Tournament of Champions - CS2024

RULES
https://www.tournamentofchampions.eu/rules

SHORT RULES – PLEASE READ THE OFFICIAL RULES
Costume have to be at least 80-90% self-made and will not be permitted otherwise. Exception will be made for things like contact lenses, shoes, wigs, etc. as well as using others people´s equipment (such as using someone else´s 3D printed after modelling your own file)
Any depiction of sexual activity, racist or slandering behaviour or similar is not allowed, and will lead to disqualification. Depiction of racist symbols or such that can be associated with such (e.g. Swastika on “Tokyo Revengers” costume) are illegal in Austria, and can therefore not be used.
Contestants are only eligible for participation if they are 18 and over at the time of the qualifying event.
The following cannot be used in your costumes, to ensure the safety of the event:
- Cutting weapons or tools: Any prop made with a cutting edge of any metal or ceramic
- Firearms: Any prop that can fire projectiles that can cause harm (Nerf and similar are permitted, the event takes no responsibility in retrieving any projectiles)
- Incendiary devices: Any prop intended to cause a fire
- Liquids: The use of liquids is strictly prohibited on stage and during judging.
- All products that would require clean-up, such as confetti, glitter, etc.

AWARDS / PRIZES
We are providing a Prize Pool of 5000€, which will be increased as we gather more Sponsors!

Best in Show Award
The winner of the competition will receive a customized trophy, 50 % of the prize pool money, as well as any sponsoring-based prizes that have been provided for the winner specifically). Additionally, the winner will automatically be added as a judge for next year’s finals and will be displayed as a winner on a banner, displayed in the venue as a winner’s gallery.

Category Award
Each separate category will receive an award, which will consist of a trophy, a portion of the prize pool money, as well as any sponsoring-based prize that fits the category (e.g. Sewing machine for needlework – if provided by sponsor).

Judges Award
Each Judge will be able to give one contestant a personalized award, which will include the judge’s signature.

Audience favourite
The only award given based on stage presence is based on the reception of the audience. This will be based on voting through the app available through the Google Play Store/apple play store.

Price pool: This is subject to change depending on event revenue and sponsoring: We plan on providing a prize pool of €5000, split between all category winners, and best in show. Additionally, we are in talks with sponsors to add prizes that fit the categories.