Cosplay Judging, What you need to know
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:
Cosplay - Entry Types
- An out of competition entry.
- No scores are taken or awards given.
- This can be either a skit or a walk-on.
- Exhibitions are allowed at the discretion of the of contest staff only.
Category:
Cosplay - Entry Types
- An entry whose purpose is to perform an act in addition to displaying the costume
- Performance entries are limited to 2 minutes maximum. Any longer than 2 minutes can result in disqualification
Category:
Cosplay - Entry Types
- An entry whose sole purpose is to display the costume. This includes but is not limited to:
- Simple walk on with three point modeling
- Light acting/Dance
- Walk ons are limited to 45 seconds max. Any longer than 45 seconds may result in disqualification
Special Qualification and Considerations
We also have a sub-category:
Category:
Cosplay - Entry Types
- An out of competition entry.
- No scores are taken or awards given.
- This can be either a skit or a walk-on.
- Exhibitions are allowed at the discretion of the of contest staff only.
Category:
Cosplay - Entry Types
- An entry whose purpose is to perform an act in addition to displaying the costume
- Performance entries are limited to 2 minutes maximum. Any longer than 2 minutes can result in disqualification
Category:
Cosplay - Entry Types
- An entry whose sole purpose is to display the costume. This includes but is not limited to:
- Simple walk on with three point modeling
- Light acting/Dance
- Walk ons are limited to 45 seconds max. Any longer than 45 seconds may result in disqualification
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:
Cosplay - Entry Types
- An out of competition entry.
- No scores are taken or awards given.
- This can be either a skit or a walk-on.
- Exhibitions are allowed at the discretion of the of contest staff only.
Category:
Cosplay - Entry Types
- An entry whose purpose is to perform an act in addition to displaying the costume
- Performance entries are limited to 2 minutes maximum. Any longer than 2 minutes can result in disqualification
Category:
Cosplay - Entry Types
- An entry whose sole purpose is to display the costume. This includes but is not limited to:
- Simple walk on with three point modeling
- Light acting/Dance
- Walk ons are limited to 45 seconds max. Any longer than 45 seconds may result in disqualification
Awards
- Best Young Fan
- Best Novice
- Best Journeyman
- Best Master
- Best Performance
- Best Craftsmanship
- Judge’s Choice
- Best in Show (Best overall entry in any category & skill level)
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