18th SPRING DRAGON WUSHU OPEN WUSHU INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT
Catanzaro, Italy
Description
18th "SPRING DRAGON" WUSHU OPEN INTERNATIONAL TOURNAMENT - “SPRING DRAGON” CHINESE CULTURE EXCHANGE FESTIVAL
18th “Spring Dragon” Wushu Open International Tournament and “Spring Dragon” Chinese Culture Exchange festival 2027 will be held from 2 to 4 April 2027 in Catanzaro City (on the Mediterranean Sea Calabria Region ITA)
HOSTED BY:
- Federazione sportiva culturale PWKA
- Accademia Centrale Wushu Catanzaro
- I.W.A. Italian Wushu Academy
- ORGANIZER:
Mr. Massimo Scalzo, PWKA board member.
email: massimoscalzo82@gmail.com
phone/whatsapp: +39 3393755452
GENERAL INFORMATION
DATE and PLACE:
- 18th “Spring Dragon” Wushu Open International Tournament will be held from 2 to 4 April 2027 in Catanzaro City (on the Mediterranean Sea Calabria Region ITALY ).
ARRIVAL AIRPORT:
Lamezia Terme (SUF) 25 min to Catanzaro Crotone (CRV): 40 min to Catanzaro Reggio Calabria (REG): 1,45 min to Catanzaro
- All Teams must arrive on 1 April 2027 (or 2 April 2027 for 2nd Check in) on time for team and athletes Check in, documentation and medical certification control, Sanda and Tuishou Weighing-in. (see general program)
- For transfer from airport to hotel, ask directly to hotel. *For Big Group ask to organizer*
COMPETITION VENUE:
- Sport hall “Stefano Gallo” Address: via brigata, 59 - 88100 Catanzaro city or new location even closer to the hotels, will be announced later)
REGISTRATION:
Registrtation is done only online on SMOOTHCOMP at following link:
https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/24601
COMPETITION FEE:
- Payment is done only online with credit card in advance *no possible pay to cash*
- "NORMAL" Registration Fee (from 20 December 2026 to 27 February 2027):
- 45 € for n2 Taolu (10€ every each taolu more - maximum 6 taolu)
- 45 € for n3 Combat event (ex.Sanda + Tuishou + Bingdao)
- 80 € for Sanda Top Class "world cup rule”
FROM 28 FEBRUARY 2027 TO 7 MARCH 2027 SMOOTHCOMP SYSTEM WILL ACCEPT REGISTRATIONS ONLY WITH A 20€ SUPPLEMENT WITH “LATE” REGISTRATION MODALITY.
*** (5€ for daily competition insurance for all athletes no PWKA member “only for the italian cityzen” for info contact the organaizer)***
- “LATE” Registration Fee (from 28 February 2027 to 7 March 2027):
- 65 € for n2 Taolu (10€ every each taolu more – maximum 6 taolu)
- 65 € for n3 Combat event (ex. Sanda + Tuishou + Bingdao)
AFTER 7 MARCH SMOOTHCOMP SYSTEM WILL NO ACCEPT REGISTRATIONS
AFTER PAYMENT, A REFUND WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE
âś… HOW TO REGISTER ON THE SMOOTHCOOMP WEB SITE
🔵 HOW TO REGISTER:
👉 CREATE YOUR ACCOUNT
👉 CREATE YOUR "ACADEMY"
👉 BECOME A "COACH" of YOUR ACADEMY.
👉⚠FROM YOUR ACADEMY PAGE, ADD THE "USER/ USERS", (which would be your athletes)
đź”´ ADD THE PROFILE PHOTO OF YOUR ATHLETES TO MAKE THEM VISIBLE ON THE WEB SITE AND ALSO ON THE MONITORS IN THE COMPETITION
âś… NOW THAT YOU ARE REGISTERED,
YOU HAVE CREATED YOUR ACADEMY and ADDED YOUR ATHLETES,
SIGN UP FOR THE EVENT 👇
👉 SELECT THE ATHLETE "member of your Academy"
👉 SELECT THE EVENT
👉 SELECT the CATEGORIES
👉 REGISTER IT
👉 BEFORE the DEADLINE, COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION, with the PAYMENT, SELECTING one or MORE ATHLETES, OR ALL TOGETHER in ONE PAYMENT.
TRANSFER FROM THE OFFICIAL HOTELS TO THE SPORTS HALL
THE TRANSFER, ONLY FROM THE OFFICIAL HOTELS TO THE SPORTS HALL IS PROVIDED BY THE ORGANIZATION.
THE EXACT NUMBER OF PASSENGERS FOR EACH TRANSFER, FOR EACH DAY MUST BE COMMUNICATED TO THE ORGANIZATION BY THE REGISTRATION EXPIRY DATE. ASK FOR TRANSFER FORM.
SPORT HALL ENTRY TICKET : 8 € entry ticket “includes all three competition days" Payment directly at the Sport Hall in cash. Free entry for athletes, coach and team leader.
GENERAL PROGRAM
- 1 APRIL THURSDAY (to PALACE HOTEL via lungomare 221 – 88100 Catanzaro):
Whole day:
1st team arrival – hotel check in.
from 16:00 to 19:00 (to Palace Hotel, via lungomare 221 – 88100 Catanzaro):
- 1st team and athletes check in.
(documentation, medical health certification control)
from 17:00 to 19:00 (Palace Hotel, via lungomare 221 – 88100 Catanzaro):
- Sanda, Sanda b, Sanda Top Class and Tuishou Weighing-in
**The athletes of Sanda, Sanda B, Sanda Top Class and Tuishou not weighed according to the established program, will be eliminated from the competition. It is not possible to weigh in at times and locations other than the tournament schedule**
from 19:00 to 20:00 (to PALACE HOTEL via lungomare 221 – 88100 Catanzaro):
- 1st Judge refresh and review rules
- 1st Welcome and competition meeeting for all coach and team leader
- 2 APRIL FRIDAY (to Competition hall)
08:30 Sanda top class Weighing in
09:00: Taolu (under 14 years) competition start
12:00: Sanda top class "world cup rule" eliminatory
13:00: Lunch break
14:00: Competition restart
15:00: Tuishou under 14 years competition start
18:30 Competition End
from 18:00 (to Hotel Palace hotel):
- 2nd Team and athletes check in (documentation and medical health certification control)
- 2nd Sanda and Tuishou Weighing-in
**The athletes of Sanda, Sanda B and Tuishou not weighed according to the established program, will be eliminated from the competition. It is not possible to weigh in at times and locations other than the tournament schedule**
- 2nd Judge refresh and review rules
- 3 APRIL SATURDAY (to competition hall):
08:30: Sanda Weighing-in (only for Sanda categories that will start with the elimination rounds on Saturday 6) Sanda top class Weighing-in
09:00: Taolu (over 14 Years)Competition start
13:00: Lunch break
14:00: Competition restart
15:00: Sanda and Sanda B eliminatory - Sanda Top Class eliminatory
18:30: Competition end
- 4 APRIL SUNDAY (to competition hall):
08:30: Sanda and Sanda Top Class Weighing-in
9:00: Sanda; Sanda b; Tuishou; Bingdao – Competition start
12:00: Sanda Top Class "world cup rule" final
13:00: Lunch break
14:00: Competition restart
19:00: Competition end
APPEL
ANY APPEAL MUST BE MADE OFFICIALLY TO THE HEAD JUDGE WITH THE PAYMENT OF THE DEPOSIT OF € 300.
IF THE APPEAL IS ACCEPTED THE € 300 DEPOSIT WILL BE REFUNDED.
IF THE APPEAL IS REJECTED THE € 300 WILL NOT BE REFUNDED.
Divisions
- TAOLU€45
- SANDA€45
- SANDA B (NO KO)€45
- SANDA TOP CLASS "world cup rule"€70
- TUISHOU€45
- WUSHU BINGDAO€45
- LITTLE SPRING WARRIORS (under 6 years)€35
Organizer
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where will the tournament be held?
The 18th “Spring Dragon” Wushu Open International Tournament will be held from 2 to 4 April 2027 in Catanzaro City, Calabria Region, Italy.
What competition venue is listed?
The listed competition venue is Sport hall “Stefano Gallo”, via brigata, 59 - 88100 Catanzaro city. The description says a new location closer to the hotels may be announced later.
How do teams register and pay?
Registration is only online on Smoothcomp. Payment is only online by credit card in advance; cash payment is not possible for competition fees.
What are the normal registration fees and dates?
Normal registration is from 20 December 2026 to 27 February 2027. Fees are 45 € for n2 Taolu, with 10€ for each additional taolu up to a maximum of 6 taolu; 45 € for n3 Combat event; and 80 € for Sanda Top Class “world cup rule”.
What are the late registration dates and fees?
Late registration is from 28 February 2027 to 7 March 2027 with a 20€ supplement. Late fees listed are 65 € for n2 Taolu, with 10€ for each additional taolu up to a maximum of 6 taolu, and 65 € for n3 Combat event.
What is the final registration deadline and refund policy?
After 7 March 2027, the Smoothcomp system will not accept registrations. After payment, a refund will not be possible.
What is the spectator entry ticket price?
The Sport Hall entry ticket is 8 € and includes all three competition days. Payment is directly at the Sport Hall in cash, and entry is free for athletes, coach and team leader.
When are team check-in and weigh-ins scheduled before the event?
On 1 April 2027 at Palace Hotel, via lungomare 221 – 88100 Catanzaro, team and athlete check-in is from 16:00 to 19:00, and Sanda, Sanda b, Sanda Top Class and Tuishou weighing-in is from 17:00 to 19:00. Athletes in those divisions not weighed according to the program will be eliminated, and weigh-ins cannot be done at other times or locations.
What is scheduled on 2 April 2027?
At the competition hall, Sanda Top Class weighing-in is at 08:30, Taolu under 14 years starts at 09:00, Sanda Top Class “world cup rule” eliminatory is at 12:00, lunch break is at 13:00, competition restarts at 14:00, Tuishou under 14 years starts at 15:00, and competition ends at 18:30. From 18:00 at Palace Hotel there is a second team and athlete check-in, Sanda and Tuishou weighing-in, and judge refresh and rules review.
Who can I contact for tournament questions?
The organizer is Mr. Massimo Scalzo, PWKA board member. Email: massimoscalzo82@gmail.com; phone/WhatsApp: +39 3393755452.
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