INTERNATIONAL MASSAGE CHAMPIONSHIP AND CONFERENCE 2025 IN LITHUANIA

5 April 2025

In 2025, Vilnius will host the International Massage Championship, providing a unique opportunity for massage professionals and enthusiasts to come together, share their experiences and demonstrate their skills. The event, in Vilnius on April 5, 2025, will bring together participants from all over Lithuania, or even from different countries all over the world, who are looking not only to compete, but also to grow. The championship will be grouped into different categories showing different styles of massage, such as therapeutic massage techniques, the free programme and the junior programme. In addition to the competition, participants will have the opportunity to attend a conference where well-known experts will share their most recent knowledge and techniques. In addition to competing for awards, the event will also give participants the opportunity to improve their professional career, make new friends and share their experience with colleagues from other countries. Awards will be given for the best performances, creativity and innovation, giving participants the incentive to reach for the highest results. The International Massage Championship 2025 will be a great platform not only for professional development but also for the promotion of massage culture in Lithuania. We invite all massage enthusiasts to join us and become part of this unique event!


Nominations

Youth category: apprentices in vocational training or who have obtained a vocational qualification in the last 6 months.

1 – YOUTH

Classical medical body massage. Massage of different parts of the body can be demonstrated according to individual wishes (spine, legs, shoulders, arms).
Duration – 30 min.

2 – YOUTH – Free programme

Duration – 40 min.


Professionals category – therapeutic massage specialists. Massage specialists.

3 – WELLNESS STYLE MASSAGE

SPA-style massage, Lomi Lomi, bamboo sticks, aromatherapy, body shaping, hot stone, cupping, sports massage, etc.
Duration – 45 min.


4 – FREE PROGRAMME

Original massages. Massage styles from other different countries not mentioned.
Duration – 45 min.

1. The Championship is open to students, graduates of educational institutions or practising massage therapists / aestheticians / cosmetologists.
2. Registration is online at www.masazocempionatas.lt.
3. Participants who provide copies of documents proving their disability will participate in the Championship FREE OF CHARGE.
4. The appearance of the participants must be in accordance with professional standards (hair neatly pinned up so as not to cover the face, nails short and without a pronounced manicure, moderate make-up).
5. Shoes must be closed. Comfortable athletic or medical footwear is permitted.
6. The following are not permitted for Championship participants:
a. Wear jewellery on the neck, décolletage and arms,
b. wearing dangling earrings (except for „tacks”).
7. Participants will be given 15 minutes to set up, set down and dismantle at the beginning and end of each round of the competition.
8. Each participant must have a model for his/her massage, if you don’t have one, please let us know – we will take care of it.
9. Male and female models over the age of 18 years who will not be exposed to side effects (health risks) from the procedure.
10. Shoes are not allowed during Thai yoga massage and similar styles of massage.
11. The model’s appearance must comply with the aesthetic requirements of the Championships:
– The model’s skin condition should be free of skin diseases, intact skin integrity, without significant pigmentation, warts, inflammatory processes, etc.
– The model must not speak during the massage treatment.
– The responsibility for the choice of the model and his/her health lies with the participant.

12. All models must be dressed in such a way that only the area being massaged is visible. The modesty of the model must be maintained at all times. No nudity is allowed.
13. All entrants and their models may be filmed and/or photographed for marketing purposes and for use on social media platforms during the Competition and in the future.
14. Participants must provide their own disposable: panty hats, etc., blankets, towels and all other paraphernalia needed for their massage
15. The participant shall choose the necessary equipment and materials for the nomination chosen. Each participant has the right to advertise his/her sponsors or employer by displaying the logo.
16. No chiropractic, osteopathic or joint manipulation techniques are allowed during the overtime.
17. All competitors must clean and tidy their work area and dispose of all rubbish after each category.

„Massage House will provide each participant with a couch, roller, table, chair as requested.

Disqualification and exclusion

Offences which may lead to disqualification and exclusion of certain persons:
1. Any massage of a sensual/sexual nature will result in immediate disqualification and expulsion from the Championship.
2. Strict violation of the participant’s safety rules that may harm the health of the model.
3. Inappropriate behaviour or actions detrimental to the interests of the Championship.
4. Intoxication or use of alcohol or other psychotropic substances during the event.
Any competitor excluded or disqualified by decision of the Arbitration Commission shall forfeit any right to Championship awards and the fee shall be forfeited.


Arbitrators


Participation fee

  • One nomination 90 Eur.
  • Two nominations 150 Eur.
  • For Students 45 Eur.
  • Two nominations for Students 65 Eur.
  • Participation is free of charge for people with disabilities.
  • Spectators are free of charge.

Registration will be open until 01-04-2025

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