WAM! COSPLAY

WAM! Cosplay Competition Guidelines

I. General Rules:

• Eligibility:

• Open to individuals, including students, staff, and external participants. No registration fees; participation is free.

• Originality:

• Cosplays must be based on characters from anime, manga, gaming or Indian comics.

• Participants are encouraged to showcase creativity and originality.

• Costume and Props:

• Costumes and props should be self-made. No restrictions on craftsmanship level.

• Props and weapons must be non-functional, safe and cleared during the pre-event inspection.

• Decorum:

• Participants must display sportsmanship and respect toward fellow contestants, judges, and organizers.

• Offensive language, gestures, or behavior will lead to disqualification.

II. Judging and Performance Criteria:

• Costume Accuracy: Assessed based on attention to detail and similarity to the character.

• Craftsmanship: Overall construction quality will be considered; no specific regulations on craftsmanship required.

• Performance: Judged on stage presence, acting, and portrayal of the character.

• Creativity: Originality and unique interpretation of the character/theme.

• Audience Engagement: Ability to engage and entertain the audience.

• Interaction Segment: Participants may answer questions about their character or costume construction.

• Time Limit: Each performer has 90 seconds for their performance and 1 minute for introduction and interaction.

• Judging Decisions: All decisions by judges are final.

III. Prizes:

• Top 3 Cosplayers will receive cash prizes

• All participants will receive e – Certificates

IV. Terms and Conditions:

By participating, contestants agree to these guidelines. Violation may result in disqualification. Organizers reserve the right to modify rules as needed to ensure the smooth conduct of the event. Participants further agree:

• All selected contestants are responsible for all expenses related to competing in the WAM! Cosplay Contest including all lodging and travel to and from the event
• A contestant may participate in the WAM! Cosplay Contest only once and may not register multiple times with multiple costumes. A contestant can only enter once and only wear one costume.
• No electrical power connections will be provided. If your costume requires power, it must be part of your costume design.
• Contestants are responsible for their own belongings. We are unable to provide a secure area for personal items. We recommend bringing an assistant to help with belongings.
• No nudity. All costumes should provide enough coverage to be worn in public and should be in good taste and appropriate for a family-friendly show. Gore, graphic violence, or other objectionable elements may be grounds for disqualification as determined by the judges.
• Costumes cannot depict, and cannot itself, be in violation of any law.
• No profanity is allowed on stage. That includes messages on signs or clothes. Anyone who violates this may be disqualified from the competition.
• No political or religious statements are allowed on stage or during judging. Anyone who violates this may be disqualified from the competition.
• Costumes cannot promote alcohol, illegal drugs, tobacco, firearms/weapons (or the use of any of the foregoing), any activities that may appear unsafe or dangerous, or any particular political agenda or message.
• Costumes cannot be obscene or offensive, or endorse any form of hate or hate group.
• Please refrain from wearing or using any substances that may potentially interfere with another participant’s costume. If you are wearing body paint or make-up, please make sure it will not come in contact with others. Do not leave anything on stage at all.
• Your costume must allow movement with limited assistance. Your costume must not impede your ability to get on and off stage. Furthermore, your costume cannot be built on stage.
• The following items are forbidden at all WAM! events:·
  • Functional firearms (including air soft guns, BB guns, cap guns, paintball guns, and pellet guns)
  • Realistic replica firearms (including reproduction, fake, or toy guns that can be confused for functional firearms)
  • Functional projectile weapons (including blow guns, crossbows, long bows, silly string, slingshots, water balloons, and water guns)
  • Sharpened metal-bladed weapons (including axes, daggers, hatches, knives, kunai, shuriken, swords, sword canes and switch blades)
  • Explosives(including firecrackers and fireworks)
  • Chemical weapons (including mace and pepper spray)
  • Blunt weapons (including brass knuckles, bats, clubs and nunchaku)
  • Hard prop weapons (including props made of metal, fiberglass, and glass)
  • Instruments that cause excessive noise levels like vuvuzelas
• Prop weapons will be allowed providing they are composed of cardboard, foam, or other light materials. Prop firearms are allowed only if they cannot be mistaken for real weapons. The barrel of all prop firearms must be covered with brightly colored caps. Prop bows will be allowed providing all arrows have foam tips and cannot be used to harm anyone.
• We have no limit on the size of costumes or props, but ask that you be safe and aware while onstage. You will be responsible for ALL damage to the stage, lighting, technical aspects, or any event property.