THE AMERICAN MASSAGE CHAMPIONSHIPS
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Competition dates are July 17-19, 2026
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By participating in the American Massage Championships, the Massage Therapists will get the opportunity to strengthen and improve their skills.A certificate will be issued for each participant, enabling the Massage Therapists to brand their business in a new way. Participation fee: $300 Proof of your insurance coverage MUST be submitted
American Massage Championships (AMC)
Competitor Code of Conduct
Purpose
The American Massage Championships (AMC) exist to celebrate excellence, professionalism, and integrity in massage therapy. Competitors represent not only themselves, but the broader massage profession and the AMC community.
Participation in AMC is a privilege, not a right. All competitors are expected to uphold the highest standards of professional conduct before, during, and after the competition.
Competitor Responsibilities
All AMC competitors must:
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Conduct themselves with professionalism, respect, and integrity at all times
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Follow all competition rules, category guidelines, and judging criteria
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Respect judges, staff, volunteers, models, fellow competitors, and attendees
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Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and ethical standards of touch
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Comply immediately with instructions from AMC officials and judges
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Represent the massage profession in a manner that reflects positively on the field
Professional Conduct Standards
During Competition
Competitors must:
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Use only approved techniques, tools, and practices permitted in their category
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Treat models with respect, dignity, and informed consent at all times
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Demonstrate safe, ethical, and appropriate professional touch
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Refrain from unsportsmanlike behavior, including disparaging remarks or gestures
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Accept judges’ decisions with professionalism, regardless of outcome
Outside of Active Competition
Competitors are expected to:
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Interact respectfully with others in all AMC-related spaces, including backstage areas, practice zones, lodging venues, social events, and online platforms
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Avoid behavior that disrupts the event or creates an unsafe or hostile environment
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Uphold AMC standards in public communications related to the competition
Prohibited Conduct
The following actions may result in immediate disciplinary action, including disqualification:
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Harassment, intimidation, bullying, or threats
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Sexual misconduct, inappropriate touch, or boundary violations
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Discrimination or hateful conduct of any kind
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Substance use that impairs judgment or safety
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Cheating, falsifying information, or attempting to influence judges improperly
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Public or private disparagement of judges, competitors, staff, or AMC leadership
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Disruptive, aggressive, or hostile behavior
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Retaliation against individuals who report concerns in good faith
Prohibited conduct may occur before, during, or after the event, including conduct outside official competition spaces when such behavior impacts AMC, its participants, or its reputation.
Judging Integrity
Competitors must not:
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Attempt to contact judges regarding scoring decisions outside official channels
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Offer gifts, incentives, or favors to judges or staff
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Question or challenge judging decisions in a disrespectful or disruptive manner
All judging decisions are final.
Enforcement & Disciplinary Action
AMC reserves the right to take action for violations of this Code, including but not limited to:
- Verbal or written warnings
- Point deductions or score adjustments
- Disqualification from current competition
- Temporary suspension or ban from AMC
- Permanent ineligibility to compete in AMC
- Revocation of titles, awards, or placements
Disciplinary decisions are made at the sole discretion of AMC leadership and are final.
