REGULATIONS 7 TH WORLD JUNIOR WUSHU CHAMPIONSHIPS BRASILIA, BRAZIL JULY 9 TH JULY 16 th 2018
THE 7 th WORLD JUNIOR WUSHU CHAMPIONSHIPS REGULATIONS The 7 th World Junior Wushu Championships (7 th WJWC) is the official world championship event which is hosted by the International Wushu Federation. The World Junior Wushu Championships takes place biennially and is the official pinnacle junior championships of the IWUF and features its highest competitive level amongst its junior athletes. The Brazilian Wushu Confederation is responsible for the organization of the 7 th WJWC under the auspices of the IWUF. A. DATE AND PLACE The 7 th WJWC will be held from July 9 th to July 17 th, 2018 in Brasilia, Brazil. B. VENUES 1. Competition Venue: Nilson Nelson Gymnasium, SRPN - Brasília, DF, 70070-705, Brasilia, Brazil 2. Training Venue: Nilson Nelson Gymnasium, Brasilia, Brazil C. COMPETITION EVENTS 1. Taolu Events: Group A: Optional Routine or 3rd Set of International Competition Routine: Changquan, Daoshu, Jianshu, Qiangshu, Gunshu, Taijiquan, Taijijian, Nanquan, Nandao, Nangun; Duilian Group B: Changquan, Daoshu, Jianshu, Qiangshu, Gunshu (1st Set of International Competition Taolu), Nanquan, Nandao, Nangun (International Compulsory Routine) 42 Forms Taijiquan, 42 Forms Taijijian Group C: Changquan (No.3 Elementary Routine), Daoshu, Jianshu, Qiangshu, Gunshu (Elementary Routine) 2. Sanda Events: Junior Category o Male: 48kg, 52kg, 56kg, 60kg, 65kg, 70kg, 75kg and 80kg o Female: 48kg, 52kg, 56kg and 60kg Children s Category o Male: 42kg, 45kg, 48kg, 52kg, 56kg D. QUALIFICATIONS 1. All official & provisional IWUF member federations/associations are qualified to participate in the Championships. 2. Only those member federations/associations which have paid their IWUF annual membership fees for 2017 and 2018 will be permitted to participate in the Championships. 3. New IWUF member federations may be invited to take part in the Championships after their applications have been accepted by the IWUF. 2 P a g e
E. ENTRIES 1. Preliminary Entries The Preliminary Entry Forms must state the exact number of competitors taking part in the events. The preliminary entry forms must reach the Organizing Committee and the IWUF Secretariat no later than 24:00 (Brazil & Beijing Time respectively) April 25 th, 2018. These must be sent by email and post to the below addresses: - Brazilian Wushu Confederation (Organizing Committee) Rua Clevelandia Street, 200/403, Londrina, Parana, Brazil Mr. Marcus Alvez Tel: +55 1998260-3000 Email: 7thwjwc@gmail.com - IWUF Secretariat 9 Huaweili, Chaoyang District, 100021 Beijing, China Tel: +86-10-5962-0789 Fax: +86-10-5962-0989 Email: events@iwuf.org 2. Final Entry: All final entries must be submitted through the IWUF Online Registration System. All sections of the online entry must be completed in full, including the uploading of the various required documents. The deadline for the final entry to be completed through the online system is 24:00 (Brazil Time) on May 25 th, 2018. Each team is required to print a copy of the submitted final entry and present it upon arrival and registration in Brazil. 3. IWUF Online Registration System URL: http://justtool.com/iwuf Inquiries: MSN: wushu@justtool.com Email: wushu@justtool.com Tel: +86-757 83991970 Fax: +86-757 83991970 Company: China Cathay Information Technologies Co., Ltd. 4. Late entries are subject to the approval of the IWUF and if accepted are subject to a late-entry fee of US$100 per participant. F. ARRIVAL & REGISTRATION 1. All participating teams are required to arrive at the designated registration booth and register with the 7 th WJWC Organizing Committee no later than 24:00 (Brazil Time) on July 9 th, 2018. 2. Upon arrival, all teams are required to: 3 P a g e
i) Submit all the required documents and items stipulated within these regulations. 3. All judges are required to arrive and register at the designated registration booth on July 9 th, 2018. G. TECHNICAL OFFICIALS Each participating taolu Team may submit one IWUF certified taolu judge who is holding a valid certificate at the time of competition. Each participating sanda team may submit one IWUF certified sanda judge who is holding a valid certificate at the time of competition. All international judges must present their valid certificates issued by IWUF to the Organizing Committee upon registration. Judges must have participated in and passed the examination of the 2014, 2016 or 2018 IWUF International Judges Examination Course in order to qualify to judge at the 7 th WJWC. H. TECHNICAL MEETING The Technical Meeting for team managers and coaches will take place at 14:00 (Brazil Time) on July 11 th, 2018 during which all matters related to the competition will be announced. Each team should send two representatives for taolu and two representatives for sanda to attend this meeting. I. DRAWING LOTS CEREMONY The drawing-lots of the 7th WJWC will be conducted by the IWUF Technical Committee at 16:00 (Brazil Time) on July 11 th, 2018. Each team may send two taolu and two sanda representatives to attend the ceremony. The IWUF Technical Committee will draw on behalf of the teams that are unable to send a representative to attend. J. WEIGHING-IN 1. The initial weighing-in for sanda athletes will take place at 07:00 (Brazil Time) on July 11 th, 2018. 2. The weighing-in will be conducted on daily basis. The venue for weighing-in will be circulated by the Organizing Committee in due course. K. PLACING & AWARDS 1. Taolu: - 1 st place Gold Medal & Certificate - 2 nd place Silver Medal & Certificate - 3 rd place Bronze Medal & Certificate - 4 th 8 th place Certificate 2. Sanda: - 1 st place Gold Medal & Certificate - 2 nd place Silver Medal & Certificate - 3 rd place (juxtaposition) Bronze Medal & Certificate L. FINANCIAL CONDITIONS All Participants 4 P a g e
The international airfare and related travel expenses, as well as accommodation/participation fees of all participants shall be borne by the teams themselves. The accommodation/participation fees are as follows: For Athletes, Team Officials & Observers: US$ 80 per person per day (double room) 3 Star Hotel US$ 120 per person per day (single room) 3 Star Hotel US$ 110 per person per day (double room) 4 Star Hotel US$ 180 per person per day (single room) 4 Star Hotel US$ 120 per person per day (double room) 5 Star Hotel US$ 195 per person per day (single room) 5 Star Hotel For Judges: US$ 110 per person per day (double room) 4 Star Hotel US$ 180 per person per day (single room) 4 Star Hotel - The above fees include meals, accommodation, event participation and pick-up/drop-off to and from the airport. The participating teams shall pay their participation fees in full to the organizing committee by international wire transfer with the submission of their final entries. - It is important to note that each national/regional federation will be fully responsible for the total costs stated on their team s final registration irrespective of whether or not all the registered participants actually arrive and participate in the championships. 1. The Organizing Committee will arrange the accommodation and transportation for participating teams from 06:00 July 9 th, 2018 to 24:00 July 16 th, 2018 (Brazil Time). If any team is arriving earlier or departing later than the required date, they should inform the Organizing Committee to arrange their accommodation arrangements before June 8 th, 2018. Participants arriving early or departing late may be subject to additional costs related thereto which shall be borne by the participants themselves. 2. The IWUF and Organizing Committee require that all participating teams lodge at the designated hotels arranged by the Organizing Committee. Those teams who wish to stay at another hotel/ location, due to special requirements, must first receive approval from the Organizing Committee in order to do so. In such cases, each person is required to pay a participation fee of US$200 person. These participants are responsible for their own transportation, meals and all other aspects of their accommodation at their own expense and shall accept responsibility for consequences arising as a result of this arrangement. 3. Payment Methods Participating teams are required to pay the relevant participation fees by international wire transfer with their final entry submission. Following the submission of a final entry, the 5 P a g e
organizing committee will contact each team and provide them with their invoice, which will state totals and bank/payment details. Teams are then required to transfer the full amount as stated on the invoice. All international wire transfer and bank fees are to be paid by the teams transferring the funds themselves. Proof of full payment should be sent to the organizing committee by email and brought along to Brasilia by the team leader. The organizing committee requires that all participation fees are to be paid in advance in order to secure accommodation as required by the official hotels. The organizing committee will be unable to guarantee a team's required accommodation without pre-payment in full. Teams are requested to be mindful of this when submitting their final registration. M. DOPING CONTROL Doping control will be conducted during the 7th WJWC according to the requirements of the IOC and World Anti-Doping Agency, and will follow the procedure prescribed in the IWUF Anti-Doping Rules. The number of tests will be decided by the IWUF. If an athlete is found have positively doped through the doping process, he/she will be dealt with in accordance with the IWUF Anti-Doping Rules. N. OTHER MATTERS Each team is required to bring the following: 1. 3 x National flags, regional flags or federation flags (1m 2m); 2. Their national anthem or federation song on CD and USB; 3. 3 x Colour photos (passport size) per team member; 4. Printed and stamped Final Entry Form; 5. Valid Health Certificates of all athletes and Life Accidental Injury Insurance Certificate (valid for the respective country or region); 6. Completed and signed 7th WJWC Waiver of Liabilities for each participant. NOTE: Some of the above items will be required to be submitted online digitally prior to arrival. This information will be circulated in due course. 6 P a g e
TAOLU COMPETITION A. COMPETITION EVENTS 1. Group A: Optional Routine or 3rd Set of International Competition Routine: Changquan, Daoshu, Jianshu, Qiangshu, Gunshu, Taijiquan, Taijijian, Nanquan, Nandao, Nangun; Duilian Group A athletes are permitted to either perform the 3 rd set of International Competition Routine or compile an optional routine. All routines are permitted as long as they conform to the compulsory technique content and time requirements of each event. With that, athletes may include degree of difficulty techniques or not. The competition will be conducted in accordance with the 2005 edition of the IWUF Rules for International Wushu Taolu Competition and utilize the Non-Degree of Difficulty Scoring Method (comprising of A Group Quality of Movements Scoring & B Group Overall Performance Scoring only) 2. Group B: Changquan, Daoshu, Jianshu, Qiangshu, Gunshu (1st Set of International Competition Taolu), Nanquan, Nandao, Nangun (International Compulsory Routine) 42 Forms Taijiquan, 42 Forms Taijijian 3. Group C: Changquan (No.3 Elementary Routine), Daoshu, Jianshu, Qiangshu, Gunshu (Elementary Routine) B. PARTICIPATION METHODS 1. Each country or region may enter one (1) team. 2. Each taolu team shall be composed of a maximum of sixteen (16) members including: one (1) team leader, two (2) coaches and one (1) doctor and the following competitors: - Group A: 4 competitors (2 boys and 2 girls, who were born between January 1, 2000 December 31, 2002) - Group B: 4 competitors (2 boys and 2 girls, who were born between January 1, 2003 December 31, 2005) - Group C: 4 competitors (2 boys and 2 girls, who were born between January 1, 2006 December 31, 2011) Each Taolu competitor of Group A may enter at most 4 competition events (1 bare-handed routine, 1 short weapon routine, 1 long weapon routine and 1 dual event) Each Taolu competitor of Group B may at most enter 3 competition events (1 bare-handed routine, 1 short weapon routine, and 1 long weapon routine) Each Taolu competitor of Group C may at most enter 2 competition events (1 bare-handed routine, 1 weapon routine: either 1 short weapon or 1 long weapon) 3. Each competitor should bring along with them a valid Health Certificate (including electrocardiogram, pulse and blood pressure) issued within 30 days prior to the star of the 7 P a g e
competition signed by a qualified doctor and a Life Accidental Injury Insurance Certificate. All competitors are required to submit a completed and signed waiver of liabilities form, which has been signed by the competitor s parent or legal guardian. C. COMPETITION METHODS 1. Competition includes individual competition only. 2. Unless otherwise stated within these regulations, the competition will be conducted in accordance with the 2005 edition of the IWUF Rules for International Wushu Taolu Competition and utilize the Non-Degree of Difficulty Scoring Method (comprising of A Group Quality of Movements Scoring & B Group Overall Performance Scoring only). 3. Time limit: Group A Optional Routines: o For Changquan, Daoshu, Gunshu, Jianshu, Qiangshu, Nanquan, Nangun & Nandao, each routine s duration shall be no less than one minute and twenty seconds (1min 20s). o For Taijiquan and Taijijian, each routine s duration shall be between three (3) and four (4) minutes Group B Taijiquan & Taijijian Routines: o 42 Forms Taijiquan: 5-6 minutes; 42 Forms Taijijian Routine: 3-4 minutes. All other routines: o There is no time requirement for other events. 4. The power of interpretation of the Rules rests solely with the IWUF. D. COSTUMES & EQUIPMENT 1. Competitors shall wear wushu competition costumes in compliance with the rules during all events. This must be brought & prepared by the competitors themselves. All weaponry must conform to the requirements as stipulated in the rules. This must be provided by the competitors themselves. E. PLACING & AWARDS Awarding for all Taolu events will be respectively as follows: 1. 1 st 8 th place: If the number of competitors is 10 and above in a single division 2. 1 st - 3 rd place: If the number of competitors is between 6 & 9 in a single division 3. 1 st 2 nd place: If the number of competitors is between 3 & 5 in a single division 4. No placing or awards will be bestowed if the number of competitors in a single events comprises of 2 (two) or less competitors. 8 P a g e
SANDA COMPETITION A. COMPETITION EVENTS Junior Sanda Competition - 15 to 17 (including 17) years of age 1. Boys Sanda Events: - 48 kg - 52 kg - 56 kg - 60 kg - 65 kg - 70 kg - 75 kg - 80 kg 2. Girls Sanda Events: - 48 kg - 52 kg - 56 kg - 60 kg Children s Sanda Competition - 12 to 14 (including 14) years of age 1. Boy s Sanda Events: - 42kg - 45kg - 48kg - 52kg - 56kg B. PARTICIPATION METHODS 1. Each country or region may enter one (1) team. 2. Each sanda team shall be composed of a maximum eleven (15) members including: one (1) team leader, two (2) coaches, one (1) doctor and eleven (11) competitors (8 boys and 3 girls) separated as follows: - Junior Sanda Athletes (Maximum 8 athletes) o A maximum of five (5) boys and three (3) girls who were born between January 1, 2001 December 31, 2003. - Children s Sanda Athletes (Maximum 3 athletes) o A maximum of three (3) boys who were born between January 1, 2004 December 31, 2006. 3. Each team may at most enter one (1) athlete per weight category, and each athlete may enter 9 P a g e
only one (1) weight category. 4. Each competitor should bring along with them a valid Health Certificate (including electroencephalogram, electrocardiogram, pulse and blood pressure) issued within 30 days prior to the star of the competition signed by a qualified doctor and a Life Accidental Injury Insurance Certificate. All competitors are required to submit a completed and signed waiver of liabilities form, which has been signed by the competitor s parent or legal guardian. C. COMPETITION METHODS 1. The competition will be Individual Competition. 2. The single knockout system will be adopted. If the number of competitors in a weight category is 3 or less, a single round robin method will be adopted. 3. Following arrival and registration, the athletes will go through the initial weighing in and drawing lots formalities as stipulated in the schedule. All Sanda athletes will be required to weigh-in daily during the competition. Details regarding this will be circulated at a later time once finalized. 4. Unless otherwise stated within these regulations, the competition will be conducted in accordance with the IWUF Wushu Sanda Competition Rules & Judging Method 2017. 5. Kicks to the head as well as successive/continuous punches to the head are not permitted. 6. The duration of each round shall be 1 minute 30 seconds 7. The power of interpretation of the Rules rests solely with the IWUF. In the event of discrepancies in the interpretation of the Rules, the Chinese Text shall prevail. D. COSTUMES & EQUIPMENT 1. Competitors shall wear costumes and protective gear in compliance with the IWUF Wushu Sanda Competition Rules & Judging Method 2017 to participate in the competition. 2. Each competitor is required to possess two (2) sets of competition costumes: one set in blue and one set in red. 3. Each competitor is required to possess their own mouth guard, jockstrap, and instep guard. 4. Gloves and other protective equipment will be provided by the Organizing Committee. E. PLACING & AWARDS For Competition Events: 1. The top three place athletes within each weight category will be receive a placing and award for both boys and girls. 2. Third place athletes will be placed in juxtaposition. 10 P a g e
PRELIMINARY ENTRY FORM Taolu Competition Federation/Association: Address: Telephone No. : Mobile No. : Email: Team Manager: Team Coach: Team Doctor: Competitors (Please complete below the number of competitors) EVENT MALE FEMALE EVENT MALE FEMALE 1. Changquan (Optional / 3rd 16. Qiangshu (1 st Set) Set) 2. Jianshu (Optional / 3rd Set) 17. Nanquan (1 st Set) 3. Daoshu (Optional / 3rd Set) 18. Nandao (1 st Set) 4. Qiangshu ((Optional / 3rd 19. Nangun (1 st Set) Set) 5. Gunshu (Optional / 3rd Set) 20. Taijiquan (42 Forms) 6. Taijiquan (Optional / 3rd Set) 21. Taijijian (42 Forms) 7. Taijijian (Optional / 3rd Set) 22. Changquan (Elementary) 8. Nanquan (Optional / 3rd Set) 23. Daoshu (Elementary) 9. Nandao (Optional / 3rd Set) 24. Gunshu (Elementary) 10.Nangun (Optional / 3rd Set) 25. Jianshu (Elementary) 11. Duilian 26. Qiangshu (Elementary) 12. Changquan (1 st Set) 27. Daoshu (1 st Set) 13. Daoshu (1 st Set) 14. Gunshu (1 st Set) 15. Jianshu (1 st Set) Note: This form must reach the Organizing Committee of the 7th WJWC and the IWUF Secretariat by email and post no later than 24:00 (Brazil Time), April 25 th, 2018. Name: Position: Date: Signature: 11 P a g e
PRELIMINARY ENTRY FORM (Sanda Competition) Federation/Association: Address: Telephone No.: Mobile No.: Email: Team Manager: Team Coach: Team Doctor: Competitors (Please complete below the number of competitors) CATEGORY MALE FEMALE JUNIOR SANDA COMPETITION 1. 48kg 2. 52kg 3. 56kg 4. 60kg 5. 65kg 6. 70kg 7. 75kg 8. 80kg CHILDREN S SANDA COMPETITION 1. 42kg 2. 45kg 3. 48kg 4. 52kg 5. 56kg Note: This form must reach the Organizing Committee of the 7th WJWC and the IWUF Secretariat by email and post no later than 24:00 (Brazil Time), April 25 th, 2018. Name: Position: Date: Signature: 12 P a g e
WAIVER OF LIABILITIES Federation: Name of Participant: Date of Birth: Nationality: Sex: Passport No. : Role of Participant: * Athlete * Team Manager * Coach * Doctor * Observer Colour ID Photo I, the undersigned, knowingly and without duress, do voluntarily submit my Entry to the 7th World Junior Wushu Championships. The 7th World Junior Wushu Championships is hosted by International Wushu Federation (IWUF) and organized by Brazilian Wushu Confederation, hereafter IWUF and Brazilian Wushu Confederation collectively referred to as Organizing Committee. In consideration of the Organizing Committee accepting my application, I hereby assume all risk of physical and mental injuries, disabilities and losses which may result from or in connection with my participation in the 7th World Junior Wushu Championships. Acting for myself, heirs, personal officers, agents, representatives and assignees, I do hereby release the Organizing Committee, its officers, agents, representatives, volunteers, judges and referees and other related members from all claims, actions, suits, and controversies at law or in equity by reason of any matter, cause or thing whatsoever that I may sustain as a result of or in connection with my participation in the 7th World Junior Wushu Championships. I fully understand that all medical attention or treatment afforded to me by the Organizing Committee, its officers, medical personnel, representatives, volunteers, and all other related members will be of the first aid type only, and hereby release the Organizing Committee its officers, representatives, volunteers, and all other related members from any liability for such aid. I understand it is my obligation to obtain my own medical coverage. I agree to abide by and follow the Rules established by the Organizing Committee. I agree that I will conduct myself in a professional and courteous manner at all times and to be subject to penalties and sanctions for violations related thereto. I understand that my protest must be conducted in accordance with the Rules of Arbitration. I agree that my performance, attendance, and participation at the 7th World Junior Wushu Championships may be filmed or otherwise recorded or released or telecast live. I consent to allow the Organizing Committee use of my name, address, voices, poses, pictures and biographical data concerning full or parts, in any form or language, with or without other material, throughout the world, without limitation, for television, radio, video, theatrical medium picture, or any other medium by any devices now known or hereafter devised and I do hereby waive any compensation in regard thereof as well as any future rights to the aforementioned. I have read and fully understand the waiver listed above. **For athletes under the age of 18 -This waiver must be signed by their parent or legal guardian** Signature of Participant Signature of Parent/Legal Guardian Name of Parent/Legal Guardian (If participant is over 18 years of age) (If participant is under 18 years of age) (If participant is under 18 years of age) Date 13 P a g e
GENERAL PROGRAM DATE TIME CONTENT VENUE Monday July 9 th Teams Arrival & Registration Whole Day Judges Arrival & Registration TBA Tuesday July 10 th Whole Day Judges Refresher Course Team Training TBA IWUF Technical Committee Meeting Wednesday July 11 th Whole Day Weigh-In Team Training Judges Refresher Course Technical Meeting Drawing of Lots IWUF Executive Board Meeting Opening Ceremony TBA Thursday July 12 th TBA Taolu & Sanda Competition Nilson Nelson Taolu & Sanda Competition Gymnasium Friday July 13 th TBA Taolu & Sanda Competition Nilson Nelson Taolu & Sanda Competition Gymnasium Saturday July 14 th TBA Taolu & Sanda Competition Nilson Nelson Taolu & Sanda Competition Gymnasium Sunday July 15 th Taolu & Sanda Competition Nilson Nelson TBA Taolu & Sanda Competition Gymnasium Monday July 16 th TBA Departure NA 14 P a g e