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14 Nov
2016

Training

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.

 

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14 Nov
2016

Events

2016 National Veterans and NSW Open

Nominations are open for 2016 National Veterans Championship and NSW Open for Cadets, Juniors and Seniors.  Freestyle and Greco-Roman, Males and Females.

 

 

Event will be running Saturday December 3rd at Sydney University (weigh-in Friday 2nd of December).

 

 

Nominations must be made through Wrestling Queensland Inc.  Do not contact Wrestling Australia or Wrestling NSW directly.  Entrants must be current financial members of Wrestling Queensland Inc.  Nominations close 27th of November.

 

 

Click here for competition details and nomination form.

 

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31 Oct
2016

Announcements

Recognition for WQ Inc Wrestler

WQ Inc would like to congratulate 61kg Freestyle Wrestler Tom Cicchini on his commendation from QUT.

 

In this calendar year, Tom has competed in the Australian National Championship, Oceania Championship in Hamilton NZ and was part of the Australian squad for the Commonwealth Junior Championship in Calgary Canada. All while studying full time, working and donating time to assist with the school-aged Wrestling classes at Lang Park PCYC.

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20 Oct
2016

Events

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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06 Oct
2016

Announcements

Lifetime PCYC Membership for State Coach Yuri Markov

We were very happy to present on behalf of Queensland PCYC a lifetime membership to our State Coach Yuri Markov at the Lang Park Club last Friday.

 

Since emigrating in 1997, Yuri with over 50 years in the sport of Wrestling has been kind enough to generously dedicate his time to growing the sport and passing on his knowledge to the Wrestling community in Queensland.

 

We cannot thank Yuri enough for his efforts and we are very privileged to have someone with world class Wrestling credentials right here in Brisbane.

 

Congratulations from Wrestling Queensland.

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15 Sep
2016

Announcements

Starting Wrestling – Frequently Asked Questions

 

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Freestyle Wrestling for all ages and sizes

 

 

 

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.

 

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Dummy training

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.

 

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Drilling throws

 

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.

 

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Freestyle 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. 

 

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Junior par terre (ground) wrestling

 

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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24 Aug
2016

Training

Junior Freestyle at Lang Park

Juniors Freestyle Wrestling for boys and girls at Lang Park PCYC in Milton.  Ages 6 and up, all experience and fitness levels.

 

Timetable for Lang Park and all Wrestling Qld Inc clubs can be found here.

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21 Aug
2016

Training

Senior Freestyle at Lang Park PCYC

Friday night sparring at Lang Park PCYC.

 

Senior classes are open to adults of all skill and experience levels and teenage wrestlers with approval.

 

Class times and contact details for Lang Park and all other Wrestling Queensland Inc clubs can be found here.

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15 Aug
2016

Training

August 2016 Lang Park PCYC Freestyle

Full timetable of classes are running at Lang Park PCYC in August following the Ekka Holiday.  Class times for Lang Park and all WQ Inc clubs can be found here.

 

People of all skill levels and fitness are welcome.  Juniors start at school age (6 years and up) and senior classes are for 18 and older.  

 

Reminder that nominations are open for the 2016 Youth Nationals in Adelaide.  Competition details can be found here.

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03 Aug
2016

Events

2016 Youth Nationals – October 7 & 8, Adelaide

Nominations are open for 2016 Youth Nationals in Adelaide SA, Friday 7th and Saturday 8th of October.

 

There will be Freestyle divisions for males and females from schoolage to junior (competitors born years 1997-2010) and junior male Greco-Roman (competitors born 1997 and 1998).

 

Queensland based competitors must be financial members of Wrestling Queensland.  All nominations and fees must sent to Wrestling Queensland and not direct to Wrestling Australia or Wrestling South Australia.  Forms may be sent by email to Wrestling Queensland or in person at any Lang Park PCYC training session.

 

Nomination form and details

Accommodation letter.

Map of venue

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28 Jul
2016

Training

Lang Park PCYC Schedule August 2016

After a few weeks of closures due to stadium events, Lang Park PCYC Friday training is returning for Friday 29th of July.

There is an upcoming closure on Friday August 12th for the Broncos game.

Regular training times and locations can be found here and like our Facebook for updates on class times and closures.

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21 Jul
2016

Announcements

Rio commentator visits Lang Park Wrestling

Broadcaster Warren Boland visited the Lang Park club this week to discuss recent changes to UWW rules and format before heading off to Rio for commentary.

Those of you that follow Rugby League will know Warren who captained the Western Suburbs Magpies and has covered Rugby League for Fox Sports and the ABC.

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