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cosplay competition's

The cosplay competition's will take place on Sunday which is open to all. Up to date info can be found on our Capital Sci fi Con cosplay Facebook page.
Anyone entering the competition agrees to any photos taken to be used for future advertising and publicity.


There will be two competition's: 
15 and unders.
16 and overs.
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Registration can take place on the website or at the Geek Asylum table over the weekend of the event.
(Cosplay competition on Sunday 16th February 2020)


  • Costumes can be bought but self made are preferred.
  • Over revealing costumes may not be permitted to the show. (Please ask if you are unsure) enquiries@capitalscificon.co.uk
  • You must fall between the correct age
  • You must have a purchased day ticket to enter or be the placed participants of the previous year.
  • You can register your entry at the bottom of the page.
  • You can also register on the day, before 1pm at the Geek Asylum table.
  • Custom characters are permitted.
  • Younger participants will need supervision by an adult at all times.
  • Please see safety rules for Cosplay props.

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16 and over's

1st place Armoured Costume

1st place Textile costume

1st place character portrayal

Overall Cosplay Winner (Best in Show)

15 and under's

1st place Armoured Costume

1st place Textile costume

1st place Character portrayal

Overall Junior Cosplay Winner.(Best in Show) 
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So bring the kids in their costumes on Sunday to take part in the Cosplay Competition!!!!
(Age 15 and Under)



competition format

Your involvement:
•You will be announced to the stage by the MC.
•You will be asked your name,where your from and who your character is.
•You will be asked to perform a stance or say a spoken piece lasting no more than 40 seconds.
•You will then join the organiser back of stage to await results of your group.

Points awarded:
Judge 1. Will be marking on accuracy and skill of your Armour build.
Judge 2. Will be marking on accuracy and skill of your Textile work.
Judge 3. Will be marking you on the accuracy of your Character portrayl.


Decision:
• Each  judge will decide who their winners are from each age group and categories.
• All three from each group will be returned to the stage.
• An overall winner will be selected from the winning  finalists.
• Judges decision's are final.

 Myself and my team look forward to seeing all your creativity over the weekend of the event and have fun!

    Are  you  going  to  participate  in  the  contest's?

    If you submit your details we will keep you informed about the contest.
Submit
It can literally change someone's life; it's very positive for young teenagers to get into cosplay if they do it with their friends or with supervision from their parents - it can really foster their social skills.
Yaya Han


the judges

cosplay judge

cosplay judge

cosplay judge


the przies

​REGISTERING ON THE DAY

Head to the Geek Asylum table.
You will be able to register with the table staff up until 1pm on the day.

If at any point you are bullied over the weekend please attend the Geek Asylum table where they will inform a member of the CSFC team.

safety instructions

1. No functional weaponry can be used as a prop. (This includes and not limited to BB guns/paintball guns/knives/katanas/nerf guns/daggers etc)
2. All prop guns must have the barrel covered with bright tape or a plastic cap.
3. No lasers or pyrotechnics.
4. No illegal items may be brought in to the building for use.
5. Your costume must not have any part that may cause injury to general members of the public or other attendees.

NB.Anything deemed unsafe at the event may be confiscated by staff and returned to you at the end of the event.
*please act responsibly at all times.

                                                                 

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