Training Schedule Changes July & August

There will be no wrestling training sessions at Lang Park PCYC on the following days:

  • Saturday 22 July 2023
  • Thursday 27 July 2023
  • Saturday 29 July 2023
  • Monday 31 July 2023
  • Thursday 3 August 2023
  • Monday 7 August 2023
  • Saturday 12 August 2023
  • Saturday 19 August 2023

WQ Inc. training sessions at One Purpose Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu @ Unit 3, Building A, 172 Evans Road, Salisbury.

To participate in the training you must be a financial member of WQ Inc. and WA Ltd or One Purpose Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

Coaches: Matt Ryan and Bob Franklin

  • Saturday 22 July 2023 11.10am to 12.40pm
  • Saturday 29 July 2023 11.10am to 12.40pm
  • Saturday 12 August 2023 11.10am to 12.40pm
  • Saturday 19 August 2023 11.10am to 12.40am

Click on the below link to become a member of Wrestling Queensland Inc. and Wrestling Australia Ltd –

Registration – Wrestling Queensland Inc – revolutioniseSPORT

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2023 Level 1 Wrestling Coaching Accreditation Course

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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. 

 

Requirements for nominees.

 

Nomination form.

 

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.
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Nominations for Level 1 Coaching Course

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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.
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Singlets for Sale

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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).

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Changes to Lang Park Thursday Class

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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.

 
We’d like to take this opportunity to thank Walter for all of the time and effort he has put into the coaching, supporting athletes, running competitions and involvement in the High Performance Committee.
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Training Resumes at Lang Park PCYC

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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.

Please stay home if you are unwell or experiencing COVID symptoms of any severity.
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Vale Aaron Stapleton

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Wrestling has sadly lost a long time competitor and supporter on Boxing Day with the death of Aaron Stapleton, aged 50.
 
 
Aaron won 3 Australian Titles in Greco-Roman and represented Australia at the 2003 Greco-Roman World Championship in Creteil France, the 1999 Oceania Championship in both styles and the 1999 Asia Oceania Cup also in both styles.
 
 
A service for Aaron will be held 2pm Monday January 4th at the Federation Chapel, Centenary Memorial Gardens, 353 Wacol Station Road, Sumner.
 
 
All are welcome to attend.
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