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DELAWARE MASSAGE CHAMPIONSHIP

DELAWARE MASSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPDELAWARE MASSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPDELAWARE MASSAGE CHAMPIONSHIP

Join us for the first annual Delaware Massage  Championship 


Bally's Casino Resort - Dover, Delaware


Register HERE

About Delaware Massage Championship

Our Philosophy

  

The Delaware Massage Championships is where professional high achieving massage therapists gather to have a blast showcasing their skills, picking up fresh techniques, and mingling with fellow professionals. Picture it as a lively contest, a friendly competition where therapists can shine individually while also learning from others. As a proud member of the U.S. Association of Massage Championships, supported by the World Massage Festival and the American Massage Championships, we strive to uphold excellence in the field of massage and provide a platform for growth and recognition. We’re all about celebrating the magical talent of massage, supporting therapists as they reach new heights.

Get ready for a fabulous two-day event!

Day 1:

Your Moment to Shine!


Attention all licensed massage therapists and current students!  Choose from a variety of categories, including Swedish, Freestyle, sports, and more. Step into the spotlight and showcase your skills in the category you excel in. Not only will you have the opportunity to deliver an outstanding service, but you'll also get to experience one in return.


Our esteemed panel of industry-leading judges will be watching closely, evaluating your techniques and providing invaluable feedback to support your growth journey. 


And remember, each category winner will earn a spot in the final round where your chance to show you awesomeness and be an overall winner await!


Day 2

Advanced Bodywork Classes


Gear up to enhance your expertise with an opportunity to get exclusive 8-hours of CE course by top educators in the massage industry


Get ready to absorb a wealth of knowledge and refine your skills under the guidance of a true experts in the field.


Breakfast and lunch are on us, so you can fuel up and focus on soaking in every bit of wisdom shared during this enriching session.


Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to connect, learn, and grow within the vibrant community of massage therapy! 


Participants of the DEMC will receive a total of 8 CE Hours approved by NCBTMB!


A list of CE Providers is Pending

CATEGORIES

Freestyle Western

Freestyle Western

Freestyle Western

 Combination of different types of western massage methods, self-treatment, mobilization, cupping, massage with tools, bodywork etc.)    Innovation and flow will be highly weighted by the judges panel.  May incorporate stretching and joint mobilization. Use of tools is permitted.  May be performed on a table or mat.

Freestyle Eastern

Freestyle Western

Freestyle Western

 Combination of different types of Asian massage methods (Shiatsu, Acupressure, Thai massage, cupping, massage with tools, etc )  Innovation and flow will be highly weighted by the judges panel.  May incorporate stretching and joint mobilization. Use of tools is permitted.  May be performed on a table or mat. 

Sports

Freestyle Western

Students

 Deep-Tissue massage, MFR, MET, neuromuscular techniques, stretching etc. 

 Use of tools is permitted. Must declare service to be pre-event, post-event, or maintenance massage.  May be performed on a table or mat 

Students

Freestyle Western

Students

 Current, entry-level students who have completed a minimum of 250 hours of education. May utilize stretching and joint mobilization.   Use of tools is NOT permitted.   Students are only able to register for the student category.  

RULES AND REGULATIONS

Who Can Enter?

  

Any state-licensed massage therapist can enter. Only Delaware state certified and licensed massage therapist who also can show they are currently licensed and insured can win overall medals. Out-of-state LMTs are able to win categories but not the overall championship title.

Participants will be required to also receive a massage. A strong esthetic presentation is highly encouraged. You may promote your style, schools, businesses, etc.

How can you participate?

  

You must complete the registration form and provide the required documentation.  Once the Delaware Massage Championship determines that you are eligible, you will receive an email with instructions on paying your fee. You are registered once your non-refundable fee is paid in full. 


Costs & Entry Fees:

Regular Entry Fee is $199 without CE’s $299 with CE’s

Student Entry Fee is $99 without CE’s $199 with CE’s

Entry fees are non-refundable. 

Insurance

 

 All participants must be fully insured with ABMP, AMTA, Massage Magazine, etc.

Your own insurance covers both you and the participants you treat during the competition. All participants must be fully insured during the competition and list “Delaware Massage Championship” as an “additional insured.”

Licensure

All participants are required to possess and uphold an active massage therapy license in their respective home state.  Additionally, participants enrolled in the student category are required to submit a letter of good standing from their current instructor, demonstrate completion of a minimum of 250 hours of education, and have an instructor and/or school director present during the competition.

The Delaware Massage Competition is an inclusive event, welcoming competitors from all 50 states. Out-of-state participants are eligible to receive category medals; however, the DE Massage Championship finals will exclusively be open to residents holding a valid Delaware massage therapy license.

Competition Area and Time

 

  • The competition area is a 2,500-square-foot conference room. In the preliminaries, the competition floor will be split into 6 areas with maximum of 10 massage tables/massage chairs (per category) set up. There will be two participants per table (a giver and a receiver). This may change depending on the number of entrants. Massage tables will NOT be provided. Please bring your own massage table, chairs, sheets/tools/supplies needed to perform your massage.
  • The location of each participant’s table/chair and receiver will be chosen at random by judges/organizers. Participants will be given placards with their table numbers, name, and category.
  • Judges who may be instructors or employers will not be allowed to judge their own students/employees, etc.
  • Spectators are allowed in preliminary and final rounds. Please note there are no shower facilities. Championship coordinators decide which music will be played during the championship.
  • The duration of each round is 75 minutes (This includes a 60-minute treatment and 15 minutes for a quick assessment of your partner).
  • The winner of each category is the participant with the highest points.

The Judges

The Judges are all highly skilled within their categories and have all taken a Judge’s Course or been coached by the Delaware Massage Championship Director who has taken the IMA Judges Course.


Judges will evaluate the participants in the following areas with a point system:

  • Techniques: Innovative and effective techniques for both therapist and client.
  • Ergonomics: How do the therapists use their own bodies (work environment) and their remedies
  • Flow: means a continuous non-stop movement and variation of techniques performed by the therapist.
  • Innovation and Development of new methods
  • Recipient feedback
  • Participants are informed that the judges at the competition are capable of evaluating the individual treatment.


The participants cannot expect score results from the judges either during or after the competition. Judges will give feedback to participants on a case-by-case basis. Final scores will be posted at the end of the competition.


All decisions regarding the competition are made collectively within the group of Judges to ensure the competition is as fair as possible. In the event of a disagreement among the judges, the head judge will make the final decision.


Participants cannot be judged by their family/friends, business partners, or instructors. If Delaware Massage Championship faces this conflict, the participant will be given a weighted score (average) from remaining eligible judges.

The Final

The Duration of the Final is 65 minutes.


  • The Winner will be the Delaware Licensed Massage Therapist who gets the most points during the final round, and he/she will be appointed as the Overall Delaware Massage Champions in Massage for that year.

Winners & Prizes

Each category will award:

  • Gold, silver, and bronze winners.
  • Winners will receive medals and certificates
     

Overall Finals Champions:

  • Gold, silver, and bronze winners.
  • Winners will receive medals and certificates
     

1st place/Gold Overall Champion will receive:

  • Free entrance into the World Massage Festival *($400 value)
  • Free entrance into the American Massage Championship *($250 value)
     

*held in Las Vegas, Nevada in July 2025

Media Release

Participation in the Delaware Massage Championship implies consent for the recording of lectures/classes, preliminary rounds, the final event, and the prize-giving ceremony. These recordings may be utilized for prospective marketing purposes on social media, and it is acknowledged that your image may be featured in these videos or photos. 

FULL EVENT DETAILS

Mission

  

The Delaware Massage Championships is where professional high achieving massage therapists gather to have a blast showcasing their skills, picking up fresh techniques, and mingling with fellow professionals. Picture it as a lively contest, a friendly competition where therapists can shine individually while also learning from others. We are supported by the World Massage Festival and the American Massage Championships, we strive to uphold excellence in the field of massage and provide a platform for growth and recognition. We’re all about celebrating the magical talent of massage, supporting therapists as they reach new heights.

Event Schedule

 

Day 1:

  • 8:00 AM: Welcome, Orientation
  • 9:00 AM: Competition Begins
  • 12:30 PM:  Lunch Break
  • 1:30 - 5:00 PM: Competition Resumes
  • 5:00 – 6:00 PM Award Ceremony

Day 2:

  • 8:00 AM: Catered Breakfast/Registration
  • 9:00 AM: CE Classes
  • 12:00 PM: Catered Lunch Break
  • 1:30 PM - 5:00 PM: CE Class resumes

Event Registration

  • Student entrance fee: $99 (non-refundable).
  • Early Bird entrance fee:  $189 without CE's $289 with CE's (non-refundable) 
  • Standard entrance fee: $199 without CE's  $299 with CE's  (non-refundable)  


Registration will open October 1, 2024

Event Location

 

Bally's Dover Casino Resort

1131 North Dupont Hwy, Dover, DE, US

Who Can Participate?

 

  • Select one or two categories that will show off your unique skills as a massage therapist. 
  • Complete the required DEMC registration form including your current liability insurance and licensure information. 
  • All participants are required to receive massages, as well as give massages. If necessary we will arrange for suitable candidates/massage recipients in particular cases.
  • A strong esthetic presentation is highly encouraged. You may promote your style, schools, businesses, etc.

Event Location

Our first annual event will be held at

Bally's Dover Casino Resort

1131 North Dupont Highway, Dover, Delaware 19901, United States

Info@delawaremassagechampionship.com

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