University Wushu Games
General Information
The 17th Annual University Wushu Games (UWG) will be held on Saturday, December 2nd, 2023 at the University of Maryland, College Park. UWG is a unique opportunity for east coast schools in the area and other collegiate wushu clubs to come together and strengthen the Wushu/Chinese Kung Fu community. This event is open all ages, and it is our hope to continue providing this opportunity for years to come.
The University of Maryland Recreation & Wellness center provides this guide for visiting athletes. It includes maps, directions, contact information, and a listing of local athletic facilites, restaurants, and hospitals.
17th UWG Event Order
The UWG event order is now available!
Please take a minute or two to confirm that your name is under all the forms that you have registered for.
If there are any mistakes or changes you would like to make, please contact us by email ASAP so we can address any problems!
Competition Rules
With the exceptions enumerated in the UWG Rules, the 17th Annual University Wushu Games will comply with the competition rules and judging guidelines established by the 2005 International Wushu Federation (IWuF) rules and bylaws for International Taolu and Nandu events. For all standard open events, USWU rules will be followed. Any violation of the rules can be considered grounds for disqualification. Please download these documents from the links below.
Competition Overview and Guide to Registration
USWU Rules &
2004 USWU Addendum
2005 IWuF Rules (PDF)
Schedule
Times subject to change.
| Doors Open | 08:00 AM |
| Opening Ceremony | 09:00 AM |
| Competition Begins | 09:30 AM |
| Lunch Break | 02:00 PM |
| Afternoon Events | 03:00 PM |
| Wrap Up | 07:00 PM |
Click here to view the event order.
Registration
Please email terpwushu@gmail.com with any questions.
Early Registration (ends Tuesday, October 31st, 2023 @ 11:59 PM EDT)
For collegiate competitors, the early registration fee is $50
for the first event.
For non-collegiate competitors, the early registration fee is $70 for the first event.
Each additional event costs $5
Late Registration (ends Wednesday, November 15th, 2023 @ 11:59 PM EST)
For collegiate competitors, the late registration fee is $80
for the first event.
For non-collegiate competitors, the late registration fee is $100 for the first event
Each additional event costs $5.
If you have comments or questions about registration, please contact terpwushu@gmail.com.
Venue
The University Wushu Games will be held at Ritchie Coliseum.
Parking is free in any unrestricted lots on campus. We recommend parking at lots J2, K1, and K2. These lots are closest to Ritchie, but are under construction so parking is limited. Lot 11 and Lot 9 are free, but are further away. There is a garage at the Hotel at the University of Maryland, but parking is not free. located near Ritchie Coliseum on competition day. For more information on parking, please refer to the map below, as well as this Campus Parking Map. Please read all signs at the entrance of each lot before parking. TerpWushu will not claim responsibility for any parking violations or damages to your vehicle while on campus.