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Sakura-Con 2012
Costume Contest Rules

1. There will be 3 categories:
   Novice: There are no pre-requisites for this category.
   Journeyman: Have entered in at least one Costume Contest
   Masters: Have entered in at least two Costume Contests or received at least one award.
2. The Costume portion of the Cosplay Contest will be judged on three factors:
   Quality
   Creativity
   Presentation
   
   This will be scored on a point system. The maximum amount of points possible are 50. Quality is worth 25, Creativity is worth 15, and Presentation is worth 10.
3. Reference pictures WILL be required. This includes screen captures, posters, or any other official medium that reveals the character's full costume. There will be a minimum of 3 reference pictures required. They should reveal different views of the character (i.e. front, back, sides). The three reference pictures MUST be submitted in digital format with your entry form. You will be required to bring your reference pictures with you at the time of judging. You do not need to bring them to the Cosplay Pre-Meeting. I recommend that that reference pictures be printed on photo paper rather than standard paper (this is not a requirement). Pictures on photo paper come out much nicer than pictures on standard printer paper.
4. Original Characters will not be allowed into this competition because there is no official frame of reference.
5. All costumes and props worn for judging must be the work of the contestant or a non-professional friend/family member without monetary compensation who will be present at the time of judging to answer any questions that the judges may have regarding its creation.
6. Costumes that have been purchased, rented, or commissioned are prohibited and will result in disqualification. Found item cosplays are allowed, however it is required that the contestant has made a minimum of 70% of the costume.
7. All costumes must adhere to the Sakura-Con policies. No live steel, no functioning or previously functioning projectile weapons, no indecent exposure, etc... Please read the Sakuracon Policies regarding this - http://sakuracon.org/aboutus/policies.php
8. There will be music playing for each showcase. Please send an audio track at the time of submission if you wish to have your own music track playing. Audio format must be in MP3. If you do not send an MP3 track, we will automatically select music to be played during your showcase.
9. There will be a maximum of 20 groups allowed to compete in the Costume Judging Contest. This may be subject the change depending on the time allotted for this Contest.
10. No more than two Cosplay entries per creator.
11. You will be allowed a maximum of 1min 30secs for your walk-on. I know most of you don't need that much time, and you can walk-off stage earlier. However, this also factors in larger cosplays that are harder to move around in.

316 days, 7 hours, 23 minutes, 29 seconds until the Party Starts!

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