Cosplay Rules

Wai-Con 2010 Cosplay Competition Rules:

The following rules and regulations are for the Wai-Con 2010 Cosplay Competition, (referred to as “the competition” from hereafter).

Breaching any of the rules listed here during the competition will result in immediate disqualification and serious breaches my result in particular entrants being banned for a time. Please read through them thoroughly and if unsure about anything. Please contact us via the email addresses at the bottom of this document.

Downloadable copy: 2010 Cosplay Competition Rules.doc

Entries:-

  1. WAI-Con is an Anime convention; so the competition is open to any competitor with a costume whose original sources are from Japanese Anime or Games. This also includes anything where the original source is ‘in the spirit of Anime’.
  2. Costume entries which do not have an original source that is from Anime, Games or is not directly ‘in the spirit of Anime’ is ineligible for entry. Fruits Fashion, Gothic Lolita and other fashion styles or simple cultural elements are not eligible. If you are unsure about your entry, please contact the Cosplay Coordinator for advice.
  3. To enter the competition, you must register via the Wai-Con website before the cut-off date. Any entries received after the cut-off date will not be entered into the competition.
  4. Afterwards, you will receive confirmation that your entry has been accepted. If you do not, please contact us. Bear in mind there will be a short delay in being contacted. Please wait a short time before checking in with us. There will be longer delays, closer to the convention as we will be very busy.
  5. On each day of the convention; you must have signed in by, ninety (90) minutes before, the Cosplay event. If you do not sign in on the day you are entering. It is assumed you are not coming and you will forfeit your space.
  6. No late entrants will be accepted. Once the sign in desk has closed, the entrants will be moved for the imminent start of the competition.
  7. We are not accepting new entries on the day. The competition is pre-registration only.
  8. You can simply enter yourself and show your costume on stage or you may choose to conduct a performance/skit. A performance is completely optional.
  9. You may also enter as a group. Group entries are for two (2) or more people with a limit of eight (8) people on stage at once.
  10. If you are performing, please give a brief rundown of your intended performance on your registration form. If you require assistance, please let us know beforehand. Anything that is deemed too dangerous or inappropriate will not be accepted.
  11. Singing or dancing is acceptable, but it must be appropriate for your chosen character. If your character does not sing or dance normally, instead try to create a skit that is in context for your chosen character/series.
  12. The time limit for performances is two (2) minutes for individual and three (3) minutes for groups. If you go over time you will be stopped.
  13. Entries are accepted as a first come basis. Popular characters tend to overwhelm a competition, so there is a limit on the same character being cosplayed, each day. There will be notification if there is enough of one character for each competition. Best to get in first, to ensure your spot or perhaps have something else in mind.
  14. If you are providing music, (which is encouraged to make your entry more interesting). You must submit your music with your entry online. MP3 and WMA audio files are accepted.
  15. When you sign in, you must be wearing your costume so it can be examined to make sure that your costume is acceptable under the rules. You cannot have someone else sign you in.
  16. When you submit your entry, you must include a digital picture of your character(s). Your entry will not be accepted if this is missing. (File formats accepted: *.jpg/*.jpeg/*.gif)
  17. There are two separate competitions with one on each day. You can enter either competition or even both if you want to. Please note that you cannot wear the same costume on both days. If you are entering the competition on both days, you must wear a different costume for each day.
  18. No metal props will be allowed. This includes but is not limited to: replica guns, blades and anything sharp or with an edge. Check with us, before the competition if you are unsure.
  19. Ignorance of the rules is no basis for exemption. Please read these rules thoroughly before submitting your entry.

Awards & Judging:-

The following categories are available for entrants to win in:

  • Best Female Cosplayer
  • Best Male Cosplayer
  • Best Group (2 – 8 persons)
  • Best Performance
  • Best Newcomer
  • Craftsmanship
  1. The male or female categories refer to the gender of the entrant and not their character.
  2. The Craftsmanship category is awarded to the cosplayer whose costume is of exceptional make and has been created by the entrant only. Only entrants who have made their own costume are eligible to win this category.
  3. The Craftsmanship category is intended to reward cosplayers with exceptional skill developed over time. Your honesty and integrity are appreciated and entrants will be questioned in detail over their costume.
  4. You will be judged on the following:
    1. Accuracy of the costume to the picture supplied.
    2. Quality of the costume such as materials used and finish of the costume.
    3. Your onstage presence and/or quality of performance.
  5. Please respect the judges’ decisions as they are final and the competition is intended to be fun.

On the Day:-

  1. At no time is any adult content to be a part of your stage presence. This means and is not limited to; Yaoi, Yuri, Shonen-ai, Shoujo-ai, sexual content (implied or otherwise), kissing, obscene gestures, swearing or anything else that is deemed for adult viewing. Committing any of these acts will result in your act immediately stopped and you will be asked to leave the stage. You will also be disqualified.
  2. You are not allowed to physically interact with the stage staff and/or MC(s). Unless you are actively encouraged. Do not swear or threaten any of the staff or audience members. This is meant to be a fun competition, so please keep your manner friendly.
  3. In the spirit of friendly competition, do not at any time insult, heckle or abuse other competitors. After you have left the stage, you are not permitted to re-enter it.
  4. Please do not mess up the stage. If you do bring objects with your costume, please pick them up when you leave. No liquids, sticky substances, explosives or laser pointers.
  5. By entering the competition, you acknowledge and accept that you will be photographed and filmed. This material may be used by PAniC in the future.

Contacts:

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact the

Cosplay Coordinator or the

Head of Competitions

Thank you and we at PAniC look forward to seeing you there!