YOUTH and ADULTS
INTERNATIONAL SANSHOU and TAOLU TOURNAMENT
YERENAN, ARMENIA
18-20 April 2008
GENERAL INFORMATION AND RULES
1. DATE AND PLACE
Youth International Sanshou Tournament will be held from April 18 through April 20, 2008 in Yerevan, Armenia.
2. COMPETITION AND TRAINING VENUES
All competitions will take place in the Sport-Complex “DINAMO” in Yerevan, and training in the adjacent facilities.
3. COMPETITION EVENTS
Competitions will include Sanshou (Sparring).
Taolu international routines (new rules).
4. INVITATIONS TO THE TOURNAMENT
Invitation to the Tournament will be sent only to IWUF Member Federation.
5. ENTRIES
5.1 Final Entries
Final Entry Form must be returned by fax or e-mail to the Organizing Committee of the International Sanshou and Taolu Tournament no later than March 20th, 2008 .
Please, inform about arrival and departure too.
No changes will be accepted after April 10, 2008.
Address is as follow:
The Organizing Committee
Traditional Wushu Federation of Armenia
App 25, Garegin Njdeh 31/36,
Yerevan, Armenia 375026
Fax: (374 10) 44 05 93
Tel: (374 10) 44 05 93
E-mail: dragonschool@mail.ru
5.2 The Final Entry Forms must be prepared and certified in duplicate.
One copy must be sent to the Organizing Committee in Yerevan, Armenia.
One copy must be brought with the team as confirmation during team registration in Yerevan.
5.3 All entries must be properly typed or printed in English or Russian. They are valid only when signed by the President or Secretary General of the respective Federation and bearing the official stamp of the Federation.
5.4 All participating teams are required to check-in at the Registration Office in the host Hotel no later than April 18, 2008.
5.5 Each team member will be charged US$40 per day (double-bed room) for accommodation at the “Sports” Hotel, food, local transportation and Insurance (see point 10.1).
Observers will be charged US$ 50 per day (double-bed room), Insurance included (point 10.1).
Participants and observers are responsible for their own round trip travel costs.
5.6 The Organizing Committee requests all participating teams to lodge at the specified accommodation. These who do not stay at the designated hotel will have to pay a participation fee of US$100 per athlete and US$80 per team manager, coach or doctor. It is the responsibility of all participants to take part in all scheduled activities on time. All participating teams are required to check-in at the Registration Office at host hotel, Yerevan no later than April 18, 2008.
5.7 Trip to Yerevan
You may contact the Organizing Committee for advice.
5.8 Entry Visas Support
To enter Yerevan (Armenia) it is necessary to have Entry Visa.
The cost of Entry Visa is US$35 per person.
5.9 In the countries having diplomatic and consular relations with Armenia proper authorities in the country will officially register their demand to visit Armenia.
5.10 If consular authorities are not present in the country the Organizing Committee will advise individually the Federation to arrange Entry Visas via nearest neighbor country’s Armenian Consulate. It means that participants` passports must be sent by Post Office to proper Armenian Consulate at the chosen country minimum 14 days before departure.
5.11 Entry Visas to the participants of the Tournament can be also opened at Yerevan Airport.
5.12 The Organizing Committee will provide each official nation and region with information about lodging and transportation.
6. COMPETITION MANAGMENT AND TECHNICAL OFFICIALS
6.1 Traditional Wushu Federation of Armenia shall be responsible for the organization of the Tournament.
6.2 Each Sanshou and Taolu Team can send one International Grade Judge respectively. The International Grade Judges must present their valid certificates issued by IWUF to the Organizing Committee for registration.
7. WEIGHING IN CEREMONY
The Weighing in Ceremony will take place before the Draw-Lots Ceremony, and will be held on the 18 of April, 2008 at 10:00 hr.
Each team may send a maximum of two representatives to attend the ceremony.
Any athlete not present at the appointed time and place after his name has been called three times will be regarded as a default without justification.
Any athlete outside the weight category shown on the Final Entry Form will not be allowed to compete.
8. DRAWING -LOTS CEREMONY
The Drawing-lots Ceremony will be conducted by the Technical Committee on the 18 of April, 2008. Each team may send two representatives to attend the ceremony. The Technical Committee will draw on behalf of teams that are unable to send a representative.
9. PLACING AND AWARDS
The Organizing Committee will be responsible to make the medals and certificates and organize the presentation.
9.1 Sanshou:
The top three places of each competition event will be awarded as follows:
1st Place Gold Medal & Certificate
2nd Place Silver Medal & Certificate
3rd Place Bronze Medal & Certificate
3rd Place Bronze Medal & Certificate
Taolu:
1st Place Gold Medal & Certificate
2nd Place Silver Medal & Certificate
3rd Place Bronze Medal & Certificate
10. OTHER MATTERS
10.1Each team is required to bring the following:
· 3 National flags, regional flags or federation flags (1x2 m);
· The National anthem or federation song in cassette;
· 3 photos (passport size) per team member;
· The copy of the Final Entry Form;
· “Waiver of Liabilities” one for each team’s participant.
· Health Certificates of all athletes;
· Life Insurance Certificate – see below Important Note.
Important Note:
As Insurance Certificates issued in the foreign countries are not valid in Armenia now, Organizing Committee included the payment for Life Insurance of each participant in the charge of accommodation.
The Life Insurance Certificate, issued in Yerevan, will cover expenses may arise at the period the Championships lasts in the value of US$4000 Sanshou athletes, and US$3000 for others.
11. COMPOSITION OF TEAM
Each team may consist of :
One (1)Team Leader
One (2) Coaches
One (1) Doctor
Sanshou athletes: unlimited in any age category, but one athlete per weigh category.
Taolu athletes:
Adults:
- Barehanded Routine: Changquan, Nanquan, Taijiquan (Optional Routine)
- Short Weapon: Daoshu, Jianshu, Nandao, Taijijian (Optional Routine or International Competition Rules)
- Long Weapon: Gunshu, Qiangshu, Nangun (Optional Routine or International Competition Rules)
YOUTH:
The EWuF competition rules are applied to this Tournament: These rules are available on the website of the EWuF.
www.ewuf.org
but unlimited in any age category and style
SANSHOU COMPETITION
1. Competition Events
12-14 years old: 25kg, 27kg, 30kg, 33kg, 36kg, 40kg, 44kg, 48kg, 52kg, 56kg, 60kg, 60kg+
14-16 years old: 33kg, 36kg, 40kg, 44kg, 48kg, 52kg, 56kg, 60kg, 65kg, 70kg, 75kg, 75+kg
16-18 years old: 40kg, 44kg, 48kg, 52kg, 56kg, 60kg, 65kg, 70kg, 75kg, 80kg, 80kg+
18 and above: 48kg, 52kg, 56kg, 60kg, 65kg, 70kg, 75kg, 80kg, 85kg, 90kg, 90kg+
Note: 25kg means 25kg and bellow and 90kg+ means over 90 kg.
2. Participation
- Only members of IWUF will be allowed to participate.
b. Competitors must also present a Health Certificate, issued by a qualified doctor at least 30 days before the competitions. The Certificate must clearly state that the competitor is in good health and able to compete.
c. A Life Insurance Certificate (as in the point 10.1).
3. Competition Methods
The competition will be conducted in accordance with the Rules for International Wushu Sanshou Competition endorsed in 2005.
The knock-out system will be used. If the number of competitors is 3 or less, a single round-robin will be adopted.
4. Costumes and Equipment (Protective Gears)
Competitors shall wear costumes and equipment complies with the “Rules for International Sanshou Competition”.
Only the official colored (red & black) costumes will be allowed during Sanshou competitions. Each competitor must possess two (2) sets of costumes: one set of black and one set of red costumes.
The competitors themselves must provide head protectors, body protectors, gloves, shinguards, instepguards, gum-shield and jockstrap.
5. Other matters
a. The weighing-in will be scheduled on the 18 of April 2008.
Competitors will weigh once only.
b. The platform judge shall be very strict when conducting the fight to avoid accidents or serious injuries.
c. Violent or vicious attacks are NOT permitted and may result in Disqualification.
d. The competitors are required to control their tempers, as well as their techniques, in order to distinguish the Sanshou competition from other forms of full contact fighting competitions.
e. All coaches are reminded to make these points very clear to their competitors before the competitions.
GENERAL PROGRAMME
Yerevan, Armenia
18-20 April 2008
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DATE |
TIME |
PROGRAMME |
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18 Apr 08
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Whole day 10.00 14.00
20.00 |
Arrival & Registration Weighing-in Drawing-lots
Technical Committee Meeting |
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19 Apr 08
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10.00 -20.00 |
Competition |
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20 Apr 08
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10.00 -20.00 |
Competition |
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21 Apr 08
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10.00 -20.00 |
Departure |
INTERNATIONAL SANSHOU and TAOLU TOURNAMENT
WAIVER OF LIABILITIES
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Photo
Name on back |
Federation: ___________________ Name of Participant: ____________
Date of Birth: ____________
Nationality: ________________
Sex: ________________
Passport / ID No.: ____________
Nationality: _______________
Status: _______________
*Athlete * Team Manager * Coach * Doctor * Observer
I, _________________________ the undersigned, knowingly and without duress, do voluntarily submit my Entry to the International Sanshou and Taolu Tournament. In consideration of TWF of Armenia accepting my application, I hereby assume all risk of physical and mental injuries, disabilities and losses that may result from or in connection with my participation in the International Sanshou and Taolu Tournament. Acting for myself, heirs, personal officers, agents, representatives and assignees, I do hereby release the Traditional Wushu Federation, its officers, agents, representatives, volunteers, 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 International Sanshou and Taolu Tournament. I fully understand that all medical attention or treatment afforded to me by the TWF of Armenia its officers, representatives, volunteers, and all other related members will be of the First Aid only, and hereby release the TWF of Armenia its officers, representatives, volunteers, and other related members from any liability for such aid. I understand it is my obligation to obtain medical coverage.
I agree to abide by and follow the Rules established by the IWUF and the TWF of Armenia, and
I understand that my protest mast be conducted in accordance with the rules of Arbitration.
I have read and fully understand the waiver listed above.
(Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian is required if participant is under 18)
____________________ ______________________ _______
Signature of Participant Signature of Parent / Guardian Date
This Form must be returned to the Organizing Committee latest by 20 of March, 2008.
The Organizing Committee of the International Sanshou and Taolu Tournament
Traditional Wushu Federation of Armenia
25, 31/36 Garegin Njdeh St.,
Yerevan, 375026, Armenia
Tel (37410) 44 05 93
Fax (37410) 44 05 93