom of the application and eligibility forms. Your best bet would be to go to The Amazing Race website and download the application listed under "Casting Call." After reading and abiding by all of the rules and regulations, you can either return your application and tape at an open casting call (also listed on the website) or you can mail it to:

The Amazing Race (City # _____)

214 Main Street, #360

El Segundo, CA 90245

The application lists several cities; you need to list the one closest to you on the mailing envelope.

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