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REGULATIONS

7TH WORLD JUNIOR WUSHU CHAMPIONSHIPS

BRASILIA, BRAZIL

JULY 9TH – JULY 16th

2018

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THE 7

th WORLD JUNIOR WUSHU CHAMPIONSHIPS

REGULATIONS

The 7th

World Junior Wushu Championships (7th

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 7th

WJWC under the auspices of the IWUF.

A. DATE AND PLACE

The 7th

WJWC will be held from July 9th

to July 17th

, 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.

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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 25th

, 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 19 98260-3000

Email: [email protected]

- IWUF Secretariat

9 Huaweili, Chaoyang District, 100021 Beijing, China

Tel: +86-10-5962-0789

Fax: +86-10-5962-0989


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 25th

, 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: [email protected]


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 7th

WJWC Organizing Committee no later than 24:00 (Brazil Time) on July 9th

, 2018.

2. Upon arrival, all teams are required to:

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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 9th

,

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 7th

WJWC.

H. TECHNICAL MEETING

The Technical Meeting for team managers and coaches will take place at 14:00 (Brazil Time) on July

11th

, 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 11th

, 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 11th

, 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:

- 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

All Participants

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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





• For Judges:



- 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 9th

, 2018 to 24:00 July 16th

, 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 8th

, 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

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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.

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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 3rd

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

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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. 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

• 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

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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.

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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 EVENT MALE FEMALE

1. Changquan (Optional / 3rd

Set)

16. Qiangshu (1st Set)

2. Jianshu (Optional / 3rd Set) 17. Nanquan (1st Set)

3. Daoshu (Optional / 3rd Set) 18. Nandao (1st Set)

4. Qiangshu ((Optional / 3rd

Set)

19. Nangun (1st 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 (1st

Set) 27. Daoshu (1st Set)

13. Daoshu (1st

Set)

14. Gunshu (1st

Set)

15. Jianshu (1st 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 25th

, 2018.

Name: _________________________

Position: _______________________ Date: _________________ Signature: ____________________

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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

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 25th

, 2018.

Name: _________________________

Position: _______________________ Date: _________________ Signature: ____________________

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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 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

Colour ID Photo

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GENERAL PROGRAM

DATE TIME CONTENT VENUE

Monday July 9th Whole Day

Teams Arrival & Registration

Judges’ Arrival & Registration TBA

Tuesday July 10th Whole Day

Judges’ Refresher Course

Team Training

IWUF Technical Committee Meeting

TBA

Wednesday July 11th Whole Day

Weigh-In

Team Training

Judges Refresher Course

Technical Meeting

Drawing of Lots

IWUF Executive Board Meeting

Opening Ceremony

TBA

Thursday July 12th

TBA Taolu & Sanda Competition

Taolu & Sanda Competition

Nilson Nelson

Gymnasium

Friday July 13th

TBA Taolu & Sanda Competition


Nilson Nelson

Gymnasium

Saturday July 14th TBA



Nilson Nelson

Gymnasium

Sunday July 15th

TBA



Nilson Nelson

Gymnasium

Monday July 16th

TBA

Departure NA

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