The UBCon XXXIV Cosplay Contest will take place at 3:30pm on Saturday, April 11th in the Student Union Theater.

General Rules

     General:
  • Entrants must have a Con Badge.
  • All convention rules (including costumes and weapons) will be enforced. These rules can be found here.
  • ​By entering the contest, you agree to having photos taken while on the stage.
  • All entrants must sign up before the contest, either online or before 12:00pm (noon) the day of the contest at registration.
  • Those who sign up online must also check in at registration. If you are unable to do so, please email us.
  • Barefoot characters must have shoes on for the contest. The lack of authenticity will be forgiven.
  • Costumes that have previously won awards may not be entered into the same category. (ie you cannot enter a costume you won a craftsmanship award for into the craftsmanship category, but you can use it in a skit.)
  • Contestants may only enter one category.
  • No Vulgarity beyond a PG-13 rating.
  • No messy substances are allowed on stage (glitter, anything wet, confetti, etc.) Anything thrown onto the stage must be picked up immediately after.
  • Groups (Max of 4) are allowed only in Walk-On and Skits.
   
Failure to abide by these rules will result in disqualification. All rules are for the safety and fairness of all contestants.

​If you have any questions, please send them to [email protected].

Choose Your Category

Have the craftsmanship quality of your handmade costume judged up close.
Become your character and show off your acting skills in a skit up to 3 minutes long.
Get up on stage and show off your costume without any extra steps.

FAQ

Q: Can I enter the craftsmanship category if I modified existing clothing for my cosplay?
A: Yes, as long as you did a lot to make it different. Example: you bought a jacket, cut the sleeves off to make it a vest, added trim, and painted a design on the back.

Q: Where is the contest located this year?
A: The cosplay contest is back in its usual spot, the Student Union theater!

Q: Where is registration for the Idol contest? 
A: We've decided to replace the Idol contest with open Karaoke. If you want to perform a song or dance that goes with your cosplay, you may do so in the cosplay contest skit category.

Q: I submitted a form, but I want to change something/no longer want to enter.
A: If you want to edit or delete your entry, please send an email to [email protected].

For all UBcon inquiries not related to cosplay events, please email [email protected].

Good luck!