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2017 Australia Cup for cadets, juniors and seniors
Nominations are open for 2017 Australia Cup, Sunday 4th of June in Craigieburn Victoria. Nominations will close Friday May 27th and must be made through Wrestling Queensland Inc.
This is a Commonwealth selection event for senior Male and Female Freestyle. There will also be Freestyle divisions for Males and Females in Cadet and Junior age category as well as Senior Male Greco-Roman. All events will run on a single day (Sunday 4th June) with weighins Saturday 3rd June.
This is an open competition, Australian citizenship is not required, however nominees must be current financial members Wrestling Queensland Inc.
Nomination forms can be found here.
Read More2017 Down Under Sports Wrestling
Downunder Sports Wrestling returns July 15th and 16th at Carrara Sports and Leisure Centre.
This is a Freestyle competition for male competitors aged between 14 and 19 years at the time of the competition. Australian competitors will need to be current financial members of Wrestling Queensland Inc or their respective state organisation.
Nomination forms and more details will be available soon.
Junior USA weight classes will apply (in kilos):
48.2, 51.4, 54.5, 57.3, 60, 62.7, 65.9, 69.1, 72.7, 77.3, 82.7, 88.6, 100, 129.5
Wrestling Queensland News for 2017
March has Super Rugby, NRL, music and A-League events all running at Suncorp Stadium. Evening sessions at Lang Park PCYC will not be running on event days. Event calendar is available here.
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Wrestling Qld training jerseys
Wrestling Queensland training jerseys will be available soon, prices and sizing details will be updated once we have them.
Read MoreABC News at Lang Park PCYC Wrestling
ABC News were in attendance for the Freestyle class at Lang Park PCYC filming a segment on aspiring 2018 Commonwealth Games athletes and Wrestling in the host state of Queensland.
There are no details at the time of writing on when the program will be featured or if it will be available online. We will update when it is known.
Read MoreTraining returns for January 2017
Lang Park PCYC training has returned for 2017. Classes run Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays at Castlemaine St Milton.
Click here for class times and details.
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Gold for WQ athletes at Maribyrnong Open
Congratulations to Jessica Lavers-McBain and Liam Neyland from Queensland, both won their divisions at the Maribyrnong Open.
Crow’s Nest Wrestling at Lang Park PCYC
Junior Wrestlers from Crow’s Nest made the 4 hour round trip to Brisbane over the weekend for a training session at Lang Park PCYC.
It’s great to see grassroots junior Wrestling in regional Queensland with coaches, parents and local businesses giving their support.
UWW Coaching Course at the AIS
Wrestling Queensland would like to thank the organisers and presenters for the United World Wrestling Coaching Course held at the Australian Institute of Sport. It’s great to see people for all states coming together for the growth of Australian grassroots Wrestling.
We were very privileged to have two elite Wrestlers and Coaches presenting at the course, Majid Torkan (1990 52kg Freestyle World Champion) and Hassan Rangraz (2001 54kg Greco-Roman World Champion)
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Starting Wrestling – Frequently Asked Questions
- How old does my child need to be for junior classes?
- How much does it cost?
- What do I wear, are bare feet okay?
- What do I bring?
- What do I need to know for the first class?
- Can I cross train in Wrestling?
- Can I train with a medical condition?
- What is the best class for my child to attend?
- Can I train senior Wrestling if I am unfit, older or have no experience?
- Is there a club in my area?
How old does my child need to be for junior classes?
Six years and older (school age) up to seventeen years. Some clubs may have older teenagers and experienced juniors in their senior classes.
How much does it cost?
Costs are different for each club, please contact your club or PCYC directly.
What do I wear, are bare feet okay?
Plain shirts and shorts. Avoid baggy clothes or clothes with metal zippers, buckles, hard buttons, etc.
Bare feet are okay. Wrestling shoes are recommended but not compulsory outside of competition.
What do I need to bring?
A towel and water bottle. Protective gear like mouth guards and soft knee guards are optional.
What do I need to know for the first class?
Fingernails and toenails must be cut short. Avoid training if you have any broken skin that can’t be securely covered or if you have any skin infections like ringworm.
Can I cross-train in Wrestling if I do other sports?
Yes. Please keep in mind that classes are run to prepare people for Wrestling competition.
Can I train with a medical condition?
Please talk to your coach about any medical condition before your first session. The coach may not allow you to participate or only participate in a modified way if they feel that the risk to your safety is too high.
What is the best class for my child to attend?
Junior classes are run to suit boys and girls of all ages, sizes and fitness levels.
Can I train senior Wrestling if I am unfit, older or have no experience?
All ages, fitness and experience levels are welcome but please speak to your coach before your first session. Some classes may be more suitable than others.
Do you have a club in my area?
All affiliated Queensland clubs can be found here. If any new clubs or regions are added the website and facebook will be updated.
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