ADULT / TEEN (OVER 13 YEARS OF AGE) CONTEST CATEGORIES

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Novice Category Qualifications (Adult/Teen):

• Participants in this category are the least experienced in competition.
• You may never have won a cosplay contest award.
• This category is for those either new to cosplay or who have just started their crafting journey.
• Participant must have made 25% or more of the costume to qualify.

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Journeyman Category Qualifications (Adult/Teen):

• Won an award equivalent to novice or journeyman in another contest.
• This category is for those that have been cosplaying for a while or feather along in their crafting journey.
• Participant must have made 50% or more of the costume to qualify.

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Masters Category Qualifications (Adult/Teen):

• Have won an intermediate 1st place (journeyman) level or higher award in any other cosplay contest.
• Has worked professionally in a field related to cosplay (commissions, theatre, film/tv, etc).
• Participant must have made 75% or more of the costume to qualify.
• Highly recommended for this category a "Build Book" or similar media is required. If a physical build book is not available, the participant can provide detailed reference photos of their build process.
• Media presented will be up to the judge's discretion for acceptance.

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We strongly recommend that intended participants pre-register online in the link below.

Pre-registration closes at 11pm CST, Friday, July 19th, 2024

Same-day registration closes at 2 pm CST, Saturday, July 20th, 2024. There will only be limited sign up the day of the convention, so if it is best to pre-register if you would like to compete.

All adult age (13+) participants must complete the pre-judging process that will take place on July 20th, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. in Panel Room B.

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KIDS (UNDER 12 YEARS OF AGE) CONTEST:

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Kids Cosplay Contest:

• Registration closes at 2pm, Sunday, July 21st, 2024
• There is no pre-judging requirement for this contest category. Participants will be expected to begin lining up near the stage at 3:30 pm on Sunday July 21st. Event staff will assign participants a number and direct them to where they will line up.
• One parent or guardian may accompany their child at all times. If any assistance is needed, event staff will be available to assist.

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Please visit the "Silverback Props" cosplay table for same-day registration or any questions regarding the contest.

There will be no pre-judging for the Kids' Category.

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