World Masters Games 2021 KANSAI Participation Terms and Condition
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Name
Organisers
Co-organisers
Supporter
Sponsors
Basic Philosophy of the Games
Committed to Incorporating Inclusive Thinking to the Games
Competition Schedule
Competition Sports and Disciplines, Competition Capacity,
Competition Schedule and Competition Venue
Participants’ Categories and Participation Eligibility
Competition Overview
Application Procedure
Application Acceptance Period
Competition Participation Fee (Entry Fee)
Payment Methods
Handling of the Competition Participation Fees, in Case ofCancellation of Participation, etc.
Other Fees Required
Rights Assigned to Participants
Insurance need to be subscribed by Participants
Games Accreditation
Sport Check-in
Doping Control
Handling of Personal Information
How the Contact or Notification Is Made
Special Points of Attention
Ownership of Rights
Disclaimer of the Organisers
Prohibited Matters
Severability
Changes to the Rules
Governing Law and Jurisdiction

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Name
World Masters Games 2021 KANSAI

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Organisers
Organising Committee of the World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, Prefectural and Major City
Organising Committees and Municipalities’ Organising Committees (hereinafter referred to as
the “Organisers”)(1) The Organisers are composed of the following organisations (refer to the attached table forthe proper name of each Organising Committees)a) Organising Committee of the World Masters Games 2021 Kansaib) Prefectural and Major City Organising Committees
Fukui Local Organising Committee, Shiga Local Organising Committee, Kyoto Local
Organising Committee, Osaka Local Organising Committee, Hyogo Local Organising
Committee, Nara Local Organising Committee, Wakayama Local Organising
Committee, Tottori Local Organising Committee, Tokushima Local Organising
Committee, Kyoto City Local Organising Committee, Osaka City Local Organising
Committee, Sakai Local Organising Committee, Kobe Local Organising Committeec) Municipalities’ Organising Committees
Otsu Local Organising Committee, Hikone Local Organising Committee, Kusatsu
Local Organising Committee, Moriyama Local Organising Committee, Higashiomi
Local Organising Committee, Maibara Local Organising Committee, Fukuchiyama
Local Organising Committee, Uji Local Organising Committee, Kyotanabe Local
Organising Committee, Kyotango Local Organising Committee, Nantan Local
Organising Committee, Wazuka Local Organising Committee, Kyotanba Local
Organising Committee, Kishiwada Local Organising Committee, Higashiosaka Local
Organising Committee, Sennan Local Organising Committee, Himeji Local Organising
Committee, Amagasaki Local Organising Committee, Miki Local Organising
Committee, Kasai Local Organising Committee, Yabu Local Organising Committee,
Minami Awaji Local Organising Committee, Shiso Local Organising Committee,
Kamikawa Local Organising Committee, Kami Local Organising Committee, Katsuragi
Local Organising Committee, Yoshino Local Organising Committee, Tottori City Local
Organising Committee, Yonago Local Organising Committee, Kurayoshi Local
Organising Committee, Yurihama Local Organising Committee, Naka Local
Organising Committee, Minami Local Organising Committee

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Co-organisers
Japan Sport Association, Japanese Para Sports Association

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Supporter
Japan Sports Agency

5Sponsors (as of 15 March 2022)[Major Partners] *in alphabetical
DAIWA HOUSE INDUSTRY CO., LTD., HASEKO Corporation, MIZUNO Corporation,
order
OPTAGE Inc., Sumitomo Electric Industries, Ltd., WELCIA YAKKYOKU CO.,LTD.
[Partners] *in alphabetical order
ASICS Corporation, Panasonic Corporation, Sysmex Corporation[Supporters] *in alphabetical order
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DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD., Hankyu Corporation, HORIBA, Ltd., Iwatani Corporation,
West Japan Railway Company, Kansai Airports, Keihan Holdings Co., Ltd.,
Kintetsu Group Holdings Co., Ltd., The Kiyo Bank, Ltd., Kobe Steel, Ltd., Kubota Corporation,
MUFG Bank, Ltd., Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation,
Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited, Nankai Electric Railway Co., Ltd.,NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE WEST CORPORATION,OBAYASHI CORPORATION, OKUWA Co., Ltd., Osaka Gas Co., Ltd., Rengo Co., Ltd.,
Resona Bank, Limited, SHIMA SEIKI MFG., LTD., Sumitomo Rubber Industries, Ltd.,SUNTORY HOLDINGS LIMITED., TSUNO GROUP CO., LTD.,YOSHIMOTO KOGYO CO.,LTD.
[Media Partners]
MAINICHI BROADCASTING SYSTEM, INC., Asahi Television Broadcasting Corporation,
Television Osaka, Inc., Kansai television Co.,Ltd.,YOMIURI TELECASTING CORPORATION, J:COM West Co., Ltd.,
Kyoto Broadcasting System Company Limited, Shikoku Broadcasting Co.,Ltd.,SUN TELEVISION Co.,LTD., eo optical channel (OPTAGE Inc.) , Nikkei Inc.,THE KOBE SHIMBUN, The Asahi Shimbun Company,
The Mainichi Newspapers Co., Ltd., The Kyoto Shimbun Holdings,
Sankei Shimbun Co., Ltd., THE YOMIURI SHIMBUN, The Japan Times,
Yahoo Japan Corporation, R-bies, INC., Twitter Japan, Inc., GRAND FRONT OSAKA. ,FM802 Co., Ltd./FM COCOLO, FM OSAKA Co.,Ltd., RADIO KANSAI,Ltd., FM－KYOTO Inc.
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Basic Philosophy of the Games
The World Masters Games are an international multi-sport athletic competition held every four
years by the International Masters Games Association (IMGA) for athletes over the age of 30
and into their middle age and senior years. The games are held in the year following the
Olympics. The first World Masters Games were held in 1985 in Toronto, Canada. The latest
Games (the 9th) took place in Auckland, New Zealand in the year 2017.
The World Masters Games 2021 Kansai which marks the 10th celebration do not only represent
personal challenge and provide opportunities for a wide range of interactions, but also transmit
uniqueness of local area as well as Japanese traditions and cultures to the world. We will
create the Games 2021 in Kansai to be a lifelong sports festival which brings dream for the next
generations.
(1) Transmit Japanese sports culture to the world from Kansai, a historic and cultural center ofJapan as an advanced region for lifelong sports.
(2) Hold a history-making, world-class lifelong sports Games while demonstrating humanresources and omotenashi culture that has been nurtured in the Kansai region.
(3) Breed a change from watching and supporting sports to playing them through the
integrated promotion of the 2019 Rugby World Cup and 2021 Tokyo Olympic andParalympic Games.
(4) Create a new regional hub by demonstrating the host region's independency.
(5) Promote regional revitalization through sports tourism, the fusion of sport and tourism.
(6) Drive further promotion of health and sports related industries.
(7) With an eye on aging trends, contribute to a healthier mature society through sports.

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Committed to Incorporating Inclusive Thinking to the GamesIn the World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, we are committed to incorporating inclusive thinking
to the Games to enable a wide variety of people to find their lives worth living while enjoying the3

Games regardless of their age, gender, ability, with or without disability.
Specifically, we will organise the Games from both the perspective of “planning and operation of
the Games,” including the promotion of participation of volunteers with impairments and of“planning and implementation of the competition,” including to hold the competition in the same
venues for athletes with or without impairments. We aim to ensure that the philosophy andmechanism of the Games held in Kansai to be handed down as legacy even after the Games.
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Competition Schedule(1) Opening ceremony
Friday, 13th May, 2022
(2) Competition duration
Saturday, 14th - Sunday 29th May, 2022
(3) Closing ceremony
Sunday, 29th May, 2022
* Refer to the Official Website for the details of Opening Ceremony and Closing Ceremony, and“9. Competition Sports and Disciplines, Competition Capacity, Competition Schedule andCompetition Venue”, “Sports Information Guide,” and “Competition Schedule” for details of
the implementation duration of competition.

Competition Sports and Disciplines, Competition Capacity, Competition Schedule andCompetition Venue
The following 35 sports with a total of 59 disciplines are scheduled to be held in the World
Masters Games 2021 Kansai. Refer to the “Sports Information Guide” for details on the event ineach discipline.
Venue
Competition Capacity
CitiesandSport
Discipline
Competition venue
Organising
Municipalit (Number ofCommittee
teams)
ies
yamata Sports Park
14 – (Tottori Prefectural600
1 Outdoor
17 Fuse Sports Park)
participants
May Track and Field
Stadium
Tottori
1 Archery
Tottori City
Prefecture
yamata Sports Park
14 – (Tottori Prefectural448
2 Indoor
17 Fuse Sports Park)
participants
May Tottori Prefectural
Gymnasium
TAKEBISHI Stadium
18 –Track &
3,000
Kyoto・Sub-Field
3
Kyoto City
Kyoto City
24
Field
participants(Nishikyogoku
May
Athletic Park)
10 km Road Shiga
1,120 22 Hikone 10km Road
4
Hikone City
Race
Prefecture
participants May Course
28 –
Half
Kamitonda
10,000
Kishu Kuchikumano
529
MarathonTownparticipants
Marathon Course
2 Athletics
Wakayama
May
Prefecture
Tanabe22
6 Ekiden
105 team
Tanabe Sports Park
City
May
Schedule

9

Race
Walking

Kobe City

Kobe City

8 Badminton

Kyoto City

Kyoto City

7

3 Badminton

4

Rokko Island Konan
University West side
22
Course (this courseMayis certified by theWorld Athletics)(Teams) 15 – Kyoto City

150 to200
participants9 Baseball

Kobe City

Kobe City
Miki City

Rubber10
Baseball

Shiga
Prefecture

Moriyama
City
Higashiomi
City

11 Basketball

Kobe City

Kobe City

Marathon(including
12
DragonBoat)

Kyoto
Prefecture

Kyotango
City

13 Sprint

Nara
Prefecture

14 Slalom

Tokushima
Prefecture

15 Polo

Hyogo
Prefecture

16 Dragon Boat

Shiga
Prefecture

4 Baseball5 Basketball

6 Canoe

17 Track
Tottori
Prefecture

7 Cycling
18 Road Race

90 teams 22 Gymnasium / Kyoto(Singles) May Citizen Sports Hall /300
Shimadzu Arena
participants
Kyoto(Doubles)
400 pairs(Mixeddoubles)
400 pairs
14 –17
Hotto Motto Field
May,
Kobe / G7 Stadium
19 –Kobe / Ajisai
80 team 24
Stadium Kita-Kobe/
May,
Miki Disaster
26 –Prevention Park
27
May
Moriyama Municipal
Sports Park BaseballField/Higashiomi
14 –Koto Stadium /66 team 20
Higashiomi Okunono
May
Sports Park /Higashiomi
Nagayama Park/
Green Arena Kobe /Kobe Central
Gymnasium / Kobe
22 Tokiwa Arena
120 team 28(Hyogo Prefectural
May
Cultural Gymnasium)/ Kobe Oji Sports
Center
1,160
participants

15 –Kumihama Bay
18
Canoe Stadium
May

20 –
23
May
28 200Naka Town
29
participantsMay
20 –Shiso City
35 team 22May
10-Seater→
28 80 team
Otsu City
29
20-Seater→May
65 team18 –Kurayoshi
550
21
City
participants
May
KurayoshiCity
1,100 22
Hokuei
participants May
Town
Yoshino
Town

5

1,700
participants

Tsuburo Lake Canoe
StadiumNaka River WajikiLine
Onzui Lake Canoe
CourseBiwako Motor Boat
Racing Course
Kurayoshi Cycling
Track
Kurayoshi Hokuei
Road Race Course

19

MountainBike

20 BMX

8

DanceSports21

DanceSports

Kyoto
Prefecture
Osaka
Prefecture
Wakayama
Prefecture

22 Football
9 Football

Sakai City

23 Futsal

14 –16 Yubune MTB LandMay
21 –Kishiwada
100
Cyclepia Kishiwada
22
City
participants
BMX CourseMay
28 Wakayama
Wakayama Big
500 Pairs 29
City
Wave
May
16 –
20
May,
240 team
J-GREEN SAKAI
23 –27
Sakai CityMay
18 –320 team 25 J-GREEN SAKAIMay
14 –Master Mix:
16
30 teams
Kyoto PrefecturalMay,
Uji City
Grand Mast
Yamashiro Sports
20 –er Mix:Park
22
30 teamsMay
14 –Kyotanba
64 team 15 Kyoto Tamba Park
Town
May
Tokushima Country
Tokushima
23 – Club/Grandee
City/
25 Naruto Golf Club
Naruto City/
900 May, 36/Naruto Country
Awa City/
participants
Club/J Classic Golf
Kamiyama
27 Club/Takagawa
Town
May Higashi-tokushima
Golf Club
27 – The Home of Ground
Yurihama
672
28 Golf “Shiokaze no
Town
participants
May Oka Tomari”
Tanabe Central
Kyotanabe
14 - Gymnasium/
City/
76 team 22 Kyoto Prefectural
Uji City
May Yamashiro Sports
Park Gymnasium
WazukaTown

1,200
participants

10 Flying Disc 24 Ultimate

Kyoto
Prefecture

11 Gateball25 Gateball

Kyoto
Prefecture

12 Golf

26 Golf

Tokushima
Prefecture

27 Ground Golf

Tottori
Prefecture

14 Handball28 Handball

Kyoto
Prefecture

15 Hockey

29 Hockey

Shiga
Prefecture

MaibaraCity

70 Teams

14 - OSP hockey
22 stadium/Maibara CityMay 1st Ground

16 Judo30 JudoTottori
Prefecture

YonagoCity

500
participants

20 –Totttori Prefectural
22
BudokanMay

17 Karate

31 Karate

Kyoto
City

Kyoto City

580
participants

20 –Kyoto City Budo
22
CenterMay

18 Lifesaving

32 Lifesaving

Fukui
Prefecture

Takahama
Town

500
participants

21 –22 Wakasawada BeachMay

13

GroundGolf

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33 Sprint

Orienteerin
19gKobe City

Kobe City

34 Forest

Hyogo
Prefecture

Yabu City/
Kamikawa
Town/
Kami Town

20 Rowing

35 Rowing

Shiga
Prefecture

Otsu City

21 Rugby

36 Rugby

Osaka
Prefecture

Higashiosa
ka City

Wakayama
Prefecture

WakayamaCity

39 Clay

Hyogo
Prefecture

OkayamaCity

40 Rifle

Wakayama
Prefecture

Kainan City

Shiga
Prefecture

KusatsuCity/
Moriyama
City/
Higashiomi
City

25 Soft Tennis 42 Soft Tennis

Kyoto
Prefecture

Fukuchiya
ma City

26 Squash

Kyoto City

Kyoto City

37 Sailing
22 Sailing

38 Windsurfing

23 Shooting

24 Softball

41 Softball

43 Squash

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20 –Port Island, etc.
22
(planned)May
Hachikita
Highland/Uwano
HighlandHachi Highland/
Sugigasawa
Highland/Mineyama
HighlandKANSAIMIRAI
22 –
1,632
ROWING
26
participants
CENTER(Biwako
May
Rowing Center)
14 –15
Higashiosaka CityMay,
47 Teams
Hanazono Rugby
21 –Stadium
22
May
19 –
22
300 May Wakayama Sailing
participants 26 - Center
29May
19 100
Wakayama Sailing
22
participantsCenterMay
17 –18
Okayama Clay
282 May
Target Shooting
participants 20 –
Range
22
May
19 –
604
Wakayama Rifle
22
participants
Shooting Range
May
Kusatsu Green
Stadium/Yabase
Kihan Island Park/
22 – Moriyama Municipal
24 Sports Park/
May, Higashiomi general
182 Teams
26 – athletic
28 playground(Nunobiki
May Multipurpose
Ground) /Higashiomi
Nagayama Park
21 –Sandanike Park
1,380 Pairs 28
Tennis Court
May
19 –
310
StandOut KYOTO /28
participants
Kyoto Terrsa
MayNo
limitations 24 28
May

27 Swimming

44 Swimming

Kobe City

Kobe City

2,500
participants

45 Diving

Hyogo
Prefecture

Kobe City

100
participants

46 Water Polo47

Artistic
Swimming

48 Open Water

18 Teams
Hyogo
Prefecture

Amagasaki
City

Osaka
Prefecture

SennanCity

Table
Tennis49 Table Tennis Kobe City

29

Taekwondo

50 Taekwondo

Hyogo
Prefecture

51 Tennis

Hyogo
Prefecture

TenpinBowling

Tokushima
Prefecture

53 Triathlon

Tokushima
Prefecture

54 Aquathlon

Tokushima
Prefecture

55 Duathlon

Kyoto
Prefecture

Nantan City

Nara
Prefecture

Katsuragi
City/
KashibaCity

31

TenpinBowling

52

32 Triathlon

33 Tug of War 56 Tug of War

Kobe Port Island
Sports Center
Kobe Port Island
Sports Center
Amagasaki Sports
ForestAmagasaki Sports
Forest300 22 Tarui Southern
participants May Beach

14 –16Green Arena Kobe/
1,800 May,
Kobe City
Kobe Central
participants 18 –Gymnasium
20
May
20 –
470
Hyogo Prefectural
Himeji City
22
participants
BudokanMay
Singles:
Aono Sports Park
1,228 15 –Miki City/
Aono Tennis
participants 26
Kasai City
Club/Bourbon Beans
Doubles: May
Dome
200 Teams
Singles:
498
Tokushima participants 20 –Suehiro Bowl/
City/
Doubles:23
Pop Joy Ishii
Ishii Town 251 Teams May
Triples:
108 Teams
Standard:
1,000
participants
Sprint:300 21 –Minami
Hiwasa Umigame
participants 22
Town
Triathlon Course
Para-triathlo May
n:50
participants

28

30 Tennis

180
participants

25 –
29
May
27 –
29
May
24 –
26
May
28 –
29
May

MinamiTown

8350 21 Hiwasa Umigame
participants May Triathlon Course
Kyoto Prefecture
230 29 Nantan City Oigawa
participants May Park Green Park andIts vicinity
Shinjo Kenmin
21 –576
Athletic Field 1
22participants
Kashiba CityMay
General Gymnasium57 Indoor

Wakayama
Prefecture

WakayamaCity

34 Volleyball

14 –
17
May
208 Teams
19 –
22
May

Wakayama Big
Whale/
Wakayama Big
Wave/
Wakayama
Prefectural
Gymnasium/
Wakayama
Municipal Kanan
Gymnasium/

Pair:
15 –
Minamiawaj
200 pairs
Keinomatsubara
58 Beach20
i CityFour:
Beach Volley Court
May
200 teams
16 –Weightliftin
Tokushima
800
35
59 Weightlifting
Naruto City
24 Amino-Value Hallg
Prefecture
participantsMay* Refer to the Sports Information Guide for details of each competition.
* Refer to the Competition Venue Map for location of each competition venue.
Hyogo
Prefecture

10 Participants’ Categories and Participation Eligibility
Persons who fall into the following categories are eligible to participate in the Games after
completing the “12 Application Procedure” and paying the “14 Competition participationfee (Entry fee)” (see “18 Rights assigned to participants” for the rights assigned to eachcategory). It shall be understood that all participants will participate in the Games with theconsent of their families and relatives, and underaged participants (under 20 years of age under
the Civil Code and the Act on the Protection of Personal Information), adult ward, persons
under curatorship and persons under assistance shall have obtained consent from legal
representatives such as persons in parental authority in advance.
All participants are advised to take full care of themselves including a medical checkup andsufficient training when participating in a competition (participation or involvement).
Neither participation application nor participation fee is required for spectators, however forreasons of the competition operation, there might be circumstances that does not allow
spectators to watch Games.
(1) Category of “Athletes (Competition Participants)”
Categories applicable to athletes (players).
As a general rule, persons who are 30 years of age or older and who are in a healthy state
to allow them participate in the competition are eligible. Provided, however, that the details
on the eligibility to participate are defined in the Sports Information Guide by discipline.
(2) Category of “Non-Playing Officials (Persons related to the competition)”
Categories applicable to people who will involve and participate in the Games as a director,
coach, manager, etc., except Athletes in the item (1).
Person who is 12 years of age or older (as of 1 April 2022) is eligible.
(3) Category of “Supporters”
This category is provided for people who do not participate in the competition, but
supporting participants, enliven the event and tour the host country and region to enjoy
their culture. Except the right to participate in the competition, they have the same rights
and privileges as Athletes and Non-Playing Officials.
Person who is 12 years of age or older (as of 1 April 2022) is eligible.

911 Competition Overview(1) Competition Rules
The competition rules will be defined in the Sports Information Guide.
(2) Competition disciplines in which persons with impairments can participate
The following will be the disciplines in which persons with impairments can participate.
a) Disciplines in which consideration is taken for persons with impairments
Athletics (Track & Field, 10 km Road Race, Half Marathon), Canoe (Marathon, Dragon
Boat), Cycling (Mountain Bike, BMX), Football (Football, Futsal), Ground Golf, Rugby,
Sailing (Sailing), Squash, Swimming (Swimming, Artistic Swimming), Tenpin Bowling,
Triathlon (Triathlon, Aquathlon, Duathlon), Tug of Warb) Disciplines in which the category for persons with impairments is provided
Archery (Outdoor, Indoor), Athletics (Track & Field), Basketball (Wheelchair
Basketball), Canoe (Marathon, Sprint), Cycling (Track, Road Race), Judo, Rowing,
Shooting (Clay, Rifle), Swimming (Swimming, Artistic Swimming), Table Tennis, Tennis(Wheelchair Tennis), Triathlon (Triathlon, Duathlon), Volleyball (Deaf Beach Volleyball)(3) Othersa) Athletes can concurrently serve as a director, coach, manager, etc. (Non-Playing
Officials)b) When there is a need to enter the competition space, a participation application as a“Non-Playing Officials” must be made. Provided, however, that the category of theparticipation of “Non-Playing Officials” is not provided in some disciplines and theSports Information Guide must be consulted for further details.
c) LGBT participants must follow the Guidelines provided by International Masters
Games Association.
12 Application Procedure(1) Persons who wish to participate in the Games must apply for participation through the
Entry System in the official website dedicated for the participation application (entry) via PCor smartphone. Check the “Terms of Use of the Entry System” when using the Entry
System.
(2) For application of the entry for competition, it will be first-come and first-serve basis
for each event within the discipline, and will be closed when reaching competition
capacity.
It should be noted, however, that additional applications may be accepted after the entry
closing depending on the disciplines. Any person who wishes to apply for participation in
additional acceptance must register to the Waiting List (*).
(3) Participants can add participation in different disciplines or options through the Entry
System even after the completion of the participation procedure.
*Waiting List is aimed to gain understanding of the number of people who wish toparticipate after the competition capacity has reached. Those who register in the list will
be preferentially informed prior to announcement to the general public when the additional
recruitment is decided.
13 Application Acceptance Period
In principle, the application acceptance period for participating in the Games is as follows (all inJapan time). In addition, the acceptance period may be changed. It should be noted, however,that once the capacity is reached, no further application will be accepted even within theacceptance period of participation.
10(1) Acceptance commencement date for Early Entry (applicable only to TDSP members*):
Monday, 6 January 2020, from 10:00 a.m.
(2) Acceptance commencement date for General Entry
Saturday, 1 February 2020, from 10:00 a.m.
(3) Acceptance closing date for Athletes:
Monday, 28 February 2022, by 11:59:59 p.m.
(4) Acceptance closing date for Non-Playing Officials and Supporters, and for Team Athletes(only for adding members)*：
Thursday, 31 March 2022, by 11:59:59 p.m.
*1 TDSP (Team Do Sports Portal) members are those who have registered as a member with aportal site of the organising committee that provides a comprehensive sports-related service
to sports minded people.
*2 No further entry of participants are allowed after the deadline of the item (3), but adding
members to the existing teams in team competitions is allowed.
Participants’ category
AcceptanceAcceptance closing datecommencement date
• Individual Athletes• Team Athletes
Monday, 28 February(Team[Early Entry (applicable2022, 11:59 p.m.
representative(leade only to TDSP members)]
Athletesr) *)Monday, 6 January 2020,
Team Athletes(Team member*)
Non-Playing Officials

10:00 a.m.
[General Entry]
Saturday, 1 February
2020, 10:00 a.m.

Thursday, 31 March 2022,
11:59 p.m.

Supporters* The entry of the team representative (leader) in team athletes means a new entry (creatingteam) of a team competition, while the entry of a team member means adding members to theexisting team.
14 Competition Participation Fee (Entry Fee)
(1) Fee structure
All fees are in Japanese yen including tax and handling fees and are only for one person
participating in individual competition or team competition. Payment in currencies otherthan in Japanese yen may vary in amount according to the exchange rate applicable at thetime of payment.
Neither participation application nor participation fee is required of spectators, however forreasons of the competition operation, there might be circumstances that does not allow
spectators to watch games.

11World Masters Games 2021 Kansai Competition participation fee（In Japanese yen
only, including tax and handling fee）
Basic fee
Category of
Additional fee
Extra

Residents in foreign countries *1
Residents in Japan *1

Participants

participants

Athletes

24,000 yen
Includingtransportation
pass*2

Non-Playing
Officials

14,000 yen
Includingtransportation
pass*2

Supporters

14,000 yen
Includingtransportation
pass*2

Athletes

15,000 yen
Transportation pass*2 notincluded

Assigned rights, etc.
Right to participate
in competition*3
Right to participate inceremonies
Right to use various
services
Right to use shuttlebus
Participants’ kit
Right to get involvedin competition
Right to participate inceremonies
Right to use various
services
Right to use shuttlebus
Participants’ kit
Right to participate inceremonies
Right to use various
services
Right to use shuttlebus
Participants’ kit
Applicable also toresidents in foreigncountries

by discipline

2,000 yen for
each
discipline
after 6th
disciplines

Applicable
also toresidents inforeigncountries

fee*4

Extra feebydiscipline
may becharged.

Applicable
also toresidents
in foreigncountries

5,000 yen
Applicable also toTransportatio
Non-Playing
residents in foreignn pass*2 not
Officials
countries
included
5,000 yen
Applicable also toTransportatio
residents in foreign
Supporters
n pass*2 notcountries
included*1 Residents in foreign countries and residents in Japan are classified according to their current
place of residence (a foreign national living in Japan is classified as “resident in Japan” andhis/her status is checked with the resident card). In case where the place of residence ischanged and the classification of the participants is changed (from residents in foreigncountries to residents in Japan or residents in Japan to residents in foreign countries), please12contact from the Contact Form (e-mail) on the official website. However, residents in foreigncountries who have Japanese nationality can apply to participate as residents in Japan aswell.
*2 This refers to the transportation pass available for use in the suburb (IC card) and available foruse in wide areas (wide area pass). The participation fees of residents in foreign countries
include the transportation pass and no transportation pass is included in those of residents inJapan. Provided, however, that the transportation pass may be acquired for additional 3,000
yen and 7,000 yen, respectively. Refer to “(2) Transportation Pass” below for more details.
*3 A person can participate in a maximum of 5 disciplines out of 59 disciplines. Please note that itis the number of participating disciplines, not the number of Sports that is counted.
*4 Please refer to “(3) Extra fee (Special surcharges)” below for more details.
(2) Transportation Passa) What is shown in the Price List above
The following two types of transportation pass are available. The transportation pass is
included in the participation fees of residents in foreign countries and not included inthose of residents in Japan. Provided, however, that it may be purchased as an option
through my page of the Entry System at the time of application for participation or after
the completion of the application (on a first-come-first-served basis and one pass for
one person.)
Provided, however, that the transportation pass can be purchased as an option
through my page of the Entry System during the period Saturday, 1 February 2020,
10:00 a.m. to Thursday, 31 March 2022, 11:59:59 p.m. (in Japan time) and it cannot be
acquired later than that period. In addition, the transportation pass is sold as an option
for participants resident in Japan and it may not be possible to acquire due to its limited
availability.
(i) Original KANSAI ONE PASS (for use in the suburban area) [Price: 3,000 yen]
Original IC card charged with 2,500 yen(ii) Original JR Kansai Wide Area Pass (for use in wide areas) [Price: 7,000 yen]
JR within the area in which the Games are held can be used for free for a total of 7consecutive days (except some segments and trains, etc.) In addition, Original JR
Kansai Wide Area Pass cannot be used within the Tokushima area, however if you
have Original JR Kansai Wide Area Pass, you can receive Original JR Pass
(Tokushima area)* at Masters Village Tokushima.
* Original JR Pass (Tokushima area) allows unlimited free ride for JR within
Tokushima area (including ASA Seaside Railway) for 5 consecutive days.
(3) Extra fee (Special surcharges)
An additional fee will be required for the participation in the following competition
disciplines.
Golf: 5,000 yen
Shooting (Clay) [Applicable to Residents in Japan]: 10,000 yen
Shooting (Clay) [Applicable to Residents in foreign countries]: 35,000 yen
Shooting (Rifle) [Applicable to Residents in foreign countries]: 25,000 yen
Triathlon (Triathlon) [Applicable to those who have not registered with JTU]:1,000 yen
Triathlon (Aquathlon) [Applicable to those who have not registered with JTU]:1,000 yen
Triathlon (Duathlon) [Applicable to those who have not registered with JTU]:1,000 yen

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(4) Helper (a person who supports an athlete with impairment participating in a competition)
When an assistant who provide assistance to persons with impairments is participating in
the competition (hereinafter referred to as “helper to accompany an athlete with
impairments”) , he/she will be exempt from the application for participation and participation
fee. In addition, as long as an assistant to persons with impairments is participating in thecompetition accompanies an athlete with impairment, the right to participate in the opening
and closing ceremonies will be provided, provided, however, that when the transportation
pass (participants living in Japan need to purchase as an option) and the participants’ kit
are required, these must be applied for as a Non-Playing Officials or as a Supporter.
(5) Children of 12 years of age or younger
Persons eligible for participating in the Games are those who pay the competition
participation fee as participants (Athletes, Non-Playing Officials or Supporters) and who are
12 years old or older (as of 1 April 2022), and the participation of children who are less than
12 years old (as of 1 April 2022) is not assumed and no competition participation fee
established, accordingly. Provided, however, that as long as they are accompanied by aparent or a guardian, they will be provided with the right to participate in the opening andclosing ceremonies (although their number is not limited, when the parent or guardian
applies for participation in the competition or after the completion of the application, he/she
must report his/her intention to be accompanied by children who are less than 12 years old
and their number.)
Only the right to participate in the opening and closing ceremonies will be granted, butparticipants’ kit, transportation pass (participants living in Japan need to purchase as an
option) or others will not be distributed.
15 Payment Methods
The following payment methods are available and accepted. It should be noted that there areno fee for both payment by credit card and payment at the convenience store. Change in thepayment method will not be accepted after the competition participation fee has been paid.
(1) Payment by credit card
The following credit cards are accepted.
VISA, Master, JCB, American Express, Diners Club, and Union Pay(2) Payment at the convenience store（applicable only to residents in Japan and only payable
in Japan）
Payment can be made using the personal identification payment number at theconvenience stores (Seven-Eleven, Lawson, Family Mart, Mini stop, and Seiko Mart areplanned to be used, but some shops may not be used). Unless payment is made within thedesignated period (within 10 days excluding the application day), the application will becancelled. Therefore, participants are required to complete the payment by the designateddate. It should be noted that changes in the application details and refund after payment
are not accepted at the convenience stores.
16 Handling of the Competition Participation Fees, in Case of Cancellation of Participation,
etc.
When a participant cancels its participation after the completion of the application procedure,
due to its own reasons, its participation fee will be handled in the following manner (all in Japantime).

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Division

All amount excluding the handling fee(5% of refund)No refund

Basic fee, additionalfee by discipline,
Extra fee of theAthletes

By Monday, 28 February 2022,
11:59:59 p.m.

Tuesday, 1 March 2022
onwardBy Thursday, 31 March 2022, 11:59:59
p.m.

Friday, 1 April 2022
onwardBasic fee of
Non-Playing Officials
and Supporters

Purchase cost of
optionaltransportation pass*Refer to the Cancellation Policy for further details, including cancellation by the Organisers,
natural disaster, etc.
17 Other Fees Required
Rental fees for competition equipment for participants, participation fees for after-party held bydiscipline, etc., are not included in “14 Competition Participation Fee (Entry Fee)” (provided,
however, that participation fees for regular social events are free in principle).
Further details will be posted in the Sports Information Guide.
18 Rights Assigned to Participants
The rights assigned to participants (Athletes, Non-Playing Officials and Supporters) include thefollowing in addition to the right to acquire the transportation pass.
(1) Right to participate in competitions
The right assigned only to “Athletes” including the right to be awarded with a medal whenparticipating as a competitor and achieving a certain result.
(2) Right to get involved in competitions
The right assigned only to “Non-Playing Officials”, which is the right to get involved in acompetition as a director, coach, manager, etc. Check the Sports Information Guide forfurther details.
(3) Right to participate in ceremonies
Right to participate in both the opening ceremony and closing ceremony and to accessareas only open to participants. Submission of the “Accreditation Card” (hereinafterreferred to as “AD Card”) to be handed over at the time of Accreditation is required.
* Entry to the ceremony venue
Since there is a limit to the venue’s capacity, entry may be restricted. In order to ensure
safety in the venue, participants will undergo an ID check and luggage check, and may be
asked to refrain from eating and drinking.
The details of the Opening Ceremony and Closing Ceremony are yet to be determined.
Once confirmed, the details will be announced in the Participation Terms and Conditions,
World Masters Games website, and Entry System.
(4) Right to use various services
Participants who have made the application for participation are eligible to join theExperience Program (paid program) available for participants.

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(5) Right to use shuttle bus
Participants who have made the application for participation are eligible to use the shuttle
bus available only for participants. The usage conditions thereof vary depending on thetype of bus. Check the Transportation Information.
(6) Participants’ kita) Backpackb) T-shirt(Size: see Table below (unisex))
Size

HeightChest/Bust

Waist

XS

157 – 163 cm

81 – 87 cm

67 – 73 cm

S

162 – 168 cm

85 – 91 cm

71 – 77 cm

M

167 – 173 cm

89 – 95 cm

75 – 81 cm

L

172 – 178 cm

93 – 99 cm

79 – 85 cm

XL

177 – 183 cm

97 – 103 cm

83 – 89 cm

2XL

182 – 188 cm

101 – 107 cm

87 – 93 cm

3XL

187 – 193 cm

105 – 111 cm

91 – 97 cm

4XL

192 – 198 cm

109 – 115 cm

95 – 101 cm

5XL

197 – 203 cm

113 – 119 cm

99 – 105 cm

c)

Towel
*The participants’ kit will be handed over at the time of the Accreditation. The kit will
not be sent to those who do not come in for the Accreditation.

19 Insurance need to be subscribed by Participants
The organisers will subscribe accident insurance for participants, however this insurance isapplicable only for “injuries incurred during the competition within the competition venues” of
the “Athletes and Non-Playing Officials,” and does not cover all kinds of risks during thecompetition. Therefore, participants of the Games are advised to take out insurance against
diseases and accidents (Accident insurance, travel insurance, medical insurance, etc.).
In addition, it may be necessary to subscribe specific insurance by the discipline, therefore,
please check the Sports Information Guide for details.
20 Games Accreditation
Accreditation must be completed by all Athletes, Non-Playing Officials and Supporters.
Accreditation will be held mainly at the Opening Village between 10 and 13 May (Opening
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Ceremony day) and can be made at each prefectural Masters Village (note the accreditation
period, hours, etc.) simultaneously or on subsequent days listed in the item (2) B, C and D
below. Both Athletes and Non-Playing Officials must complete the accreditation and sports
check-in (see “21 Sport Check-in”) before taking part in a competition (either participating or
getting involved), and the accreditation must be completed by the participating competitor itself
before the date of the competition in which it participates.
(1) Accreditation method
At the time of accreditation, QR code screen of the smartphone and an identification
verification document with a photograph (any one of passport, Japanese driver's license,
my number card or basic resident registration card (with a photograph), residence card andphysical impairment certificate is accepted) must be submitted for identification verification.
An AD card and the participants’ kit will be handed over.
[Participants’ category and identity verification documents]
Participants’
Identity verification documents
category
Residents inforeign countries

Passport

Residents inJapan

Passport
Japanese driver's license
Basic resident registration card (with a photograph) or mynumber card
Resident card
Physical impairment certificate(2) Accreditation venue
The places where the accreditation is held are scheduled as follows. Accreditation can beprocessed at any venue, however participants are requested to specify the venue where to
register at the time of making the application for participation (if you intended to change
venue, please register the change through my page of the Entry System by on the last dayof the third month prior to the month in which the competition period is to start in Japantime).
a) Opening Village
Venue in which accreditation is accepted from three days before the Opening
Ceremony untill the Opening Ceremony day, and which is adjacent to the Opening
Ceremony venue.
(i) Location:
Kyoto City Gymnasium (Nishikyogoku Athletic Park)(ii) Period:
From Tuesday, 10 to Friday, 13 May 2022 (planned)(iii) Opening hours:
From 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (planned)*The place is expected to be very crowded on the Opening Ceremony day (13 May).
Since the submission of the AD card handed at the accreditation is required toparticipate in the Opening Ceremony, those who plan to participate in it are advised
to complete the accreditation procedure by the day prior to the Opening Ceremony.
b) Masters Village
Prefectural venues with easy traffic access in which accreditation is accepted fromafter the Opening Ceremony until the Closing day(i) Location:
One place in each prefecture = 9 places in total (see Table
below)(ii) Period:
See Table below (planned)17See Table below (planned)
Access from the nearest
Venue
station(iii) Opening hours:
Name

Masters Village
Fukui

5 minutes’ walk
Takahama Town Wada
from JR Wakasa
Community Center
Wada Station

Period and openinghours

14 – 22 May(10:00 – 21:00)
23 – 28 May(10:00 – 21:00)*No accreditation service will
be provided

Masters Village
Shiga

Hamaotsu
A-Qus

5 minutes’ walk from13 – 29 May
KeihanBiwako(10:00 – 21:00)
hamaotsu Station

Masters Village
Kyoto

Kyoto Station
Underground Shopping
Area Porta

Directly connected to 14 – 29 May
JR Kyoto Station(10:00 – 21:00)

Masters Village
Osaka

Portas Square (planned)

Masters Village
Hyogo

Duo Kobe“Duo Dome”

Masters Village
Nara

Nara
Visitor Center Inn

Directly connected to theWest exit of Nankai
Sakai Station
1 minute walk from JR
Kobe Station & directly
connected to Kosoku
Kobe Station of Kobe
Rapid
Transport
Railway

14 – 28 May (planned)(10:00 – 21:00)

13 – 29 May(10:00 – 21:00)

14 – 23 May(10:00 – 21:00)
8 minutes’ walk from 24 – 28 May
Kintetsu Nara Station(10:00 – 21:00)*No accreditation service will
be provided

Masters Village
Directly connected to 13 – 29 May
Wakachika Square
JR Wakayama Station
Wakayama(10:00 – 21:00)
Masters Village
In front of JR Tottori 13 – 28 May
Fumon Square
Tottori
Station(10:00 – 21:00)
Masters Village Tokushima Clement
Directly connected to 14 – 29 May
JR Tokushima Station
Tokushima
Plaza(10:00 – 21:00)
c) Center Village
Venue where the application for accreditation is accepted from the Opening Ceremony
day to the Closing Ceremony day.
(i) Location:
Umekita SHIP Hall(ii) Period:
From Friday, 13 to Sunday, 29 May, 2022 (planned)(iii) Opening hours:
From 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. (planned)d) Temporary Accreditation Venue
The following temporary accreditation venues will be established because it takes
more than one hour and half in public transportation to reach these competition
venues from the master villages established in each prefecture.
(i) Location:
13 places in the competition venues or around the competition18

(ii) Period:(iii) Opening hours:
Prefecture

Discipline

Shiga
Prefecture

HockeyAthletics(10 km Road
Race)

Kyoto
Prefecture

Hyogo
Prefecture

venues (see Table below)
See Table below (planned)
See Table below (planned)
Schedule

Temporary Accreditation
Venue

JR Maibara Station Free
14 – 22,
Passage between Eastand 22 May
and West Exit

Canoe
(Marathon)

15 – 18
May

Kumihama Bay Canoe
Race Venue(competition venue)

Cycling(Mountain Bike)

14 – 16
May

Yubune MTB LAND
(competition venue)

Soft Tennis

21 – 28May

JR Fukuchiyama Station
Tourist Information

Canoe (Polo)

20 – 22May

Onzuiko Canoe Clubhouse

Orienteering(Forest)24 – 28
May

Michi-no-Eki (Youka
Tajimanokura)

Shooting (Clay)

17 – 18,20 - TBD(Place in Okayama
22 Maycity)

Period and Openinghours
13 - 21 May(10:00 – 21:00)
13 May(TBD)
14 – 16 May(8:00 – 16:00)
13 – 16 May(TBD)
19 – 20 May(9:00 – 18:00)
21 – 28 May(8:00 – 18:00)
18 – 19 May(10:00 – 16:00)
20 May(8:00 – 9:00)
23 May(13:00 – 21:00)
24 May(10:00 – 20:00)
25 – 26 May(17:00 – 20:00)
13 – 20 May(TBD)
14 – 19 May(8:00 – 18:00)
20 May(8:00 – 16:00)
19 – 23 May(7:00 – 15:00)

Volleyball(Beach)15 – 20
May

Seidan Social Education
CenterNara
Prefecture

Canoe (Sprint)

20 – 23
May

Yoshino Sports Park

Wakayama
Prefecture

Athletics(EKIDEN)
Athletics(Half Marathon)

22, 28 and
29 MayJR Kii-Tanabe Station
Benkei Square

21 – 22 May,
27 – 29 May(9:00 – 18:00)

Tottori
Prefecture

Cycling (Track)
Cycling (RoadRace)
Ground Golf

18 – 22, 27
and 28 May

Tottori Prefectural
Kurayoshi Sports andCultural Center

17 – 22 May,
26 – 28 May(9:00 – 18:00)

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Tokushima
Prefecture

Judo

20 – 22May

Tottori Prefectural
Budoukan(competition venue)

Canoe (Slalom)

28 and 29
May

Naka-cho Wajiki B&G
Marine Center

19 May(12:00 – 18:00)
20 – 21 May(8:30 – 18:00)
26 – 29 May(8:00 – 21:00)(3) Other notes on accreditationa) No application for accreditation will be accepted in any venue outside the accreditation
period.
b) At the time of accreditation, identity verification is performed (application by a proxy is
not accepted. The participant itself must complete the procedure). An identification
verification document with a photograph (any one of passport, Japanese driver's
license, my number card or basic resident registration card (with a photograph),residence card and physical impairment certificate) must be submitted for identification
verification. Accreditation cannot be accepted without its submission.
c) Please be sure to bring the issued AD card all the time with you until the end of thecompetition as its submission access may be requested from the Organisers (accessto events or venues may be allowed only to AD card holders). Please note that if it islost or damaged, it may not be reissued.
d) Each participant in team competition must complete the accreditation procedure.
Accreditation can be accepted at different venues.
21 Sport Check-in
Both Athletes and Non-Playing Officials must complete the sports check-in before participationin the competition (Supporters are not required to register). After the completion of theaccreditation, Athletes and Non-Playing Officials must go to each competition venue for sports
check-in (see “20 Games Accreditation”) before taking part in a competition. Participants in
multiple disciplines must register for each competition. Check the Sports Information Guide forfurther details.
22 Doping Control(1) The doping control in accordance with the World Anti-Doping Code and the International
Masters Games Association Anti-Doping Rules shall apply to this competition.
(2) Anti-doping activities (doping inspections and anti-doping education activities) shall be
conducted in accordance with the International Masters Games Association Anti-Doping
Rules.
(3) Participants are deemed to have agreed to be subject to doping control procedures inaccordance with the International Masters Games Association Anti-Doping Rules uponentry to the competition. Participants are advised to check the International Masters
Games Association Anti-Doping Rules for more details.
(4) This competition aims to promote anti-doping activities as an activity to protect clean sports
and clean athletes in order to leave various values of sports to the next generation throughsports in cooperation with the Japan Anti-Doping Agency.
23 Handling of Personal Information
The Organisers will handle personal information based on the “Personal Information Policy” incompliance with the Act on the Protection of Personal Information and related laws and20

regulations, as well as the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The Organisers will
use personal information to provide guidance for participation in the Games, record
notifications, notifications of related information, provision of services from organisations thatsponsor, collaborate and co-sponsor the Games and are organisations related thereto for the
purpose of improving services for participants, and provision of first aid, cooperation withmedical institutions, subscription to insurances, announcements of records (ranking, etc) andthe like. In addition, it may be used by the Organisers to check the application content.
24 How the Contact or Notification Is Made
(1) How the contact or notification will be made by the Organisers to participantsa) Unless otherwise specified, the Organisers will contact participants by sending an
e-mail to the address indicated by them at the time of registration in the Entry System,
general posting on the Entry System, a posting on the screen after login or by othermethods deemed appropriate by the Organisers.
b) If the contact or notification set forth in the preceding paragraph is made by e-mail, theOrganisers deem that the notification becomes effective when the e-mail is sent to themail server used by the participants. Participants shall view and check the email sentby the Organisers without delay.
c) If the contact or notification of the paragraph a) is made by a posting on the Entry
System or a posting on the screen after login, such contact or notification will bedeemed to have become effective at the instant at which the notification is posted on
the Entry System or on the log-in screen and the notification is readily available when
the Entry System or on the login screen is accessed.
(2) How the contact or notification will be made by participants to the Organisersa) Contact or notification by participants to the Organisers shall be made below (3)Contact for inquiries or other methods as deemed appropriate by the Organisers.
b) If the contact or notification in the preceding paragraph is made by email, the contact
or notification is deemed to have been established when the email from participants
arrives at the Organisers' server.
(3) Contact for inquiries
Enquiries shall be accepted in Japanese, English, Chinese (simplified / traditional) andKorean from the Contact Form (e-mail) on the official website. Please understand that
depending on the content of the inquiries, it may take few days to respond.
25 Special Points of Attention(1) The Organisers will operate the Games in accordance with the “Sports Information Guide,”“Cancellation Policy,” “Personal Information Policy,” “Terms of Use of the Entry System”
and “World Anti-Doping Code” (hereinafter referred to as “Rules”) in addition to thisParticipation Terms and Conditions.
(2) The Games are subject to doping control based on the World Anti-Doping Code and theInternational Masters Games Association Anti-Doping Rules, and the anti-doping activities(doping testing and anti-doping education and enlightenment activities) will be conductedin accordance with the International Masters Games Association Anti-Doping Rules.
(3) The Organisers may not allow participants to participate in the Games or continue
participating in the competition for reasons of excess capacity or safety management. If theOrganisers determine that a participant cannot participate in the Games or continuecompeting, such participant must obey the instructions of the Organisers.
(4) Persons eligible for participating in the Games are those who pay the competition
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participation fee as participants (Athletes, Non-Playing Officials or Supporters) who are 12
years old or older (as of 1 April 2022) and who participate with the consent of their families
and relatives, and if participants are underaged participants (under 20 years of age under
the Civil Code and the Act on the Protection of Personal Information), adult ward, persons
under curatorship and persons under assistance, they shall have obtained consent fromlegal representatives such as persons in parental authority in advance.
(5) Those who participate in the Games must submit identity verification documents with aphotograph of the persons themselves and shall be understood to have consented to be
subject to identity verification and other necessary security inspections (including
inspection of private possessions) that will be performed when entering or leaving thevenues of the games. The Organisers shall make a decision regarding admission or
rejection of participants on their responsibility as the Organisers.
(6) Those who participate in a plurality of disciplines must check that the disciplines are notoverlapped in their start time and there is enough time for preparation and participation(including travel time between venues) before making application, and report any changes
such as no participation, change of disciplines (events) in which to participate, etc., throughmy page of the Entry System by 28 February 2022 in Japan time.
(7) When any change is made to the attendance at the opening and closing ceremonies, theaccreditation venue and the flight schedule (flight number, and the date and airport ofarrival and departure, etc.), participants who make such change are required to make theappropriate changes through my page of the Entry System by 31 March 2022 in Japantime.
(8) The Organisers may contact those who have applied to make inquiry on the content
thereof as needed by email or telephone.
26 Ownership of Rights(1) The Organisers have the right to exclusively control the property value of the portraits ofthe participants within the scope specified in ⑵ and ⑶ below, and will manage themappropriately.
(2) Participants will not make any objection to the Organisers and the companies,
organisations, news organisations, individuals, etc. that are approved by the Organisers.
a) Taking portraits of participants or recording them in and around the venues during theholding of the Gamesb) Using the portraits taken or recorded in the preceding paragraph a) for use for posting,reporting, advertising, publicity, or commercializing regardless of the type of media forcommercial or non-commercial purposec) Assigning the portraits taken or recorded in the preceding paragraph a) for payment(3) Participants will not be able to claim for any compensation for the use of portraits in thepreceding paragraph, regardless of the reasons therefor.
(4) In addition to what is set forth in the preceding paragraphs, videos, photos, articles,
records, etc. of the games recorded by the Organisers and the companies, organisations,news organisations, individuals, etc. that the Organisers recognizes (name, team name,age, gender, address (country name) (Including prefectural or municipality names), andcompetition results (records), images, audio, remarks, and other personal information) will
be used for posting, reporting, advertising, publicity, or commercializing regardless of thetype of media for commercial or non-commercial purpose.

2227 Disclaimer of the Organisers(1) The Organisers (including International Masters Games Association (IMGA) will make theutmost efforts to abide by the duty of care and safely operate the Games as theadministrator. Even in the case of an accident, unless there is intentional or grossnegligence, the Organisers will not be legally responsible for damages or losses.
(2) False declaration of the name, age, gender, entry qualification, records and the like(including unintentional errors), participation other than the applicant (unauthorizedparticipation) and transfer of rights (including transfer of AD cards) are not permitted. If aperson is found liable for a violation in the regard, or if a person does not comply with rules,
or obey a reasonable instruction or decision, he/she accept any decision adopted by theOrganisers, including participation refusal, cancellation of award. In that case, theOrganisers will not make any compensation or refund the participation fee.
(3) Participants must make all necessary preparations and arrangements to participate in the
Games on their own responsibility, including reservation of air tickets and accommodation,
taking out of insurances (accident insurance, travel insurance, medical insurance, etc.),
payment of medical expenses arising from participating in the present games and all othernecessary services.
(4) When receiving a service from a third party that cooperates with the Games (equipment
rental, insurance, accommodation, sightseeing tour, etc.), it is the sole responsibility ofparticipants to select an appropriate service. The Organisers are not responsible for any
loss or damage caused by the use of such services.
(5) The Organisers will not be held responsible for delay in making application due tomalfunction of Internet equipment or circuits or late arrival due to public transportation orroad conditions on the day of the competition.
(6) When the competition is cancelled for reasons not attributable to the Organiser(earthquake, storms and floods, snowfall, incidents, accidents, epidemics, industrial or
private disputes, wars, riots, fires, weather conditions, terrorism, (threat of a terrorism) , nocompensation or refund for the participation fees, etc., will be paid. In addition, thecancellation after the completion of the application procedures will be based on the“Cancellation Policy.”(7) The Organisers will not be responsible for injuries, illnesses, loss, and other accidents that
occurred in an environment where appropriate management is exercised, such as injuries
to the body due to a contact, etc. that occurred in a competition held within the normal
range, unless there is intentional or gross negligence. In addition, the Organiser will takefirst-aid measures for accidents during a competition, but will not be responsible forsubsequent procedures.
(8) The Organisers will take out an accident insurance policy to cover “injuries incurred during
the competition within the competition venue” of “Athletes and Non-Playing Officials”, but it
does not cover all risks during participation in the competition.
(9) The Organisers may change the competition schedule and venues, and cancel, integrateor readjust disciplines (including events and age categories) when there is an operational
need or a reasonable ground (for example, when the number of applications is few and thecompetition cannot be held for certain category). The Organisers will not be liable for any
damages or losses (including travel and accommodation charges) that may arise fromsuch circumstances. Provided, however, that the participation fee will be handled inaccordance with the “Cancellation Policy.”(10) The Organisers will endeavor to provide exact information on the games and correct errors
if any (including information provided by email in relation to the Games).
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(11) Any damages or injuries caused by participants by violation of rules will be their
responsibility and the Organisers will not take any responsibility.
(12) Any dispute or trouble arising out of transactions, communications, etc. that occur between
a participant and another participant or a third party in relation to the Games shall behandled and resolved at their own responsibility.
28 Prohibited Matters
Any person participating in the Games must not take actions that correspond or that are
deemed by the Organisers to correspond to the following. If any participant falls or isdetermined by the Organisers to fall under any of the following, the Organisers may refuse its
participation in the Games or cancel approval after the participation. In addition, the Organisers
shall have no obligation to disclose the reason therefor.
(1) Actions that violate laws and regulations, or violate the notes or rules for the participation in
the Games(2) Fraud or threatening acts against the Organisers, other participants or third parties or otheracts that cause disadvantage, damage or discomfort to the Organisers, other participantsor third parties(3) Actions that may adversely affect the mind and body of youth or other acts that are contrary
to public order and morals(4) Actions that may infringe on the property rights, intellectual property rights, portrait rights,
privacy rights, honours, other rights or interests of the Organisers, other participants in the
Games or third parties(5) Election campaigns or similar acts or other acts that conflict with the Public Offices
Elections Act, regardless of whether such acts are conducted during the election period ornot.
(6) Acts of sending information which falls or which is determined by the Organisers to fallunder the following to the Organisers or other participants throughout the Games.
a) Information containing contents contrary to facts or containing false contentsb) Information containing overly violent expressionsc) Information including computer viruses and other harmful computer programsd) Information containing expressions that damage the honour or credibility of theCommittee, other members of the services, or third partiese) Information containing overly obscene expressionsf) Information containing expressions that promote discriminationg) Information containing expressions that promote suicide or self-harmh) Information containing expressions that promote the inappropriate use of drugsi) Information including antisocial expressionsj) Information that requires the spreading of information to third parties, such as chainemailk) Information containing expressions that make others uncomfortable(7) Acts of placing an excessive load on the network or system of the Games, such as
intentionally posting many of the same content(8) Unauthorized access to the Organisers' network or system, reverse engineering ofsoftware and the system provided by the Organisers, and other analysis activities(9) Actions that may interfere with the operation of the Games(10) Impersonating a third party(11) Unauthorized use of Entry System IDs or passwords of other participants in the Games(12) Publicity, advertisements, solicitations, or sales activities during the Games without prior24

approval from the Organisers(13) Acts of assigning, transferring, setting up collateral, or otherwise disposing of rights or
obligations based on the rules, etc., to a third party without the prior consent of theOrganisers(14) Provision of benefits to anti-social forces(15) Acts of using the Games for purposes other than those intended by the Organisers(16) Actions that directly or indirectly trigger or facilitate the acts of the preceding items(17) Other actions that the Organisers deem inappropriate
29 Severability
Even if any or a part of the rules of participation in the Games are determined to be invalid or
unenforceable by the Consumer Contract Act or other laws and regulations, the remaining partsof the rules of participation in the Games determined to be invalid or unenforceable shallcontinue to be valid.
30 Changes to the Rules(1) The Organisers may change the details of the rules, etc. at any time (including adding newcontents) at its discretion.
(2) When changing the details of the rules, etc., the date of enforcement and details of thechanged rules etc., shall be effective from the time of the posting thereof on the official
website, and if participants continue their participation in after the change of the rules etc.,
takes effect, they shall be deemed to have consented to the change.
(3) If changes that may significantly affect the rights of participants are made to the rules, thedetails of the changes will be notified by email.
31 Governing Law and Jurisdiction
All matters concerning the Games shall be interpreted in accordance with Japanese law. For
disputes related to the Games, the Osaka District Court shall be the exclusive jurisdiction courtof the first instance.
（Supplementary Rules）
Enacted: November 19, 2019
Revised: December 25, 2019
Revised: February 1, 2020
Revised: April 1, 2020
Revised: September 18, 2020
Revised: January 20, 2021
Revised: March 1, 2021
Revised: April 1, 2021
Revised: May 13, 2021
Revised: June 21, 2021
Revised: August 10, 2021
Revised: September 21, 2021
Revised: October 1, 2021
Revised: March 15, 2022

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(Attachment)
List of Prefectural and Major City Organising Committees and Municipal Organising
Committees
Prefectures andPrefecture
municipalities by
Official name of each organising committee
order of codes
Fukui
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, Fukui Prefecture
Fukui Prefecture
Prefecture
Organising Committee
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, Shiga Prefecture
Shiga Prefecture
Local Organising Committee
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, Otsu City Local
Otsu City
Organising Committee
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, Hikone City Local
Hikone City
Organising Committee
Will cooperate with Maibara City Local Organising
Nagahama City
Committee
Shiga
Prefecture
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai Kusatsu City Local
Kusatsu City
Organising Committee
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai Moriyama City
Moriyama City
Local Organising Committee
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai Higashiomi City
Higashiomi City
Local Organising Committee
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, Maibara City Local
Maibara City
Organising Committee
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, Kyoto Prefecture
Kyoto Prefecture
Local Organising Committee
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, Fukuchiyama City
Fukuchiyama City
Local Organising Committee
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, Uji City Local
Uji City
Organising Committee
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, Kyotanabe City
Kyotanabe City
Local Organising Committee
Kyoto
Prefecture
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, Kyotango City
Kyotango City
Local Organising Committee
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, Nantan City Local
Nantan City
Organising Committee
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, Wazuka Town
Wazuka Town
Local Organising Committee
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, Kyotanabe City
Kyotanba City
Local Organising Committee
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, Osaka Prefecture
Osaka Prefecture
Local Organising Committee
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, Kishiwada City
Kishiwada City
Osaka
Local Organising Committee
Prefecture
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, Higashi-Osaka City
Higashiosaka City
Local Organising Committee
Sennan City
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, Sennan City Local
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HyogoPrefecture
Himeji City
Amagasaki City
Miki City

Hyogo
Prefecture

Kasai City
Yabu City
Minamiawaji City
Shiso City
Kamikawa Town
Kami Town
Nara
Prefecture

Nara
Prefecture

Katsuragi City
Yoshino Town

Wakayama
Prefecture

Wakayama
Prefecture
Tottori Prefecture
Tottori City

Tottori
Prefecture

Yonago City
Kurayoshi City
Yurihama Town

Tokushima
Prefecture

Tokushima
Prefecture
Naka Town
Minami Town

Kyoto City

Kyoto City

Organising Committee
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, Hyogo Prefecture
Local Organising Committee
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, Himeji City Local
Organising Committee
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, Amagasaki City
Local Organising Committee
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, Miki City Tennis
Competition Local Organising Committee
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, Kasai City Local
Organising Committee
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, Yabu City Local
Organising Committee
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, Minami Awaji City
Local Organising Committee
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai Shiso City Local
Organising Committee
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, Kamikawa Town
Local Organising Committee
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, Kami Town Local
Orienteering Competition Organising Committee
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, Nara Prefecture
Local Organising Committee
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, Katsunabiki City
Local Organising Committee
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, Yoshino Town
Local Organising Committee
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, Wakayama
Prefecture Local Organising Committee
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, Tottori Prefecture
Local Organising Committee
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, Tottori City Local
Organising Committee
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, Yonago City Local
Organising Committee
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, Kurayoshi City andHokuei Town Bicycle Competition Organising Committee
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, Yurihama Town
Local Organising Committee
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, Tokushima
Prefecture Organising Committee
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, canoe slalom,Naka Local Organising Committee
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, Minami Town
Competition Organising Committee
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, Kyoto City Local
Organising Committee

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Osaka City

Osaka City

Sakai City

Sakai City

Kobe City

Kobe City

World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, Osaka City Local
Organising Committee
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, Sakai City Local
Organising Committee
World Masters Games 2021 Kansai, Kobe City Local
Organising Committee

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