RULES & REGULATION OF THE CHAMPIONSHIPS

• 1. ELIGIBILITY

  The competition is open to everyone as well as members of Clubs, Individual, Schools, University, Colleges, Educational institutions, Yoga School, Yoga Center and any District Yoga Association.

• 2. EVENTS

  There are Four (4) Events in Yoga World Championships
  ( 1 ) INDIVIDUAL GROUP AGE EVENT
  ( 2 ) ARTISTIC YOGA EVENT < Single >
  ( 3 ) ARTISTIC YOGA EVENT < Pair>
  ( 4 ) RHYTHMIC YOGA < Pair>

  A. INDIVIDUAL GROUP AGE EVENT:

  The competition is open to both males and females according to the below age groups. There will be a total of 18 groups, 9 groups for female and 9 for male as per below:
  Group A. Under 8 years
  Group B. 9 years - 12 years
  Group C. 13 years -15 Years
  Group D. 16 years – 20 years
  Group E. 21 years - 25 years
  Group F. 26 years – 35 years
  Group G. 36 years – 45 years
  Group H. 45 years and Above
  (Your age as one year you are born will determine the age group you are in.)

• 3. EVIDENCE OF AGE

  Competitor (Male & Female) applying for entry shall produce a birth certificate or identification card for proof of age. For candidates are below age 18, the form must be signed by the Guardian or Parent

• 4. REGISTRATION ENTRY

  i) Each competitor can represent only in One Individual Age Group, One Artistic Yoga and/or Rhythmic Yoga
  ii) All the Schools , Colleges , University , Institutions & Yoga Centers need to submit their entries on or before 15th August 2019
  iii) All entries can be apply or submit to us by online through www.yogaworldfestival.com or yogaworldfestival@yahoo.com

• 5. ENTRY FEE

  Minimum Entry Fee for Individual Group Age Event is Indian Rupee 500 per Person, Individual Artistic or Individual Rhythmic Event is Indian Rupee 500 per Person & Pair Rhythmic Event is Indian Rupee 750 per Pair

  Eg: If a participant wishes to participate in the Individual Group Age Event Competition, Artistic Singles, Artistic Pair and Rhythmic Pair, then the fee will be Indian Rupee 500 + 500 +500 <750/2>( For Pair Event 750/2person ) , the 3 additional activities, totaling of Indian Rupee 1,875 this candidate have to pay

• 6. PRIZE

  (i) All participants will be awarded with certificates of participation and momentous

  (a) The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place from each category in the Yogasana Competition (including Artistic and Rhythmic) will be awarded with Trophy, Merit Certificates
  (b) 4th, 5th and 6th place will be awarded Medals and Merit Certificates.
  (c) The 1st place from each group will compete for the Champion of Champions title , 1st Runner up and 2nd Runner Up title.
  (d ) The Champion of Champions will be awarded with Trophy, Merit Certificate and a Cash Prize (INR) , The Runner Up will be awarded with Trophy, Merit Certificate and INR Cash Prize
  (e) The 2nd Runner Up will be awarded with Trophy, Merit Certificate and INR Cash Prize

• 7. PROHIBITION

  Any stimulating drug or alcoholic beverage must not be used before/during the competition by any competitor and their use will be treated as violation of the rules. The Committee has the full right to suspend a competitor up to 10 years as disciplinary action.

• 8. ACCOMMODATION

  We have arranged A LIMITED concessional accommodation nearby stadium for the competitors who are coming from other states only. Those are needed assistant in booking accommodation please least 30 days prior ( 20 July 2019). All are subject to first comes first serve and hostel or hotel availability.

• 9. Food (Pure Vegetarian)

  For Competitors < 1 complimentary meal for All participants>

  A LIMITED Concessional meals coupons for Competitors is available at the venue, those who needed meals coupons have book at least 15 days prior ( 9th August 2019) It will be Indian Rupees 100 per meal

  For Enrolment , Reservation Accommodation & Meals Coupon
  Please contact
  Mrs Sandhya +91 8056138661
  Mrs Malini +91 9941220755
  Mrs Vanitha +91 9840257753
  Mr. MahendraVarman +91 9841090879
  Mr. Jayachandran +91 9942892228
  

• 10. LANGUAGES

  Tamil & English

• 11. JUDGING

  One Chief Judge and 5 Judges, Scorer and Timer Keeper will be appointed for each Session.
  
  (i) Judges will be appointed by the WORLD SPORTS YOGA FEDERATION Committee and their decisions will be final.
  (ii)Judge can move around in order to observe different aspect of the posture from different angles during the championships. He/She can ask any competitor to perform any yogasana again.
  (iii)The competitor will have to retain the posture minimum for 30 seconds and maximum of 45 seconds
  (iv)Two (2) marks will be deducted from full score if the competitor fails to complete the asana on the first attempt. Four (4) marks will be deducted from full score if the competitor fails to complete the asana on the second attempt. No mark will be awarded if the competitor fails to complete the asana on the third attempt.
  (v) The Judges will award the marks out of Ten (10) to each competitor for each yogasana ( Posture). The maximum and minimum marks will be deducted. The average of the other three (3) will constitute the final score. In case more than one judge gives the same minimum or maximum mark the score awarded by only one judge will be deleted.
  (vi) The Judges will consider
  a). Proportion of the body
  b). Performance regarding grace in execution & steadiness of posture
  c). Dress, smartness & appearance
  d). Theoretical knowledge in the Champion of Champions round only
  (vii) In case of tie the decision will be taken by the judge a). Face off against each other ( Two or More teams / Individual performs one more time )
  b). Aggregate marks in compulsory yogasana
  c). Aggregate marks in optional yogasana
  d). Aggregate marks in performance Viva voce
  (viii) Rules & Regulation of the World Sports Yoga Federation ( www.wsyf.org ) and International Yoga Championship will be followed ( www.internationalyogachampionships.com )

• 12. SPECIAL CONSIDERATION

  (i) If the group is too big then that particular group will be split into two groups to compete Group A & Group B are not eligible to compete for Champion Of Champions
  (ii)Depending upon the entries the Championship will be organized in two or more location in same venue around Stadium Tamil Nadu India

• 13. JURY EXAMINATION

  ✠ This examination is open to all persons above age of 18. The entry fee is INR1,000. Students will be marked based on theirs understanding of yoga theory & asanas. Students will be expected to answer questions from different fields of yoga and demonstrate theirs marking ability on grace of execution and judgment on alignments.

  ✠ Students who complete and pass the examination will receive a certificate of completion which is Internationally recognized

  ✠Forms and syllabus is available for download from our website www.wsyf.org

• 14. SCHOLARS PAPER PRESENTATION

  One day paper presentation Donation for scholars / student / public, enroll fee is INR 1,000 that includes two classes with festival kit and one meal coupon.

• 15. PAYMENT METHOD

  For those residing outside Chennai can either arrange payment by Online transfer or pay via telegraphic transfer to the following bank account. Please send a copy of the payment transaction confirmation to our email at yogaworldfestival@yahoo.com

• 16. Bank Details

  Bank Name	KARUR VYSYA BANK
  Bank Address / Branch	Padi ,Chennai,India
  Account Type	Saving Account
  Saving Account Number	1754135000007265
  IFS Code	KVBL0001754
  Beneficiary Account Name	YUVA YOGA MANDIRAM TRUST

• 17. Mailing Address : Please send Entry form along with the Cheque or DD in Favor of “ YUVA YOGA MANTHIRUM TRUST ” to the

  The Organizer

  Unit B, 2nd Floor Season Mansion Bldg, No. 40-48 Tung On Street,
  Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon Hong Kong.
  Dr Yuva Dayalan Tel : (852) 66285295

  OR

  Competitors who is residing in Chennai can arrange to pay cash and their entry form directly to

  The Organising Secretary

  No.T2/187,Kattapomman Street, Pari Nager, (opp. Jafferkhanpet, Ashok Nagar,CH-600083
  Mrs Sandhya +91 8056138661 & Dr T.A. Krishanan +91-9444837114

  For your convenience, you can also do an
  Online registration www.yogaworldfestival.com
  By E-mail yogaworldfestival@yahoo.com

  For Further More Inquires and Details

  Please contact our Seva Team & Event Coordinators
  Mrs. Sandhya +91 8056138661
  Mr. Jayachandran +91 9942892228
  Mrs Malini +91 9941220755
  Mrs Vanitha +91 9840257753
  Mr. Mahendra Varman +91 98 4109 0879
  Miss Adeline Lee +852 97317752

• 18. CHARITY

  A part of the proceeding will be going to Udavum Karangal Charity Society to help the people in need of Education. Apart from these, various other philanthropic activities will be carried out.
  ✓ Free passes to differently able persons to encourage them to learn and practice yoga.
  ✓ Special discount to Students and Senior citizens to enable them to take part in world level event.
  ✓ Sponsoring the Tuition/University fees to select students (based on their family background) who are undergoing / willing to undergo University Yoga Courses to facilitate them to choose yoga as their career.

• NB:

  1. Photocopy of Certificate of any Yoga Competition which you have participated must be attached to this entry form.
  2. The Organizer will not be liable for any injury of competitors during competitions
  3. Competitors should maintain good conduct discipline during competition; otherwise they will be suspended for 5-10 years
  4. The Committee reserves the right to add, alter, amend the rules, programs, dates and venue of the Competition as its sole discretion without prior notice
  5. Photocopy of this form will be accepted, if necessary.