Cosplay Central Crown Championships: Florida Supercon Qualifier application

The Florida Supercon Regional Qualifier is part of the official Cosplay Central Crown Championships circuit. The overall winner will advance to represent Florida Supercon at the USA National Final at C2E2 2027 in Chicago

This competition takes place during Florida Supercon at the Miami Beach Convention Center
📅 July 10–12, 2026

Important Dates

Applications Open: Thursday, February 26, 2026
Application Deadline: Monday, May 18, 2026 at 11:59 PM ET
Selected Competitors Notified By: Friday, May 29, 2026
Event Dates: July 10–12, 2026

Eligibility Requirements

Before applying, please ensure:

You are 18 years or older
You are a registered citizen or permanent resident of the USA, Canada, or Mexico
You are entering as an individual only (no group entries permitted)
You have not entered another qualifier event in the same annual circuit
You will have a valid Saturday badge for Florida Supercon
The costume is at least 70% complete at time of application

Costume Requirements

Your costume must:

Represent an existing or recognizable character from pop culture
(comics, movies, TV, video games, anime, manga, fantasy, theatre, etc.)
Be made primarily by you
Not have competed in a previous international cosplay final
Not exceed 8 ft (2.5m) in any dimension
Allow you to safely move on and off stage without assistance
Be appropriate for a family-friendly environment
Comply with all ReedPop costume and weapons policies

Group builds, model presentations, pyrotechnics, lasers, glitter/confetti, and unsafe elements are not permitted

What You Must Submit With Your Application

At the time of application, you must provide:

Minimum 1 reference image of your character
Minimum 2 images of your costume in progress
A written description detailing:
- Design process
- Construction techniques
- Materials used
- Inspiration and character choice

Your costume must be approximately 70% complete at time of submission (major components built)

If selected, you must bring printed reference and progress materials to your in-person craftsmanship judging session (not electronic only)

Judging & Competition Format

Judging consists of:

Craftsmanship Interview (Pre-Stage)

You will meet with judges for close inspection of your costume.

Stage Presentation

You will present your costume on stage while the host reads an introduction based on your submitted materials. Stage presentation is not directly scored but may impact judging if construction strengths or weaknesses are revealed

Scoring Breakdown:

Construction – 70%
Accuracy OR Design & Ambition – 30%

Judges’ decisions are final.

Prizes

1st Place

$1,000
Medal
Automatic entry to the USA Final at C2E2 2027
Two weekend passes to C2E2 2027
Travel reimbursement (up to $450) + hotel provided for the Final

2nd Place

$500
Medal
Two weekend tickets to Florida Supercon 2027

3rd Place

$250
Medal
Two weekend tickets to Florida Supercon 2027

Things to Know Before Applying

You are responsible for your own travel and lodging for Florida Supercon.
You must attend craftsmanship judging if selected.
You must present on stage.
You may only compete once per year in the Crown Championships circuit.
Sponsorship is allowed, but sponsors cannot be promoted during the competition.
By entering, you grant ReedPop the right to photograph and use your likeness for promotional purposes.

Inclusivity & Accuracy

Judging focuses on craftsmanship, not body type, race, age, or gender. Accuracy refers to the costume itself — not your physical traits.

Altering skin tone to match a character is not appropriate for this competition. Competitors are encouraged to portray any character they love while respecting these guidelines

I have crafted my own costume.
i.e. It is not store bought, commissioned or assembled from readymade clothing. 80% of the costume is handmade by me.

As per the rules: All significant visible costume elements that can safely be made without assistance must have been constructed entirely by the entrant; If it is impossible or unsafe for a single person to make a costume element, assistance for simple tasks such as holding things in place is acceptable. It is acceptable to use bought wigs, shoes, and accessories such as spectacles etc. Simple, largely insignificant base layers such as a leotard or pantyhose are similarly permitted. Any customization such as styling a wig or modifying shoes must be the sole work of the entrant.

I will be 18 years of age by Saturday July 11, 2026

I am a citizen or permanent resident of the USA, Canada or Mexico

Have you competed in this costume previously in a Crown Qualifier or a similar masters level, multi-round Cosplay Contest with a final? Required
This means a large, multi-round competition with qualifiers and finals similar to the Crown Championships. Single round competitions at smaller events will not effect entry. If selecting yes, please include details at the end

If selected as the winner I will be able to travel to C2E2 in Spring 2027 for the final.
Travel and accommodation is provided to the winner - please see rules for full details

First Name Required
Legal name. This is only for administration purposes and will not be shared

Last Name Required
Legal name. This is only for administration purposes and will not be shared

Email address Required
This is only for administration purposes and will not be shared

Confirm Email Address Required

Chosen Name Required
The name you use day to day. We will use this in communications with you.

Please share your pronouns with us - Select all that apply

He/him/his

She/her/hers

They/them/theirs

Ze/hir/hirs

Prefer not to disclose

Social Links

Name to use in Announcements/Stage Name Required

Character Name Required
Who will you be dressed as?

Where is the character from? Required
i.e. Name of series, movie, book, game, etc.

Phonetic pronunciation of any unusual names (including stage/cosplay name, character name or character series)
Example: Sailor Jupiter = SAY-ler JOO-pih-ter

In a Masters-level competition like the Crown Championships, many costumes cross over multiple categories, so it can be difficult to choose the best one. Please select the category you feel best fits your costume. The team will advise if they believe you would be better suited for a different category, if you are selected.

Needlework – Costumes constructed primarily through the use of fabric and sewing techniques, including stitching, embroidery, etc.

Armor – Costumes constructed primarily by molding and shaping outer layers using materials such as acrylic, EVA foam, Worbla, Wonderflex, cardboard, 3D-printed PLA, etc.

FX – Costumes that focus on less commonly used techniques such as animatronics, optical effects and lighting, mechanical effects, special effects makeup, prosthetics, puppetry techniques, and “larger than life” creations, such as those using stilts or techniques that create “non-human” silhouettes.

Please give a brief description of your costume and how you constructed it (150 word maximum) Required
This will inform the selection panel on your costume making process so please be as detailed as you can on how you made it. Things to consider: research, materials and crafting skills used. Highlights or hidden features that might not be seen in pictures.

Please give us an intro that can be read out by the MC to tell the audience about your costume (100 word maximum) Required
One way you can structure this is: a short intro about you, some highlights about your costume and hidden features, a fun fact and what you are most proud of

Confirm files are under 3MB. Accepted file formats include JPEG, PNG, and PDF. No HEIC files.

You do not need to be wearing the costume in your photos — it may be displayed on a mannequin or similar. What matters most is that the judges can clearly see the quality of your work and that the costume is sufficiently complete to confirm it will be 100% ready for the qualifier.

Please include a reference image of your costume design Required
If entering an original design please include your original pop culture inspiration here. Concept sketches can be added below in additional images

Please upload an image of your costume. (FRONT) Required
This must be the costume you wish to enter. It should be about 70% complete.

Please upload an image of your costume. (BACK) Required

Any additional images you'd like to include?

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