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| Introduction |
| UNICON XII will be conducted using the competition rules established by International Unicycling Federation (IUF). Please review the rules carefully before registering as a competitor. Some rules are clearly defined in detail (as noted in the IUF Rulebook). If you have any questions, please first refer to Frequently Asked Questions. For any unanswered questions, please use the FAQ Form. Any revision of rules will be announced in the Updates section, and via e-mail to those registered. Please check the Updates section frequently. |
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| Events other than competition | ||
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Registration | |
| Registration (competitors and non-competitors) | ||
| 7/23 National Olympics Memorial Youth Center Discussion Room |
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Opening Ceremony | |
| 7/24 National Olympics Memorial Youth Center |
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Award Ceremony / Closing Ceremony | |
| On the last day, after the final game of basketball, We will have the Closing Ceremony. Awards Ceremony and “Encore” Performances. | ||
| 8/1 National Olympics Memorial Youth Center Big Gymnasium |
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Welcome Party | |
| A party is planned for 500 participants. | ||
| 7/23 National Olympics Memorial Youth Center Reception Hall |
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Farewell Party | |
| A party is planned for 500 participants. | ||
| 8/1 National Olympics Memorial Youth Center Reception Hall |
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Workshops | |
| National Olympics Memorial Youth Center Discussion Room |
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Merchandise | |
| Various products will be available for sale. | ||
| National Olympics Memorial Youth Center Seminar Hall |
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IUF Meeting | |
| This is a meeting to discuss rules for UNICON XII, locations of future UNICON's, and determine IUF staff. Please participate to learn about unicycling around the world and contribute toward its development. | ||
| National Olympics Memorial Youth Center Seminar Hall |
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Sightseeing Tour | |
| Join us at Fujimi Panorama for MUni (Mountain Unicycling) events! Whether you ride a MUni or not, it'll be great. |
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| 7/28 Fujimi Panorama Resort |
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| Kyoto 8/2-8/3 | ||
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Fireworks Show | |
| 7/29 Fireworks Show will be held at Arakawa River Bed from about 7:00 p.m. | ||
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KYOTO Sightseeing Tour | |
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| Competition | ||
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Races and Trials Competition | |
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| 7/29 Arakawa River Bed Bike Path | ||
| Flat Road Gliding, Flat Road Coasting |
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| 7/30 Tokyo Metropolitan Yoyogi Park Sports Ground 9:00- 21:00 | ||
| 800m, 50m One Foot, High Jump, Long Jump, 30m/10m Wheel Walk, 10m Slow
Forward, 100m 700c Exhibition, 1500m 700c Exhibition |
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| 7/31 Kasumigaoka National Stadium 9:00- 17:00 | ||
| 100m, 400m, Obstacle Course, Relay (100m X 4) | ||
| For 24” wheels, crank arms may be no shorter than 125mm (5”). For 20” wheels, crank arms may be no shorter than 102mm (4”). For 16” wheels, crank arms may be no shorter than 89mm (3.5”). The above conforms to the new rules established by the IUF Rules Committee in December 2003, and is different from previous UNICONs. |
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| The 700c wheel races are being introduced for the first time as exhibition
events. There will be awards for the winners, but these races will not
be part of the points accumulation for world championships. All requirements
for track unicycles must be met, except for the following: Wheel size: Between 24.333" and 29.5" in diameter (standard 24” unicycles are not allowed in this race) Crankarm length: no restrictions |
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Marathon | |
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| 10K Ride | ||
| Standard Class, Unlimited Class | ||
| The 10K Marathon will have a Standard Class and an Unlimited Class run at the different time. Each competitor may enter both of these classes. Standard Class competitors compete in their age group on their track racing unicycles. The Unilimited Class is for any competitor, regardless of age, with no restrictions on wheel size, crank arm lengh, or gear ratio. | ||
| For 24” wheels, crank arms may be no shorter than 125mm (5”). For 20” wheels, crank arms may be no shorter than 102mm (4”). For 16” wheels, crank arms may be no shorter than 89mm (3.5”). The above conforms to the new rules established by the IUF Rules Committee in December 2003, and is different from previous UNICONs. |
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| 7/29 Arakawa river bed bike path |
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Artistic competitions | |
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| Standard Skill | ||
| male, female Age groups, Expert （3 min.） |
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| Individual Freestyle | ||
| male, female Age groups (2 min. / 3 min.), Expert (4 min.), Jr. Expert (3 min.) |
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| Pairs Freestyle | ||
| Age Groups (2 min. / 3 min.), Expert (4 min.), Jr. Expert (3 min.) | ||
| Group Freestyle | ||
| Expert (6 min.) | ||
| Open-X | ||
| Individual (no male / female categories) minimum age 15 (3 min.) |
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| Buffer materials The host is going to prepare the buffer materials for all unicycles. If your saddle/padals of unicycle is/are not for gymnasium, you must install the cushioning materials to your saddle/pedals. Washed Shoes You do not need to buy special indoor shoes. Simply designate an extra pair of clean shoes as your "indoor shoes," and bring them in your gym bag. |
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| 7/24 Yoyogi National Stadium Second Gymnasium | ||
| 7/25 Yoyogi National Stadium Second Gymnasium | ||
| 7/27 Sendagaya Elementary School Gymnasium |
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MUni | |
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| Trials | ||
| The winner is the participant with the most points after completing as many Sections as posible within a specified time. | ||
| Downhill | ||
| A timed downhill race | ||
| Uphill | ||
| A timed uphill race | ||
| Cross Country | ||
| A timed cross-country race | ||
| 7/28 Fujimi Panorama Resort |
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Hockey | |
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| Tournament | ||
| Maximum participants per team: 10 5 participants on the field per team. |
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| 7/30 Tokyo Metropolitan Yoyogi Park Sports Ground |
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Basketball | |
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| Tournament | ||
| Maximum participants per team: 12 5 participants on the court per team. 8/1 --- Semi-Final & Finals |
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| Buffer materials The host is going to prepare the buffer materials for all unicycles. If your saddle/pedals of unicycle is/are not for gymnasium, you must install the cushioning materials to your saddle/pedals. Washed Shoes You do not need to buy special indoor shoes. Simply designate an extra pair of clean shoes as your "indoor shoes," and bring them in your gym bag. |
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| 7/26, 8/1 National Olympics Memorial Youth Center Big Gymnasium |
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