ABOUT WCT

The competitions have gained enormous interest from around the globe via social media platforms and World Chase Tag® has supported the evolution being developed via gyms & clubs in each region to grow the game.

Since 2017, WCT has been working with international partners to licence the staging of official WCT competitions in countries & regions around the globe. The goal over the next 12 months is for these regional events to act as qualifiers which earn the winning teams automatic entry into the WCT International events.

Currently, there are two divisions: an open division, where both male and female athletes can compete together, and a women's division.

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THE FIRST AND ONLY GLOBAL 
LEAGUE FOR COMPETITIVE TAG

RULES

CHASE TAG® - CHASE-OFF™

This is our most popular format and is used at our main events (eg. WCT national Championships, WCT4, WCT5 etc.).

  • It is a team format that is played by two teams of up to 6 athletes
  • Each match is the best of 16 Chases
  • Each Chase is 20 seconds long with one Chaser and one Evader
  • There is a 25 second Rest Period between Chases
  • The winning athlete in each Chase stays on as the Evader for the next Chase
  • Tags must be made with the hand (I.e. NOT the foot)
  • If an athlete steps out of bounds, they lose that Chase
  • If a match ends in a draw, it goes to a Sudden Death Chase-Off

SUDDEN DEATH CHASE-OFF™

The longest evasion wins.

  • A Sudden Death Chase-Off consists of two 20 second Chases where each team gets to Evade
  • The team that gets the longest Evasion Time wins
  • The 25 second rest period between Chases does not apply during Sudden Death and teams have up to 3 minutes to decide which athlete to send out
  • The Evading team must send out their athlete first
  • If a winner is not decided after one round of Sudden Death (for example, if both Chases end in an Evasion), the process is repeated
  • Tags must be made with the hand (I.e. NOT the foot)
  • If an athlete steps out of bounds, they lose that Chase

Chase Tag® is the name of a proprietary sport founded on the game of tag, involving Chasers and Evaders. To make the game finite, fast and competitive, the proprietary sport of Chase Tag® divides the game into timed chases, where the Evader scores each time a Chaser fails to make a successful touch within a chase. To make the sport more spectator-friendly and entertaining, the proprietary sport of Chase Tag® speeds up and simplifies the sport by: (1) confining the chasing to be within a court (called a 'quad'), (2) limiting the maximum time of each chase and terminating a Chase immediately upon a touch or the exiting of the quad by either the Chaser or the Evader, (3) having only one Chaser and one Evader in each Chase, (4) having only two teams in a match and (5) scoring only for evasions but not timing (except during a Sudden Death Chase-Off).More details of the Rules of World Chase Tag® are given above.  Full details are sent to all our athletes before our formal competitions.  If you want further details, you can send us a request, together with your name, address and email address.  All of our Rules are copyright 2014-2024.  

THE TEAM BEHIND WCT

Christian & Damien Devaux - Founders of World Chase Tag®

Christian Devaux & Damien Devaux
Founders

World Chase Tag® was formed by Christian Devaux in 2012 after a game of Tag with his son in their back garden. A year later, he was joined by his brother, Damien, and together they set about turning the oldest game into the newest sport. From organising casual meet-ups in Hyde Park, within a few years they were hosting international competitions with some of the world's best Parkour athletes and Ninja Warrior competitors. In 2020, they teamed up with Tupelo Honey CEO, Cary Glotzer, who, together with Gray TV, became equity partners in World Chase Tag®.

World Chase Tag® is responsible for creating a standardised competitive playing arena & set of rules / formats which has allows athletes from around the world to train & compete in international competitions.

World Chase Tag® (WCT) events are divided into three tiers - National Championships, Continental Championships and World Championships. WCT hosted National Championships in the US, China, France and the UK, which act as qualifier tournaments for the upcoming World Championship which will be held in Évry-Courcouronnes (France) in November 2025.

Our team combines expertise in global expansion, cutting-edge technology, and sports innovation. Together, we’ve transformed WCT into a global sensation, broadcast in over 35 countries and embraced by millions. From securing major partnerships with broadcasters like ESPN to developing tools for seamless event production, our team drives the growth of the sport while creating unforgettable experiences for fans and athletes. With a shared passion for excellence, we’re shaping the future of World Chase Tag® — one event at a time.

Teams gathered on the Quad™ for a group photo
  • Cary Glotzer (CEO): With a career spanning over a billion dollars in revenue through strategic partnerships, Cary has been a driving force behind WCT’s global expansion. His leadership has played a pivotal role in securing WCT’s presence in more than 30 countries and building partnerships with top-tier broadcasters. As a principal investor and key strategist, Cary’s vision continues to guide the sport’s rapid growth and global recognition.
  • ‍Johnny McMahon (General Manager): Johnny oversees global operations, from securing TV deals to managing finances, leveraging years of experience with major international sports brands.
  • ‍Loïc Ascarino (Global Licensing Manager): With a diverse background in coaching and gym management, Loïc has been instrumental in expanding WCT’s licensing network and scaling its global presence.
  • Kyle Shapiro & Martino Chen (Asia-Pacific Managers): Based in China, Kyle and Martino are essential in expanding WCT’s reach across Asia, forming key partnerships and developing local talent.
  • ‍Thomas Rodrigues (Lead Developer): Thomas powers WCT’s live broadcasts and lays the groundwork for future innovations like betting integration.
  • ‍Mike Brosnan (Executive Producer): With decades of experience producing high-profile sports events, Mike ensures every WCT broadcast is world-class, from production to distribution.

CONTACT

General (UK)
Christian Devaux
Tel +44 (0)7739 090 248
‍Email christian@worldchasetag.com

Tupelo Honey/Gray TV (Broadcast)
Cary Glotzer
Tel +1 (917) 939-4833
‍Email cary@tupelohoney.net | cary@worldchasetag.com

Gyms / Courses / Licensing
Loïc Ascarino
Tel +33 (6) 65 25 03 31
‍Email loic@worldchasetag.com