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Membership
Amateur wrestling offers a tremendous number of benefits to athletes who participate. including: fun, fitness, healthy living, and an opportunity to achieve excellence. It is a sport that is accessible to all, regardless of gender, size or ability. Wrestling develops physical parameters such as endurance, coordination, strength, speed, agility, balance, and flexibility. Psychological advantages nurtured include discipline, self-confidence, goal-setting, achievement and camaraderie. Wrestling instills good sportsmanship - each match begins and ends with a handshake.
Every match starts with a handshake. Every journey starts here. Start today! #BCIWrestle
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Coaches — your first step in the 2MEV system is to create your team so athletes and members can affiliate under it. Please note that team approval may take 24–48 hours, so plan ahead. Contact info@bcwrestling.com to get started.
Team Affiliation Listing
Once your team is set-up, you can begin registering your athletes or members. Please note, athletes and members can also register themselves and affiliate with your club. If registering your whole team, we recommend coaches collect athlete information beforehand to ensure a smooth registration process. To see what information you should collect beforehand, review our membership information collection sheet here. To register your athletes, first log on to your account, and then click on the button below:
How to Register your Athletes (Coaches)
Need help registering? View this easy step-by-step guide:
If you have already registered your athletes, click on this link to view the guide on how to renew: https://support.interpodia.com/knowledge/wrestling-membership-registration-process
2025-2026 Membership Structure
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Why Become a Member?
As a BCWA member, you gain access to a wide range of events and development opportunities:
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Tournaments – Compete in BCWA-organized or sanctioned events like the West Coast Open, Western Age Class Championships, BCWA Provincial Championships, and other BCWA-sanctioned tournaments.
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Camps & Development – Participate in seasonal wrestling camps and provincial development programs.
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Coaching & Officiating – Attend workshops to enhance your skills and knowledge.
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Safesport - Insurance coverage in the event of injury (many rental facilities also require proof of insurance coverage).
If you’re attending the Canadian National Championships, you’ll need PSO membership — that’s where BCWA membership comes in!
New to Wrestling and Not Sure Where to Start?
Check out our clubs page for an interactive map that will show you teams in your area. If you would like your team to be included on this page, please email us at info@bcwrestling.com