Cosplay Rules: 1. No nudity. No costume is no costume.
2. No profanity allowed on stage. That includes messages on signs or clothes. Anyone who violates this may be disqualified from the competition.
3. No political or religious statement during the catwalk. Anyone who violates this may be disqualified from the competition.
4. Do not use any sort of projectile at all! Nothing must leave your person while you are on the catwalk. Anyone who violates this rule may be disqualified from the competition and may be asked to leave the convention area.
5. All prop weapons must be non-working and non-metal. No functioning projectile weapons – including water pistols, silly-string guns, and ping-pong pistols. No bladed weapons. Any weapon used in an offensive manner will be confiscated. Anyone who violates this rule may be disqualified from the competition and may be asked to leave the convention. We expect you to use good judgment.
6. No flashpots, explosive devices, or similar special effects are to be used. Anyone who violates this rule may be disqualified from the competition and may be asked to leave the convention area.