Cosplay Contest
2018 APPLE VALLEY GYMNASTICS Youth Cosplay Contest Categories:
- Youth – 12 and under
- Groups – (all groups will compete with the Teen/Adult contest held at 6:00 p.m.)
All registrations must be submitted no later than 11:00 a.m. on the day of the convention (Saturday, April 21, 2018) at the WEN-CON Information Booth. All online registrations must be submitted by midnight Thursday, April 19, 2018. After that time you must submit your registration at WEN-CON. The Youth Contest will take place at noon at WEN-CON. All contestants must meet at the WEN-CON Information Booth in the Concourse at 11:45 a.m. Prizes TBA.
2018 APPLE VALLEY GYMNASTICS Youth Cosplay Contest Rules:
You MUST have a badge to enter WEN-CON to enter the contest. One contest entry per contestant.
- You may enter as a single or a group. Group size is limited to 5 people. If you enter as a group and win as a group only one single grand prize will be awarded. No additional prizes will be given.
- Any props or weapons must adhere to convention rules and be non-working. No projectiles, fire, smoke, or pyrotechnics are allowed.
- Youth contestants may wear store bought costumes, but handmade are better.
- Contestants must be able to walk on and off stage by yourself. No strollers or parental assistance.
- Have fun!
You may complete your entry form by filling it out online, printing the PDF version, or completing it in person when you arrive at WEN-CON.
2018 SEW-CREATIVE Cosplay Contest Categories:
- Teen – 13 – 17 years
- Adult – 18 and up
- Duo (2+ all ages)
- Group (3+ all ages)
All registrations must be submitted no later than 11:00 a.m. on the day of the convention (Saturday, April 21, 2018) at the WEN-CON Information Booth. All online registrations must be submitted by midnight Thursday, April 19, 2018. After that time, you must submit your registration at WEN-CON. (The Apple Valley Gymnastics Youth Contest will take place at noon at WEN-CON). The Sew-Creative Teen, Adult, Duo and Group contests will take place at 6:00 p.m. immediately following WEN-CON. All contestants must meet at the WEN-CON Information Booth at 5:30 p.m. Prizes TBA.
2018 SEW-CREATIVE Teen/Adult Cosplay Contest Rules:
You MUST have a badge to enter WEN-CON to be able to be entered into the contest. One contest entry per contestant.
- All costumes must be family friendly. No nudity. No costume is not a costume. Body paint is not a costume. If you have to ask then it probably isn’t appropriate.
- No profanity, rude gestures or lewd behavior allowed on the stage including on signs or clothing. No signs may be used. No political or religious statements or messages. No racism, homophobia, transphobia, or misogyny. Violating this rule will result in disqualification and removal.
- You may enter as a single or a group. Group size is limited to 5 people. If you enter as a group and win as a group only one single grand prize will be awarded. No additional prizes will be given.
- Costumes must be constructed by the contestant(s) and at least 60% of the costume must be of original construction. Store bought or prefabricated costumes are not allowed for the adult contest.
- Any props or weapons must adhere to convention rules and be non-working. No projectiles, fire, smoke, or pyrotechnics are allowed.
- Costumes do not have to be worn by the creator. Costumes can be modeled by contestants but the creator must be present during the contest.
- Have fun!
You may complete your entry form by filling it out online, printing the PDF version, or completing it in person when you arrive at WEN-CON.