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Utah Massage Championship Rules
Participation regulations
Each competitor can participate in 1 or 2 categories.
Participants must wear sports equipment (sports shoes, sweatpants, T-shirt, etc.)
Participants bring their own towels, sheets, accessories and other necessary equipment specific to the category they are competing for, both for the therapy performed and for creating the environmental setting.
To register and pay the participation fee.
To choose their model from among the participants within a category.
All participants must both give and receive massage. If necessary, the organizers will provide models for particular cases.
To accept feedback from the model regarding the performance, necessary for evaluation by the jury.
Filming and photography are not allowed during the competition.
No appeals are made.
Registration regulations
We will comply with the legislation in force at the time. We will inform you in due time of all the information regarding how you will participate in the championship.
Model regulation
The model will wear underwear at all times during the massage.
Female models should not be pregnant.
The model must accept the consultation and medical history by the competitor during the period designated by the organizers.
Participant disqualification
Touching the model's intimate areas.
Using vulgar language.
Disturbance of the peace in the room where the round is taking place.
If the participant is intoxicated.
If he uses chiropractic and osteopathy techniques within the round.
Obligations of organizers
The organizer provides spaces suitable for conducting rounds with access to utilities, restrooms, and a cloakroom.
The organizer provides participants with an adjustable folding massage table and a small table (chair for storing utensils and accessories).
The organizer provides materials and consumables for disinfecting surfaces and hands to combat the spread of Covid-19.
The organizer provides participation diplomas, podium medals, and product prizes offered by the event's sponsors.
Evaluation criteria within the competition
1. Technical Impression
Definition – Represents the way in which the competitor executes the technique in the context of the category in which he competes, as follows:
The diversity of techniques applied within the category is highlighted.
Points are awarded for how the competitor respects the purpose of the category in which they compete.
The effect of the applied techniques, found at the level of superficial tissues, is scored in relation to the beneficiary's degree of resistance to pain.
2. Ergonomics
Definition – Represents a series of traits that the therapist has during the application of techniques, which aim to transmit a state of relaxation and comfort offered to the beneficiary through body language achieved as follows:
The therapist's posture correlated with the dynamics of the techniques applied
The therapist's vitality, expressed through gestures and facial expressions during the application of the techniques.
Features in relation to ergonomics
The therapist's attitude, providing personality to the techniques applied
Facial expressiveness, suggesting the safety and ease of applying the techniques
3. Flow
Definition – Represents the rhythm and fluency of techniques harmoniously applied by the therapist, ensuring the relaxation of the beneficiary through:
Slow pace with large movements at low intensity
Slow pace with broad movements at moderate intensity
Alert rhythm with low intensity
Harmonizing the alternation between slow and fast rhythm
The therapist moves from one region to another through harmonious footwork without losing contact with the client, while maintaining a steady rhythm.
Maintaining the rhythm when using accessories
Maintaining the rhythm by moving from one technique to another within the same category
Maintaining an appropriate pace while applying stretching techniques in relation to the degree of mobility of the beneficiary's joints.
4. Communication with the beneficiary
Definition – Represents the way in which the competitor performs the beneficiary's anamnesis, going through the following steps:
Contraindications to massage
Indications regarding the way the massage session is conducted in relation to the wishes of the beneficiary
Determining the degree of resistance of the beneficiary to the intensity of the maneuvers performed by the competitor
Knowing the history of the recipient's reaction to the massage
The way the competitor protects the recipient's private areas
How to care for the beneficiary when getting up from the massage table, regarding the protection of intimate areas
The way they have a discussion about massage feedback.
5. Ambient Decor
Definition – Represents the way in which the competitor creates the environmental setting where the massage session takes place during the round to create a relaxing atmosphere. It is achieved as follows:
How to adjust the height of the massage table
How to decorate the massage bed using specific equipment
The way in which the contestant decorates the table or chair where the accessories are positioned (if applicable)
How the contestant uses chromotherapy and aromatherapy
The way in which the competitor is appropriately dressed (lightness of work equipment, clean, ironed, nice smelling and personal hygiene).
It is pointed out:
Inappropriate movement of the competitor around the bed that creates rhythm disruptions and discomfort for the recipient;
Falling of equipment, accessories from the table or chair;
The competitor's lack of organization regarding the application of utensils and accessories;
Oil leaking onto the floor or table, and patient protection equipment;
The competitor's loss of contact with the recipient during a change in technique, rhythm, or oil application during an intermediate phase of the massage;
The towel or sheet falling off the beneficiary during maneuvers;
Applying a larger amount of oil to the massaged area that does not correspond to the purpose of the techniques within the category in which they compete;
A facial expression that expresses uncontrolled emotions;
The mode of profuse sweating;
Failure to protect the model's privacy;
Failure to comply with the schedule for the start of rounds;
If he/she has an inappropriate attitude regarding personal hygiene;
