Seymo-Jo Comic Expo COSPLAY Contest

These rules have been created to provide a safe, organized, memorable, and fun contest experience for all involved. Contest is open to individuals and groups (< 8 people). Please sign up for contest upon arrival at the Comic Expo.

  1. All COSPLAY contestants must wear/display a valid Seymo-Jo Comic Expo Pass at all times throughout the event. This pass will identify you during judging.
  2. No nudity. 4 FSS Community Center reserves the right to decide what is considered appropriate for the show’s audience.
  3. No costume is NO COSTUME.
  4. Skits are highly encouraged.
  5. Skits have a total of 3 minutes to be performed. If act exceeds 3 minutes, you will be asked to leave the stage and may be disqualified.
  6. Please remember the Seymo-Jo Comic Expo is a family friendly event. Try to keep skits within PG or TV-14 range.
  7. No profanity, political or religious statements are allowed on stage including messages on signs or clothes. Anyone who violates this may be disqualified from the competition.
  8. Costumes cannot promote any particular political agenda or message.
  9. Costumes cannot endorse any form of real hate group.
  10. Costumes cannot defame, misrepresent or contain disparaging remarks about 4 FSS Community Center or its products, or other people, products or companies.
  11. Costume cannot depict, and cannot itself, be in violation of any law.
  12. Visible expo passes and peace bonding will not be required during the evening contest when you go on stage, but should be worn at all other times while inside the Heritage Hall as well as to and from the preliminary judging area.
  13. Contestants are responsible for their own belongings. We are unable to provide a secure area for personal items. We recommend bringing an assistant to help with belongings.
  14. No electrical power connections will be provided. If your costume requires power it must be part of your costume design.
  15. Comic Expo personnel, fellow contestants, and attendees should be treated with respect and courtesy. Participation in the contest may be denied at the discretion of our Costume Department if your treatment of others is deemed inappropriate in any way.
  16. Wings, large props or large costumes are fine, but if your costume is over 8 feet tall or over 3 feet wide you may not fit through the doors. If possible, make wings and other oversized parts detachable. We have no limit on the size of costumes or props, but ask that you be safe and aware while on stage. You will be responsible for ALL damage to the stage, lighting, technology, or convention property.
  17. Your costume must allow movement with limited assistance.
  18. Your costume must not impede your ability to get on and off stage. Furthermore, your costume cannot be built on stage.
  19. Any prize won by an eligible entrant who is a minor will be awarded to the minor’s parent or legal guardian, who must sign and return any required documents. Receiving the prize is contingent upon compliance with these Official Rules.