Post by edelric on Jun 24, 2010 21:40:19 GMT 10
*~BALLARAT’S COSPLAY COMP RULES~*
BAKA Cosplay Rules and Regulations
Entry Rules:
Entrants to the Cosplay Competition must have filled in a Registration form prior to entering the competition. This can be done by the BAKA website
www.ballaratbaka.proboards.com
• Registration at the door will be allowed up to 15mins before the commencement of the cosplay competition however the decision to allow entrance to the competition will be up to the cosplay-coordinator. As such we encourage you to sign up before the pre-registration date closes.
• By entering, competitors agree to abide by the Rules and Regulations of the Cosplay Competition and must sign their name on their entry form as indication that they agree to the outlined terms. Failure to abide by the rules will result in disqualification.
• The Cosplay Competition is meant to be a fun competition. Please do not spoil the competition for yourself or others.
• The Cosplay Competition is open to entrants of all ages and gender.
• Contestants must provide a picture of their chosen character, wearing the costume they (the contestant) have chosen to cosplay. This picture must be on some form of electronic media, (USB, CD etc) or can be submitted via the pre-registration form
Note: Baka accepts no responsibility for misplaced images submitted via the website. It is up to the individual to bring a backup picture to the competition.
• Contestants may enter individually or as a group. You must indicate your group members on your pre-registration form. A group will be treated as a single entry in to the competition.
• Contestants may perform a skit/role-play/song if they desire. Groups may also perform. Contestants must observe the time limit on stage. Two (2) minutes for individuals, three (3) minutes for an individual skit/performance. Five (5) minutes for a group cosplay/skit, where a group is more than one (1) person.
• Contestants may win only one prize. This is inclusive of all categories in the competition. If performing as a group and individually, you can still only win once. Bear this in mind and let your team members know if you are entering individually as no exceptions will be made.
Costume Rules:
• Props are permitted but must be examined by BAKA staff at entry to convention. Any props deemed unacceptable will be confiscated until the individual leaves the competition.
• None of the following are permitted; Explosives, flares or other incendiary devices; Chemicals, laser pointers, smoke or sticky/messy substances. Please remember that this event is being held at Eastwood Leisure Complex so please take care of the venue.
• Entrants must wear footwear at all times.
Performance Rules:
• Contestants will be lined up in the order they have pre-registered and then in the order they fill out registration forms at the entry to the convention. There are limited places per day. Places will be ordered on a, first in, first served basis.
• There will be an announcement before the start of the Cosplay Competition to advise entrants to make their way to start of the queue. Please do not be late otherwise your position in the queue will be given to the next available person and you will be placed at the back of the queue.
• No acrobatics, jumping or running around, You must stay within the stage area and do not enter the audience. If performing martial arts or mock battles, please keep it safe.
• No profanity, rude gestures or inappropriate language will be permitted.
• If your performance is deemed unsafe or unacceptable, it will be stopped.
Photography:
• Photography is permitted as long as the photographer does not interfere with the contestants in any way. Photographers must not block the view of audience members.
• Photographers must not harass entrants in any way.
Animals:
• No animals will be permitted into the venue at any time. The ONLY exception to this rule is for people who require a registered guide dog to assist with their mobility.
Weapon Rules:
• All weapons must be examined by BAKA staff upon entry and if deemed unacceptable will not be allowed to be used.
• Replica or authentic weapons are not to be brought to the competition. Such weapons are will be confiscated until the individual leaves the competition.
• Functional projectile weapons of any kind are not permitted at the competition. Such weapons will be confiscated and the individual in possession of such weapons will be removed from the competition. This means actual daggers, knives or darts. If made out of specified soft materials of the above it will be allowed however if used in a manner considered inappropriate you will be escorted off the grounds.
Other Rules:
• The judge’s decision is final.
BAKA Cosplay Rules and Regulations
Entry Rules:
Entrants to the Cosplay Competition must have filled in a Registration form prior to entering the competition. This can be done by the BAKA website
www.ballaratbaka.proboards.com
• Registration at the door will be allowed up to 15mins before the commencement of the cosplay competition however the decision to allow entrance to the competition will be up to the cosplay-coordinator. As such we encourage you to sign up before the pre-registration date closes.
• By entering, competitors agree to abide by the Rules and Regulations of the Cosplay Competition and must sign their name on their entry form as indication that they agree to the outlined terms. Failure to abide by the rules will result in disqualification.
• The Cosplay Competition is meant to be a fun competition. Please do not spoil the competition for yourself or others.
• The Cosplay Competition is open to entrants of all ages and gender.
• Contestants must provide a picture of their chosen character, wearing the costume they (the contestant) have chosen to cosplay. This picture must be on some form of electronic media, (USB, CD etc) or can be submitted via the pre-registration form
Note: Baka accepts no responsibility for misplaced images submitted via the website. It is up to the individual to bring a backup picture to the competition.
• Contestants may enter individually or as a group. You must indicate your group members on your pre-registration form. A group will be treated as a single entry in to the competition.
• Contestants may perform a skit/role-play/song if they desire. Groups may also perform. Contestants must observe the time limit on stage. Two (2) minutes for individuals, three (3) minutes for an individual skit/performance. Five (5) minutes for a group cosplay/skit, where a group is more than one (1) person.
• Contestants may win only one prize. This is inclusive of all categories in the competition. If performing as a group and individually, you can still only win once. Bear this in mind and let your team members know if you are entering individually as no exceptions will be made.
Costume Rules:
• Props are permitted but must be examined by BAKA staff at entry to convention. Any props deemed unacceptable will be confiscated until the individual leaves the competition.
• None of the following are permitted; Explosives, flares or other incendiary devices; Chemicals, laser pointers, smoke or sticky/messy substances. Please remember that this event is being held at Eastwood Leisure Complex so please take care of the venue.
• Entrants must wear footwear at all times.
Performance Rules:
• Contestants will be lined up in the order they have pre-registered and then in the order they fill out registration forms at the entry to the convention. There are limited places per day. Places will be ordered on a, first in, first served basis.
• There will be an announcement before the start of the Cosplay Competition to advise entrants to make their way to start of the queue. Please do not be late otherwise your position in the queue will be given to the next available person and you will be placed at the back of the queue.
• No acrobatics, jumping or running around, You must stay within the stage area and do not enter the audience. If performing martial arts or mock battles, please keep it safe.
• No profanity, rude gestures or inappropriate language will be permitted.
• If your performance is deemed unsafe or unacceptable, it will be stopped.
Photography:
• Photography is permitted as long as the photographer does not interfere with the contestants in any way. Photographers must not block the view of audience members.
• Photographers must not harass entrants in any way.
Animals:
• No animals will be permitted into the venue at any time. The ONLY exception to this rule is for people who require a registered guide dog to assist with their mobility.
Weapon Rules:
• All weapons must be examined by BAKA staff upon entry and if deemed unacceptable will not be allowed to be used.
• Replica or authentic weapons are not to be brought to the competition. Such weapons are will be confiscated until the individual leaves the competition.
• Functional projectile weapons of any kind are not permitted at the competition. Such weapons will be confiscated and the individual in possession of such weapons will be removed from the competition. This means actual daggers, knives or darts. If made out of specified soft materials of the above it will be allowed however if used in a manner considered inappropriate you will be escorted off the grounds.
Other Rules:
• The judge’s decision is final.
