REGULATIONS

14TH WORLD WUSHU CHAMPIONSHIPS

KAZAN, RUSSIA

SEPTEMBER 26th – OCTOBER 3RD 2017

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THE 14th WORLD WUSHU CHAMPIONSHIPS

REGULATIONS The 14th World Wushu Championships (14th WWC) is the official world championship event

which hosted by the International Wushu Federation. The World Wushu Championships takes

place biennially and is the official pinnacle championships of the IWUF and features its highest

competitive level within the sport. The City of Kazan (Republic of Tatartsan), Russian

Federation, with the support of the Russian Russian Wushu Federation, is responsible for the

organization of the 14th WWC under the auspices of the IWUF.

A. DATE AND PLACE The 14th WWC will be held from September 26th to October 4rd, 2017 in Kazan (Republic of

Tatarstan), Russian Federation.

B. VENUES 1. Competition Venue: Gymnastics Palace - Universiade Village, Kazan

2. Training Venue: Universiade Village, Kazan

C. COMPETITION EVENTS 1. Taolu Events (Note: All events are for men and women unless otherwise stated):

• Hand Routines:

� Changquan

� Nanquan

� Taijiquan

� Men’s Xingyiquan

� Women’s Baguazhang

• Short Weapon Routines:

� Daoshu

� Jianshu

� Nandao

� Taijijian

� Women’s Shuangjian

� Men’s Shuangdao

• Long Weapon Routines

� Gunshu

� Qiangshu

� Nangun

• Duilian (Choreographed Sparring Routines)

� 2-3 people, men and women may not be mixed

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2. Sanda Events:

• Men's Weight Divisions:

� 48kg;

� 52kg;

� 56kg;

� 60kg;

� 65kg;

� 70kg;

� 75kg;

� 80kg;

� 85kg;

� 90kg;

� 90kg+

• Women's Weight Divisions:

� 48kg;

� 52kg;

� 56kg;

� 60kg;

� 65kg;

� 70kg;

� 75kg

D. QUALIFICATIONS 1. All official & provisional IWUF Member Federations/Associations are qualified to

participate in the Championships. 2. Only those Federations/Associations which have paid their IWUF annual membership

fees for 2016 and 2017 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.

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 (Kazan Time & Beijing Time respectively) July 21st,

2017. These must be sent by email and post to the below addresses:

• Russian Wushu Federation (Organizing Committee)

Hersonskaya 30/2, Moscow, Russia

Tel: +79262468480 / +7 (985) 303-24-87

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Email: mike34@bk.ru

• IWUF Secretariat (Organizing Committee)

9 Huaweili, Chaoyang District, 100021 Beijng, China

Tel: +86-10-87774492

Email: iwuf@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 section for

registration of athletes’ movements with degree of difficulty in the relevant online

section for those athletes competing in Degree of Difficulty Taolu events. The deadline

for the final entry to be completed through the online system is 24:00 (Beijing Time)

on August 4th, 2017. Each team is required to print a copy of the submitted entry and

present it upon arrival and registration in Kazan.

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 14th WWC Organizing Committee no later than 24:00 (Kazan Time)

on September 27th, 2017. Participating teams that do not arrive and 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 charged in accordance with their

submitted booking and registration. Participants who arrive following the deadline will

be charged 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:

� Pay the relevant participation fees in full (if applicable).

� Submit each participants duly completed waiver of liabilities, proof of

insurance and relevant medical certificates.

� Confirm their athletes’ Registration Form for Movements with Degree of

Difficulty of Optional Routines.

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3. All judges are required to arrive and register at the designated registration booth

September 26th, 2017.

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 input their valid certificate numbers through

the online registration system when registering, and 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 or 2016 IWUF International Judges Examination

Course in order to qualify to judge at the 14th WWC.

H. TECHNICAL MEETING The Technical Meeting for team managers and coaches will take place at 14:00 (Kazan

Time) on September 28th, 2017 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 14th WWC will be conducted by the IWUF Technical Committee at

14:00 (Kazan Time) on September 28th, 2017. Each team may send two taolu and two

sanda representatives to attend the ceremony. The IWUF Technical Committee will draw

lots on behalf of the teams that are unable to send a representative to attend.

J. WEIGHING-IN The weighing-in for sanda athletes will take place at 07:00 (Kazan Time) on September

28th, 2017.

K. PLACING & AWARDS 1. Taolu:

- 1st place Gold Medal & Certificate - 2nd place Silver Medal & Certificate - 3rd place Bronze Medal & Certificate - 4th – 8th place Certificate

2. Sanda: - 1st place Gold Medal & Certificate - 2nd place Silver Medal & Certificate - 3rd place (juxtaposition) Bronze Medal & Certificate

L. FINANCIAL CONDITIONS

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1. Athletes, Coaches, Team Officials, Judges & Observers

The international airfare and all related travel expenses, as well as

accommodation/participation fees of athletes, coaches, team officials, judges and

observers shall be borne by the teams themselves. The accommodation/participation

fees are as follows:

• Athletes, Coaches & Team Officials:

� US$50 per person per day (triple occupancy room) – Athlete’s Village

� US$65 per person per day (double occupancy room) – Athlete’s

Village

� US$75 per person per day (single occupancy room) – Athlete’s Village

� Should Team Leaders desire, they may lodge at the 4 Star

Hotel (Korston Hotel) - US$80 per person per day (single

occupancy)

• Judges:

� US$70 per person per day (double occupancy room) – Regatta Hotel

� US$80 per person per day (single occupancy room) – Regatta Hotel

• Observers:

� US$75 per person per day (double occupancy room) – Regatta Hotel

� US$110 per person per day (single occupancy room) – Regatta Hotel

The above fees include meals, accommodation and pick-up/drop-off to and from the

airport. The participating teams shall pay their full participation fee to the Organizing

Committee of the 14th WWC upon arrival &registration.

2. The Organizing Committee will arrange the accommodation and transportation for

participating teams from 9:00 September 26th, 2017 to 24:00 October 4th, 2017

(Kazan Time). If any teams are arriving earlier or departing later than the required

date, they should inform the Organizing Committee to arrange their accommodation

arrangements before August 26th, 2017.

3. The IWUF and Organizing Committee require that all participating teams lodge at the

designated hotels arranged by the Organizing Committee.

4. Payment Methods

Participating teams are requested to pay the relevant participation fees upon arrival in

Kazan.

M. DOPING CONTROL Doping control will be conducted during the 14th WWC according to the requirements of

the IOC and World Anti-Doping Agency, and will follow the procedure prescribed in the

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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;

3. 3 x Colour photos (passport size) per team member;

4. Printed & stamped Final Entry Form;

5. Valid Health Certificates of all athletes and Life Accidental Injury Insurance Certificate

(country or region);

6. Completed and signed 14th WWC “Waiver of Liabilities” for each participant.

NOTE: Some of the above items will be required to be submitted online digitally

simultaneously with registration and/or prior to arrival. This information will be

circulated in due course.

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TAOLU COMPETITION

A. COMPETITION EVENTS

1. Optional Bare-hand Routines: Changquan, Nanquan, Taijiquan.

2. Traditional Bare-Hand Routines: Men's Xingyiquan, Women's Baguazhang.

3. Optional Short Weapon Routines: Daoshu, Jianshu, Nandao, Taijijian

4. Optional Long Weapon Routines: Gunshu, Qiangshu, Nangun

5. Traditional Weapon Routines: Men's Shuangdao (Double Broadsword), Women's

Shuangjian (Double Straight Sword)

6. Choreographed Sparring Routine Events: 2 – 3 athletes, men and women cannot be

mixed

B. PARTICIPATION METHODS 1. Each country or region may enter one (1) team.

2. Each team shall be composed of maximum twelve (12) members, including one team

leader, two coaches, one doctor, and eight (8) competitors (including men & women).

3. Each competitor may enter a maximum four (4) Taolu Competition Events

- 1 (one) Optional Bare-Hand Routine;

- Two (two) routines from the following:

� Optional Short Weapon Routine: Daoshu, Jianshu, Nandao, Taijijian;

� Optional Long Weapon Routine: Gunshu, Qiangshu, Nangun;

� Traditional Routine: Xingyiquan, Baguazhang, Shuangdao, Shuangjian

o Male competitors may only compete in Xingyiquan for Traditional

Bare-Hand Routine and Shuangdao for Traditional Weapon

Routine;

o Female competitors may only compete in Baguazhang for

Traditional Bare-Hand Routine and Shuangjian (Double Straight

Sword) for Traditional Weapon Routine;

- Choreographed Sparring Routine Events: Each team may at most enter one(1) of

the choreographed sparring routine events (either men’s or women’s).

4. The Registration of Degree of Difficulty for Optional Routines shall be submitted before

24:00 (Beijing Time) on August 4th, 2017 through the online registration system

simultaneously when submitting the final entry for a team.

5. Each competitor must bring along with them a valid Health Certificate (including

electrocardiogram, pulse and blood pressure) issued within 30 days prior to the start

date of the competition signed by a qualified doctor and a Life Accidental Injury

Insurance Certificate valid for the entire duration of their stay in Kazan. Should the

health certificate and/or medical report be in a language other than English, it is

required that the IWUF medical form be completed in English, signed and stamped. All

competitors are required to submit a completed and signed waiver of liabilities form.

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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 “Rules for International Wushu Taolu Competition” (2005).

3. Optional Events: These divisions will implement the “Scoring Method and Criteria for

Degree of Difficulty of Movements of Optional Routines”.

- Optional Events: Within a single routine, an athlete may register and perform a

degree of difficulty jumping technique of the same grade at most two times,

however in such cases the degree of difficulty connection technique for these

jumps may not be repeated. (e.g. within a single optional routine an athlete may

register and perform Xuàn Fēng Jiǎǎǎǎo 360° (Tornado Kick 360°) at most two (2)

times, but the degree of difficulty connection technique for these may not be

the same, they should be 2 different connection techniques.)

5. All athletes are required to execute their optional routine’s relevant

compulsory/mandatory techniques as stipulated in the rules. Failure to do so will result

in deductions as stipulated in the rules.

6. For Traditional Bare-Hand Routines; Traditional Weapon Routines and Duel Events

“Scoring Method and Criteria for Non-Degree of Difficulty of Movements” will be

implemented.

7. For Traditional Bare-Hand Routines (Xingyiquan & Baguazhang) and Traditional Weapon

Routines (Shuangdao & Shuangjian), the following will be implemented:

- The total routine duration must be between 1 minute (including 1 minute) and 1

minute 30 seconds (including 1 minute 30 seconds)

- The traditional practice methods of different regions, different clans and

stylistic differences between generations of traditional Xingyiquan, Baguazhang,

Shuangdao and Shuangjian may all be employed within these competition

events respectively. For example: Xingyiquan’s Wuxing Quan (Five Elements

Fists), Shi Er Xing Quan (12 Animal Forms), Xingyi Lianhuan Quan (Xingyi’s

Linking Forms); Baguazhang’s Laoba Zhang (8 Old Palms), Lianhuan Zhang

(Linking Palms); to traditional Shuangdao methods; traditional Shuangjian

methods etc. may all be employed respectively.

8. Accompanying music is required for Taijiquan and Taijijian routines which must be

uploaded through the online registration system with each team’s final entry

submission. Music with vocals and lyrics is not permitted.

9. 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 wushu competition costumes in compliance with the rules

during all events. This must be brought & prepared by the competitors themselves.

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2. 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 Men’s and Women’s Taolu events will be respectively as follows:

1. 1st – 8th place: If the number of competitors is 10 and above in a single division

2. 1st - 3rd place: If the number of competitors is between 6 & 9 in a single division

3. 1st – 2nd 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.

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SANDA COMPETITION

A. COMPETITION EVENTS 1. Men’s Sanda Events:

- 48 kg

- 52 kg

- 56 kg

- 60 kg

- 65 kg

- 70 kg

- 75 kg

- 80 kg

- 85 kg

- 90 kg

- 90 kg+

2. Women’s Sanda Events:

- 48 kg

- 52 kg

- 56 kg

- 60 kg

- 65 kg

- 70 kg

- 75 kg

B. PARTICIPATION METHODS 1. Each country or region may enter one (1) team.

2. Each team shall be composed of a maximum of twelve (12) members, including one

team leader, two coaches, one team doctor, and eight (8) competitors (5 men & 3

women),

3. Each team may enter only one (1) athlete per weight category.

4. Only competitors between 18 and 40 full years of age, born between 01/01/1977 &

31/12/1999, will be accepted.

5. 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 valid for the entire duration of their stay in

Kazan. Should the health certificate and/or medical report be in a language other than

English, it is required that the IWUF medical form be completed in English, signed and

stamped. All competitors are required to submit a completed and signed waiver of

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liabilities form.

C. COMPETITION METHODS 1. The competition will be Individual Competition.

2. The single knockout system will be adopted. If the number of competitors 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.

4. Unless otherwise states within these regulations, the competition will be conducted in

accordance with the “Wushu Sanda Competition Rules & Judging Method” (2017).

5. 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. Each competitor is required to possess two (2) sets of competition costumes: one set in

blue and one set in red.

2. Each competitor is required to possess their own mouth guard, jockstrap, and instep

guard.

3. Gloves and other protective equipment will be provided by the Organizing Committee.

4. Competitors of the Islamic faith are required to prepare their competition costumes in

line with the relevant article within the “IWUF Wushu Sanda Competition Rules & Judging

Method 2017”.

E. PLACING & AWARDS 1. The top three place athletes within each weight category will receive a placing and

award for both men and women.

2. Third place athletes will be placed in juxtaposition.

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General Program DATE TIME CONTENT VENUE

Sep. 26

Whole Day

9:00-12:00 9:00-12:00 9:00-12:00 9:00-12:00 9:00-12:00 9:00-12:00

Teams Arrival & Registration Judges’ Arrival & Registration

IWUF Technical Committee Meeting IWUF Traditional Wushu Committee Meeting

IWUF Medical Committee Meeting IWUF Marketing & Development Committee

Meeting IWUF Athletes’ Committee Meeting

Women’s Committee Meeting

TBC

Sep. 27

Whole Day

09:00-12:00

Teams Arrival & Registration Judges’ Refresher Course

34th IWUF Executive Board Meeting

TBC

Sep. 28

Whole Day

07:00 – 08:00 09:00 -12:00 14:00 - 16:00 16:00 - 17:00 19:00 – 20:00

Judges’ Refresher Course Team Training Weighing-in

14th IWUF Congress Technical Meeting

Drawing-lots Opening Ceremony

TBC

Sep. 29

08:30 - 11:30 14:30 - 17:30 19:30 – 22:30

Taolu & Sanda Competition Taolu & Sanda Competition Taolu & Sanda Competition

TBC

Sep. 30 08:30 - 11:30 14:30 - 17:30 19:30 – 22:30

Taolu & Sanda Competition Taolu & Sanda Competition Taolu & Sanda Competition

TBC

Oct. 1 08:30 - 11:30 14:30 - 17:30 19:30 – 22:30

Taolu & Sanda Competition Taolu & Sanda Competition Taolu & Sanda Competition

TBC

Oct.2 08:30 - 11:30 14:30 - 17:30 19:30 – 22:30

Taolu & Sanda Competition Taolu & Sanda Competition Taolu & Sanda Competition

TBC

Oct. 3 08:30 - 11:30 14:30 - 17:30 22:00 – 22:30 22:30 – 23:30

Taolu & Sanda Competition Taolu & Sanda Competition Taolu & Sanda Competition

Closing Ceremony

TBC

Oct 4 All Day Departure

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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

1. Changquan

2. Jianshu

3. Daoshu

4. Qiangshu

5. Gunshu

6. Taijiquan

7. Taijijian

8. Nanquan

9. Nandao

10.Nangun

11. Xingyiquan ------------------

12. Baguazhang --------------------

13. Shuangdao --------------------

14. Shuangjian --------------------

15. Duel Events

Note:

1. This form must reach the Organizing Committee of the 14th WWC and the IWUF Secretariat

by email and post no later than 24:00 (Beijing Time), August 11th, 2017.

Signature of President/Secretary General (With Federation Seal if applicable)

Date:

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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

1. 48kg

2. 52kg

3. 56kg

4. 60kg

5. 65kg

6. 70kg

7. 75kg

8. 80kg ---------------------------

9. 85kg ---------------------------

10. 90kg ---------------------------

11. 90kg+ ---------------------------

Total Number of Competitors

Note:

This form must reach the Organizing Committee of the 14th WWC and the IWUF Secretariat by

email and post no later than 24:00 (Beijing Time), August 11th, 2017.

Signature of President/Secretary General (With Federation Seal if applicable)

Date:

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WAIVER OF LIABILITIES

Federation: __________________________________________

Name of Participant: __________________________________________

Date of Birth: __________________________________________

Nationality : __________________________________________

Sex: __________________________________________

Passport No.: __________________________________________

Role of Participant: __________________________________________

* Athlete * Team Manager * Coach * Doctor * Observer

I, the undersigned, knowingly and without duress, do voluntarily submit my Entry to the 14th World Wushu

Championships. The 14th World Wushu Championships is hosted by International Wushu Federation (IWUF)

and organized by Russian Wushu Federation, hereafter IWUF and Russian Wushu Federation collectively refer

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 14th World 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 14th World 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 14th World 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.

(Signature of Parent or Legal Guardian is required if participant is under 18)

_____________________________________________

Signature of Participant/Parent/Legal Guardian

Date:__________________ Name of Parent/Legal guardian (if applicable):___________________________