BayCon 2006 Memberships
Pre-Registration numbers are High!
Many took advantage of the significant discount available on next year's memberships by buying theirs during the last two days of BayCon 2005. This discount becomes smaller as the calendar moves closer to BayCon (see the schedule in the table below). If you do not already have a membership, buy early to pay less and have your membership packet with badge ready for you when you arrive!
Pre-registered member list can be found here. Please note that this list excludes those who have asked that their names not be published.
| Adult Membership Rates | |
| Full Weekend Membership: | $70 price reduction! |
| Friday only: | $25 |
| Saturday only: | $40 |
| Sunday only: | $40 |
| Monday only: | $20 |
| Evenings (per night): | $20 |
There are special rates for "youth" and "kid-in-tow" badges. Please ask us about them.
Sorry, preregistration is closed.
Children's Badges
An Adult is considered anyone over the age of twelve (12) years prior to the first day of the convention. Youth badges will be made available to children between the ages of eight (8) and twelve (12). Kid-in-Tow badges are available for children up to the age of seven (7) who will be CONSTANTLY in the company of their adult BayCon member caretaker. These children cannot be left on their own in the Gaming Room or any other badge-required convention area. (These memberships are sold at the door only!)
Registration Hours
| Date | Hours of Operation |
|---|---|
| May 25, 2006 (Thursday) | 6:00pm to 9:00pm (Pre-reg only) |
| May 26, 2006 (Friday) | 12:00pm to 4:30pm & 6:00pm to 1:00am |
| May 27, 2006 (Saturday) | 9:30am to 1:00am |
| May 28, 2006 (Sunday) | 9:30am to 11:00pm |
| May 29, 2006 (Monday) | 9:30am to 1:00pm |
| Schedule subject to change | |
Where to Pick Up Your Badge
& Membership Package
All pre-registered members should pick up their badge and packet at the BayCon Registration desk, unless you belong to one of the following categories:
| Convention Staff: | Con Ops (2nd floor) |
| Guests & Guest of Guest: | Program Operations (Room 241) |
| Dealers & Dealer Extras: | Dealers' Room |
(If you fit in more than one category, use the first one that applies on the list.)
The convention Registration is at the north end of the hotel, on the ground floor near the lower ballrooms.
To avoid any possible confusion or mistakes from moving membership badges between locations, badges will not be available after the normal hours of the pick-up location are over. Please plan accordingly.
Address for Mailing Your
Membership Form
BayCon 2006
P.O. Box 610427
San Jose, CA 95161-0427
Lost Badge Policy
Please, don't lose your badge!
We cannot replace a lost badge under any circumstance! If despite all your efforts to hang on to your badge it is still lost, please report the loss to the Registration desk as soon as possible. Once your lost badge is reported, you may purchase a new membership (at full price) and if your old badge is found we will gladly refund your second purchase. We are sorry about how harsh this policy is, but there will be no exceptions!
Name and Identification Policy
The BayCon Science-Fiction Convention is a community effort. As such, we do not sell tickets or admission, instead we sell memberships to individuals who are interested in experiencing what goes on at BayCon and in becoming part of our community. As a member based organization, we require our member's real names and addresses for our records. We reserve the right to require you to show us a photo ID with your name and address before registering you as a member.
This policy does not prevent you from using a fan name or nickname, although it is also our policy that if a fan name is given, the real name will also appear on the member's badge. If you feel this would cause a problem, please come to the Registration desk and ask to see the Registration Department Head.