More than 700 wrestlers from across the country gathered in Grande Prairie, Alberta from April 24–26 for the 2026 U19, U17, and U15 National Championships hosted at the Design Works Centre - and Team BC made a statement on opening day. The first day of competition featured U19 Women, U17 Women, and U17 Men, with BC athletes delivering incredible performances across all three divisions. In the U19 Women’s division, BC captured the top provincial title with five national champi

🚨 Zone 4 Representative Announcement 🚨 We are excited to share that the Zone 4 Representative for the 2026 BC Summer Games is the incredible Manny Sihota! Welcome to the team Manny! If you would like to compete at the 2026 BC Summer Games, please reach out to your Zone Representative listed below. Athletes must be 14–17 years old as of December 31, 2026 (eligible birth years: 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012). Please contact your Zone Representative for information about team sel

Photo by Tyler Falk-Chalmers: https://www.tfalkchalmers.ca/Events/BCWA2026 BCWA is seeking nominations from individuals who can contribute to a strong, effective, and representative Board of Directors. Want to learn more about our board and what would be involved in the role? Attend our upcoming Board Orientation Presentation on May 12th at 7pm online: Or visit: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89983141452?pwd=DQiHpaa63McgY5fi9gDGbM6wn00sbc.1 Call for Board of Directors Nominations

Double Check the Provisional Entry List to Ensure you are Correctly Registered! Dear Members, Are you planning to coach, wrestle, officiate, or be part of the support staff at the upcoming Senior/U20/U17 (Cadet) Canadian Championships? Make sure you’re registered correctly by reviewing the Provisional Entry List here: Or visit: https://wrestling.ca/event/canadian-wrestling-championships-senior-junior-cadet/ If you are not listed on the provisional entry list, then you are no

This is a friendly reminder that the WCL Event Early Bird Registration and BCWA Sanctioning Registration deadlines for the upcoming Cadet, Junior, and Senior Wrestling Canada Lutte National Championships in Montréal, Québec (May 28–30, 2026) are today, May 1st. Please note: the WCL Early Bird deadline (to save on registration costs) is at 1:59 PM PST, and the BCWA Sanctioning deadline is at 11:59 PM PST Registration Deadlines: BCWA Sanctioning deadline May 1st, 2026:...

This is a friendly reminder that the WCL Event Early Bird Registration and BCWA Sanctioning Registration for the upcoming Cadet, Junior, and Senior Wrestling Canada Lutte National Championships in Montréal, Québec (May 28–30, 2026) are fast approaching, with a deadline of May 1st. Registration Deadlines: BCWA Sanctioning deadline May 1st, 2026 WCL Event Registration: Early Bird deadline at reduced cost May 1st, 2026 by 4:59 ET (1:59PM PST Vancouver Time) Standard Registrati

SAVE THE DATE 🗓️ SFU x BCWA Summer Wrestling Camp 📅 July 10–12 📍 SFU Wrestling (Combatives Room) Train in a high-performance environment and prepare for the BC Summer Games alongside SFU and National Team athletes and coaches, with integrated sport psychology and strength & conditioning sessions. Built in BC. Ready for anywhere. Full details and registration link coming soon. Photo by Tyler Falk-Chalmers: https://www.tfalkchalmers.ca/Events/BCWA2026 Video made with Canva,

Photo by Tyler Falk-Chalmers: https://www.tfalkchalmers.ca/Events/BCWA2026 BCWA is seeking nominations from individuals who can contribute to a strong, effective, and representative Board of Directors. Want to learn more about our board and what would be involved in the role? Attend our upcoming Board Orientation Presentation on May 12th at 7pm online: Or visit: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89983141452?pwd=DQiHpaa63McgY5fi9gDGbM6wn00sbc.1 Call for Board of Directors Nominations

Register Now for the Strong Bodies, Strong Leaders: Wrestling and Physical Literacy Summer Camp! In partnership with BC Wrestling, Collingwood Summer Camps is offering a wrestling based physical literacy weeklong grassroots camp this summer! Everyone deserves to feel strong, capable, and confident in their own body - even if they’ve never stepped on a mat before. Spots are limited - come move, learn, and lead this summer: https://www.collingwood.org/community/camps Strong Bod

This is a friendly reminder to register for BCWA sanctioning and event registration for the upcoming Cadet, Junior, and Senior Wrestling Canada Lutte National Championships in Montreal, Quebec (May 28-30, 2026). Registration Deadlines: BCWA Sanctioning deadline May 1st, 2026 WCL Event Registration: Early Bird deadline at reduced cost May 1st, 2026 by 4:59 ET (1:59PM PST Vancouver Time) Standard Registration until May 8th, 2026 by 4:59pm ET (1:59PM Vancouver Time) Last chance

In partnership with BC Wrestling, Collingwood Summer Camps is offering two half-day grassroots wrestling camps from July 13-17th, 2026! Come hit the mats and have fun at this summers MAT WARRIORS WRESTLING SUMMER CAMP! Camp Details: July 13–17, 2026 Collingwood School (Morven Campus) 70 Morven Dr, West Vancouver, BC V7S 1B2 Two camp options available: Morning Session (Grades 6–8), 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM Afternoon Session (Grades 8–10) 12:30 PM – 3:30 PM Camp Fees: $300 for the

BCWA is seeking nominations from individuals who can contribute to a strong, effective, and representative Board of Directors. We welcome expressions of interest from those with experience in areas such as law, Indigenous relationships and community engagement, fundraising, sponsorship, marketing, and communications. BCWA is also committed to broadening gender diversity and regional representation across British Columbia so the Board better reflects the communities and member

Photo above by Bill Bain This is a friendly reminder to register for BCWA sanctioning for the upcoming Cadet, Junior, and Senior Wrestling Canada Lutte National Championships in Montreal, Quebec (May 28-30, 2026). All athletes intending to participate must complete their BCWA sanctioning registration by May 1, 2026 (coaches, officials, and support staff do not require BCWA sanctioning, but must have a valid 2025/2026 BCWA membership). This is a required step to be eligible t

BC Wrestling was proud to support the 2026 BC Indigenous Wrestling Development Camp, hosted by Cowichan Valley Wrestling Club in partnership with I·SPARC (Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council) in preparation for the upcoming North American Indigenous Games. Held at Queen Margaret’s School in Duncan, the camp brought together athletes for a full day of wrestling development, learning, and connection. Thank you to Cowichan Valley Wrestling Club and I·SPARC f

This is a final reminder to athletes attending the 2026 Canadian National Wrestling Championships (April 24–26, 2026 in Grande Prairie, Alberta) that BCWA sanction registration closes tomorrow, Friday, April 10th: https://2mev.com/#!/events/2026_U19_U17_U15_Nationals Athletes who registered for Nationals but had not yet completed sanctioning have been contacted individually—this is a general reminder to ensure nothing is missed. BCWA sanctioning is mandatory for all athletes

The 2026 BC Summer Games are coming to Kelowna, BC, with wrestling taking place at Rutland Senior Secondary School from July 22–26, 2026. The BC Summer Games are British Columbia’s premier multi-sport event for developing athletes, bringing together 3,000+ competitors, coaches, and officials from across the province every two years. Since the inaugural Games in 1978, more than 115,000 athletes and 160,000 volunteers have participated, making the Games a powerful celebration o

The BCWA sanction registration deadline has been re-opened until Friday, April 10th for any athletes who have not yet completed their sanctioning for the upcoming U19/U17/U15 National Championships. 1. BCWA Sanctioning (Provincial Registration) https://2mev.com/#!/events/2026_U19_U17_U15_Nationals Athletes who have registered for the national championships but have not yet completed BCWA sanctioning have been contacted individually (so keep an eye out on your email!), but thi

The incredible moments from this year’s championships have been captured by Tyler Falk-Chalmers and his team (@tfalkchalmers) — and the photos are amazing. From intense matches and big throws to podium celebrations, these images showcase the heart, athleticism, and spirit of BC wrestling. Athletes, families, and clubs can now view and purchase photos from the tournament . ➡️To view or purchase photos, please visit: https://www.tfalkchalmers.ca/Events/BCWA2026 A huge thank yo

The BC Wrestling Association would like to extend our sincere thanks to everyone who helped make the 2026 BCWA Club Provincial Championships such an incredible success. First and foremost, we would like to recognize Cowichan Valley Wrestling Club and their entire team for hosting this outstanding event. Organizing a championship of this scale requires countless hours of preparation, coordination, and dedication. The Cowichan team created a welcoming and professional environme

Calling all coaches in the Anmore, Belcarra, Burnaby, Coquitlam, New Westminster, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Surrey, and White Rock regions! BC Wrestling is currently seeking a Zone 4 Coach Representative for the 2026 BC Summer Games, taking place July 22–26 in Kelowna. The BC Summer Games are an incredible experience for both athletes and coaches. It’s a fantastic opportunity to support developing wrestlers, collaborate with coaches from across the province, and be part of