Novice Category Qualifications

1. Participants in this category are the least experienced in competition.
2. You may never have won a cosplay contest award.
3. This category is for those either new to cosplay or who have just started their crafting journey.
4. Participant must have made 25% or more of the costume to qualify.

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Journeyman Category Qualifications

1. Won an award equivalent to novice or journeyman in another contest.
2. This category is for those that have been cosplaying for a while or feather along in their crafting journey.
3. Participant must have made 50% or more of the costume to qualify.

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masters Category Qualifications

1. Have won an intermediate 1st place (Journeyman) level or higher award in any other cosplay contests.
2. Has worked professionally in a field related to cosplay (comissions, theatre, film/tv, etc).
3. Participant must have made 75% or more of the costume to qualify.
4. Highly recommended for this category a "Build Book" or similar media is required. If a physical book is not available, the participant can provide detailed reference photos of their build process. Media presented will be up to the judge's discretion for acceptance.

We strongly recommend that intended participants pre-register online in the link below. There will only be limited sign up the day of the convention, so it is best to pre-register if you want to guarantee a spot to compete.

Please note that this is NOT a contest, but a chance for out littlest heroes to show off their amazing costumes. There will be no judging, just applause and celebration!!!

Kids' Cosplay Stage Walk Qualifications

1. Only for ages 12 and under.
2. Registration closes at 2 p.m. Sunday, October 6th, 2024
3. There is no pre-judging requirement for this event. Participants will be expected to begin lining up near the stage at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, October 6th. Event staff will assign participants a number and direct them to where to line up.
4. There is a LIMITED number of registration spots, once filled, registrations will close.
5. One parent or guardian may accompany their child at all times. If any assistance is needed, event staff will be available to assist.

Please visit "Silverback Props" Cosplay table for same-day registration or questions regarding the Stage Walk.