CSMA National Sports Massage Competition and Collaboration

Awards

Three winners for the Pre-Event Massage Category

Three winners for the 25 min Post-Event/Maintenance Massage Category

One winner for Peer-Reviewed Pre-Event Routine

One 2025 Grand Trophy Winner (top 6 final show-down, peer reviewed)

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Prizes include an assortment of certificates, products, medals, and trophies, along with Grand Winner's name placed on the yearly main trophy.
 

Athlete Testing and Participation

All participants will either act as an athlete, or bring their own athlete (demo body).

Athletes must be:

• At least 18 years old

• Comfortable being treated in a public setting

• Able to wear gym-appropriate clothes (racerback moveable tank top + movable shorts; for both men and women)

• Free of serious injuries or health conditions

• Willing to perform basic physical tests before and after treatment

Round 1 (Performance-Based)

Pre-Event Testing

Before treatment, athletes will complete these physical performance tests:

1. Self-Reported Readiness Score – How ready they feel in limbs/torso

2. Five-Second Standing Run – Sprint in place as fast as possible, counting every other step

3. Vertical Jump Reach – Touch or tap as high as possible on a wall or target (2 tries)

4. Single Bound Forward – Jump from one foot to the other for maximum distance (2 tries)

3-5 Minute Pre-Event Treatment

Practitioners will use their phone, camera, or other device to record their 3-5 minute treatment routine. (bring a stand or something to set it on!)

Judges will be scoring practitioner's Communication, Posture/Technique, and Style.

Athletes will be scoring practitioner's Communication, and their Comfort Level. (private scoring)

Videos from the top three practitioners' in Round 1 will be uploaded and have a Peer vote for Pre-Routine Winner.

Re-Test and Score

After receiving the 3-5 minute treatment, athletes will assess their body readiness, and re-test all 3 movements to see if any changes/improvements were made.

All scoring is private, but judges can provide general feedback at the end if wanted.

 

Round 2 (Mobility-Based)

Post-Event/Maintenance Testing

Before treatment, athletes will complete these range-of-motion tests:

1. Standing Toe Touch – Measure flexibility and hamstring length

2. Arm/Torso Rotation – Practitioner's choice

3. Final Practitioner’s Choice Test – You choose a third movement to assess

   • Must be written down

   • Describe the restriction or range (“mid shin,” “45° rotation,” etc.)

25 Minute Post-Event/Maintenance Treatment

This is your time to shine with creative recovery strategies and your unique post-event flow.

Use all your moves to show us your skillsets in a 25-minute session.

Judges will be scoring practitioner's Communication, Posture/Technique, and Style.

Athletes will be scoring practitioner's Communication, and their Comfort Level. (private scoring)

Re-Test and Score

After receiving the 25 minute treatment, athletes will re-perform all 3 tests to see if any changes/improvements were made.

Again, all scoring is private, but judges can provide general feedback at the end if wanted.​