HALL COSTUME CONTEST RULES

Effective: 09/12/09

1. Please familiarize yourself with all of Ancient City Con’s Costume & Props Rules, Policies & Procedures before entering. They are found here
2. Signup for the costume contest will take place at the registration table where your costume/outfit and any props or weapons are subject to approval by Ancient City Con Staff members. Note: This has nothing to do with contest judging only as means to pre-screen for convention rules compliance.
3. Group entries are allowed. Maximum size on a group entry is 12.
4. You may enter only once. Meaning you cannot be a part of a group, then change into a different individual costume, and have a friend model another costume that you made while you claim any prize.
5. The costume contest will take place on Sat. July 10th. Final presentation at 4:00PM. Winners will be announced at 5:00PM.
6. A photo will be taken of the contestant to be used for voting. We do this so that attendees who don’t see contestants around the convention because they are involved in other activities can still “see” and vote for their favorite. You DO NOT have to have your photo taken if you request it and it will not prevent you from entering the contest.
7. No cosplay, skits, or karaoke (there is a separate contest for this). Contestants will have the opportunity to display their costumes on stage before voting ends at 4:00PM. We will read out loud to the audience any notes about the costume display that the contestant has written and submitted at the time of registration (i.e. where it’s from, how it was made etc.). This will take place at 4:00PM on Saturday July 18th.
8. There will not be “stand alone” judging for props. Costumes must also be worn (i.e. not on a mannequin).

JUDGING

1. At Ancient City Con, every paid attendee is a “judge” and gets an opportunity to vote for all contests. All paid attendees will receive voting cards in which to vote for their favorite contestants and leave comments if they wish.
2. Votes will be collected at registration in the voting box. Votes will be counted only after all contestants have presented their display.
3. ncient City Con Staff members will only vote in the contest to break any ties that occur.
4. Judging will not be broken down into categories (i.e. Anime, Movie, Comic Book etc….).
5. Prizes and trophy awards will be given for First Place, Second Place, Third Place, Best Group, Best Youngling (age 12 & under).
6. You must be present in order to claim any placing or prizes. If not present, awards and prizes will be given to the next eligible (by highest number of votes) contestant who is present.
7. Contestants may pick up any voting cards with a written comment on them after the winners have been announced as well as their “Hall” photo.
8. Hall photos are also used online in the Ancient City Con Gallery. Please indicate if you do not wish to have your photo posted online.

ANCIENT CITY CON IV COSPLAY CONTEST RULES

DATE: Sunday, July 11, 2010
TIME: 3:45-5:00
LOCATION: CityTerrace 12

REGISTRATION: You must sign up in advance at the Wasabi Anime table in the dealer’s room on Saturday morning. Please read all the rules before doing so.

RULES:

1. All entries must be registered Ancient City Con (2010) attendees. Badges/wristbands must be worn to the registration and contest.

2. The contest will be limited to 25 entries. An entry may be either a single individual or a group of individuals.

3. Presentations and skits are limited to 3 minutes, for both individual and group entries. We will enforce skit times by stopping the performance… so be aware of the time!

4. You may not participate in more than one skit.

5. No nudity allowed. All costumes must be “PG-13″ and we reserve the right to insist on modifications to costumes.

6. Audio tracks must be provided on a clearly labeled CD which contains an MP3 for your performance. The track must not exceed three minutes (see rule #3) and can contain dialogue or music. All music should be edited and appropriate to be played on public radio airwaves.

7. There are no microphones. (See rule #6)

8. No flashpots or explosive devices. No liquids or gels.

9. If you plan to carry a weapon, you must consult and conform to the Ancient City Con convention rules, hotel policies and local laws.

10. An adult must accompany all contestants under the age of 16. The adult doesn’t have to be on stage during the presentation or backstage ahead of time – just in the audience.

11. Wasabi Anime may tape or photograph contest entries at its discretion. Entry into this contest constitutes an agreement by the entrants to allow Ancient City Con and/or Green Mustard Entertainment, Inc. to use their likeness/image, etc in any current/future advertisement, promotion, or product.

12. Bad behavior, trash talking and poor sportsmanship will be frowned upon. Unruly behavior will get you kicked out of the event, if not the convention. So mind your manners and don’t be rude.

13. Ancient City Con and Wasabi Anime reserve the right to modify the rules at any time.

14. Use common sense.