Jun 26, 2007 - Archived - This is the archive of the I-CON 26 website, it will no longer be updated. For the latest I-CON news, please visit the main I-CON site at http://iconsf.org

Apr 30, 2007 - Indie Movies - The final list of indie movies shown at I-CON26 has been updated, check it out at the films page.

Apr 17, 2007 - AeroSith at I-CON 26 on Youtube - You can find a video of AeroSith performing at I-CON 26 on youtube here. Enjoy!

Apr 3, 2007 - Charity Auction - A video of Spat doing some creative auctioning for charity at I-CON 26 can be found on youtube here. Our charity auction this year benefited Breast Cancer Help, find more info here!

Mar 25, 2007 - I-CON 26 Photo Highlights - A small photo gallery has been added here. It will be updated as frequently as possible. Enjoy the pics!

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Rules and Terms:

1. You must be registered for I-CON 26
2. Anyone under the age of 18 must have written permission from a parent or legal guardian
3. Registration for the competition will be available online as well as at the door of judging sessions and is required regardlessof which section of the competition you are entering. (Example - if you just want to show off your costume, you still have to register at a judging session)
4. By registering, you are allowing Icon to use your image for promotional purposes.
5. Anything that is not Anime, Manga, or video game related requires prior permission from the Anime Track Staff. If you have questions if your character is eligible, email us at Anime@iconsf.org. Live action characters and J-pop artists require permission.
6. All participants should bring a visual reference with them for their character. If registering online, a URL or a picture attachment will suffice. If registering during the convention, bringing a picture during the judging session is required.
7. All participants are required to bring music with them, either on CD or as an MP3, we cannot be sure we will have the tracks that you want played for the Masquerade.
8. I-CON reserves the right to exclude any submission from presentation, at will, with or without "cause."
9. Skits cannot be any longer than 2 minutes and groups cannot exceed 8 people
10. Your costume must be homemade if you are entering the costuming half of the competition.
    1. Costumes made by professionals, bought off E-Bay, or any other place is strictly prohibited.
    2. Pieces of the costume can be bought from different clothing stores and combined to create the full effect are allowed (example -a tennis skirt and a blouse to create a "sailor suit"). However, if you did not create the outfit, you will not be eligible for a craftsmanship award.
    3. You can only submit one outfit per person/group.
11. You must sign in with the Judges once before the Masquerade, at designated times.
    1. All members of your skit must be present and preferably in costume at the time of signing in.
    2. For those entering in the craftsmanship section, be in costume to see the Judges, and be prepared to answer a few simple questions about your costume.
12. There will be a short prep meeting before the Masquerade. Come in costume and be ready to go onstage. It will be posted at Sign in.
13. Have fun with it, and also - good luck and happy sewing/happy skit writing. We look forward to every submission.

Any questions or comments should be emailed to Anime@iconsf.org