Costume Contest Rules
Male: Hypnos
Female: Hippolyta
Couple: Uranus and Gaia
There will be no written test as part of the costume contest. However, the contestant will be
expected to make a BRIEF statement about the costume and how it relates to the character;
therefore, the contestant must have knowledge of Roman or Greek clothing style and a broad
knowledge of the character represented. The contestant should be prepared to speak about the
color, style, props, etc. selected for his/her costume. The entrant must make his/her own costume.
Creativity will include the entrant’s imaginative use of materials to make props and costume; it
will NOT be based on the oral presentation. The costume contest rating sheet will be based upon
the following criteria:
Points
1. Authenticity 50
2. Attractiveness 15
3. Craftsmanship 20
4. Creativity of Interpretation 5
5. Overall Effectiveness 10
Total 100
The cost of the costume must not exceed $40.00, excluding tax. For couples, this is $40.00 per
person. The value of all items, including borrowed items, shoes, jewelry, etc. MUST be included
in the $40.00 limit. Ten points will be deducted for exceeding this limit. Each entrant MUST
submit all sales receipts for materials in the provided envelope by the confirmation deadline
published in the convention program. Five points will be deducted for late envelopes. Any
estimated expenses of borrowed or recycled materials must be verified by sponsor’s signature
and also inserted in the envelope. Ten points will be deducted for no receipts. A photo of the
contestant(s) in costume must also be submitted at the time of confirmation. The photo must
include the contestant’s Computer ID#, level and category. Ten points will be deducted for no
photo.The following is a sample of the information which must be submitted at the contest office
when the contestant confirms his/her intent to enter. A form for this information will be available
at convention.
Contestant Computer ID #
__________________________________________________________
Name
__________________________________________________________________________
School ________________________________________ State__________________________
Year of Latin last completed _______________________ Grade Level____________________
Costume: Male _____________ Female_______________ Couple_______________
Receipted Items — cost Recycled, Borrowed, Used Items, Estimated Cost
TOTAL $___________________
The individual’s category must have ONLY one person entered; the couple’s category must have
ONLY two people entered. No other people may be part of the costume contest. A contestant
may enter ONLY one category.There will be a junior high division (grade 9 and lower) and a
senior high division (grades 10, 11, and 12). Students must compete on the grade level last
completed. In the couple’s division, a junior high delegate may compete in the senior high
division in order to team up with a senior high delegate; however, a senior high delegate may not
compete in the junior high division. (In the event that this occurs, the couple must compete in the
senior high division.)