E V E N T S 39 EVENTS / EVENT CODES Forms Novice Hand Form TC001 Beginner Hand Form TC002 Intermediate Hand Form TC003 Advanced Hand Form TC004 Tai Chi Sword Intermediate TC005 Tai Chi Sword Advanced TC006 Other Tai Chi Weapon Beginner TC007 Other Tai Chi Weapons Intermediate TC008 Other Tai Chi Weapons Advanced TC009 Push Hands Push Hands Beginner TC021 Push Hands Advanced TC022 Open Push Hands Clinic TC023 DATE Saturday, December 2 SITE Ross Norton Recration Complex 1426 S Martin Luther King Jr. Ave., Clearwater, FL 33756 SCHEDULE 7:30 a.m. ..............Check-in/On-site Registration 8:30 a.m. ..............Forms Competition Push Hands Competition FLORIDA SENIOR GAMES QUALIFYING RULES OPEN – No qualification necessary. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS 1. Tai Chi entry fee is $15 for the first event and $5 for each additional event. Entry fee includes an event T-shirt. T-shirts will be available on-site at designated competition check-in times. A short survey will be required to be completed at check-in. This survey can be found online at floridaseniorgames.com, and can be completed in advance and brought to check-in. 2. On-site registration fee is $25 for the first event and $5 for each additional event. 3. Each applicant must complete an Individual Entry Form and Waiver of Liability or register online at floridaseniorgames.com. 4. All entries must be received by November 17, 2017, or register online by November 19, 2017, at floridaseniorgames.com. Late entries may be accepted at the discretion of the Event Director. Athletes registering after November 19, 2017 will not be guaranteed a T-shirt and may be subject to a $10 late fee. 5. Entry forms, waiver of liability and entry fee should be made payable to the Florida Sports Foundation (FSF). Save a stamp and beat the deadline! Register online at floridaseniorgames.com. 6. It is the responsibility of the applicant to confirm their registration by visiting floridaseniorgames.com or calling toll-free 1-866-FL-GAMES (354-2637). 7. Indicate weight in section labeled “Weight” on entry form. 8. Participants may only register for a maximum of five (5) events. FORMAT 1. Novice Hand Form: Yang 8, Yang 16, or any health-oriented Tai Chi program sequence. 2. Beginner Hand Form: Yang 24, for instance 3. Intermediate Hand Form: Yang 42, for instance 4. Sword Beginner: Yang 32 sword, for instance 5. Novice Hand Form time limit is 2:00 minimum and 3:30 maximum (3:00 suggested) with no penalty for short time. Time limit for all other Hand and Weapon Forms is 3:00 minimum and 3:30 maximum. 6. Each push hands division will be divided into bodyweight classes as follows: Men (lbs): 140 and under, 160 and under, 180 and under, 200 and under, Over 200 Women (lbs): 115 and under, 135 and under, Over 135 7. Each division will be divided into age groups in accordance with Florida Senior Games Rules of Competition. 8. If possible, pending the number of participants, competition will be round-robin style. Otherwise, single-round elimination. 9. At officials’ discretion, a competitor may compete, if he or she wishes to, in the next lower age group and/or higher weight group if there are no other competitors in his or her division. SPORT RULES 1. Competition will be conducted in accordance with the Florida Taijiquan Association rules, unless modified herein. Complete rules can be obtained at floridataijiquan.org. 2. The Novice Forms division includes Yang 8 or 16 hand forms, MFBB, Tai Chi Easy and other beginner and/or modified forms. Performances will be evaluated according to the principles of Tai Chi. Competition is open to participants who have not competed for more than two years. 3. Open Push Hands Clinic: This is a non-competitive opportunity to practice and learn about push hands in a friendly environment. A space will be allocated for doing push hands with others without judging. Beginners are encouraged to participate and “push without points” in order to learn about push hands together. 4. Push Hands competition is fixed step only: Both feet must remain in contact with the floor at all times. Heel or toe may be raised briefly, but the foot may not leave floor or change position. Advancing and retreating are not permitted. Matches consist of two 1-minute rounds. Players begin by touching right wrists and achieving neutrality. Players change leg position after each round. FSF STAFF CONTACT: 1-866-FLGAMES (354-2637) or games@flasports.com STATE DIRECTOR: Morris Sullivan, (386) 738-3715 or floridataichi@gmail.com TAI CHI
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