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Day 3 Recap - Junior National Championships
CANADA'S BEST TAKE THE MAT The final day of the 2026 Canadian Wrestling Championships concluded in spectacular fashion at Centre Pierre Charbonneau in Montreal, with Canada's top Senior athletes battling for national titles and national team positions. British Columbia once again stood among the nation's best, highlighted by BMWC capturing the Senior Men's Team Championship. Throughout the championship week, the 2025 WCL Wrestler of the Year Awards were also presented. Congra
Jun 6
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Day 2 Recap - Junior National Championships
Day two of the 2026 Canadian Wrestling Championships saw British Columbia continue its impressive run at Centre Pierre Charbonneau in Montreal. The Junior Women's Team Championship was captured by Coast RTC, while BC's Junior Men delivered one of the strongest performances of the tournament, winning six of the ten available gold medals. BMWC claimed the Men's Team Championship, while Liam Gorton (Coast RTC) was named the Men's Most Outstanding Wrestler. Adding to the celebrat
Jun 3
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Victory Vault Sweepstakes - BCWA Currently in Second!
๐ BIG NEWS! BC Wrestling is currently sitting in 2nd place in the Sport BC Victory Vault Sweepstakes! ๐ Photo by Bill Bain: https://www.bainphotos.com/Wrestling Thank you to everyone who has already purchased tickets and supported amateur wrestling across British Columbia. Your support is making a real difference. This month, Victory Vault has moved to a 50/50 format, and it's launching with a guaranteed $10,000 jackpot that will continue to grow throughout June! ๐ฐ Guarant
Jun 3
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Day 1 Recap - Cadet National Championships!
๐ฅ CADET STARS SHINE IN MONTREAL ๐ฅ The 2026 Canadian Wrestling Championships wrapped up an incredible U17 Cadet competition at Centre Pierre Charbonneau in Montreal, where British Columbia's next generation of wrestling stars put on a remarkable display. The BC U17 Women's team tied Ontario for the most individual placers, while Coast RTC captured the Women's Team Championship. On the mat, Gurleen Dhillon (Canadian Mal) was named the tournament's Most Outstanding Wrestler af
Jun 2
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Earlybird Deadline Tomorrow - U23 Wrestling Championships & Non-Olympic Weight Class Trials
This is a friendly reminder that the early bird registration deadline for the 2026 Canadian U23 Wrestling Championships & Senior Non-Olympic Weight Class Trials is tomorrow, Friday May 29th by 1:59pm PST Vancouver Time (16:59 ET). Save money and register early! Photo by Bill Bain Registration Link: U23 Wrestling Championships & Senior Non-Olympic Weight Class Trials Event Registration: https://2mev.com/#!/events/2026-canadian-u23-wrestling-championships-senior-non-olympic-wei
May 28
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Registration Deadline TOMORROW: Mat Warriors - Summer Wrestling Camp
TOMORROW IS THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER! Donโt miss out! Registration closes tomorrow May 27th, 2026. To register, visit: https://campscui.active.com/orgs/CollingwoodSchool0?orglink=camps-registration Want to hit the mats and have an unforgettable summer? ๐ชโ๏ธ Whether youโre looking to learn new techniques, learn some throws, build confidence, make new friends, or just have an absolute blast playing wrestling games โ MAT WARRIORS is for you! MAT WARRIORS WRESTLING SUMMER CAMP In
May 27
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Zone 4 Qualifiers - BC Summer Games
Infographic created by Manny Sihota ๐ฃ CALLING ZONE 4 ATHLETES! ๐ฃ If you are interested in attending the BC Summer Games, the Zone 4 qualifier is approaching quickly! ๐
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026 โฐ Time: 4:00 PM โ 8:00 PM ๐ Location: Newton Recreation Centre (Surrey) REGISTRATION INFORMATION: All Zone 4 athletes interested in competing in the qualifier must email Zone Rep Manny Sihota by Saturday, May 30th. ๐ง Email: mannysihota81@gmail.com Please include: Full Name Club
May 26
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BCWA Board Nominations Due TODAY!
This is a friendly reminder that BCWA Board nominations are due TODAY - Friday, May 22nd! 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 repr
May 22
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Registration Deadline Fast Approaching - 2 Summer Camps!
Donโt miss out! Registration for our upcoming BC Wrestling summer camps closes NEXT WEEK โ Thursday, May 28th, 2026! MAT WARRIORS - Summer Wrestling Camp 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 13โ17, 2026 Collingwood School (Morven Campus) 70 Morven Dr, West Vancouver, BC V7S 1B2
May 22
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BCWA AGM - June 23, 2026
Notice is hereby given to all members of the BC Wrestling Association that the 2026 Annual General Meeting will be held Tuesday, June 23rd. Please review the AGM package for information on registration, voting eligibility, membership requirements, and others. DATE: Tuesday June 23, 2026 TIME: 7:00pm - 8:00pm LOCATION: Zoom link will be sent to all members who register. REGISTRATION: Registration closes June 22, 2026 by 11:59 pm. NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. There i
May 19
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Board Nominations Due this Friday!
This is a friendly reminder that BCWA Board nominations are due this Friday, May 22nd! Photo by: https://www.instagram.com/sportsup.bc/ 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
May 19
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LAST CHANCE: 2026 Cadet / Junior / Senior Nationals Registration Closes Today at 1:59pm PST
This is a friendly reminder that the Last Chance WCL Event Registration for the upcoming Cadet, Junior, and Senior Wrestling Canada Lutte National Championships in Montrรฉal, Quรฉbec (May 28โ30, 2026) is today, May 15th by 1:59pm! Registration Link: Click on the links below to register. Senior/Junior/Cadet Nationals Event Registration: https://2mev.com/#!/events/2026-canadian-wrestling-championships-senior-u20-junior-u17-cadet Not sure if you've already registered? Double chec
May 15
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Day 3 Recap - U19/U17/U15 Nationals Greco
Day 3 wrapped up the final day of the 2026 U19/U17/U15 National Championships in Grande Prairie, Alberta on April 26th. Congratulations to every athlete who stepped on the mat and represented BC Wrestling on the national stage. ๐ข๐๐๐๐๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ๐ถ๐ป๐ด ๐๐๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ & ๐ง๐ฒ๐ฎ๐บ ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐๐น๐๐ ๐จ๐ญ๐ต โข Natalie Wojciechowski (Coast Wrestling) was named Most Outstanding Female Wrestler at 65kg โข Uday Billen (Rustom WC) was named Most Outstanding Male Wrestler at 125kg ๐จ๐ญ๐ณ โข Canad
May 14
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Day 2 Recap - U19/U17/U15 Nationals
BC Wrestling continued its incredible performance at the 2026 U19, U17, and U15 National Championships in Grande Prairie, Alberta on April 25th, with athletes delivering outstanding results across all divisions. ๐จ๐ญ๐ต ๐ ๐ฒ๐ป BC captured the top provincial title once again, winning 7 of 10 possible gold medals in freestyle competition. ๐ฅ National Champions: โข Clarence Jayden Brion (Coast Wrestling RTC) โ 51kg โข Jeremy Lynch (Coast Wrestling RTC) โ 55kg โข Mustafa Fahel (Taked
May 12
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Day 1 Recap: U19/U17/U15 National Championships
More than 700 wrestlers from across the country gathered in Grande Prairie, Alberta from April 24โ26 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 Womenโs division, BC captured the top provincial title with five national champi
May 8
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Zone 4 Representative Announcement - Welcome Manny Sihota!
๐จ Zone 4 Representative Announcement ๐จ 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 14โ17 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
May 7
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Join our Team! Online Board Info Session & Nomination Information
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
May 6
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Planning to Attend the Senior/Junior/Cadet National Championships? Check Provisional Entry List
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 youโre 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
May 5
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BCWA Sanction and WCL Early Bird Deadline TODAY! Senior/Junior/Cadet National Championships
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 Montrรฉal, Quรฉbec (May 28โ30, 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:...
May 1
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Deadlines Fast Approaching - BCWA Sanction and Event Registrationย for Cadet/Junior/Senior National Championships
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 Montrรฉal, Quรฉbec (May 28โ30, 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
Apr 29
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