Mr. Austin Gear 2018 - Contestant Rules and Application

Date: November 2, 3, and 4, 2018 Location: The Iron Bear (121 W. 8th St., Austin, TX 78701)

Requirements and Expectations of Mr. Austin Gear 2018:

Requirements:

• Gay/bisexual/queer male or male-identified individual 21 years or older

• Be a resident of Texas

• Preferably compete in his own Gear/Leather

Expectations:

• To participate in Austin Gears fundraising efforts

• To promote the Mr. Austin Gear contest locally, statewide, nationally, and/or internationally when possible

• To make a minimum of three (3) public appearances as Mr. Austin Gear at fetish events in the state of Texas during his title year

• To attend and assist in the next Mr. Austin Gear contest

• To maintain good standing in the community through presenting himself with integrity

• To NOT create or promote a competing contest/weekend event without the consent of the Austin Gear Council

Scoring:

Contestants will be scored on how well they represent themselves in their application, judges’ panel, and on stage. They will be judged with regard to stage presence, personality, embodiment of Gear/Leather fetishism, and physique

Contest Categories:

• Application and a Judges’ Panel

• Athletic jock, underwear, or wrestling singlet with Q&A

• Gear/Leather of choice in Bar Wear and “Gear/Leather Attire”

• A two-minute speech to the Community

Judging:

Contestants will be judged on the aforementioned categories by a panel of five judges. Points awarded by the judges will be added together for each contestant and the contestant with the cumulative highest number of points will be declared the winner. In the event of a tie, the lowest category scores for the top contestants will be eliminated until a winner can be declared.

All applications are due by 11pm, Thursday, October 25, 2018. Email to: admin@austingears.com or hand to one of the Council members.