2017 “Light of Taichi” International Wushu Elite Competition

Invitation

Wushu is a precious treasure of Chinese culture. It is one of the most popular sports in the world. So far, Taichi alone is widely practiced in more than 150 countries and territories in the world and there are conservatively estimated 200 million Taichi practitioners in the world. Official Taichi institutes or associations have established in almost a hundred countries and territories. There are even more practitioners under the whole umbrella of Wushu!

Canada is a country that promotes multi-culturalism. There are many ethnic groups and cultures flourish in Canada. Among these groups, there is the hardworking Chinese group. We have brought out unique Chinese culture to this country. Chinese wushu especially Taichi has become a well-known and well-liked sport.

This completion will be a grand Chinese martial arts event for Toronto and even for Canada. It was planned to be held on the landmark Toronto Centre Island at the 29th Toronto International Dragon Boat Race Festival. As the Centre Island is closed due to flooding, we are moving the competition to Newmarket, Ontario. The address is: 415 Pickering Crescent, Newmarket, ON L3Y 8G8.

This completion will also show off the beauty of Canada and her cultures. Joining Taichi and the Dragon Boat Race together in North America is the highlight of this competition. 2017 is also Canada’s 150th anniversary. The “Light of Taichi” will celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday in its unique way. We hope to gather Wushu enthusiasts from all over the world. We will gather in Canada, exchange our Wushu practice experience. We hope to bring Wushu as the sport of the century to Canada and to the whole world.

The committee of the 2017 “Light of Taichi” International Wushu Elite Competition sincerely invites all Wushu practitioners from all over the world to be part of this competition.

Competition Regulations

2017 “Light of Taichi” Wushu Elite Competition

Host: Henan Chen Zhenglei Taiji Culture, Ltd/Chenjiagou Taichi Club

North America Chen’s Taichi Association

Organizers: TNT Kungfu School & Hebei Association of Canada

Co-organizers:

Chen Zhenglei Taiji International Promotion Organization

Chen's Tai Chi Association-Eastern Canada

Council of Newcomer Organizations

Date & time: Saturday, June 17, 2017, 10:00 – 17:00
Place:415 Pickering Crescent, Newmarket, ON L3Y 8G8

Participants: All institutions and individuals who practice/teach all styles of Wushu, from all countries and regions, are welcome to take part in the competition.

Guidelines:

1. Number of participants: Each institution can send one leader, one coach and multiple teams. There is no limitation on the number of athletes. Maximum amount of events that each athlete can participate in is three (3), excluding Dui Lian (Fighting set) and Group set.

2. Categories:

  1. Junior (male): up to 17 years old
  2. Junior (female): up to 17 years old
  3. Adult Group A (male): 18-59 years old
  4. Adult Group A (female): 18-59 years old
  5. Senior (male): 60 years old and over
  6. Senior (female): 60 years old and over

Competition Categories:

  1. Traditional Wushu: All Styles Individual Routines
  2. Bare Hand (Max 5 minutes)
  3. Short Weapon (Max 5 minutes)
  4. Long Weapon (Max 5 minutes)
  1. Traditional Wushu: All Styles Dui Lian (Fighting Set) and Group
  2. Interactive Dui Lian Bare Hand Routine including Push-hands (Max 5 minutes)
  3. Interactive Dui Lian Weapon Routine (Max 5 minutes)
  4. Group Bare Hand Routine (3 – 6 people; Max 5 minutes)
  5. Group Weapon Routine (3 – 6 Max 5 minutes)
  1. Competition Compulsory: All Styles Individual Routines
  2. CWA Duanwei Routines: All Styles Individual and Dui Lian

Method of competition:

  1. Refer to the “Regulations of Wushu Competition Routine, 1991”.
  2. Score points will be based on the following factors:
  3. Level of difficulties and choreography
  4. Proficiency in execution
  5. Costume neatness
  6. Completion in allotted time period

Awards:

  1. Golden, silver and bronze medals are awarded for each event based on points
  1. Gold medal: 9 points and up
  2. Silver medal: 8 points and up
  3. Bronze medal: 7 points and up
  1. The tournament will award a Senior Star Award and a Child Star Award. The most senior athlete of the tournament will be awarded a cup and the Senior Star Award Certificate and the youngest athlete of the tournament will be awarded a cup and the Child Star Award Certificate.
  1. The Best Promoter Award will be awarded to the team with the most number of competitors.

Registration:

  1. Please email your registration prior to June 10, 2017 to:
  2. Mail your registration and payment check prior to June 10, 2017 to the following postal address:

Please Calculate your fees with the Application Forms. Make the check payable to: North American Chen’s Taichi Association.

TNT Kungfu School

90A Centurian Drive, Unit 9

Markham, ON L3R 8C4, Canada

Fees：

  1. Single person event: 1 event $65 CDN，2 events $85 CND，3 events $115 CDN
  2. Dui Lian event：$120 CDN
  3. Group：$150 CDN
  4. Competitors are responsible for all personal expenses such as travel, hotels and meals.
  5. Bus service to and from the Venue will be provided at $10/person. Please indicate on the registration form.

Arbitration Committee and Judges:

  1. Arbitration Committee members will be gathered and the committee’s responsibility will be governed by the “Rules of Arbitration Committee”.
  2. Judges will be appointed by North American Chen’s Taichi Association. Details to be announced.

Important and additional information:

  1. When participant changes the event, the athlete must apply for in 36 hours before the competition.
  2. All the participants should obtain accident insurance and deal with the accident by themselves during the championship in case of injuries.
  3. The participants should bring the document to proof their age and health condition verified by doctor.
  4. The authority to explain the regulation belongs to Committee of “Light of Taichi International Competition”.

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