SHOW HOURS:

Sat 10-6
Sun 10-5

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR TIDEWATER COMICON

MembershipRules:

• Membership Badges are required for entry into TWCC and must be visible at all times.
• Membership Badges are non-replaceable, non-refundable,and non-transferable.
• Acceptance of a Membership Badge constitutes consent to the use of the wearer’s image or likeness in any recording, transmission, or reproduction for use by TWCC.
• Failure to comply with the published rules ofTWCC, including disruptive or inappropriate behavior, will result in the revocation of Membership and ejectionfromTWCC.
• TWCC may revoke membership and eject anyone from the convention at any time for any reason without a refund.

General Convention Rules:

• Follow requests and directions ofTidewater Comicon, Facility, and ConventionStaff.
• Tidewater Comicon, and the Virginia Beach Convention Center (VBCC),are not responsible for personal items. Unattended and lost items will be turned over to proper authorities(Convention Center Management).
• Appropriateattire is required at all times, including shoes, pants/shorts/skirts,and shirts/tops.
• Each eventroom haslimited spaceand seating.Seating isnot guaranteed toany persons. Standing room isallowed onlyatthe discretionof TWCCStaff.
• Lining up is permitted no earlier than one-half hour prior for general events, and 30 minutes prior to autograph sessions.
• Possession or consumption of alcohol is only permitted in designated locations.
• The legal drinking ageinVirginiais21 years of age. Anyoneunder legal age found drinking or intoxicatedwill bereported.
• Smoking is only permittedwithin designated locations outside the buildings.
• Theft, assault, drug use, and other illegal activities will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
• Discrimination and/or harassmentofany form willnotbe tolerated.
• Do not hinder or obstruct the flow of foot traffic within the convention area.
• Individuals may be asked to remove large or unwieldy bags, props, or other accessories from the convention areas.
• Question or concerns should be brought to TWCC staff at either the InfoDesk, or Registration CustomerService.

CosplayPropPolicy:

• We want a SAFE environment for ALL attendees so don’t bring anything that could hurt someone.
• Real weaponsare banned in theconventionareas,regardlessif they are functional or not.
• No explosives orfireworks.
• No loudstereos, horns, or whistles.
• All prop weapons must be inspected each day of the convention.
• Any item found to violate city, state, or federal law may not be returned at the discretion of the VirginiaBeach PoliceDepartment.
• TWCC Security cannot approve a prop prior to the convention
• Members who do not comply with this policy or are deemed repeat offenders will be subject to removal from TWCC.
• Foam and cardboard weapons are acceptable. Propfirearms are allowed provided they have brighttips.Prop bowsmusthave arrowswithoutsharp tips.

Prohibited Items:

• Alcohol and illegal substances.
• Wheeled items (excluding mobilityassistance devices), including butnotlimited to: Rollerblades. Skates. Skateboards. Wheelies. Scooters. Bicycles. Revealingand/or offensiveattire.
• Asa general rule, if you can’t wear it at the beach, don’t wear it here.