MASSAGE COMPETITION RULES
Read the rules and regulations surrounding our Massage Competition.
Massage Competition Schedule
- Each Round 35 minutes total. (Preliminary, Sem-final, finals)
- 5 table set-up
- 5 minutes for client consultation
- 25 minutes service
Thursday – March 14th
- 8am – Judges Meeting/competitors check-in
- 9am – 6pm Vendor Exhibition Hall
- 9am – 1pm: PRELIMINARY Rounds all categories
- 1pm – 2pm Lunch
- 2pm – 6pm SEMI-FINALS all categories
Friday – March 15th
- 9am – 2pm – Vendor Fair and Demos
- 3pm – 6pm MASSAGE FINALS ROUND
- 8pm MASSAGE AWARDS CEREMONY & RECEPTION
Players, Rules & Expectations
- Players may enter up to 4 categories
- Players understand that this is “performance massage” which is more dramatic and exaggerated than traditional treatment room massage while demonstrating exceptional skills within each category
- Player provides linens, tools, oil and any items needed to perform their service. Massage table and Face cradle provided by TSG
- Massage recipients volunteers will be assigned to each player by lot
- Massage recipients must wear underwear, bathing suits or nipple covers
- Any area which is not being treated must be covered/draped
- Professional license and insurance must be active at time of competition.
- Therapists must submit proof of license and insurance in accordance with their home state and federal regulations
- Inappropriate behavior will have a zero tolerance policy and will result in immediate disqualification
- All techniques and modalities must be within the LMT’s scope of practice and covered by their insurance
Awards
Awards Show for each category will be Friday night at 8pm followed by reception and photos.
- 1st Place – GOLD MEDAL/free entry next year *PLUS* plaque and $500
- 2nd Place – SILVER MEDAL/free entry next year
- 3rd Place – BRONZE MEDAL/free entry next year