Rules:

1. All contestants must be registered Fandemonium attendees.

2. All participants must be registered for the contest by Saturday, August 8, 2009 at 12:00pm. Information and entry forms will be available at convention registration until that time.

3. Participants in the Cosplay Contest are not allowed to use unaltered store-bought or rented costumes. Store-bought props, wigs, and/or costume pieces, however, are allowed.

4. Cosplay Contest participants will be allowed up to 5 minutes onstage. They must be able to enter the staging area, perform, and exit within the time allotted. They must also be prepared for removal by the Staging Director if they exceed the given time.

5. Individual entries, as well as individuals participating in a group, will be limited to perform in only one skit or presentation. We want a fair contest with many opportunities for diverse competition.

6. The Fandemonium Cosplay Contest is scheduled from 3:00 to 4:00 pm on Saturday August 8, 2009.

7. If you wish to have music or any audio (sound effects, voice overs, etc.) during your presentation, make note of it on the registration form. You must attach a CD of your audio design to your form when it is turned in. Please write your entry number on the CD before submitting. Do not give us your original/only copy - bad things sometimes happen to good CDs.

8. A panel of judges will score each entry on authenticity, style, effort, presentation, and performance, as well as other factors.

9. Do to the fact that we are using a full sized auditorium with a Broadway caliber stage, there is no limit to the number of people you may have on stage at any time during your skit.

10. Small amounts are allowed, but excessive profanity will not be tolerated. The maturity rating for this event is PG. Please adjust accordingly.

11. Nudity will NOT be tolerated. Costumes worn must consist of actual garments. Idaho has an anti-nudity law, and we should not need to enforce it during an all-ages contest.

12. No flash, fire, explosive, fireworks, smoke (including incense), fog (including dry ice), or incendiary devices, such as caps or smokers, will be tolerated.

13. Absolutely no chemicals, powders, thrown glitter, or confetti will be allowed.

14. If weapons are part of your costume, they must conform to the Fandemonium Cosplay Weapons Policy:                                                                                                                 A.) No sharp swords, knives,  or actual working weapons are allowed. Wood, rattan, bamboo, plastic, cardboard, foam, or rubber weapons are acceptable.                                                                      B.) You are responsible for your own weapons, e.g. bringing them on and off stage yourself.                      C.) We reserve the right to reject any weapons if we consider them dangerous.

15. Limited choreographed fighting is allowed. It must be conducted in a safe and well-rehearsed manner. Examples of allowed methods include empty handed martial arts, katas, demonstrations, etc. Participants should remember that if there actions damage the venue, whether intentionally or unintentionally, the attendee, NOT Fandemonium, is responsible for any and all associated repair costs.

16. We reserve the right to refuse your skit if we think it would endanger yourself or others (or for any other reason we feel appropriate and/or necessary).

17. These rules are subject to change. However, we will try to give you ample notification if they do. If you have any questions about these rules please contact borneo@fandemonium.org. I am always happy to answer questions.        

Disclaimer: Fandemonium, the Nampa Civic Center, and their respective staff, relatives, and associates are not responsible for any injuries    that might occur before, during, or after the competition, or for lost, damaged, or stolen items.

Disclaimer: Fandemonium, the Nampa Civic Center, and their respective staff, relatives, and associates are not responsible for any injuries that might occur before, during or after the competition, or for lost, damaged, or stolen items.