Updated 2024-10-10 Welcome to the 6th Nordic Open Wushu Championships 2024 with Modern Wushu, Traditional Kung Fu, Tuishou, Taiji, and Sanda! This year we also include the 1st European Tuishou cup! The competition is open for all individuals, regardless of federation, club or national affiliation. Here is some practical info on
DATE & PLACE
December 6-8 in Stockholm, Sweden
. The competition day is December 7. SCHEDULE
Dec 6, Friday – Arrival day all athletes & judges – Venue opening times 14:00–20:00 – Judges seminar,
preliminary 16:00–18:00 – Registration & weigh-in Sanda and Tuishou (first option) 16:30–18:00 – Training at venue 14:00–18:00 – 18.30 – Opening ceremony with special performances!
Dec 7, Saturday – Venue opening times 08:00 –18:00 – Registration at venue and weigh-in Sanda and Tuishou (second option) 07:30 – 08:00. – Competitions 08:30–18:00
Dec 8, Sunday – Special training seminars 9:30-15:00 Bingdao, Tuishou, Taolu, Taiji, and Sanda
REGISTRATION AND FEES
ENTRY FOR COACHES AND OTHER TEAM MEMBERS
Participating athletes with teams and team observers have free access to the venue.
All teams and observers must be registered by names by email when registrations closes! National coaches and other team members have free entry to the competition venue according to these requirements:
- 1–2 competitors: 1 coach
- 3–5 competitors: 2 coaches
- 6–9 competitors: 3 coaches
- <10 competitors: 4 coaches
All coaches, club/team and visitors names should be sent by email after registration of the athletes to
info@nordicopenwushu.se NON-EU CITIZENS VISA REQUIREMENTS
For participants from outside EU (from countries that require visa for entering Sweden) we recommend applying through your official national Wushu federation. We can only send our invitation letter to such federations, not to individuals. To get an invitation letter (“formal visa-based invitation”), please ask your federation to email us at
info@nordicopenwushu.se with an application for all participants.
INSURANCE POLICY FOR NON-SWEDISH CITIZENS
Non-Swedish citizens need to have a valid International insurance certificate for sports performance and travel, since the organizer is not responsible for any possible injuries, resulting in medical bills or hospital treatments. You will have to show this certificate upon registration on site. When you register online to the competition, you need to confirm the Waiver of liability for entering the competition. See travel information from the Swedish authorities here regarding the entering rules to Sweden here. COMPETITION SYSTEM
Smoothcomp competition system will be used in all competitions. The score of each athlete will be announced on a monitor after each performance and published online. You can follow the competition live with starting times and results in your smartphone.
VENUE
The venue is Stockholmsmässan, located in Älvsjö, close to Stockholm City, and easily accessible by local transportation. The competition will take place in cooperation with the Martial Arts festival and Fitnessfestivalen. STAYING
Suggestions to stay while in Stockholm, whether you prefer to be close to the venue, or in Södermalm (the inner city district closest to the venue, with a travel time of approx. 10 minutes with commuter train or taxi). Recommended event hotel We recommend our special main event hotel,
Motel-L, Älvsjö BOOK MOTEL L HERE FOR SPECIAL RATES UNTIL OCTOBER 30! Best location 400 m from the venue. - Stylish Twin Room 1–2 persons (separate beds) including breakfast
- Stylish Twin Room Twin 3 persons (separate beds) including breakfast. Extra bed may be possible, total 4 persons
BUDGET OPTIONS close by
Hotel Älvsjö – budget hotel also close to the venue
https://alvsjo.worhot.com/en Apartments
https://www.apartdirect.com/apart-hotels/stockholm/apartdirect-aelvsjoe/ Other locations Mosebacke Hostel Central location in downtown Södermalm, busy area with many restaurants and bars etc, and only 10 min with public transportation to the venue. Many different room types for up to 4 persons. Breakfast included. Free cancellation up to 48 hours before arrival date.
If you prefer the 4-star hotels, we would like to recommend Hotel Scandic Malmen, Hotel Rival or Clarion Hotel. They are all very likable, centrally located in busy restaurant & night life areas, and not too far from the venue. SIGHTSEEING & SHOPPING
Welcome to Stockholm! Sweden’s capital is one of the world’s most beautiful cities, built on fourteen islands. Lots of bridges, parks, castles and museums but also restaurants and nightclubs. And shopping! Stockholm has some of the nicest Christmas markets in the world. NOTEWORTHY
What is the best way to travel from Arlanda Airport to the venue area?
Both buses and commuter trains stop at Älvsjö Station, next to Stockholmsmässan. The easiest and fastest way to get to Stockholmsmässan is by commuter train. The commuter train from Stockholm City to Älvsjö station runs 8-14 times per hour and only takes nine minutes. You can also travel directly from Arlanda Airport to Älvsjö station, which is located right next to Stockholmsmässan. The journey takes 47 minutes and costs around 17 euros. Taxi from Arlanda airport to Älvsjö(venue area) costs around 80 euro
LINKS
Visit Sweden Visit Stockholm Lonely Planet: Södermalm Lonely Planet: Stockholm EBD/Stockholm Marie Claire/Christmas in Stockholm TimeOut/Stockholm Take me to Sweden/Christmas in Stockholm Independent/48 hours in Stockholm (from 2015) Stockholmsmässan (venue) Södra Station (commuter train station in Södermalm) 2-, 3- and 4-star hotels in Södermalm Hotel Scandic Malmen Hotel Rival Clarion Hotel Hostels and house boats in Södermalm S.M.A.C (club house) at Åsögatan 153, Södermalm, Stockholm YR/Weather forecast for Stockholm Celsius to Fahrenheit converter