COSPLAY CUP

Sign-up date/time/location:

• Sign-ups will be Saturday, the day of the con, on a first-come, first-serve basis, near the stage. Signups will happen from 10 am-4 pm.

Entry types:

• Competitive:
  There will be 30 spots available. This is a first-come-first-serve signing up, so be sure to stop at the sign-up booth FIRST before exploring.
• Show Off:
  We will allow people to sign up for showing off their cosplay during the judge’s deliberation if they are not interested in competing.

When to get ready:

• We ask all contestants to come to the booth to start lining up by 5:15 pm. We will perform a role call. IF YOU’RE NOT THERE by 5:15pm, WE WILL CONSIDER YOU ABSENT. Please plan accordingly to make sure you are on time. The Cosplay Cup starts at 5:45 pm.

When you will be judged:

• The first point of judging will take place on stage. The second point will take place post Competitive Walk-On, in a line, near the stage. The judges will come to contestants to ask more questions as they see fit.

Awards Available to win:

• Best in Show:
  This award will be bestowed to whoever shows the best and most accurate build. From fabric, to armor, to even led’s. We’re looking for the master of cosplay.
• 2nd Runner Up:
  Even the best cosplayer has a close competitor. This award goes to those who have shown clear capability to compete against the very best.
• 3rd Runner Up:
  Third place goes to the cosplayer still in the works but showing great promise.
• Crowd Favorite:
  As you’d expect, we always allow the crowd to have a pick through cheers.
• Best Sewing:
  This award will be the best overall sewing technique and fabric skill.
• Best Armor:
  The focus for this award goes to the best over-all mixed medium hand crafted builds.