Skill Categories
We want to make sure that not only are our contestants have a fun time competing, but that we also make the competition fair. We have four categories for our contestants (Young Fan, Novice, Journeyman, and Master) that help keep it fair by competing with your peers in the appropriate category.
To figure out what category you fall under, please refer to the below information:
Category:
Sub Categories
- Re-creation entries still must fall into the Master, Journeyman or Novice classifications.
- A re-creation must be based on at least one pictorial representation of the costume.
- Judges cannot be expected to recognize every recreation costume or source. You are encouraged to provide documentation showing or describing the costume you are recreating.
- This documentation must be presented at the time of Workmanship judging.
Special Qualification and Considerations
We also have a sub-category:
Category:
Sub Categories
- Re-creation entries still must fall into the Master, Journeyman or Novice classifications.
- A re-creation must be based on at least one pictorial representation of the costume.
- Judges cannot be expected to recognize every recreation costume or source. You are encouraged to provide documentation showing or describing the costume you are recreating.
- This documentation must be presented at the time of Workmanship judging.
Category:
Sub Categories
- Re-creation entries still must fall into the Master, Journeyman or Novice classifications.
- A re-creation must be based on at least one pictorial representation of the costume.
- Judges cannot be expected to recognize every recreation costume or source. You are encouraged to provide documentation showing or describing the costume you are recreating.
- This documentation must be presented at the time of Workmanship judging.
If you are unsure which category you should enter please contact the Cosplay Contest staff.
Due to time constraints for our show extended performance times are not available. Please plan accordingly.
Category:
Sub Categories
- Re-creation entries still must fall into the Master, Journeyman or Novice classifications.
- A re-creation must be based on at least one pictorial representation of the costume.
- Judges cannot be expected to recognize every recreation costume or source. You are encouraged to provide documentation showing or describing the costume you are recreating.
- This documentation must be presented at the time of Workmanship judging.
Awards
- Best Young Fan
- Best Novice
- Best Journeyman
- Best Master
- Judge’s Choice
- Best in Show (Best overall entry in any category & skill level)
Questions? Cosplay