“International Chinese Shuai Jiao Tournament 2012” (Memorial Chang Dong-Sheng) Under Consultation by the European Shuai Jiao Union (ESJU) Agenda and Rules Date for Event Friday 23th, Saturday 24th – Sunday25th November 2012 Organisers: ESJU (European Shuai Jiao Union) Organising Committee: a.s.d. I.S.J.U. (Italian Shuai Jiao Union) Co-Organising Committee: CSEN (National Educational Sports Center) a.s.d. Yuan Yang Men Sponsors: Brescia Province, Montichiari city, Centro Fiera s.p.a. ESJU (European Shuai Jiao Union) Event Location Centro Fiera del Garda (Montichiari city, Brescia) www.centrofiera.it Registration Deadline Sunday 04th November 2012, 00:00 Officials and Coaches Rules Briefing @ 21:00 Friday 23 November 2012 at Centro Fiera room (sala congressi)

Accommodation Hotels: Garda Hotel –Montichiari city, Brescia– Italy Address: Via Brescia, 128 Tel. +39 030 9651571 [email protected] www.infogardahotel.it The price for room singol room 55€, in double room 80€, triple room 110€ for all included breakfast in the morning Accommodation will be pre-booked by the Host, payment required on arrival Cost to eat Friday 23th: Lunch 12.50 euro Dinner 12.50 euro (Chinese Wok Sushi Food) Saturday 24th: Lunch 12.50 euro Welcome dinner party on Saturday night, 25 euros for person. Airport where you get For European groups , fly low cost: airport Milan (Orio Serio-Bergamo) For non European groups: airport Milan (Malpensa) or (Linate) Transportation Transportation to and from the airport will be arranged by the Hosts, the cost of transfer from the airport to the hotel and back are 27 euros per person. Please send both your flight schedule and team details to Mr. Paolo Avigo, CTS email: www.youthpoint.eu/?lang=en Costs to compete for athletes Each athlete will pay 30 euros in the fight, 5 euros more people will also be racing in the form of Shuai-jiao Tao-lou. All athletes who compete in the category Taiji Quan, the first form 30 euros, 5 euros for each additional. Schedule of Events Friday 23th November 2012 International Teams 09:00 Arrivals 12:00 Registration - opens 19:00 Registration - closes 21:00 Judges, Officials and Coaches meeting 2200 Rules Briefing Venue: Centro Fiera del Garda-Montichiari city Saturday24th November, 2012 International Shuai Jiao Tournament 09:30 Opening Ceremony

10:00 Tournament begins (all categories) Lunch - rotational 19:00 Awards Ceremony Venue: Centro Fiera del Garda- Montichiari city Sunday 25th November 2012 International Teams 09:00 departures (transfer in international airport)

Rules for the competition 1. Contestants 1.1 Must be aged 14 years old or over on the day of the tournament; they should be in medically fit to compete in a contact sport; and be licensed and insured to participate in Chinese martial arts tournaments and events. 2. Participation 2.1 Each ESJU member state or region will be represented by one (1) national or regional team. 2.2 Each national team will consist of: One (1) Team Leader; One (1) Team Coach; One (1) Referee; and Team Member(s) 3.3 Each team will be consist of maximum two competitors for each category for fighting, for the category of Taolu (Taiji Quan and Shuai Jiao), the number of participants is free. 3. Registration and Weigh-In 3.1 The registration is supervised by an Administrator supported by a Referee and a Medical Doctor. To register, each contestant must produce: a medical certificate (with English translation, if appropriate); insurance documentation; signed waiver declaration; and a passport or other internationally acceptable photograph identification. The contestant is then cleared to weigh-in. 3.2 The weigh-in is conducted by an Administrator and Referee. Contestants are allowed to remove clothing (to underwear) to weigh-in. Contestants may only weigh once, and will then be allocated to the appropriate weight category. The official scales used will be calibrated to industry standards and will be the only acceptable measure of the contestants’ weight. 4. Divisions 4.1 Divisional age ranges are inclusive and are applicable on the date of the event. Where there are insufficient contestants to run the Senior Divisions these can be combined with the Adult Divisions and reclassified as Adult Divisions at the discretion of the event organizers. Contestants will participate in one of the Divisions below: 1 Male Junior aged 14 to 15 2 Male Youth aged 16 to 17

3 Female Youth aged 16 to 17 4 Male Adult aged 18 to 36 5 Female Adult aged 18 to 36 5. Weight Categories of Shuai Jiao 5.1 Contestants will be matched by gender, age and weight, in the first instance, to the following weight categories. Where there are insufficient number to run a category (ie less than two contestants) then categories may be combined at the discretion of the organizer, in consultation with the coaches and contestants. Categories number: Male (from 1 to 28), Female (from 29 to 45).

Male (Junior aged 14 to 15) 1-Under 44 kg 2-Under 48 kg 3-Under 52 kg 4-Under 56 kg 5-Under 60 kg 6-Under 66 kg 7-Under 72 kg 8-Under 80 kg 9-Over 80 kg

Female (Youth aged 16 to 17) 29-Under 48 kg 30-Under 52 kg 31-Under 56 kg 32-Under 60 kg 33-Under 64 kg 34-Under 68 kg 35-Under 72 kg 36- Over 72 kg

Male (Youth aged 16 to 17) 10-Under 48 kg 11-Under 52 kg 12-Under 56 kg 13-Under 60 kg 14-Under 65 kg 15-Under 70 kg 16-Under 76 kg 17-Under 82 kg 18-Over 82 kg

Female (Adult aged 18 to 36) 37-Under 48 kg 38-Under 52 kg 39-Under 56 kg 40-Under 60 kg 41-Under 65 kg 42-Under 70 kg 43-Under 75 kg 44-Under 80 kg 45- Over 80 kg

Male (Adult aged 18 to 36) 19-Under 58 Kg 20-Under 62 Kg 21-Under 67 Kg 22-Under 72 Kg 23-Under 77 Kg 24-Under 82 Kg 25-Under 90 Kg 26-Under 100 Kg 27-Under 115 Kg 28-Over 115 Kg

5.2 Category Shuai-Jiao Taolu only men, divided into: Category under 18 years: Y-1 Category over 18 years: S-1 6. Categories of Taiji Quan 6.1 Category Taiji Quan Taolu male and women, divided into: Male Nei- Jia Quan (Taiji Quan; 太極) Category over 18 years: T-1 Female Nei-Jia Quan (TaijiQuan; 太極) Category over 18 years: T-2 6.2 Category Taiji Quan apparatus long weapons: Male over 18 years Nei- Jia Quan: T-3 Female over 18 years Nei-Jia Quan: T-4 6.3 Category Taiji Quan apparatus short weapons: Male over 18 years Nei- Jia Quan: T-5 Female over 18 years Nei-Jia Quan: T-6 6.4 Category Taiji Quan other apparatus: Male over 18 years Nei- Jia Quan: T-7 Female over 18 years Nei-Jia Quan: T-8 NOTICE: With regard to the execution time of the forms, maximum 3 minutes of time. The styles of Taiji (Chen, Yang, Sun, Wu) will compete together in one category as per rules of the World Federation ICKF. Athletes must wear only the traditional forms, NOT MODERN (Asia Games).

7. Uniform of shuai jiao 7.1 Unless contestants already have their own uniform and equipment, the contestants should also wear provide: Shuai Jiao Yi (Jacket) Shuai Jiao Kuzi (Pant).

Shuai Jiao Dai (Belt) to indicate Blue or Red.

The contestant should also wear Shuai Jiao Xie (Wrestling shoes).

Contestants may also wear: a groin shield; a mouth guard; and shin guards. The wearing of jewellery, piercings and other adornments is strictly prohibited. 8. Area 8.1 The Shuai Jiao area (including a safety zone) is normally a matted 10m x 10m area (100 square metres). The sparring area is a minimum of 8m x 8m (64 square metres). The sparring area may be raised onto a platform (Lei Tai) to a maximum height of 50cm. Contestants enter the area when instructed to do so by the Executive Referee. When facing the Head table the contestant in blue should enter from the right and the contestant in red should enter from the left. On entering the area the contestants should salute the Head Table; then each other; and then prepare to engage each other on the Executive Referee’s command. 9. Competition type 9.1 In the case of 5 or less than 5 wrestlers in one category, single round robin system will be applied. 9.2 In the case of 6 or more than 6 wrestlers in one category, double elimination system will be applied. When a fighter has lost 2 fights, he is eliminated of the competition. 9.3 Each class with less than 4 contestants, should be awarded as follows: A) For a class with 3 contestants, the first and second places will award certificates and trophies. B) For a class with 2 contestants, the first place will awarded certificate and trophy. 10. A Match 10.1 For adult men: each match consists of two rounds and the one who wins two rounds will be declared the winner of the match. The duration of the match will be of three minutes, with a break of 30 seconds between each round. 10.2 For adult women: each match consists of two rounds and the one who wins two rounds will be declared the winner of the match. The duration of the match will be of two minutes, with a break of 30 seconds between each round.

10.3 For Junior and Youth (men and women): each match consists of two rounds and the one who wins two rounds will be declared the winner of the match. The duration of the match will be of two minutes, with a break of 30 seconds between each round. 10.4 Format for the match will be continuous sparring. During the match time will be stopped only for: uniform and equipment failure; and to seek medical advice. 10.5 The one who gets the most points will be declared the winner of the round. 10.6 The one who nine points for different between they will be declared the winner of the match. 10.7 Extra time is one round of there is not time limit after 30 seconds break, in the following cases: 

Each fighter has won and lost a round.

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There is equality on the two rounds.

11. Scoring Techniques 11.1 Contestants may use the following techniques: Shuai Jiao (throwing, wrestling and standing grappling); Kuai Chiao (fast throwing – shoot techniques); Da Shuai (open hand techniques to throw/sweep/take down); Na Shuai (joint manipulation to throw/sweep/take down); Dien Shuai (pressure point manipulation to throw/sweep/take down). The contestant may make use of the opponent’s jacket, belt or anatomical handles to execute their technique. 12. Illegal Techniques 12.1 The first attack as a competitor is forbidden to pick up the legs. The legs can be taken after a power on the uniform of shuai jiao. 12.2 The contestant must obey the Executive Referee’s commands at all times. Contestants may not use the following techniques: strike the opponent with the head, digits, palm, fist, forearm, elbow, knee, shin or foot; bite, spit or gouge the opponent; attempt to dislocate the opponent’s joints; attempt to break the opponent’s bones; pull the opponent’s hair; pull the opponent’s trousers; pull the opponent down once thrown; continue to grapple on the area once the opponent has been thrown; stamp or stand on the opponent’s foot; use the hand or forearm to cover the opponents face; and block continuously (to a count of 5 seconds) without attempting any techniques. 12.3 Coaches and Team Officials may only instruct the competitor when in their corner. Coaches and Team Officials may not give instruction during the match, (when the competitors are wrestling) unless the intention is to withdraw their competitor by ‘throwing in the towel’. Any intervention by the Coach or Team Officials will result in the competitor’s immediate disqualification.

13. Warnings and Penalties 13.1 The Executive Referee may give a private or public warning, or disqualify a contestant depending on the seriousness of a foul or offence. For the first warning there is no point penalty, for the second warning there is a one point penalty, and the third warning will result in a disqualification. 14. Points Scoring  1 Point Contestant remains standing whilst causing the opponent to touch down on the area with: a hand; an elbow; or a knee. Contestant throws/sweeps/takes down the opponent causing them to land on their back; and lands on top of the opponent’s torso. Contestant forces the opponent step out of area. Opponent falls through their own imbalance.  2 Points Contestant remains standing whilst causing the opponent to touch down on the area with: one hand and one knee; both hands; both elbows; and/or both knees simultaneously. Contestant remains standing whilst effectively sweeping or throwing the opponent causing the opponent to land on their head, side, chest or bottom. Contestant effectively throws the opponent causing the opponent to land on their side or back; and remains standing.  3 Points Contestant effectively throws the opponent causing the of opponent rotate through a minimum of 180 degrees and to land on their back; and remains standing and balanced. No Points Both contestants fall simultaneously or leave the area without the use of recognized technique or acceptable countering or finishing technique.

15. Determining the Winner 15.1 Match: The winner is determined by the highest score at the end of the two rounds or by a contestant taking a nine (9) point lead. 15.2 In the event of a draw the Executive Referee and Assistant Referees will meet with the Chief Referee to determine the winner based on the most technically active performance. 15.3 The winner may also be determined by the Executive Referee’s decision based on: • Technical Knock Out (TKO) based on determination that the contestant cannot or should not continue. • Corner/Second ‘throws in the towel’. • Advice from Medical Staff. 16. Officials: Referees and Judges 16.1 Sparring Area Officials • One (1) Executive Referee • One (1) Assistant Referee

16.2 Head Table Officials • One (1) Head Judge (usually the Chief Referee) • One (1) Verification Judge • One (1) Time Keeper • One (1) Score Keeper • One (1) Administrator 16.3 Referee hand signal & Instruction: www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=1j8FDPoj7kg 17. Responsibilities of the Officials 17.1 The Executive Referee is the official in charge of the Sparring Area. 17.2 The Assistant Referee is responsible for area control and to award points to be confirmed by the Executive Referee and validated by the Verification Judge. 17.3 The Verification Judge will be the deciding judge if there appears to be a discrepancy in the points awarded by the Executive and the Assistant Referees. 17.4 The Head Judge is responsible for the administration of the match and for the interpretation and implementation of the rules and regulations of the contest. 18. Protests 18.1 Any coach who disputes the results of a match must notify the Chief Referee within 15 minutes of the end of the match. The coach must then file a written request for arbitration with a fee stipulated by the organizer. On receipt of the protest the Chief Referee, the Arbitrator, the Referee and the Coach will review the evidence. The results of the arbitration will then be announced. If the decision is to uphold the results of the match the fee will be retained by the organizer. If the decision is to overturn the results of the match the fee will be returned to the coach. End