The 10th World Yabusame ChampionshipWorld Challenge Class Event Information◆ Purpose

The World Challenge Class, which will be held as a special program of the 10th anniversary
World Yabusame Championship, will invite participants from all over the world, regardless ofregion or country, and provide an opportunity to take on the world of sporting yabusame. A
program that combines practice and competition participation has been prepared for this purpose,and support will be provided to enable participants to efficiently improve their skills and show
off their results on the competition stage. Through this program, we also aim to widely
disseminate Japan's traditional culture to yabusame fans around the world and promoteinternational exchange.

◆ Event Outline□Dates2024/10/23 (Wed) - 25 (Fri) On-site practice session
2024/10/26 (Sat) and 27 (Sun)Competition participation□VenueTowada City Central Park (3 Nishisanbancho, Towada City, Aomori Prefecture)□Organizer

Towada Yabusame Tourism Federation□Cooperation

Towada Horse Riding Club◆ Events
Yabusame Competition - Individual Competition (World Challenge Class)◆ Participation conditions* Must have horse riding skills (canter) (horse riding license level 3 or higher recommended)* Age, gender, region, and nationality are not important◆ Competition Rules① People wear traditional Japanese clothing, horses wear sangai.
② The maximum weight of the bow is 8kg.
③ The length of the arrow, excluding the kabura, must be at least 90 cm, and the arrow must be a round,wooden kabura arrow with a diameter of 3 cm. Two-feather arrows may also be used.
④ Elimination: Falling off the horse within the time measurement range (1-3 marks) will result in elimination.
Running away from the horse will also result in elimination.
⑤ Time limit: 9 seconds - no limit⑥ Races/Target: 2 races/3 targets (all horizontal)⑦ Ranking: Counted by number of hits and time. In the event of a tie, the winner will be the one with thefastest total time.
*Other competition rules are in accordance with the competition rules of the Japan Yabusame Competition
Federation (Inc.)◆ Schedule *Subject to change
10/23（Wed） Riding practice 2 rides in the morning and 2 rides in the afternoon
10/24（Thu） Riding practice 2 rides in the morning and 1 ride in the afternoon
10/25（Fri） Riding practice 1 ride in the afternoon
10/26（Sat）・27（Sun） Tournament participation (2 days): 8:30-11:00 practice run, 11:30- main run◆LunchOn both days of the tournament (October 26th and 27th), food vouchers will be provided to be usedat the food and beverage tents.
◆ Cost□Tournament entry fee: 6,000 yen□Tournament horse rental fee: 6,000 yen□Practice session participation fee: 60,000 yen*If you would like to rent a bow, please contact the Towada Horse Riding Club.
◆Application Please fill out the application form and submit it by September 29th (Sun).

10th World Yabusame Championship (World Challenge Class) Participation Application Form
Address：〒

NameContestants[first name]Date of birth([last name]・・)

Affiliation
TEL（mobile number） FAX（mobile number） FAX

E-Mail：Name
Emergency
Contact
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Accident
Insurance

Insurance is a condition for participating in the event, so please take out your own insurance.

Accident
liability

Any accidents that occur during the competition will be at your own risk. Please be sure to signthe "Pledge" below.

PledgeI pledge to respect the rules of the 10th World Yabusame Championship (World Challenge Class) in a fair spirit
and, in the unlikely event of an accident, to take responsibility for it myself and not to seek compensation from theorganizers.
（Signing Date・・）

Player signatures
Parent's name
（If the player is a minor, parental consent is required.）This will be used as a reference for the athlete introduction announcements. (Please feel free to write about yourusual training, your aspirations for the competition, your thoughts about your horse, or anything else you like.)【comment】◆ Inquiries and applications
Towada Yabusame Tourism Association Secretariat〒034-0001 115-2 Saihaba, Sanbongi, Towada City, Aomori Prefecture（Towada Horse Riding Club）[TEL] 0176-26-2945※Opening times 10:00～17:00[FAX] 0176-26-2946※Closed on Tuesdays[E-Mail] info@towada-joba.com