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Register NOW For HERizon: On the Mat, In the Corner, At the Table.
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 happens on the mat.
It's about the people in the corner supporting athletes, the officials making the matches happen, the coaches developing the next generation, and the leaders helping shape the future of our sport.
Herizon is about creating more women who see a place for themselves in wrestling.
Across three days, participants will have the opportunity to learn from incredible women in our wrestling community through:
Wrestling clinics focused on learning new techniques and sharpening existing skills
Leadership and development workshops
Coaching and recruitment discussions
An introduction to officiating and the officiating pathway
First aid and taping education
Nutrition education + a hands-on snack-making session
Wrestling games and activities
A women's wrestling roundtable/panel
Opportunities to connect with women from across the wrestling community And so much more!
THE SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16
5:00–8:00 PM | Community Coach NCCP Certification
We encourage all girls and women to attend this session, even if you aren't able to attend the rest of HERizon!
BCWA and viaSport are subsidizing this workshop so participants (ages 13 and up) can complete their Community Coaching NCCP certification for only $25.
Come learn, get certified, and take another step toward becoming a coach in our sport.
NCCP Facilitators: Payten Smith & Paul Hughes
To register for the workshop, please visit: https://thelocker.coach.ca/event/public/5952017
To pay for the workshop, please visit: https://2mev.com/#!/events/Herizon_2026
(You must complete both registrations above in order for the NCCP registration to be recognized by Wrestling Canada Lutte and the Coaching Association of Canada)
Location: SFU Wrestling Room
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17
9:00–11:00 AM | Wrestling Session #1
11:00 AM–12:00 PM | Lunch
12:00–1:00 PM | Leadership & Development Workshop
1:00–2:00 PM | SFU Intersquad Dual
We'll head over to watch, cheer on, and support the SFU Women's Wrestling Program!
2:00–4:00 PM | Wrestling Games + Session #2
4:00–5:00 PM | Introduction to Officiating
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18
9:00–11:00 AM | First Aid & Taping Workshop
An introduction to first aid and basic taping techniques, led by Trish Monts!
11:00 AM–12:00 PM | Lunch
12:00–2:00 PM | Wrestling Session #3
2:00–3:00 PM | Women's Wrestling Roundtable / Panel
Hear from women with different experiences and pathways through wrestling. Bring your questions!
3:00– 5:00 PM | Nutrition Seminar and Snack Making Workshop
Learn from Arlene Nguyen, a registered dietitian about nutrition, fueling for sport, and participate in a snack making workshop!
OUR CLINICIANS
We are incredibly excited to have so many amazing women helping lead Herizon.
A full list of clinicians to be announced, however, some of the clinicians and workshop leaders include....
Justina Di Stasio, Erica Wiebe, Danielle Lappage, Demetra Koutsopodiotis, Rupinder Johal, Lene McKrackin, Ivy Threatful, Amanda Silveri, Trish Monts, Claire Covington, Teri Bahi, Tanya Dhillon, Payten Smith - and more to be announced!
We are so lucky to have these incredible women sharing their knowledge, experiences, and passion with the next generation.
ATHLETES. COACHES. OFFICIALS. SUPPORTERS.
We want the room full.
Herizon is designed for girls and women who are wrestling, coaching, officiating, learning, leading, or simply looking for a way to become more involved in the sport.
If you aren't participating in every session but would like to come support, watch, connect, or cheer from the sidelines, we want you there too.
There is a place for you at Herizon.
REGISTRATION
Camp = $65 per participant ($10 from every registration will go directly toward supporting the SFU Women's Wrestling Program)
To register for the camp, click on the button below:
Or visit: https://2mev.com/#!/events/Herizon_2026
Friday NCCP Session = $25 (subsidized from its regular $80 cost - thank you ViaSport and BC Wrestling!). Camp participants - if you're ages 13 and up we really encourage you to attend this workshop - you will walk away with a coaching certification recognized by the National Coaching Association of Canada and Wrestling Canada Lutte! If finances are a barrier to participating in the NCCP workshop, please reach out to info@bcwrestling.com.
To register for the NCCP workshop, please register through the Locker and then pay for the workshop through the Herizon registration link. You must register through the Locker so that the workshop is recognized by the National Coaching Association of Canada and Wrestling Canada Lutte:
Or visit: https://2mev.com/#!/events/Herizon_2026
CAMP SUBSIDIES
We want HERizon to be as accessible as possible.
With support from BC Wrestling Association and viaSport, we are offering up to $500 in participant subsidies to help cover registration costs.
If financial assistance would help make it possible for you to attend, please indicate your interest when registering in the Uplifter system.
MADE BY MIKI X HERIZON
We’re excited to partner with Made by Miki, a Canadian athlete-owned sock brand created by Maple Ridge’s own Miki Rowbottom, as she continues pursuing her Olympic wrestling pathway. We’ll have exclusive Herizon wrestling socks available for purchase on-site by cash, card, or debit, with proceeds supporting future HERizon camps, clinician costs, and Miki’s continued athletic journey. Grab a pair, support women in wrestling, and take home a little piece of Herizon!
CAPTURED BY BEHYARI MEDIA
We're also excited to announce that Behyari Media will be joining us throughout the weekend to capture the moments, stories, and people that make Herizon special.
We can't wait to showcase the incredible women and girls who make up our wrestling community.
Follow Behyari on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behyari_media/
THIS IS HERIZON.
On the Mat. For the athletes.
In the Corner. For the coaches, mentors, and supporters.
At the Table. For the officials, leaders, organizers, and decision-makers shaping the future of our sport.
Three days.
One community.
So many possibilities.
Herizon isn't just about creating better wrestlers.
It's about creating more women who see a place for themselves in wrestling.
We are incredibly grateful to BC Wrestling Association and viaSport for helping make this event possible, and to all of the organizations, coaches, clinicians, volunteers, mentors, and supporters who are helping us build something new.
We can't wait to see you there.
October 16–18, 2026
Burnaby, BC
Registration is OPEN.
Why is Herizon Important?
Swipe through the gallery below to see the goals of Herizon and why were holding this camp!
Thank you to our Partners, Sponsors and Supporters!
A huge thank you to the incredible people and organizations who are helping bring HERizon to life.
viaSport — Thank you so much for supporting Herizon. Because of your support, we are able to compensate clinicians and leaders who are giving their time and expertise back to our sport. Your support also helps us reduce financial barriers by providing subsidies for campers, clinicians and leaders.
SFU Wrestling & Burnaby Mountain Wrestling Club — Thank you for providing the space to bring Herizon together, and to all of the athletes who are volunteering their time to help make the weekend happen. We are so grateful to have our wrestling community behind this event.
Made by Miki — We are SO excited to see our custom exclusive Herizon wrestling socks out on wrestling stages! Thank you for helping us create something special that athletes can take with them beyond this weekend. You rock, Miki!
Mat Force - We are SUPER DUPER excited to outfit each participant in a Herizon wrestling camp shirt! Thank you SO MUCH Mat Force for supplying such cool high quality shirts!
Behyari Media — We cannot wait to see how you capture Herizon! Thank you for helping us tell the stories of the women and girls in our sport and showcasing the incredible people who make wrestling what it is.
To all of the women who have donated their time, knowledge and energy to be part of Herizon — We sincerely cannot thank you enough. This event exists because women in wrestling continue to show up for the next generation, and we are so grateful for every clinician, coach, official, mentor, leader and volunteer who is contributing their time.
And lastly, thank you to BC Wrestling Association for backing HERizon and supporting this event from the beginning. We truly could not do this without you.
Herizon is only possible because people believe in creating more opportunities for girls and women in wrestling. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who has helped us get here.
Want to support HERizon?
We are currently looking for businesses and community partners who would like to contribute to our participant swag bags. We would love donations of athletic gear, gifts, prizes, coupons, experiences, snacks, food or other items that our participants can enjoy.
We are also happy to accept financial donations, which will go directly toward supporting HERizon and helping us build future HERizon events.
Interested in partnering with us? Contact: info@bcwrestling.com
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