You're invited to the 2026 Red Leafs Open! You're invited to the 2026 Red Leafs Open! The Red Leafs Open is an annual wrestling tournament hosted by Simon Fraser University (SFU) in Burnaby, British Columbia. It brings together university, club, and high performance wrestlers to compete against athletes from other programs in a competitive tournament setting! Date: Saturday November 14, 2026 Location: Simon Fraser University | West Gym 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC To o

The BC Wrestling Association Officials Development Committee is inviting National and Level 1 officials interested in officiating at upcoming ODC National Control Events (including the SFU Red Leafs Open Nov 14 at SFU, and the Western Canada Age Class Championships Jan 15-17 in Langley) to complete the Officials Interest Form linked below to indicate interest. These are National Control Events so if you are looking to upgrade or for an evaluation, both events would be a great

ADULT REC WRESTLING | SFU | REGISTRATION OPEN Looking to try something new, build your fitness, or get back on the mats? Join Adult Rec Wrestling at Simon Fraser University! Coached by Cruz Velasquez, SFU Varsity NCAA Wrestling alumnus, 79 kg Senior National Bronze Medalist, three-time Washington State placer, and Tahoma Wrestling Hall of Fame member as part of the 2012 State Championship Team. Whether you're a complete beginner or an experienced wrestler, this program offers

We’re excited to share the upcoming Okanagan Indian Band Wrestling Camp, hosted in partnership with the Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation Council (I·SPARC) and BCWA! This free, two-day camp welcomes Indigenous youth ages 8–18 to get on the mats, learn wrestling, develop new skills, and participate in a fun and supportive sport environment! EVENT DETAILS Location: OKIB Cultural Immersion School Gymnasium, 11555 Westside Road, Vernon, BC Dates: November 7–8, 2026

This Monday night - the first of a series of special freestyle wrestling clinics will be hosted by Peiman Biabani at the Simon Fraser University wrestling room! Learn from Peiman Biabani: Silver 2026 Pan-American Championships 5th 2025 World Championships Bronze 2025 Pan-American Championships Silver 2024 Pan-American Championships Bronze 2019 Asian Championships Gold 2016 Junior World Championships Head Coach of the Junior Red Leafs Wrestling Team, and a 2026 CAN Fund supp

Register now for the Island X BCWA Regional Development wrestling camp taking place November 7–8, 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. Location: Queen Margaret's School (QMS) 660 Brownsey Ave, Duncan, BC V9L 1C2, Canada Schedule: Saturday Nov 7 Session 1: 12:30 - 2:15PM Session 2: 3:00 - 5:00pm Sunday Nov 8 Session 3: 12:30 -

LAST CALL: HERIZON REGISTRATION CLOSES TONIGHT! This is your last chance to register for Herizon this weekend at SFU Burnaby! Join us October 16–18 for a weekend of wrestling, leadership, learning, and connection with an incredible group of women and girls in sport. To register, visit: https://2mev.com/#!/events/Herizon_2026 A few important reminders for campers: - Registration deadline: Tonight! Be sure to register before the deadline. - Lunch: Please pack your own lunch for

Get ready wrestlers! Two full days of action-packed training are coming your way and, — it’s completely FREE with BCWA Membership! Join us for an incredible weekend of skill-building, growth, and high-quality wrestling sessions, all led by Dennis McCarthy (Prince George Wrestling Club Head Coach and Sport BC Community Sport Hero) and Gurjot Kooner (BCWA Men's Junior Development Coach). Come on out and take advantage of this perfect opportunity to sharpen your technique, try n

🎰 VEGAS, BABY! THE WORLD STAGE IS CALLING! The 2026 U23 World Championships are underway in Las Vegas, and Team Canada is ready to hit the mats! We’re putting our money on hard work, heart, and Canadian grit as we cheer on our BC athletes representing Canada on the world stage! WOMEN’S TEAM • 50 kg | Madison Mackenzie — Burnaby Mountain Wrestling Club | Chestermere, AB • 55 kg | Madisyn Grof — Coast RTC | Maple Ridge, BC • 59 kg | Ella Finding — Coast RTC | Port Moody, BC •

CALLING ALL GIRLS & WOMEN IN WRESTLING! Come Learn from a collective of incredible athletes and sport community leaders including THREE Olympians - Erica Wiebe, Justina Di Stasio and Danielle Lappage! We’re just one week away from the first annual Herizon, and we have an incredible weekend planned! Come learn from Olympians, World, Pan American and Commonwealth Games champions, national and world team members, and leaders from across the sport, including experienced coaches,

Registration is now open for the 2026 West Coast Open, taking place November 28–29 at Simon Fraser University! Or visit: https://2mev.com/#!/events/2026-west-coast-open Coaches, athletes, and officials, please review the Technical Package for important tournament details, including registration requirements, competition rules, and Team BC selection information for the 2027 Jurassic Classic and Dino Duals. Or visit: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1BLGzo3AKzISE6sqDcMKndbtrmcnX

The upcoming Competition Introduction early-bird registration deadline has been extended to tomorrow, October 7th. Register now and save! NCCP comp-intro is a requirement in order to coach at the Wrestling Canada Lutte National Championships. 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 separate registrations are required for each of the courses below

BCWA is excited to announce a Women's Junior Performance Development Practice Tuesday Oct 6, led by BCWA Women's Provincial Development Coach Sukhan Chahal and Aman Dhillon! This session is open to developmental and elite girls and female athletes looking to further develop their skills and training. BCWA Performance Development Practice Date: Tuesday October 6, 2026 Time: 6:30 PM Location: Canadian Mal Wrestling Club #134 12639 80 Ave, Surrey, BC https://maps.app.goo.gl/ko9B

SFU Wrestling Room - Where is it? Important Location Details: The new SFU Wrestling room is located underneath the SFU Central Gym. Access the area via the elevator or stairs in front of the West Gym entrance. Follow the hallway past the SFU Athletics Centre, turn left at the end of the hallway, and the wrestling (multipurpose) room will be through the door on your left (maps attached below). You can also reference a helpful video created by the SFU Grappling Club: https://ww

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