[2024-03-09] CarrierCon 2024 | Alameda | Sat 09-Mar 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Date/Time
Date(s) - 2024-03-09
10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Categories

• Public

Event Name: CarrierCon 2024
Venue: USS Hornet Museum
Venue address: 707 W Hornet Ave, Alameda, CA 94501
Appearance Call-Time: 0.5 – 1 hour before your start time
Appearance Start: 10:00am
Appearance End: 6:00pm
Event Website: https://uss-hornet.org/carriercon
Expected number of attendees: 3000
Requested number of characters: Any
Requested character types: Any
Secure changing/staging area: Yes, specific layout TBD. It might be pipe & drape, it might be a permanent room.
Handler/Photographer: Yes
Weapons/Masks: Masks not required, helmets okay. Blasters, lightsabers, staffs, all ok. PLEASE REVIEW THE PROP WEAPON POLICY BELOW. Prop weapons must be peace-bonded.
Parking: Yes. Do not park alongside the ship
TICKETS REQUIRED: Con Tickets will be required for admission to the con and the area that we are appearing. Tickets are available for purchase at  https://www.eventbrite.com/e/carriercon-2024-tickets-694482695437?aff=oddtdtcreator Use discount code 501L for a 15% discount off the list price. Pre-sale ends March 8. We will get 2 comp tickets. First priority for the free tickets will go to the team lead(s), set-up, and tear-down
Charity: TBD

CarrierCon Prop & Weapon Policy:

Historic, WWII aircraft carrier USS Hornet is a National and State Historic Landmark and a fickle mistress when it comes to what can or can’t work on board. As such, we ask that all attendees adhere to the following rules in addition to our General Code of Conduct.

BAGS

All functioning bags (regardless if part of a cosplay or not) must meet bag size restrictions of 12”x 8”x 12”. This is to help you fit through hatches.

DRESS CODE

All clothing and costumes must be appropriate under Alameda County and California public decency laws and all private parts must be covered. There should be no chance of slippage or gaps. Additionally:

1. Shoes must be worn at all times. Closed-toed, comfortable shoes are recommended as staircases can be steep and the ship is large, requiring a lot of walking. It may be difficult to walk in heels!
2. Undergarments of any kind (bras, panties, boxers, etc.) should not be visible.
3. Skirts/shorts should completely cover the derriere.
4. Tops should not be so low cut as to reveal undergarments or excessive décolletage.
5. Bare midriff is allowed as long as the rest of the outfit conforms to all other listed requirements.
6. Topless or open shirt cosplay is not permissible.
7. Cosplay involving one-piece Japanese bathing suits (sukumizu) may be worn under other clothing and revealed for photos only.
8. While military uniforms and costumes inspired by the military – both the U.S. and abroad – are welcome, anyone wearing swastikas or other Nazi party regalia or costuming of any other hate group will be immediately ejected.

PROPS

1. All props must be under 6’4” in height and 36” in width. Non-functioning bags (cannot be opened or used to store items) are considered props and must meet these requirements as well. Exceptions may be made for modular props which can be taken apart and put back together.
2. All props must be examined by CarrierCon staff for safety and tagged at the Peace Bonding station. Real weapons, props that are too realistic, or props that are deemed dangerous may not be permitted.
3. Props must be carried carefully and in a neutral position, especially in crowded areas. Long or tall props are to be carried vertically and swords or guns should be holstered or otherwise secured.
4. Misuse of any prop will result in immediate revocation of privileges. Props are not to be used in a threatening manner towards any person.

RESTRICTED ITEMS

1. Functional weapons are not allowed. Weapon props created out of plastic, cardboard, foam, or other such materials are permissible provided they are not too realistic in appearance or dangerous. Projectile guns (even if non-functional), replica guns, swords with metal and other weapons that have metal components are not allowed. Please note all props must conform to the aforementioned height/width dimensions.

Referred by: Longtime Friends

RSVP Date (Notify Event Requester by): Saturday February 24, 2024
We need a minimum of 2 troopers, 1 handler, and a team lead signed up by this date. Otherwise, the appearance times may be shortened/consolidated OR this event will be declined by the RSVP date or at least two weeks before the event. If we RSVP yes, forum signups will remain open until the day before the event.

—–SHIFT SCHEDULE—–
Please state in the comments which of the shifts you’ll be volunteering. We need a minimum of 2 troopers and 1 handler for each shift. We need a minimum of 1 team lead, but can have different leads for different shifts.

Spreadsheet Link: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1KJO55w-HIL9g_4Qpp5Go25TgXDpnIOsz-XEUzj_1lKM/edit?usp=sharing

Team Lead(s): 
Event Coordinator: Kyle Langdon

RSVPs

Costume Ticket
• Jay Countryman (DZ-82756) - DZ: Tusken Raider
• Andrew Lichtenhan - ID: Imperial Line Officer
• Daniel Barnett (TI-24198) - ID: Imperial Officer
• Sara Bermudez (n/a) - ID: Imperial Security Bureau Officer
• Gordon Gooch (91640) - SL: Darth Vader
• Tony Williams (TK4446) - SL: Darth Vader
• Abigail Garcia (Not Officially Set yet) - TI: Reserve Pilot
• Stacy Meyn (3773) - TI: Tie Pilot - 181st
• Tracy Newby (727) - TI: Tie Pilot - 181st
• Colin Adams (CT-25622) - TK: Stormtrooper
• Joshua Cook (0398) - TK: Stormtrooper
Handler Ticket
• Tracy Newby

Trooping

Notes from the Troopers