Register by 3:00 pm on Saturday, March 19th!
Coplay Contest Rules
Contestants will be judged on the following criteria:
Craftsmanship
Execution – How well the costume is constructed and finished.
Fidelity* – How closely the costume resembles the source material and/or how well it interprets and reminds the judges of the design of the source material. (adaptations made with intent/purpose and explained adequately to the judges will not count against you in this area).
Complexity – How wide the range of skills used in the project and the difficulty level of those techniques.
Creativity – Thoughtful use of materials, ingenuity, personalized embellishments, etc.
*Original Design entries will be evaluated on Thoughtfulness/Appeal of Design, rather than Fidelity.
Entries will be judged on the quality and craftsmanship of a single costume (including props and accessories).
Entries may have 2 to 6 cosplayers and will be judged based on the quality and craftsmanship of the group as a whole, with the entire group receiving a single score.
All entries, Individual/Group, must be registered in the Cosplay Contest online at Soundwavecomicxpo.com. All contestants must be paid attendees of Soundwave Comic Xpo.
All costumes and skits must adhere to no live steel, no functioning or previously functioning projectile weapons, no indecent exposure, etc.
This is a PG-13 event.
Painting/Bodypainting of skin is allowed, but anything that is racially offensive, such as darkening of the skin, will not be permitted and will result in removal from SWCX.
Entries with very large or unwieldy costumes or other exceptional circumstances will be allowed to bring one (1) handler with them, but they must have it approved by the Cosplay Staff. Handlers may only be utilized if you are physically incapable of using your hands/maneuvering your costume alone. Bag-holders, Make-up Assistants, Moral-Support, etc., do not qualify. A Parent/Guardian may accompany participants whose age requires them to be supervised.
All sign-ups must be Online Only — No Entries will be accepted for the show or waiting list at the convention. Applications will be accepted up until March 19, 2022, by 3:00 pm. If all slots fill before sign-ups close, entries received after hitting the entry cap will be placed on a waiting list. If any confirmed entries drop, places will be offered to those on the waitlist in order of who signed up first. WE HAVE 25 SPOTS AVAILABLE For THE CONTEST!
Any substances that may cause damage or mess to the stage, equipment, or other contestants' costumes are not permitted on stage, in the green room, or anywhere backstage. This includes but is not limited to anything oily, greasy, or that can stain; liquids, fire, smoke/smoke machines, dry ice, confetti/powder/small debris. If it’s not listed here, but you are unsure, please ask SWCX Staff Member.
Surprise the audience, but never surprise the staff/crew — Absolutely NO jumping on or off stage. No acrobatics/flips/cartwheels will be allowed. When in doubt, ask.
THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK!!!!
