New Placement System for the Taolu Competition Team (2025)
To ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive and improve, the New England Wushu Academy is implementing a comprehensive placement system for the Taolu competition team starting in 2025. This new system evaluates athletes across a wide range of skills, organizes them by ability levels, and creates an environment for optimal growth and success.
Evaluation Process
The system assesses athletes on their technical, physical, and competitive skills, ensuring fair and accurate placement for all participants.
Skill Categories
1.Flexibility: Measures range of motion and control.
Scoring System
Placement Levels
Once scores are calculated, athletes will be assigned to one of nine professional rating categories. These categories recognize proficiency, competitive experience, and overall skill development.
1.Foundational Trainee
Training Groups Based on Levels
Athletes will train in groups based on their placement level. This ensures:
Why This Change Is Necessary
By grouping athletes based on skill level rather than solely by age, this system ensures every athlete trains in an environment that supports their growth.
Conclusion
The new placement system introduces a structured and fair way to assess and develop athletes. With the nine professional rating levels, the program ensures personalized growth and preparation for local, national, and international success. This approach reflects New England Wushu Academy’s commitment to fostering excellence and leadership in every athlete.
To ensure every student has the opportunity to thrive and improve, the New England Wushu Academy is implementing a comprehensive placement system for the Taolu competition team starting in 2025. This new system evaluates athletes across a wide range of skills, organizes them by ability levels, and creates an environment for optimal growth and success.
Evaluation Process
The system assesses athletes on their technical, physical, and competitive skills, ensuring fair and accurate placement for all participants.
Skill Categories
1.Flexibility: Measures range of motion and control.
- Example: Side splits, back bridges.
- Example: Holding mǎbù (horse stance) for extended periods.
- Example: Executing full forms without a decline in energy or precision.
- Example: Mǎbù, gōngbù, front kicks.
- Example: Tornado kick, 720 Tornado Kick.
- Example: Butterfly twist, aerial cartwheel, 720 twist.
- Example: Staff spins, sword skills, spear skills.
- Example: Single-leg stances, crane stances.
- Example: IWUF-regulated forms, fluid transitions, and sequences.
- Local: Regional-level events.
- National: High-level domestic competitions.
- International: Representing on global stages.
Scoring System
- Each skill is scored on a potential 0–25 point scale. Some skills will be valued at more points than others.
- Binary Scoring: Most skills will be evaluated as “Yes” (full points) or “No” (0 points).
- Complex skills may receive nuanced scores based on performance quality.
- The total score across all categories determines the athlete’s final rating, which is used to assign their placement level.
Placement Levels
Once scores are calculated, athletes will be assigned to one of nine professional rating categories. These categories recognize proficiency, competitive experience, and overall skill development.
1.Foundational Trainee
- Beginner-level athletes focusing on mastering basic skills and building strength and flexibility.
- Demonstrates growing proficiency in basic skills and early stages of jump and tumbling techniques.
- Shows readiness for local competitions with foundational knowledge and emerging consistency.
- Competes confidently at local levels and shows potential for national competition.
- Established skills in multiple areas, including jump techniques, weapon forms, and balance, with national competition experience.
- Competent across all skill categories, with strong tumbling and weapon proficiency. Competes effectively at the national level.
- Exhibits exceptional skill in all areas and competes or achieves recognition at international levels.
- Demonstrates mastery across all skill categories, with sustained success in national and international competitions.
- This signifies well-rounded expertise in all skill categories, extensive international experience, and coaching proficiency.
Training Groups Based on Levels
Athletes will train in groups based on their placement level. This ensures:
- Tailored instruction suited to their current skill level.
- Balanced competition among peers of similar ability.
- A structured pathway for growth.
Why This Change Is Necessary
By grouping athletes based on skill level rather than solely by age, this system ensures every athlete trains in an environment that supports their growth.
- Balanced Challenge: Peers at similar levels create a supportive yet competitive training dynamic.
- Targeted Coaching: Coaches can focus on specific needs of each group, optimizing progress.
- Motivation: Athletes build confidence and morale by advancing with peers at their level.
Conclusion
The new placement system introduces a structured and fair way to assess and develop athletes. With the nine professional rating levels, the program ensures personalized growth and preparation for local, national, and international success. This approach reflects New England Wushu Academy’s commitment to fostering excellence and leadership in every athlete.
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