Eligibility & Registration

1. Participants must hold formal qualifications as required by their country’s laws and be certified to practice.

2. Registration must be completed online, including payment and form submission.

3. A photo ID is required on the first day of registration.

4. Participants may enter up to four categories based on their experience.

Prohibited Practices & Conduct

1. Any sensual or sexual massage will result in immediate disqualification and expulsion.

2. Chiropractic, osteopathic, or joint manipulative techniques are strictly prohibited.

3. Fire and fire-based therapies are not allowed.

4. Participants must remain within their chosen category; performing treatments outside of it will result in disqualification.

5. Competition round durations are listed on the official website.

6. Participants must wear the provided competition T-shirt with smart, comfortable bottoms and clean footwear.

7. Shoes are not permitted in Thai Yoga Massage and similar styles.

8. No cameras may be used by therapists during competition rounds.

9. Participants may not play their own music via speakers, large gongs, or sound therapy baths. Small singing bowls are allowed, and earpods may be used.

10. Practitioner liability insurance is mandatory.

11. Any criminal convictions or past unprofessional behavior must be declared before entry.

12. Inappropriate behaviour towards judges or competition staff will not be tolerated.

13. Participants must complete and display the “Aims & Objectives of Treatment” form at their workstation and submit it via email. This form is crucial for judging and tie-breakers.

Penalties

1. Entering the wrong category results in automatic disqualification from overall judging.

2. Participants are responsible for following all competition rules and criteria.

Fees & Refunds

1. Entry fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.

2. Participants may enter multiple categories.

3. If the competition is rescheduled, all participants will be automatically transferred to the new date.

4. The organisers are not liable for expenses incurred due to competition cancellations (e.g., travel, accommodation).

Media, Photography & Video

1. All photos and videos taken during the event belong to the organisers and may be used for marketing purposes.

2. Commercial filming or photography requires prior approval from event organizers.

Competition Area & Conduct

1. All products must comply with Health & Safety regulations in the participant’s country.

2. Each participant will be assigned a workstation number.

3. Workstations must be cleaned and tidied after each category.

4. Only water is permitted in the competition area; food and other drinks are not allowed.

5. The competition area is restricted to participants and models only. Others require permission from the Lead Judge.

6. Participants have 15 minutes for setup and takedown before and after their round.

7. The Lead Judge will announce start and end times.

8. Participants must wear professional uniforms and ensure proper grooming (e.g., hair tied back).

9. Models must be draped appropriately to expose only the area being massaged; nudity is strictly prohibited.

10. Competitors should maintain professionalism and respect for fellow participants.

11. The organisers reserve the right to remove anyone behaving inappropriately.

12. The organisers and organizers may modify rules without prior notice to ensure fairness and smooth operation.

Massage Equipment

Provided:

1. Massage couches

2. Floor mats

3. Onsite massage chairs

Not Provided:

1. Couch covers & towels for draping

2. Massage oils & mediums

3. Specialist equipment/tools (e.g., hot stone heaters)

4. Long extension cables