The UBCon XXXII Cosplay Contest will take place at 4:30pm on Saturday, April 29th in the Student Union Theatre.

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 1pm 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.
  • If you win an award, you must stay after the contest and sign for your prize. You will have to provide your legal name and social security number to receive any gift cards.
  • 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 ubcosplay@gmail.com.

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.

Good luck!