The 1St Asian Traditional Wushu Championships
The 1st Asian Traditional Wushu Championships
Competition Regulations
A. DATE AND PLACE
The 1st AKFC will be held from November 28 to 30, 2018 in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China.
B. HOSTED BY
Wushu Federation of Asia
C. ORGANIZED BY
Chinese Wushu Association, General Administration of Sports of Jiangsu Province, Nanjing
Municipal Government
D. CO-ORGANIZED BY
Jiangsu Provincial Wushu Association, Nanjing Agricultural University
E. OPERATED BY
Jiangsu Z’sin Culture Communication
F. PARTICIPANTS
(1) All WFA Member Associations are qualified to participate in the Championships.
(2) The Wushu groups that have been recognized by their national or regional WFA Member
Associations may be permitted to participate in the Championships.
(3) Participants from countries or regions which do not have a WFA recognized member federation.
G. COMPETITION EVENTS
(1) Individual Events:
1. Traditional Bare Hand Routine
Taijiquan Type Events: Chen Style, Yang Style, Wu Style, 42 Posture Taijiquan (please specify the name of the routine in the application). Compulsory Routines of Chen Style, Yang Style, and Wu
Style.
1 Updated by August 31, 2018 Nanquan Type Events: Wing Chun Kune (Yongchun Quan), Ngo Cho Kune (Wuzu Quan), Hung
Gar Kune (Hongjia Quan), Choy Lay Fut Kune (Cailifo Quan) (please specify the name of the routine in the application).
Other Style Events: Xingyi Quan, Bagua Zhang, Baji Quan, Tongbei Quan, Pigua Quan, Tanglang
Quan (Mantis Quan), Imitation Styles, Cha Quan, Shaolin Quan (please specify the name of the routine in the application).
2. Traditional Weapon Routine
Single Weapon Routines: Dao (Broadsword), Qiang (Spear), Jian (Straight Sword), Gun
(Cudgel/Staff), Pudao, Fan, Fork, Taiji Jian (including 42 Posture Taiji Jian), Taiji Dao, Taiji Qiang,
Nan Dao (Southern Broadsword), Nan Gun (Southern Staff/Cudgel) (please specify the name of the routine in the application).
Double Weapon Routines: Shuang Dao (Double Broadsword), Shuang Jian (Double Straight
Sword, including Double Long Tassel Straight Sword), Shuang Bian (Double Whip, including
Broadsword and whip), Shuang Gou (Double Hooks) (please specify the name of the routine in the application).
Flexible / Soft Weapon Routines: Jiu Jie Bian (Nine Section Whip Chain), San Jie Gun (Three
Section Staff), Meteor Hammer, Rope Dart (please specify the name of the routine in the application).
(2) Duilian (Choreographed Sparring) Routine:
Bare hand vs. Bare hand Routine
Weapon vs. Weapon Routine
Bare hand vs. Weapon Routine
(3) Group Routine
Single Style Bare Hand Group Routine
Weapon Group Routine (may include bare hand and weapon)
2 Updated by August 31, 2018 H. QUALIFICATIONS
(1) All WFA Member including Interim Member Associations are qualified to participate in the
Championships.
(2) WFA Member Associations who have paid their 2017 and 2018 membership fees will be permitted to participate in the Championships.
(3) New members may be invited to take part in the Championships after their applications have been approved by the WFA.
(4) Non WFA wushu organizations are required to submit their applications through WFA member association in their nation/region.
(5) Participants from countries or regions which do not have a WFA recognized member association may be permitted to participate subject to the approval of WFA.
I. PARTICIPATION METHODS
(1) Each country or region may enter one team.
(2) Each team may enter:
One (1) head of delegation, one (1) team leader, one (1) coach, one (1) team doctor, the
number of athletes permitted is not limited.
(3) Each team can enter three (3) athletes at most in one (1) individual bare hand routine.
(4) Each athlete may, at most, register to participate in:
One (1) individual bare hand routine, one (1) individual weapon routine, one (1)
Duilian, one (1) Group Routine Events
(5) Each team may at most register one (1) Duilian (choreographed sparring) routine, comprising of at most three people (male and female athletes may be mixed).
(6) Each team may at most register one (1) group routine. Teams will be divided according to their age groups. The genders of the athletes within this group are not limited. Each group may not comprise of less than six (6) performers.
(7) Each competitor should bring along with them a valid Health Certificate issued within 30 days prior to the start 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 with final registration. For participants under 18 years of age, the waiver of
3 Updated by August 31, 2018 liabilities must be signed by the competitor’s parent or legal guardian.
J. COMPETITION METHODS
(1) The competition includes individual and group competition events.
(2) The competition rules applied will conform to the latest “Rules for Traditional Wushu Taolu
Competition” issued by the Chinese Wushu Association.
(3) Event Time Limits
1. Traditional bare hand routines and weapon routines may not exceed two (2) minutes in
total (this excludes Taijiquan type events).
2. Taijiquan routines may not exceed four (4) minutes in total. During a performance, the
head judge will signal the 3rd minute mark by blowing a whistle.
3. Taiji weapon routines may not exceed three (3) minutes in total. During a performance,
the head judge will signal the 2nd minute mark by blowing a whistle.
4. Duilian routine duration may not be shorter than forty (40) seconds in total.
5. For compulsory Taijiquan and compulsory Taiji weapon routines, there will be no point
deductions for the omission of set techniques.
6. Group routine performances may not exceed four (4) minutes in total. Accompanying
music is required for group routines, which must be provided by the performers
themselves on CD. Accompanying music shall not include vocals of any form. Should
accompanying music include vocals, or should no accompanying music be provided, the
head judge will deduct 0.1 points. It is the responsibility of the team leader or coach to play
the accompanying music for the athletes’ performance.
(4) Age Group of Individual Events
Group A (Junior): from 12 to 17 years of age (born between January 1, 2001 to December 31,
2006).
Group B (Youth): from 18 to 39 years of age (born between January 1, 1979 to December 31,
2000).
Group C (Middle aged): from 40 to 59 years of age (born between January 1, 1959 to
December 31, 1978).
(5) Regulations on number of entry in individual events is less than six (6) people
4 Updated by August 31, 2018 For individual events, when the number entries is less than six (6) people, the competition will
be conducted after the merger of events within age groups.
K. PLACING & AWARDS
(1) The top 8 athletes in each individual event within each age group (for men and women) will be awarded. The top 3 players will be awarded with medals and certificates and the players ranking from 4th to 8th will be awarded with certificates only. The others will receive a certificate to credit their participation.
(2) For individual events, within each age group, for men and women, in which the total number of registered participants is eight (8) people or less, the top six (6) athletes will be awarded. Top 3 players will be awarded with medals and certificates, 4th to 6th will be awarded with certificates only, and others will be awarded with certificates to credit their participation. Competitions conducted after the merge of events within age group, top 3 players will be awarded with medals and certificates, 4th to 6th will be awarded with certificates only, and others will be awarded with certificates to credit their participation.
(3) Duilian events will be separated into Bare hand vs. Bare hand, Weapon vs. Weapon and Bare hand vs. Weapon Routine. The top 3 athletes will be awarded with medals and certificates; the players ranking from 4th to 8th will be awarded with certificates; the other players will receive participation certificates.
(4) Group routines will be divided into the junior group (Group A), the youth group (Group B) and the middle aged group (Group C). Within either group, for men and women, the participants will be separated into bare hand routines and weapon routines (group routines mixing bare hand and weapons will be categorized as weapon routines) and will be awarded as follows:
1st Category Prize = 10% of the participants will be awarded.
2nd Category prize = 20% of the participants will be awarded.
3rd Category Prize = 30% of the participants will be awarded.
The others will receive a certificate to credit their participation
5 Updated by August 31, 2018 L. ENTRIES
(1) Final Entry:
The deadline for the Preliminary Entry is 24:00 (Beijing time) on September 29th 2018. All
teams need to submit the “Preliminary Entry Form” and “Registration Form” to
[email protected] and [email protected]. After the Preliminary Entry, WFA will
eliminate events with few competitors according to the application condition. The 2nd Entry
should be done through online registration system and the deadline is 24:00 (Bejijing time) on
October 31st 2018. All sections of the online entry must be completed in full, including the
uploading of the fully completed and signed waiver of liabilities for each participant. Each
team is required to print a copy of the submitted entry and present it upon arrival and
registration in Nanjing. Those teams/ participants from countries/regions which do not have
WFA member federations/associations must contact the WFA for registration. The above
deadline and stipulations apply to such teams as well.
Wushu Federation of Asia
Address: Avenida Xian Xing Hai No. 105, Centro Golden Dragon 7 Floor J, K, L, Macau SAR
Telephone: +853 2878 9106 / +853 2878 9107
Email: [email protected]
Web: http://wfa-asia.org/en/
Chinese Wushu Association
Address: No. 3 Anding Road, Chaoyang District, 100029 Beijing, China
Telephone: +86-10-649121531 /+86-10-64912162
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.wushu.com.cn
The 1st Asian Traditional Wushu (Kung - Fu) Championships Organizing Committee
Address: Jiaye International, Bld. 3 27 Floor F, Jianye District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
Post Code: 210019
Telephone/ Fax: +86 25-85505559
Contact Person: Ms. Yu Juan
Mobile phone: +86 13815415873
6 Updated by August 31, 2018 Email: [email protected]
WFA Online Registration System
Registration link: http://ctwushu.justtool.com
Technical Support: +86 18064684229
(2) Late entries
Late entries are subject to the approval of the WFA, and if accepted are subject to a late-entry
fee of one hundred US Dollars (US$ 100.00) per participant.
M. ARRIVAL AND REGISTRATION
(1) All participating teams are required to arrive at the designated places in Nanjing, Jiangsu
Province, China to register with the Organizing Committee no later than 24:00 (Beijing time) on
November 26, 2018. Participating teams that do not register by the deadline may be denied participation in the event. Participants may register to arrive prior to or on the above stipulated deadline, and will be charged in accordance the daily rate for each participant in accordance with their submitted registration and booking irrespective of when the participants actually arrive.
(2) Upon arrival, all teams are required to submit the following to the organizing committee:
One (1) colored ID photo per participant
One (1) passport copy per participant
Each participant’s completed and signed original waiver of liabilities.
(3) All participating teams are required to submit their full and final arrival and departure flight details through the WFA online system together with the final entry.
(4) Information about transportation to Haikou
1. By train: There will be a welcoming booth at the Nanjing Railway Station.
2. By flight: There will be a welcoming booth at the Nanjing Lukou International
Airport.
3. By bus: There will be a welcoming booth at the Nanjing bus stations.
N. FINANCIAL CONDITIONS
(1) The international airfare and all related travel expenses (including local train tickets, etc.),
as well as accommodation/participation fees of all participants shall be borne by the teams
themselves. Participants are required to pay the participation fees for the entire 5 day
7 Updated by August 31, 2018 duration of the event, irrespective of early departure. Participating teams are required to pay
the relevant participation fees to the organizing committee by international bank transfer
simultaneously with their final entry submission.
3 star hotel
1. USD 60 per person per day (double occupancy room) x 5 days = USD 300
2. USD 75 per person per day (single occupancy room) x 5 days = USD 375
4 star hotel
1. USD 90 per person per day (double occupancy room) x 5 days = USD 450
2. USD 160 per person per day (single occupancy room) x 5 days = USD 800
5 star hotel
1. USD 103 per person per day (double occupancy room) x 5 days = USD 515
2. USD 200 per person per day (single occupancy room) x 5 days = USD 1000
The above stipulated participation fees include meals, accommodation, local pick-up/drop off and local transportation, as well as the competition participation and related activities, attending the opening and closing ceremonies, etc. All submitted fees are non-refundable.
(2) Participating teams are required to pay the relevant participation and registration fees (if
applicable) by international bank transfer simultaneously with their final entry submission.
Proof of which should be sent to the organizing committee by email and brought along to
Nanjing by the team leader.
Organizing Committee Banking Details: (Updated by August 31, 2018)
Bank Name: Bank of Nanjing (Nanjing Baixia Branch)
Bank Address: No. 81, Mu Xu Yaun Road, Qinhuai District, Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, China
Post Code: 210007
Bank Telephone Number: +86 25-84271691
CNAPS Code in China: 313301008590
Swift Code: NJCBCNBN
U.S. Intermediary Bank: CITIBANK N.A.，NEW YORK (SWIFT BIC: CITIUS33XXX)
Intermediary Account Number: 36142107
Beneficiary: Jiangsu D-wind sports development Co.,Ltd.
8 Updated by August 31, 2018 CNY Account Number: 0159230000000124
USD Account Number: 0150210000001077
Address：Jiaye International 3, 27F, 158 Lushan Road, Nanjing, China
Telephone Number：+86-25-85505559
Email：[email protected]
O. TECHNICAL OFFICIALS
(1) The composition and responsibilities of the Jury of Appeals will conform to the relevant articles within the Rules.
(2) All judges will be appointed by the Chinese Wushu Association.
P. TECHNICAL MEETING
All team leaders and coaches are requested to attend the Technical Meeting on November 27,
2018 at 09:30. The location will be circulated in due course.
Q. Other matters
(1) All participants are required to obtain Life Accidental Injury Insurance Certificate and full medical coverage (country or region) for the duration of the event.
(2) Following arrival, the organizing committee’s medical supervisor has the right to check the athlete’s physical health condition and should it be deemed that an athlete is not healthy or fit to compete, his or her participation eligibility will be canceled.
(3) All athletes are required to attend the initial roll call thirty (30) minutes prior to the start of their competition event, and be present for all subsequent roll calls. Failure to be present for 3 roll calls will result in forfeit.
(4) Following arrival, all teams are requested to carefully check the competition event draw and order lists. Should there be any objections regarding the competition events, participant names, the participant in question or the designated team leader or coach must complete and submit the signed relevant correction form to the organizing committee before 18:30 on November 26,
2018. The Chief Scheduler / Recorder will check the original submitted registration and should there be a discrepancy between the two, the information will be amended. Should there be no discrepancy, no amendment will be made.
9 Updated by August 31, 2018 (5) Should, in special circumstances, an athlete’s registered event require changing, the designated team leader or coach must complete and submit the signed relevant correction form to the organizing committee before 09:00 on November 27, 2018. Following confirmation of amendment, a fee of twenty US Dollar (US$ 20.00) must be paid for each change.
(6) Competitors shall wear traditional wushu competition costumes and shoes during all events.
All competition costumes, shoes and weaponry must be provided by the competitors themselves.
R. Information related to issues not covered in this document will be circulated in due course.
Attachments:
(1) Schedule
(2) Registration Form
(3) Preliminary Entry Form
(4) Waiver of Liabilities
10 Updated by August 31, 2018