RULES

1. ELIGIBILITY: The competition is open to all individuals as well as members of clubs, schools, colleges, Educational institutions and any district Yoga Association.

Pledge under organization flagWe Swear that we will take part in the.................... (Name of the event) Championships......... (Year) in fair competition, respecting the rules and regulations which govern them and with the desire to participate in true sportsmanship for the honor of our country and for the glory of sports.By Host Team CaptainWorld Sports Yoga Confederation adopted the Yogasanas method as key for the Competitive Sports and brought in to the categories of following groups.

2. GROUP: The competition is open to both male and female in 5 separate groups as follows:

Group A. below 18 years

Group B. 18 years‐25 years

Group C. 25 years‐35 years

Group D. 35 years‐45 Years

Group E: 45 years and above

The above 5 groups are divided in to age groups which cover the age of the competitors from 8 years to 50 years and above. The details of age groups classification shown in rules and regulations of the competition separately.Confederation awards Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medals to the Winner, Runner and 2nd Runners up in all age groups as stated above. Besides this, Rolling Trophies and Titles are awarded.ledge under organization flagWe Swear that we will take part in the.................... (Name of the event) Championships......... (Year) in fair competition, respecting the rules and regulations which govern them and with the desire to participate in true sportsmanship for the honor of our country and for the glory of sports.By Host Team CaptainWorld Sports Yoga Confederation adopted the Yogasanas method as key for the Competitive Sports and brought in to the categories of following groups.

3. Proof OF AGE: Competitor (Male & female) applying for entry shall produce a birth certificate or Identification card for proof of age. For candidates below age 18, the form must be signed by the guardian or parent.The competition is open to all individuals as well as members of clubs, schools, colleges, Educational institutions and any district Yoga Association.

4. PRIZE : All participants will be awarded with certificates of participations and T‐shirts.

The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place from each category in the Yogasana Competition will be awarded With Medals and Certificates. 4th, 5th and 6th place will be awarded with Merit Certificates. The 1st place from each group will compete for the Champion of Champions title and Runner Up. TitleThe Champion of Champions will be awarded with Trophy, Certificate, Prize and Cash Amount. The Runner Up will be awarded with Trophy, Certificate, Prize and a Cash amount. The Winner of the Artistic & Rhythmic Yogasana Competition will be awarded with Trophy, Certificate and Prize.

5. 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 5 years as disciplinary action.

6. ENTRY FEE : Entry Fee is US$100.

7. ARRIVAL : Competitors are to report one hour before the competition. Competitors are liable to be Disqualified from competition for late reporting.

8. LANGUAGES : English, Hindi

9. FORMAT OF COMPETITION: Please refer to Section 2 for details of the selected asanas and elimination round. Please refer to Section 3 for details of Artistic and Rhythmic Yogasana Competition.

10. JUDGING:

1. Judges will be appointed by the Committee and their decisions will be final.

2.Two (2) marks will be deducted from full score if the competitor fails to complete the asana in the first attempt. Four (4) marks will be deducted from full score if the competitor fails to complete the asana in the second attempt. No mark will be awarded if the competitor fails to complete the asana on the third attempt.

3.The Judges will consider: a). Proportion of the body b). Performance regarding grace in execution & steadiness of posture c). Dress, smartness & appearance.

11. VENUE LOCATION

JURY EXAMINATION:

Refer to Section 4 for further details.

1. Photocopy of Certificate of any Yoga Competition which you have participated must be attached to this 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, programmes, dates and venue of the Competition as its sole discretion without prior notice.

5.Photocopy of this form will be accepted, if necessary.

SECTION 2: DETAILS OF SELECTED ASANAS & ELIMINATION ROUNDS:

FIRST ROUND: According to lottery system Competitors have to perform one (1) asana from each category (Backbend, Balance and Forward Bend) and one (1) asana OF THEIR OWN CHOICE. (Total 4 asanas)

Competition is on the base of knock out system so Competitors who achieved 96 marks out of total 120 marks and above will be selected to compete in the second round.

SECOND ROUND: Competitors have to perform one asana OF THEIR OWN CHOICE from each of the 5 category below:

A.Backbend

B.Twisting

C.Forward bend

D.Arm Balance

E.Leg Balance

The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place from each group will be selected from the second round. The 1st place holder will compete for the Champion of Champions Title.

12 Asanas – choose 3.

CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS:-

Note; in the situation of tie break for winner, Confederation management will take a different performance on the spot from both competitors and management result will be the final decision.

Part 1: According to the lottery system Competitors have to perform 3 out of the following 12 asanas plus 2 asanas OF THEIR OWN CHOICE. (Total 5 asanas)

Part 2: A Viva Voce test will be taken about theoretical knowledge of yogasanas and general knowledge related with Yoga in the Champion of Champions Title Award.

(1) Artistic Yoga Competition (Singles & Pairs) Artistic Yoga will involve the competitor(s) performing a series of asanas, choreographed with music. The competitor(s) should use a diversity of asanas including forward bend, backward bend, balancing, arm‐ balancing, lying and sitting postures, etc. It will be judged on the grace of the body movement along with the synchronization with music without break. The Competitor(s) should try to utilize all 4 corners of the stage during the performance. Competitor(s) should perform at least 8‐10 asanas within the time limit of 3 minutes. For the artistic pair, both competitors must either be below 18 or above 18 years of age.The Artistic Yoga Competition will be held in the following age groups.Below 18 (Junior) 2.Above 18 Years (Senior)

(2) Rhythmic Yoga Competition (Pairs) Rhythmic yoga consists of either 2 female or 2 male performing in perfect synchronization of body movements with music. Rhythmic Yoga will involve the pair performing a series of asanas, including forward bend, backward bend, balancing, arm‐balancing, lying and sitting postures, with no variations between the two. There should not be any body contact between the two competitors and they should try to utilize all 4 corners of the stage during the performance. The performance should involve at least 8‐10 asanas within the time limit of 3 minutes.The Rhythmic Yoga Competition will be held in the following age groups.Below 18 (Junior) 2.Above 18 Years (Senior)

SECTION 3: DETAILS OF ARTISTIC YOGA COMPETITON & RHYTHMIC COMPETITION

This examination is open to all persons above the age of 18. The Entry Fee is USD$100.Students will be marked based on their understanding of yoga & asanas. Students will be expected to answer questions from different fields of yoga and demonstrate their 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

SECTION 4: JURY EXAMINATION

The following officials shall be appointed for the management of the Competition / Championship:

a) Competition / Championship Secretary: (One)

b) Observer: (One)

c) Technical Controller who shall be the Chairman / Secretary of Technical Committee: (One)

d) Chief Judge who shall be the Chairman / Secretary of Judges Board / Referees Board / Grade ‘A’ Judge: (One)

e) Judges: (Five)

f) Scorers, one of them may be the official of participating team: (Two)

g) Time Keeper: (One)

h) Announcer: (One)

i) Stage Manager: (One)

Note::-a) The officials (as mentioned in sub-clause to i’) shall be 11 in numbers. The Judges Board / Referees Board shall appoint them.

OFFICIALS FOR THE MANAGEMENT OF CHAMPIONSHIP / COMPETETION

1. All the asana whether it is compulsory or optional, equally carries 10 marks for each.

(a) Every 10 marks for a ‘Compulsory Asanas’ are divided in to four parts in the following manner:

Way of performing (Starting & Returning) the asana: 2 Marks

Perfection of the posture (Correctness / Accuracy): 4 Marks

Exhibition of the posture (Stability & Tenselessness): 2 Marks

Fixed Retention Duration of the posture (Time): 2 Marks

(b) Every 10 marks for an ‘Optional Asanas’ are divided in to five parts in the following manner:

Way of performing (Starting & Returning) the asana: 2 Marks

Perfection of the posture (Correctness / Accuracy): 2 Marks Difficulty of the Posture: 2 Marks

Exhibition of the posture (Stability &Tenselessness): 2 Marks Fixed Retention Duration of the posture (Time): 2 Marks

Further, order of difficulty for Optional Asana is as under:

1. Flexibility

2. Balance

3. Twisting

4. Flexibility with Balance & twisting.

(Note: Priority is to be given No. 4, then No.3, No. 2 and lastly to No. 1.)

CRITERIA FOR JUDGEMENT

MERIT AND PARTICIPATION CERTIFICATES, TROPHIES ETC

Confederation shall issue merit and participation certificates to the Competitors, Manager, Coach appointed as notified officials including office bearers of the Organization, Chairman / Convener sub-committees and other essentials officials during the Championships for all age groups. On merit certificate, Photograph of the participant may be pasted.Manager / Coach shall collect two (2) stamp size photographs from each competitor in each age group and handover to Stage Manager / Technical Committee to affix on certificates etc.

MERIT CERTIFICATE: – (By Organization)The Merit Certificates shall be issued to the Winner, Runner, Third Place and 4th to 6th place holders to all age group competitors. The Merit Certificate shall be issued by the Organization with following Signatures on it:-President, General Secretary of the Organization, President / Secretary of the host state with Organizing Secretary of the host state (If organizing Committee formed). Merit Certificate shall be issued by the Organization only.

PARTCIPATION CERTIFICATE: - (By Host)1) Participation certificate shall be given to all competitors, managers, coaches, specified officials of all age groups and to other notified officials of the Host State Association / Organizing Committee. These certificates shall be signed by the Federation General Secretary, Honorary Secretary of Host Association, President of the State Association or Organizing Committee and Organizing Secretary of sponsoring agency if any.2) The participation certificates model shall be got approved in advance from Gen. Secretary of the Organization before printing by the host state Secretary / Organizing Secretary.3) The judges / officials of technical nature who attend the championship duty during any championship will be given participation certificates by WSYCF or by Referee’s Board.

TROPHIES: - (By Organization / Host)Organization will give trophies to Winner and Runners up of of overall Team Championship. Rolling Trophies or permanent trophies sponsored by the Well wishers / Donors and also Cash Award may be given as per decision of the Federation. Gold, Silver, Bronze medals shall be given to first three place holders in all age groups by Confederation of Organizing Committee.