Anime Oasis Saga

Our main cosplay event is being renamed from 'Stage Event Cosplay' to 'Cosplay Challenge' to reflect the scale change of the event itself.

At Anime Oasis Saga, we are taking our Cosplay Challenge to a new level.
The Qwest Arena provides us with the ability to expand everything about our cosplay.

The formula for cosplay events has remained mostly unchanged over the last 20 years.
Now, we have the power to change things.

There will be at least $4100 total in Cash prizes for the Anime Oasis Saga Cosplay Challenge.

Performance/Overall Awards:
Best in Show	$1800
2nd Place	$900
3rd Place	$400
4th Place	$300
5th Place	$200
6th Place	$100
7th Place	$50
Additional Costume Awards:
Best Costume	$250
2nd Place	$100
Additional Costume Awards may be given based on overall convention attendnace. These additional awards may or may not be annouced prior to the convention.

The Anime Oasis Saga Cosplay Challenge will also highlight our new venue.
The Qwest Arena provides seating for more than 4000 people and features full stadium

seating.
The Anime Oasis Saga Cosplay Challenge will allow cosplayers to push the limits.
A stage will be provided as well as a large floor space with 60' ceilings.

Cosplayer will be allowed [and encouraged] to submit a video introduction for their skit. Video introductions will replace the standard introduction read by the event host. This will allow cosplayers to set-up their skits using video and sound to pull the audience into their skit. These introductions will be displayed on the Qwest Arena's big screen display.

A new judging system will be put into effect. The new system will allow for 22 attendee judges, along with 7 panel/guest judges and upto 3 costume judges. By using this system, we can eliminate the "magic" system of judging and use mathematical formulas to produce results more quickly. This system will also allow Anime Oasis Saga cosplay staff to greatly reduce the effect of any possible judging fraud. Results will be held until awards. Awards will be given directly following the contest.

Costume value is considered at 20% of all attendee and panel judges scores.
Overall, costumes are valued at least 40% of a skit's total score. Costume value will also be factored into each attendee and panel judge's overall score based on personal opinion.

Cosplay Challenge Rules:

#1. Stage Area.
The cosplay challenge will take place in the Qwest Arena. All audience members will be seated in elevated seating and will be seated on three sides of the staging area. You will have use of the following stage space:
12'x16' Raised Stage (2' high) with 1 stairway. [No more than 8 people from your group may be on the raised stage at any time.]
45'x55' Open Floor Area. The floor is concrete and can handle any number of people.
12'x19.5' Floor area beside stage [each side of stage].
Should any person in your group, costume or prop cross the RED LINE, there will be a % penalty deducted for the group's overall score. Each violation of the rule is a 5% penalty, maximum 25% deduction.
Your group members, costumes or props maybe corss the BLUE LINE into the back stage area at any time without a penalty.
Lines will be marked on the floor of the arena.

Map is an estimation, actual location of floor/stage areas may change, Sizes of areas will not change.
Dark Blue is audience seating. Purple is the large video display.

#2. Video Introduction.
The large arena video display will be used to display a video introduction your group can make in advance.
It is highly recommended that you take advantage of the video introduction, although it is not required.
Video introductions are intended to replace a written intro that is read by convention staff and allow for maximum impact.
The video intro will be played just prior to your group taking the stage for competition.
The maximum length of a video intro is 30 seconds.
Video introductions must be turned in during cosplay sign ups. Acceptable formats will be determined at a later date.
Violations of the time limit are as follows:
Actual video time 30.1-34.9 seconds is a penalty of 5%.
Actual video time in excess of 35 seconds is a penalty of 5% and your video intro will not be used.

#3. Performance Time Limit.
The time limit for your performance is *3 minutes*. This has been changed from the original plan of 2.5 minutes.
Your time will start immediately following your introduction [either Video Intro or Written Intro].
Violations of time limits will result in a penalty as follows:
Actual performance time 3:01-3:09 is a penalty of 5%
Actual performance time 3:10-3:19 is a penalty of 15%.
Actual performance time 3:20 and above will result in disqualification.
Anime Oasis may not provide any notification of time limit reached. (This may change prior to the event.)
Any performance that reaches 3:30 will be shut down and forced from the stage.

#4. Set-up / Clean Up Time Limit.
If your require setup time, you may set-up the stage/floor area during your introduction.
If for some reason your require an extra amount of setup time, you may request up to and extra 30 seconds, after which your introduction will begin, followed by your performance.
Violations of set-up time limit does not carry a score penalty, however, your performance time limit will begin even if your set-up is not yet finished.
If you require setup time, utilizing the maximum time for video introduction will give you maximum setup time.
The is a maximum of 1 minute for clean up of all props, etc afterr each skit. All items belonging to your group must be removed from the stage area in this time. Violation of the 1 minute limit is a 5% penalty.
Extreme violations will be handled on a case by case basis.

#5. Cosplay Sign-ups.
There will be cosplay sign-ups on Thursday, Friday and Saturday Morning.
It is recommended that you sign up on Thursday or Friday. Times will be determined at a later time.

To sign-up, you will need:
Everyone in your group in costume with your convention tidge.
Any music/pre-recorded vocals you plan to use during your performance. (If Any)
Your video introduction. (If Any. may be on same disc as music.)

Your costumes will be judged during the cosplay sign-ups, to allow us enough time to judge.
After you sign-up and have your costumes judged, you may practice and examine the staging area/backstage area.

#6. Acceptable Costumes.
Your costume(s) must be from an Anime, manga, video game or other japanese source.
Original costumes are not acceptable.
If you have questions, you must contact us in advance, or you may barred from entering.
Costumes may weight up to 1000 lbs. If your costume weights over 1000 lbs, you must contact us in advance to make special arrangements.
Costumes may be up to 45ft tall. If your costume exceeds 20ft, you must contact us in advance to make special arrangements.

Costumes may not:
* contain weapons as per convention policy
* involve combustible liquid and/or gases, or any sort of combustible engine.
* involve pyrotechnics, fog/smoke machines, liquids which may spill.
* damage the arena floor or any other part of the hotel or arena.
if you have doubts, please ask.

Costumes may contain (assuming done in a safer matter.)
* air compressors
* electrical engines
* safe projectiles [which do not pass the RED LINE]

#7. 1 skit rule.
Each person may only be involved in 1 skit in any way.
No exceptions.

#8. Acceptable Content.
Content in every performance must be acceptable for everyone age 10 and up.
Violations of content will result in a Penalty of at least 5% and can result disqualification.
Please ask us in advance if you have questions. We will keep anything discussed a secret.

#9. Rules may change up to 120 days prior to the event.
Rules may have been accidentally omitted. Additional rules may be required based on hotel, convention or other policy.
After 120 days prior to the event, rules will be set in stone.
Any changes will be marked in a different color for at least 30 days.

#10. Cosplay Challenge is only for paid attendees.
You must bring your Convention Tidge with you when you sign up and when you take part in the contest.
Only those with the following badge types may enter the cosplay challenge:
4-Day Adult * 4-Day Youth * 1-Day Adult * 1-Day Youth
Lifetime * Dealers * Complimentary (Only Under 5 years old and 55+)
Any attempt to enter a group containing someone without a valid badge type can result in disqualification.
An actual performance found to contain such person is instant disqualification and potential ban from future events.

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