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WRESTLING QUEENSLAND’S COMMITMENT TO SPORTS INTEGRITY
Wrestling Queensland’s commitment to Sport Integrity are detailed on this link.
Qld Inter-Club Wrestling Meet 2023
The Qld Inter-Club Wrestling Meet welcomes all wrestlers and grapplers to come and experience Freestyle Wrestling – in 3 sessions – Rules / Matches with Medals and Skills Seminar.
REGISTRATION
• Wrestlers (or an adult on their behalf where the wrestler is a Under 18 yrs old) must register online, this includes the Rules Session, Matches & Skills Session.
https://smoothcomp.com/en/event/13668
Read More2023 Level 1 Wrestling Coaching Accreditation Course
Nominations are open for 2023 Level 1 Coaching Course which will be held in Brisbane over 2 days. Dates are still to be confirmed.
All nominees must be current financial members of Wrestling Australia. All membership applications are done online through the Revolutionise website.
For full requirements for Level 1 Coaching Accreditation, please refer the documents linked below. The required online modules, background check, first aid certificate, etc can all be completed in advance of the training course.
Please note:
- The course is level 1, which is beginner coaching. It is suitable for those new to Wrestling and/or coaching.
- On completion of the course, successful assessment of workbook, supervised coaching under a senior coach and completion of all requirements, participants will be accredited as a Level 1 Wrestling Coach.
- The course covers a range of modules including the history of wrestling, rules and regulations, standing wrestling/par terre wrestling theory and practice, sport specific skills, session planning and risk management.
Nominations for Level 1 Coaching Course
Wrestling Queensland will be hosting a Level 1 Coaching Accreditation course and is calling for nominations for attendees. The date is not finalised, but the course will be held at Lang Park PCYC before the end of 2021 provided there are no restrictions on community sports or gatherings for COVID-19.
A letter from State President Bob Franklin can be found here. There will be a cost of $100 for attendance and attendees must be members of Wrestling Queensland (click here for online membership).
To nominate, please complete a nomination form and email to Bob Franklin at re.franklin@bigpond.com.
There are a number of requirements for accreditation – including membership to Wrestling Queensland, online training courses, current first aid qualification, blue card and background check. Nominees are encouraged to complete all available requirements as soon as possible.
Please click here for full details of accreditation requirements
Please note the following:
- The course is level 1, which is beginner coaching. It is suitable for those new to Wrestling and/or coaching.
- On completion of the course, successful assessment of workbook, supervised coaching under a senior coach and completion of all requirements, participants will be accredited as a Level 1 Wrestling Coach.
- The course covers a range of modules including the history of wrestling, rules and regulations, standing wrestling/par terre wrestling theory and practice, sport specific skills, session planning and risk management.
Singlets for Sale
Wrestling Qld Inc has limited stock of Wrestling Singlets for sale.
Men’s sizes S, M, L, XL and XXL @ $110.00 each
Kids sizes XXXS, XXS and XS @ $85.00 each
Reversible Red/Blue to United World Wrestling requirements.
Singlets available for trying on at the Lang Park club (please contact ahead of time).
Read MoreChanges to Lang Park Thursday Class
Coach Walter will no longer be running the Thursday evening Lang Park PCYC Freestyle Wrestling class due to work commitments. Coach Shad will be running the sessions.
Training Resumes at Lang Park PCYC
Freestyle Wrestling Classes will resume at Lang Park PCYC on Saturday 17th April 10:30am.
State Government COVID-19 restrictions will be easing on Thursday 15th April however the evening class will not be running on this day due to the Broncos game.
Vale Aaron Stapleton
Lifetime Wrestling Australia Membership for Four Queensland Volunteers.
Nominations Closing for 2020 Australia Open at Nerang PCYC
Nominations close Wednesday 4th of November for the 2020 Australia Open at Nerang PCYC.
The event will be held 7th of November and is Freestyle only.
Nomination is online at this link.
Note that all competitors must be current financial WQ Inc members. Memberships are now done via the Revolutionise platform.
Read MoreNew Online Portal for Wrestling Queensland Inc Membership
Wrestling Australia has moved to the online platform Revolutionise for all memberships and competition nominations. Please use the link below to register/renew as a member of Wrestling Queensland Inc.
https://www.revolutionise.com.au/wrestlingqld/registration/
Read MoreQueensland Sport and Recreation – COVID 19 Update
New restrictions have been applied to gatherings in Queensland due to the confirmed COVID 19 cases.
At the time of writing (23/08/2020), the Queensland Government has confirmed that these restrictions do not apply to WQ Inc activities or training (“Community Sport”). Please note that existing safety measures must be followed and it is critical that people are excluded from attending who have:
- COVID 19 or had contact with someone who has.
- Flu-like symptoms.
- Travelled internationally.
- Travelled to a COVID 19 hotspot.
- Visited a location listed on the contact tracing website.
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April Coronavirus Update
As of 19th of March 2020, Wrestling Queensland Inc has recommended all clubs suspend training as part of precautions against the spread of Coronavirus, with this suspension to be reviewed on completion of the Easter Holiday period.
In the interest of safety, WQ Inc is continuing to recommend all training be suspended as per guidelines by State and Federal Health departments and with the ongoing closure of indoor sports venues as part of Federal ‘place of social gathering’ restrictions.
Full statement can be viewed here
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North Queensland Public Health Alert
As some of you are aware, there are media reports of confirmed Coronavirus cases from attendees of a ‘Wrestling Competition’ at Edmonton PCYC.
Please note that this was a Professional Wrestling event held by the Pro Wrestling Power organisation and is not in any way related to Freestyle or Greco Roman Wrestling or associated with Wrestling Queensland Inc or any member clubs.
Read MoreWrestling Qld Inc Coronavirus Update
As of Thursday 19th March 2020, WQ Inc is recommending that all clubs suspend training until the end of the Easter School Holidays (19th of April 2020). A letter from WQ Inc President Bob Franklin can be found here.
All training sessions are suspended for the Lang Park PCYC club.
The suspension of training and events will be reviewed at the end of the Easter Holiday period.
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2020 Senior Nationals Postponed
The 2020 Wrestling Australia National Championship scheduled for 17th May in Sydney will be postponed due to CONVID-19. The Wrestling Qld website and Facebook will be updated as soon as we have details of the new date.
Read More2020 Wrestling Australia Calendar
Wrestling Australia Calendar has been released for 2020. Wrestling Queensland Website and Facebook will be updated with information on the events and nomination details as they become available.
| 13-15 March | Africa & Oceania Olympic Qualifier | Morocco |
| 22 March | United for Wrestling Championship | Perth |
| 20-22 March | Wrestling Referee Course | Gold Coast |
| 22 March | Girls Into Wrestling, Australian Open | Gold Coast |
| 17 May | National Championship | Sydney |
| 25 July | Australian Open | Gold Coast |
| 2-8 August | Olympic Games | Tokyo |
| 19 September | Australian Golden Boots | Gold Coast |
| 4 October | Youth National Championship | Melbourne |
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Schedule Change for Lang Park PCYC
Lang Park PCYC Friday night classes will now be running at the new time of 6:00pm Thursday nights, due to frequent Friday night closures for stadium events.
Thursday classes will be run by State Coach Yuri Markov and are open to all ages and experience levels.
Full class times are available here.
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