BCWA is excited to announce a Men's Junior Performance Development Practice this Friday, led by BCWA Men's Provincial Development Coach Gurjot Kooner and BCWA Board Director and Coach Garfield Gairy. This session is open to developmental and elite boys and men's athletes looking to further develop their skills and training. BCWA Performance Development Practice Date: Friday October 3, 2026 Time: 4:30–6:30 PM Location: Newton Athletic Centre 13730 72 Ave, Surrey, BC V3W 2P4 Al

Before You Wrestle or Travel, Make Sure You and Your Team are Covered Hello BCWA Members and Clubs, We want to share two important reminders regarding insurance requirements for club activities and travel. Try Wrestling and Try-It Activities All participants must complete a waiver before participating in any Try-Wrestling or Try-It activity. Clubs must ensure that every participant signs the appropriate waiver before taking part in wrestling activities. For participants under

Mark your calendars for the upcoming NCCP Community Sport and Competition Introduction Workshops! Please note that all BCWA coaches must meet minimum NCCP requirements (see here). Additionally, coaches who wish to coach at the WCL National Championships must complete their Competition Introduction Training. This training is typically only offered in the Fall, so if you plan to coach at Nationals in the Spring, now is the time to complete your training! BCWA membership and two

CALLING ALL GIRLS & WOMEN IN WRESTLING! We are so excited to officially announce the first annual Herizon, a three-day girls and women’s wrestling leadership and development event happening October 16–18, 2026 in Burnaby, BC. Herizon was created to bring girls and women from across the wrestling community together to learn, connect, build confidence, develop leadership skills, and explore the many ways they can belong in wrestling. Because wrestling isn't just about what happ

The Okanagan x BCWA Wrestling Camp is happening THIS WEEKEND, September 26–27 in Kelowna! To register, visit: https://2mev.com/#!/events/bcwa-development-camp-okanagan-2026 Come get on the mat, sharpen your skills, learn from experienced coaches, and connect with wrestlers from across the region. Featuring BC Wrestling Women’s Development Coach Sukhan Chahal! 📍 Toshido MMA | Kelowna 📅 September 26–27 💰 Youth: $15 | Adult: $20 Two days. Four sessions. One weekend of wrestli

BC Wrestling Officials, Nominations are now open for the 2026–27 BC Wrestling Officials Development Committee (ODC). The ODC plays an important role in the continued development of officiating across British Columbia, including official training and development, event support, certification pathways, communication, and the continued implementation of BCWA’s officiating policies and programs. BCWA officials and members interested in contributing to this work are encouraged to

This weekend! Join Burnaby Mountain Wrestling Club for their 50th Anniversary Gala! It’s a night to celebrate 50 years of BMWC, the incredible athletes who have represented the club, and the community that continues to support them. Come enjoy a great evening of dinner, entertainment, games, casino tables, and community while helping support BMWC athletes with training, travel, and competition expenses as they work toward their goals on the national and international stage. �

The Okanagan x BCWA Wrestling Camp is happening THIS WEEKEND, September 26–27 in Kelowna! To register, visit: https://2mev.com/#!/events/bcwa-development-camp-okanagan-2026 Come get on the mat, sharpen your skills, learn from experienced coaches, and connect with wrestlers from across the region. Featuring BC Wrestling Women’s Development Coach Sukhan Chahal! 📍 Toshido MMA | Kelowna 📅 September 26–27 💰 Youth: $15 | Adult: $20 Two days. Four sessions. One weekend of wrestli

See the link below for a new handy way to double check is someone is registered and affiliated with your team! Coaches, this is a friendly reminder to complete your club sanctioning and make sure your members are registered for BCWA membership! 1. Sanction your club We’ve been chatting with coaches from across the province, and the average time to complete the club sanctioning application is just 5–10 minutes. The current record to beat is 2 minutes! https://2mev.com/#!/membe

Something new is coming to women’s wrestling. SAVE THE DATE! Herizon October 16–18, 2026 Three days. One community. A whole lot of possibility. On the mat. In the corner. At the table. For the girls who are just getting started. For the athletes ready for what’s next. For the coaches, officials, leaders and mentors shaping the future. This is Herizon. SAVE THE DATE. Herizon is a three-day girls & women’s wrestling leadership and development camp designed to bring our communit

Next week is National Coaches week, and to say #thankscoach, the Coaching Association of Canada is offering free and discounted NCCP workshops throughout the week. Here’s what’s available: September 14: NCCP Coach Initiation in Sport (Promo code: CI-58166-NCW) September 15: NCCP Creating a Positive Sport Environment (Promo code: CPSE-45439-NCW) September 16: NCCP Sport Nutrition (Promo code: Nutri-61827-NCW) September 17: NCCP Coaching Athletes with a Disability(Promo code:

Mark your calendars for the upcoming NCCP Community Sport and Competition Introduction Workshops! Please note that all BCWA coaches must meet minimum NCCP requirements (see here). Additionally, coaches who wish to coach at the WCL National Championships must complete their Competition Introduction Training. This training is typically only offered in the Fall, so if you plan to coach at Nationals in the Spring, now is the time to complete your training! BCWA membership and two

BCWA is excited to announce an upcoming wrestling camp taking place September 26-27, 2026. Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills, learn from experienced coaches, and connect with fellow wrestlers from across the region, this is an opportunity you won't want to miss. Okanagan x BCWA Wrestling Camp Date: Sept 26 & 27 Location: Toshido MMA, 165 Hwy 33 E, Kelowna, BC V1X 2A1 Schedule: Sept 26 Day 1: Session 1: 12:00pm - 2:00pm Lunch 2:00pm - 3:00pm Session 2: 3:00pm - 5:0

To everyone in our wrestling community: please note that this communication is important. If athletes or coaches are participating without current BCWA membership, you may be putting your club, yourself, BCWA, and our sport at risk of lawsuits and significant liability. Registration must happen before anyone steps onto the mat or engages in practices —not just before competition. We recognize the email below is lengthy, but we want to be as transparent and informative as poss

This is a friendly reminder that BC Wrestling Association will be hosting an Officials Policy Town Hall to review the first year of our new officials policies and development model. Officials, coaches, and club representatives are invited to attend and provide feedback as we finalize the policies for the upcoming season. We are particularly interested in what worked, what did not, and how the Officials Development Committee can better support officials hiring, performance, tr

IT’S SEPTEMBER 1 — A NEW BCWA MEMBERSHIP YEAR IS HERE! The 2026/2027 membership season is officially underway, and with it comes a few changes to how clubs and members register. Swipe through the gallery below for more information! One of the biggest changes this year is Club Sanctioning — our new annual process for clubs and teams to set up their organization in the BCWA membership system. Clubs & Teams: Start by completing a new Club Application, even if your club was regis

As we head into the 2026/2027 season, we’re introducing *Club Sanctioning* — a new annual registration process designed to create a clearer connection between BCWA, our clubs, and the people who make up our wrestling community. To register your club, please visit: https://2mev.com/#!/memberships/bcwa-club-sanctioning Through Club Sanctioning, clubs will provide some basic information about their organization and leadership, helping BCWA better understand our clubs, strengthen

After a full season under BCWA’s new officials policies and development model, we want your feedback. Officials, coaches, and club representatives are invited to join an upcoming Town Hall as we review the first year, finalize policies for the new season, and discuss how the ODC can better support officials hiring, performance, training, and development. 📅 Date: Sept 2, 2026 ⏰ Time: 7:00pm PST 📍 Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/launch/jc/85163037564 Meeting ID: 851 6303 7564 P

Celebrate a milestone with Burnaby Mountain Wrestling Club as they mark their 50th Anniversary! 🥂✨All proceeds from this spectacular evening go directly toward supporting BMWC athletes - funding their training, travel, and competition expenses on their journey to becoming World and Olympic champions. 📅 Event Details: • Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026 • Time: Starts at 5:00 PM • Location: Empress Palace Ballroom (8166 128 Street, Unit 201, Surrey, BC) • Dress Code: Forma

TONIGHT, THE VAULT CLOSES. This is your final chance to get a Victory Vault ticket and take your shot at the $10,000 50/50 prize! 🎟️ Get your ticket: https://bc.victoryvault.ca/?olc=bcwa But your ticket does more than give you a chance to win. By selecting BC Wrestling, you’re helping us continue to invest in wrestling across British Columbia - from grassroots programs, to supporting clubs and teams, to certifying coaches and officials, to running tournaments, events and hig