The Costume Competition If you would like to enter the costume competition you need to notify us on your arrival at the Asylum when you collect your pass. You should have prepared a card for Commodore Rankin who is compere again this year. This card should have your real name, your steampunk name if you prefer (please underline or highlight which one you want him to use) and a short description of no more than 100 words to be read out whilst you promenade in your costume. You will be asked to report to the Drawing Room ten minutes before the costume competition which will be at 16:00 on Saturday. You will be required to take part in the costume parade on the stage in the main hall. Our judging panel will award points in the following categories "Overall Impression", "Quality of Execution" and "Interpretation" and the winner will be the person who receives the best total score from all of the judges. Whilst we have had restrictions on “furry” costumes at the Asylum due to hostility from this community we are keen to build bridges. If you want to present a costume which could be consider to be “fursuiting” this will be permitted PROVIDED YOU GAIN AGREEMENT IN ADVANCE OF THE EVENT. Email majortinker@aol.com to discuss this. Please do not wear fursuit elements elsewhere since this is contrary to our rules and you will be asked to leave The Asylum. Once again there will be certificates of commendation as well as titles/prizes.