2016 ARNOLD CLASSIC AUSTRALIA

Wushu Tai Chi Push-Hands & Wooden Dummy Competition

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INTRODUCTION Each participant is required to read, understand & adhere to these Rules and Procedures, the Declaration of Understanding and the Waiver of Liability. By completing & signing the 2016 Arnold Classic Registration Form, it is understood that the entrant has read, understands & agrees to abide by these rules & procedures, and declaration & waiver as explained in this document, & accepts their responsibility in this event in the spirit in which it is presented. Please seek further information & clarification, if necessary, prior to signing. ______

1. Competition Date and Time

The competition will be held over the weekend of 18th, 19th & 20th March 2016 (date and times TBA)

2. Venue

The competition will be held at: Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre South Wharf

3. Competition Management

a) Taichi for Life (the Organiser) shall be responsible for the organisation of the 2016 Arnold Classic Australia , Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Qigong, Tai Chi Push-Hands & Wooden Dummy Competition. b) All officials (judges, time & scorekeepers, marshals, etc.) required for the Competition shall be invited & selected by the Organiser. Academies/Schools/Clubs with 5 or more competitors are encouraged to nominate judges and volunteers. c) The competition will be conducted in accordance with these rules. Interpretation of the rules rests solely with the Organiser. d) The Organiser reserve the right to open new events, combine, cancel & re- designate events, including the merging of any division or events for any division or event. e) A photocopy of your current Prohibited License/Class Exemption must accompany your Entry Form if your events involve any prohibited in Victoria. You must also bring your license/exemption on the day of the Championship. For more information on what weapons are prohibited in Victoria, please go to:

http://www.police.vic.gov.au/content.asp?Document_ID=25574

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4. Competitor Eligibility

2016 Arnold Classic Australia Competition is open to all practitioners of the arts listed above. Competitors must complete and submit the 2016 Arnold Classic Australia Registration Form plus their relevant discipline Entry Forms and forward payment of the relevant registration fees on or prior to the Registration Closing Date. The registration closing date is 29th February 2016.

5. Competition Format

The competition shall have the following formats:

a) Individual events b) events (choreographed fighting/ sets) c) Group events

6. Competition Disciplines

2016 Arnold Classic Australia will provide competition in the following disciplines and in all styles of these disciplines as represented on participants’ entry forms. Participants may compete in each of these disciplines & select the division applicable.

a) Wushu/Kung Fu b) Tai Chi c) Gong d) Tai Chi Push Hands e) Wooden Dummy

Note: Participants must complete the relevant entry form for each discipline and division they wish to compete in.

7. Competition Events

WUSHU/KUNG FU:

Contemporary: a) Long Fist (Chang Quan) b) Short Weapons c) Long Weapons d) Southern Fist (Nan Quan) e) Southern Weapons

Traditional Bare hand: , Hung Gar, , Shaolin , Xing-yi, Baji, Liu He Ba Fa Liu He Quan, Tongbiquan / , , Fanziquan Xiang Xing (animal forms), Ditang, Zuiquan (drunken fist), Tang Lang (praying mantis), etc.

Traditional Weapons: Traditional Weapons including /Broadsword, Straight , Cudgel, , , etc.

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TAI CHI:

Contemporary Bare hand:

Tai Chi Bare hand (includes 24 Form, 42 Form & 48 Form)

Traditional Bare hand:

Tai Chi Traditional Bare hand (includes , Chen, Wu, Sun, Wu/ & Li)

Tai Chi Weapons:

Tai Chi Weapons (includes Sword 32 Form, Sword 42 Form, Sabre, Fan, Cudgel, Spear & Guandao)

QI GONG:

Chinese Health Qi Gong Association forms & other

TAI CHI PUSH HANDS:

Competitors must be 18 years and over at time of competition and provide medical clearance to compete in this event.

WOODEN DUMMY:

Open to all styles

DEMONSTRATION DUEL EVENT:

Choreographed sparring sets in both Wushu/Kung Fu and Tai Chi a) Minimum of 2 participants; maximum of 3 b) Bare hand to bare hand; bare hand to weapon; weapon to weapon

DEMONSTRATION GROUP EVENT:

Group performance in Wushu, Tai Chi & Qi Gong a) Minimum of 3 participants; maximum of 20 participants b) Bare hand, weapon or bare hand and weapon

3 8. Competition Divisions

Participants are required to make one selection only from each of the divisions below for each discipline they wish to compete in.

WUSHU/KUNG FU:

a) Male - OR - Female b) Age Groups

Child: 7 to 12 years old Youth: 13 to 18 years old Adult: 19 and above

TAI CHI:

a) Male - OR - Female b) Age Groups

Open: 13 and above Senior: 55 and above

QI GONG:

a) Male - OR - Female

TAI CHI PUSH HANDS:

a) Male - OR - Female

b) Weight

Less than 60kg 60kg to 75kg Open Weight

WOODEN DUMMY:

Male - OR - Female

4 9. PARTICIPATON METHODS

a) Individual event

b) Duel event is limited to 2-3 persons. Male and female mixed teams are not allowed.

c) In the group event, teams shall consist of no less than 3 persons and no more than 20. Male and female competitors can be mixed.

10. RELEVANT RULES

a) The competition shall be individual competition.

b) The competition rules shall be based on the following:

Wushu/Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Demonstration Duel Event & Demonstration Group Event competition rules will be based on iwuf_rules_taolu_19 the “Rules for International Taolu Competition” endorsed by 99.pdf IWUF in 1999.

Qigong Qigong competition rules Competition Rules.pdf

Tai Chi Push Hands competition rules Tai Chi Push-Hands Competition Rules.pdf

Wooden Dummy Wooden Dummy competition rules Competition Rules.pdf

c) Music should be accompanied to the group routines. CD shall be brought by the participating teams. No lyrics are allowed, otherwise 0.10 points will be deducted by the Head Judge. The Head Judge will deduct 0.10 points if the group performs without music.

d) The power of interpretation of the Rules rests solely with the Chief Judge.

5 11. TIME REQUIREMENTS

Wushu/Kung Fu Contemporary Events a) Long Fist, Southern Fist and Weapon routines: Not less than 1 minute and 20 seconds and not more than 1 minute 40 seconds.

Wushu/Kung Fu Traditional Events: a) Bare hand and Weapon routines: Not less than 45 seconds and not more than 1 minute and 30 seconds.

Tai Chi Events a) Bare hand routine: not less than 3 minutes and not more than 6 minutes. Warning bell given at 5th minute. b) All sword routines: Not less than 3 minutes and not more than 4 minutes. Warning bell given at 3rd minute. c) All other weapon routines: Not less than 2 minutes and not more than 4 minutes. Warning bell given at 3rd minute.

Qigong Events (with or without music) a) No longer than 6 minutes.

Tai Chi Push Hands Events a) Every game will consist of two x 2 minute rounds. One minute break between rounds.

Wooden Dummy a) Not less than 45 seconds and not more than 3 minutes. Warning bell given at 2 minutes and 30 seconds.

Demonstration Duel Events: a) Not less than 40 seconds and not longer than 2 minutes.

Demonstration Group Events (with music) a) Not less than 3 minutes and not longer than 6 minutes.

12. COSTUMES, UNIFORMS, FOOTWEAR & EQUIPMENT

Wushu/Kung Fu Contemporary Events Competitors must wear Wushu Taolu competition costume in compliance with the “Rules for International Taolu Competition”

Martial arts style athletic or any rubber-soled sports /sneakers must be worn. Performance with bare feet is not allowed.

Competitors shall bring their own competition weapon for their own respective events.

Jewellery, including watches may not be worn. Nails must be clipped short and hair clips are also not to be worn. No heavy metal, body piercing, earrings or rings. If a ring cannot be removed, it must be taped.

6 All other Events:

Wushu/Kung Fu Traditional: traditional Kung Fu costume, or official Academy / / School uniform.

Tai Chi: traditional Tai Chi costume or official Academy / Club / School martial arts uniform.

Qigong: traditional Tai Chi/Kung Fu costume, or official Academy / Club / School martial arts uniform.

Tai Chi Push Hands: official Academy / Club / School martial arts uniform (no long sleeves)

Wooden Dummy: traditional Wing Chun costume or official Academy / Club / School martial arts uniform.

If the competitor has no costume or uniform, a plain T-shirt, track pants and a sash must be worn.

Martial arts style athletic or any rubber-soled sports shoes/sneakers must be worn. Performance with bare feet is not allowed.

Competitors shall bring their own competition weapon for their own respective events.

Jewellery, including watches may not be worn. Nails must be clipped short and metal hair clips are also not to be worn. No heavy metal, body piercing, earrings or rings. If a ring cannot be removed, it must be taped.

Note: Failure to comply with these rules will result in disqualification from the event.

13 PLACINGS & AWARDS

The top three places for each event will be awarded as follows:

1st Place Gold Medal 2nd Place Silver Medal 3rd Place Medal

A minimum of 8 competitors needs to compete in an Event

7 14. PARTICIPANT RESPONSIBILITIES

DECLARATION OF UNDERSTANDING & WAIVER OF LIABILITY

Exclusion of Certain Rights to Sue Section 97A Goods Act 1958 and Goods (recreational services) Regulations 2003 About This Form Under sections 91 and 92 of the Goods Act 1958, several conditions are implied into contracts for the sale of certain goods and services. These conditions mean that the provider named below is required to ensure that the recreational services it engages in with you are: • rendered with due care and skill; and • as fit for the purpose for which they are commonly provided as it is reasonable to expect in the circumstances; and • reasonably fit for any particular purpose or might reasonably be expected to achieve any result you have made known to the provider.

If you sign this form, you waive your rights under sections 91 and 92 of the Goods Act 1958 to sue the provider for losses relating to death or personal injury if the provider’s breach of these requirements results in your death or your personal injury. Signing this form does not affect any rights that you may have under other sections of the Goods Act 1958 or any other Acts or laws.

You should be aware that signing this form may have an effect on any insurance policy that covers you for death or personal injury. If you have any concerns about the effect of signing this form you should discuss this with your insurer or legal adviser.

To: Taichi for Life Pty Ltd (the Organiser) of 330 Springvale Road Forest Hill Victoria Australia 3131 (known as the provider)

I the undersigned, knowingly and without duress, do voluntarily participate in the 2016 ARNOLD CLASSIC AUSTRALIA Wushu Kung Fu Tai Chi Qigong Tai Chi Push-Hands & Wooden Dummy Competition I understand the demanding physical and/or psychological nature of the Competition. I am not aware of any medical conditions or impairments that may be detrimental to my health if I participate in this Competition. In the event I become aware of a medical condition or impairment or am otherwise ill or injured prior to and / or during the Competition, I will withdraw from the Competition.

I also understand and acknowledge my participation in the Competition may involve a real risk of serious injury or even death from various causes including over exertion, accident, etc. I warrant that I am medically sound and hereby assume all risk of physical and mental injuries, disabilities and losses that may result from or in connection with my participation in the Competition

I acknowledge that it is a condition of my participation in this Competition that I do so at my own risk; I accept all risks and release the Organiser (and their officers, volunteers, sponsors, etc.) from any liability (to the extent permitted by law) for any loss, injury or damage suffered in relation to my attendance and participation at the Competition, however so caused, including due to any negligence or other act or omission of the Organiser (or their officers, volunteers, sponsors, etc.). This release continues forever and binds my heirs, successors, executors and personal representatives. Further, by signing this form I understand I waive my rights to sue the Organiser for losses relating to my death or my personal injury that results from a breach of a condition specified in sections 91 and 92 of the Goods Act 1958.

I fully understand that all medical attention or treatment afforded to me by the Organiser, its officers, representatives, volunteers, and all other related members will be of a first aid nature only, and hereby

8 release the Organiser, its officers, representatives, volunteers, and all other related members from any liability for administering such aid.

I agree that my performance, attendance, and participation at the Competition may be filmed or recorded.

Prohibited Weapons: If I am participating in an event or events that use prohibited weapons, I declare that I have the necessary valid permit/license for the prohibited weapon(s) that I use or that I am a member of a group that holds a class exemption for the use of that type of weapon.

I have read and understood the requirements on Prohibited Weapons as stated above in the Rules and Regulations of the Competition. I understand that I will need to present a copy of the applicable permits/licenses for the prohibited weapon(s) to the Organiser officials at registration on the day of the Competition.

I agree to keep my weapon(s), which are deemed as prohibited weapons under the Victorian Prohibited Weapons Legislation, safe and secure especially when they are not in use as well as during transport to and from the Competition.

I agree to abide by and follow the Rules and Regulations of this Competition as established by the Organiser.

I have read and fully understand the declaration listed above.

IMPORTANT TO NOTE

BY REGISTERING FOR THE 2016 ARNOLD CLASSIC AUSTRALIA Wushu Kung Fu Tai Chi Qigong Tai Chi Push-Hands & Wooden Dummy Competition ENTRANTS ARE BOUND BY THE ABOVE DISCLAIMER OF UNDERSTANDING & WAIVER OF LIABILITY

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