FREE Indigenous Youth Wrestling Camp – Nanaimo This is a friendly reminder to register for next week's FREE Indigenous Wrestling Camp! BC Wrestling is proud to partner with Tillicum Lelum Aboriginal Friendship Centre and ISPARC (Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council) to offer a FREE two-day wrestling camp in Nanaimo, BC! Join experienced coaches Andy Capadouca and Jacob Alexander Torres for two days of wrestling instruction focused on technique, physical fi

Over the coming registration year, BCWA is making several important changes to our membership structure, Club/Team registration process, Registered Participant system, and membership fees. Photo's by Tyler Falk-Chalmers We know that's a lot of change at once - and we want to be transparent about what is changing, why it is changing, and how these changes will help build a stronger future for wrestling in BC. To review what is changing, please read through the below and review

ROUND 3 IS HERE! Missed your chance in the first two rounds? Your shot at $10,000 isn’t over yet: https://bc.victoryvault.ca/?olc=bcwa The Sport BC Victory Vault Sweepstakes is back for Round 3, giving you another chance to take home half of the 50/50 $10,000 prize! The Victory Vault Sweepstakes gives you a chance to win big while helping us continue the work happening across our province. BC Wrestling is about so much more than what happens on competition day. Behind the sce

Friendly reminder, BC Wrestling community! The new wrestling season is just around the corner, and we’re getting ready to hit the mats for another great year. The 2026/2027 BCWA membership renewal is approaching quickly! With the 2025/2026 membership year wrapping up on September 1st, we’ll be sending out the official renewal notice and registration link as we get closer to the new membership year. Keep an eye on your inbox and mark September 1st on your calendar so you’re re

The Canadian Sport Institute Pacific is pleased to present the NCCP Competition Development modules in an on-line format allowing coaches to complete a number of modules as part of the enhanced International Coaching School. The Canadian Sport Institute Pacific (CSIP) is offering NCCP Competition Development modules through an online format, providing coaches with a flexible opportunity to continue their professional development and complete their Competition Development requ

🚨 TODAY IS THE DAY! 🚨 The countdown is on! In less than 11 hours, the Victory Vault Sweepstakes closes. This is your final chance to enter for the guaranteed $10,000 50/50 Grand Prize while supporting amateur wrestling across British Columbia. Every ticket purchased through BC Wrestling helps fund athlete development, coach education, officials' training, grassroots programming, tournaments, camps, and opportunities that strengthen our wrestling community. ⏰ Don’t wait! 🎟️

The 2026 BC Summer Games brought together more than 3,000 athletes, coaches, officials, and volunteers in Kelowna for one of British Columbia's premier multi-sport events. Held every two years, the Games provide developing athletes with the opportunity to represent their zones while competing against the province's best. Congratulations to every wrestler who stepped onto the mat throughout the weekend. Your dedication, perseverance, and sportsmanship were on full display, and

The BC Wrestling Association is proud to wish Team Canada the very best of luck as they take on the world at the 2026 U17 World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan (July 27 – August 2). Canada will be represented by 13 athletes, along with coaches Frank Mensah, Aman Dhillon, Harjit Billen, and Aso Palani. A special shoutout to our BC representatives: Women's Wrestling • 49 kg – Isabelle Chen (Bhullar WC) • 57 kg – Gurleen Dhillon (Canadian Mal WC) • 61 kg – Kai Pare (Coast RTC)

What an incredible week at the 2026 BC Summer Games! More than 3,000 athletes, coaches, officials, and volunteers gathered in Kelowna to celebrate sport, community, and competition at one of British Columbia’s premier multi-sport events. Held every two years, the BC Summer Games bring together the province’s top developing athletes, providing them with the opportunity to represent their zones while competing against the best from across BC. Congratulations to every wrestler w

It is with profound sadness that we share the passing of Doug Corbett. Doug was an incredible husband, father, teacher, coach, past President of BC Wrestling Association, mentor, leader, and friend. His impact reached far beyond the wrestling mat, touching the lives of countless athletes, coaches, students, and families throughout British Columbia. Wrestling exists because of people like Doug—coaches who dedicate countless hours to investing in others, helping young people gr

The updated 2026 BC Wrestling Association AGM 15 Day Notice Package is now available. We sincerely appreciate our members' patience, understanding, and continued support as we prepare for our rescheduled Annual General Meeting. The BC Wrestling Association Annual General Meeting will take place on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, from 7:00–8:00 PM PT. Click here to view the Updated 15 Day Notice Package. Members can register to attend via Zoom here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/

We would like to take a moment to celebrate the incredible accomplishments of our U20 BC athletes who recently took to the Pan-American stage in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Competing against the best young wrestlers from across the Americas, you represented BC and Canada with pride, determination, and excellence. You all made us incredibly proud!!💪 Results: Women’s Wrestling 🥈59 kg – Kai Pare Coast RTC | Williams Lake, BC Silver Medalist 72 kg – Jolina Healey Rhino WC | Fanny B

🎉 ROUND 2 OF THE VICTORY VAULT IS OPEN! 🎉 Enter now for your chance to win the $10,000 50/50 Grand Prize while supporting amateur wrestling across British Columbia. NEW** Early Bird Bonus! Purchase your tickets by tomorrow (July 21) for an additional chance to win a $300 Early Bird Prize! Want to boost your odds? Add 10 extra tickets for just $10 and increase your chances in both the Early Bird draw and the Grand Prize draw. Every ticket purchased helps support: 🤼 Athlete

MEMORANDUM TO MEMBERS Date: July 15, 2026 From: BC Wrestling Association Board of Directors Dear Members, The BC Wrestling Association Board of Directors wishes to advise the membership that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) held on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, has been declared null and void due to governance and procedural issues identified during the meeting. It was determined that, in the interest of ensuring fairness, transparency, and compliance with the Association's Bylaws

TOMORROW. THE STAGE IS SET. MADRID AWAITS. Tomorrow, 36 of Canada’s top wrestlers will step onto the international stage at the Spanish Grand Prix in Madrid, Spain, ready to battle some of the world’s best on July 11–12. We are incredibly proud to cheer on Team Canada, and especially excited for our outstanding BC athletes representing the Maple Leaf. Men’s National Team • Markus Lee (61 kg) • Karson Brown (65 kg) • Dominic Wendt (65 kg) • Omrao Dhadda (79 kg) • Dilpreet Rand

🔥 REGISTRATION CLOSES TONIGHT! 🔥 Don’t miss your chance to train at the SFU x BCWA x BMWC Future Champ Development Camp! Join some of Canada’s top wrestlers, Pan American medalists, National Team coaches, and elite athletes for 3 days of high-level training and athlete development as you prepare for the BC Summer Games. 📅 July 10–12 📍 SFU Wrestling — Combatives Room Fees: Youth (14–19): $170 Kids (10–13): $75 👕 All campers receive a camp shirt! ⏰ Final registration deadl

TOMORROW! Team Canada takes on the best from across the Americas at the 2026 U20 Pan-American Championships in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, July 9–11! We’re incredibly proud to have five BC athletes representing Canada on the international stage: 🔥 Women’s Wrestling • 59 kg – Kai Pare (Coast RTC) – Williams Lake, BC • 72 kg – Jolina Healey (Rhino WC) – Fanny Bay, BC 🔥 Men’s Freestyle • 86 kg – Tejvir Dhinsa (Burnaby Mountain WC) – Abbotsford, BC • 97 kg – Harjot Shergill (Canadi

REGISTRATION DEADLINE EXTENDED — LAST CHANCE! We’ve extended registration for the SFU x BCWA Future Champ Development Camp until TOMORROW at MIDNIGHT! This is your final opportunity to secure your spot. Train with some of Canada’s top wrestlers, including Pan American medalists, National Team coaches, and elite athletes, as you prepare for the upcoming season and the BC Summer Games. Over 3 days and 9 sessions, athletes will develop their wrestling skills while also taking pa

🚨 LAST CHANCE TO REGISTER! 🚨 Register now: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/CollingwoodSchool0?orglink=camps-registration We've reopened registration for MAT WARRIORS for a limited time only. Registration closes at the end of this week — don't miss your chance to join us this summer! Want to hit the mats and have an unforgettable summer? 💪☀️ The mission of Mat Warriors is simple: have an amazing week, make new friends, and become a better wrestler along the way! Expect our

THERE ARE ONLY SIX DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER FOR THE SFU X BCWA FUTURE CHAMP DEVELOPMENT CAMP!! Have fun, compete, and prepare for the BC Summer Games and the upcoming season at our High Performance Development Camp at SFU Wrestling. REGISTRATION To register, click on the link in our bio or visit: https://2mev.com/#!/events/2026summerwrestlingcamp Deadline: July 8 (midnight) Join us this summer to train and learn from some of Canada’s top wrestlers, including Pan American medalis