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Update: U15 Start Time Now 10:00 am - Club Championships
Please note the following update: the U15 Men’s and Women’s group start time has changed and will now begin tomorrow morning at 10:00 AM on March 28. All athletes should be ready to start preliminary matches at that time. Additionally, all U15 matches, including finals, will take place on Saturday, March 28 (finals have been moved from Sunday to Saturday). Photo by: sportsup.bc https://shorturl.at/2oxB9
Mar 27


Merch Pre-Order Deadline Tonight!
Today’s the day! Preorders close tonight Urban Valley Tees: https://www.urbanvalleytees.com/bcwrestling Get ahead of the crowd and make sure you’re rocking exactly what you want. When you preorder, you can skip the line at the event and choose from a wider range of colours that won’t be available onsite. Lock in your gear, pick your style, and get set for an awesome championship weekend!
Mar 25


BCWA Sanction Registration Required for U19/U17/U15 Canadian National Championships (reminder)
This is a friendly reminder to athletes attending the 2026 Canadian National Wrestling Championships April 24–26, 2026 in Grande Prairie, Alberta. Athletes are required to complete TWO separate registrations. WCL event registration and BCWA sanctioning are two separate registrations and each have their own different registration portal - be sure to complete both in order to be eligible to compete at the championships: 1. BCWA Sanctioning (Provincial Registration) - https://2m
Mar 23


Shop the Drop! Club Championships Merch Available for Pre-Order
Champions don’t wait. They move first. They stay ready. They set the standard. Step ahead of the competition and rep the moment. Preorder now — save time later. Urban Valley Tees: https://www.urbanvalleytees.com/bcwrestling The image above was created using AI to bring our vision to life.
Mar 22


The Registration Deadline for the Club Provincial Championships has been Extended!
This is a friendly notice that the registration deadline for the 2026 BCWA Club Provincial Championships has been extended to Wednesday, March 25th by 8:00pm! Click on the button below to register: Or visit: https://2mev.com/#!/events/2026BCWAClubchampionships To open the technical package, click on the button below: Key Information All participants must have an active BCWA membership Wrestlers may register in an age group above their own. Elementary wrestle-ups are subject
Mar 21


Three Registration Deadlines TODAY!
This is a friendly but important reminder that three key deadlines are happening TODAY (March 20, 2026). Please see below for details and be sure to take action before time runs out: 1) U19/U17/U15 National Championships – Early Bird Deadline Today is your last chance to register at a discounted rate for the 2026 U19, U17, and U15 Canadian Wrestling Championships in Grande Prairie, AB. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to save on registration fees. 👉 Learn more and register
Mar 20


Official Expression of Interest for U19/U17/U15 National Championships - Deadline this Friday March 20
This is a reminder that BC Wrestling is currently accepting Expressions of Interest from national-ranked officials for all three 2026 Canadian National Championships. Please note that the deadline to submit an application of interest for the U19, U17, and U15 National Championships is this Friday, March 20. Application of Interest for Upcoming Championships Officials who are interested in attending the following events are encouraged to submit their Expression of Interest at
Mar 18


Early Bird THIS FRIDAY by 1:59 pm PST - 2026 U19-U17-U15 Canadian Wrestling Championships
The Early Bird WCL Registration Deadline for the 2026 U19, U17, U15 Canadian Nationals Championships is this Friday, March 20th by 1:59pm (PST)! Ensure to register soon to save, and don't forget to register for BCWA National Championships Sanctioning (due March 26th). The 2026 Canadian Wrestling Championships (U19, U17, U15) are scheduled for April 24-26th, 2026 in Grand Prairie, Alberta. Please ensure to read through BOTH the WCL Technical Package and the BCWA Sanction Pol
Mar 16


ONLY 4 DAYS LEFT TO REGISTER FOR the 2026 Club Provincial Championships
Registration Deadline March 20, 2026 Register now for the 2026 BCWA Club Provincial Championships! Click on the button below to register: Or visit: https://2mev.com/#!/events/2026BCWAClubchampionships Make sure to secure your spot early — registration closes on March 20 at 11:59 PM . To open the technical package, click on the button below: Key Information All participants must have an active BCWA membership Wrestlers may register in an age group above their own. Elementary
Mar 16


Spring Camp - Registration Deadline Tomorrow! Train with Gia
2026 Wrestling Spring Camp - Registration Deadline Tomorrow, March 12 by 8:00pm Three-Time Olympian. Four-Time World Medalist. Commonwealth Games Silver Medalist. Two-Time Pan American Medalist. Eleven-Time Senior National Champion. Canadian Amateur Hall of Famer. One Epic Camp. Video above created by Julia Lespine: https://www.instagram.com/julialespine/ for Mizu Studios: https://www.instagram.com/mizumtl/ . Thank you Julia! Sissaouri captured silver at the 1996 Olympic G
Mar 12


NEW SFU Adult Rec Wrestling (19+)!
Ready to hit the mats and stay active? Join a welcoming, all-skill-level wrestling environment at SFU! When: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30 PM Where: SFU Wrestling Room All participants must have an active BCWA membership: Register here Join SFU Wrestling for a free trial next week. For more info on registration, please contact: clete_hanson@sfu.ca SFU Wrestling Room - Where is it? Important Location Details: The new SFU Wrestling room is located underneath the SFU Central Gy
Mar 12


National Championships – Officials Expression of Interest
BC Wrestling is now accepting Expressions of Interest from National-ranked officials who wish to be considered for appointment to the three 2026 Canadian National Championships. Deadline to Express Interest (U19, U17, U15) Officials interested in attending the U19, U17, and U15 Canadian National Championships in Grande Prairie, Alberta (April 24–26, 2026) must submit their Expression of Interest no later tha n March 20, 2026 . Due to advance flight and hotel booking require
Mar 10


Spring Camp Schedule - Registration Deadline this Friday!
The 2026 BCWA Spring Camp registration deadline is fast approaching! Registration Deadline: This Friday, March 13 by 8:00 PM We are thrilled to welcome Guivi “Gia” Sissaouri, three-time Olympian and Olympic silver medalist, as our Head Camp Clinician. With his World Championship and Commonwealth Games experience, this is an incredible opportunity to learn from one of Canada’s best. Plan your weekend and get ready for two days of skill-building, technique, and wrestling develo
Mar 9


2026 BC Indigenous Wrestling Development Camp
I∙SPARC (Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Council) is pleased to present an upcoming wrestling camp in partnership with Cowichan Valley Wrestling Club. This one-day event is being held on Friday, March 27, 2026 at Queen Margaret's School in Duncan, BC. To register, please visit: Register Here Kindly requesting registration before 4:00 pm, Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Indigenous youth (First Nations, Métis, Inuit), ages 10-18 are invited to participate. Please n
Mar 6


Register Now for the 2026 Club Provincial Championships
Registration Deadline March 20, 2026 Register now for the 2026 BCWA Club Provincial Championships! We’re excited to head to the beautiful Cowichan Valley, where the event will be proudly hosted by Cowichan Valley Wrestling Club. Click on the button below to register: Or visit: https://2mev.com/#!/events/2026BCWAClubchampionships Make sure to secure your spot early — registration closes on March 20 at 11:59 PM . To open the technical package, click on the button below: Key In
Mar 5


2026 Senior-Junior-Cadet National Wrestling Championships
The 2026 Canadian Wrestling Championships (Senior, Junior & Cadet) are scheduled for May 28-30, 2026 in Cantre Pierre-Charbonneau, Montreal, Quebec. Please review the 2026 BCWA Sanctioning Criteria and Procedure and the WCL Technical package below. All registration links can be found in the packages below (WCL registration link pending). Please note, as outlined in the Sanctioning Criteria and Procedure, athletes MUST register for BCWA sanction AND through the Wrestling C
Mar 4


2026 U19-U17-U15 Canadian Wrestling Championships Sanctioning
The 2026 Canadian Wrestling Championships (U19, U17, U15) are scheduled for April 24-26th, 2026 in Grand Prairie, Alberta. Please review the 2026 Canadian Wrestling Championships (U19, U17, U15) BCWA Sanctioning Criteria and Procedure and the 2026 WCL Canadian Wrestling Championships (U19, U17, U15) Technical Package. Please note that WCL event entry fees are in additional to the $90 BCWA athlete sanction fee. As a friendly reminder, the sanction fee for the Sr/Jr/Cadet Ch
Mar 3


Olympic Silver Medalist Guivi "Gia" Sissaouri - BCWA Spring Camp Lead Technician
Join us on March 14-15th for the 2026 BCWA Spring Camp at Simon Fraser University! We are honoured to welcome Guivi "Gia" Sissaouri as our Head Camp Clinician, an Olympic Silver Medalist and one of Canada’s most accomplished freestyle wrestlers. Video above created by Julia Lespine: https://www.instagram.com/julialespine/ for Mizu Studios: https://www.instagram.com/mizumtl/ . Thank you Julia! Sissaouri captured silver at the 1996 Olympic Games and went on to become a Wor
Feb 23


2026 Club Championships - Technical Package and Registration Now Available!
Registration is now officially LIVE for the 2026 BCWA Club Championships ! We are excited to head to the beautiful Cowichan Valley, where the event will be proudly hosted by the Cowichan Valley Wrestling Club. Be sure to secure your spot early — registration closes March 20th at 11:59 PM. Key Information All participants must have an active BCWA membership Wrestlers may register in an age group above their own. Elementary wrestle-ups are subject to tournament committee appro
Feb 19


Heart & Hustle Award – Nomination Deadline TOMORROW February 14, 2026
This is a friendly reminder that the nomination deadline for the Bobby McKenzie Memorial Heart & Hustle Wrestling Award is tomorrow, February 14, 2026 Heart and hustle weren’t just words to Bobby - they defined the way he competed, supported others, and lived each day. This memorial scholarship celebrates a graduating wrestler who embodies that same dedication, integrity, and sportsmanship. Bobby’s spirit lives on through the Heart & Hustle – Honouring Bobby McKenzie blood do
Feb 13
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