Bolt Events – Tiny Tots

Tiny Tots – (0-5 Years) Little heroes, pint-sized princesses, and cuddly creatures steal the spotlight in Tiny Tots Masquerade, every costume brings smiles, snaps, and unforgettable memories.

To take part – please visit the cosplay zone area for the stated Tiny Tots showtime. A responsible person 18+ (such as Parents/Carers/Guardians) must accompany the child at all points, including on the stage.

Who can enter?

Can I enter if the costume if it is completely brought?

Yes, a fully brought costume can enter.

Can I enter my costume if my costume is an OC?

Yes, we may ask you questions about this.

Can I enter if my costume is altered/handmade?

Yes, we may ask you questions about this.

How will the competition be judged?

This will be judged by:

Creative/Cute/Original/on theme and/or Crafted – Is it unique, imaginative, cute, or on theme? Does it stand out? Is any element made or altered?
Overall Impression – Does the costume make a lasting impression?
Presentation – Did the child and/or parent make an effort to show the costume off?
Stage Style  – Did the child and/or parent wave, walk, interact and/or show character via any means or method?

• All applications will require parental consent. If you are under the age of 18 we may need to seek parental consent to award you a prize directly, we may request to send your prize to your parent/guardian in this event.
• Costumes must be appropriate for a family friendly convention and include enough body coverage to be worn in public and bearing no controversial signs or regalia.
• A responsible person 18+ (such as Parents/Carers/Guardians) must accompany the child at all points, including on the stage.
• We reserve the right to decline or stop any performer at any time for any reason.
• Use or performance of the following will be immediately stopped and you may be disqualified from the competition or convention floor:
• Excessive/inappropriate language such as swearing.
• Committing an act which is viewed as something which may potentially harm yourself or others.
• You agree that the participant will be filmed and photographed during the event, all rights of this belong to the event organizers and/or Costume and Play.
• In order to keep up with latest advancements in social issues and concerns within the cosplay and competition community, Costume and Play reserve the right to change the rules at any time. However, rules for individual events may be amended at any time to maintain the safety of attendees and staff by venue staff or organisers.
• Rulesets and materials are provided for use to the event at the discretion of Costume and Play and cannot be copied or altered without prior permission from Costume and Play, except where doing so would constitute a threat to safety of the staff, attendees or other members of the public.

Props Rules

Weapons and props must be approved by venue security staff before it’s allowed into the convention. This may include checks which will be carried out by the cosplay team. Decisions made by venue security and staff are final and these rules serve as a guide only.

Please visit the events main website for props rules: https://www.bolt-events.com/about-1 

Please be aware that these rules are here to ensure we have a safe event for both staff and attendees. If you have been asked to put your prop away, please do so. In an extreme case you may be escorted from the event.

Prize Terms

• Any size group may enter the Masquerade. However, if eligible for a prize, this will be split evenly between participants.
• Prizes are awarded to the adult but the child may be asked to hold items for photographs – where possible both the adult and child will be consulted for this.
• Any prizes provided by third parties will be the sole responsibility of the group providing said prize. Costume and Play accepts no liability for the provision of these prizes. A list of all prizes not being supplied by Costume and Play for the event, and the third party providing said prizes will be available upon request.
• No cash or alternative prize will be awarded in replacement of items such as (but not limited to) trophy, items, certificates, sponsor prizes etc.
• If a prize is sent – should any issue beyond our control arise that may extend the 8 week processing time (weather, postal/bank strikes, damage ect) all receiving applicants will be made aware of the situation and kept in contact until the situation is resolved.
• The judges may choose to award and honor/special mention or shout out above and beyond the listed categories.
• All judges’ decisions for any award/mention/honor are final.