2022 National Championships

The 2022 National Championships will be held on the 15th of May in Canberra, at the Australian Institute of Sport.

The event will be for Under 17’s, Under 20’s and Seniors, both Freestyle and Greco-Roman.

Register here

2022 National Championships

The 2022 National Championships is an OPEN competition, Australia Citizenship is not required.

Categories

Wrestlers (or an adult their behalf where the wrestler is a < 18 yrs old) must register online.

• Competition fees are set at $100 at following weight divisions:.
  • Male Freestyle kgs  U/17: 41-45; 48; 51; 55; 60; 65; 71; 80; 92; 110.
  • Male Freestyle kgs  U/20 and Seniors: 57; 61; 65; 70; 74; 79; 86; 92; 97; 125.
  • Male Greco kgs  U/20 and Seniors:  55; 60; 63; 67; 72; 77; 82; 87; 97; 130.
  • Women Wrestling kgs U/17:  36-40; 43; 46; 49; 53; 57; 61; 65; 69; 73.
  • Women Wrestling kgs U/20 and Senior:  50; 53; 55; 57; 59; 62; 65; 68; 72; 76.
• Age Categories
  • The age categories are as follows:
    • U/17 : 16 – 17 years (from 15 with medical and parental certificate)
    • U/20:  18 – 20 years (from 17 with medical and parental certificate)
    • Seniors : 20 years and older
      • Wrestlers in the U/20 category are allowed to participate in the competition for Seniors.  However, wrestlers ages 18 in the year concerned must provide a medical certificate and parental authorisation.  Wrestlers aged 17 in the year in question may not participate in the Senior Category.
•  COVID Safe – It is a requirements of the AIS that all participants provide proof that they are double vaccinated.
• State Membership – All competitors must be 2022 ACT Members or a member of a representative state.
• ACT- Become a Member – ACT Wrestling – revolutioniseSPORT
• NSW- Registration – NSW Wrestling – revolutioniseSPORT
• QLD- Registration – Wrestling Queensland Inc – revolutioniseSPORT
• SA- Registration – Wrestling SA – revolutioniseSPORT
• WA- Registration – Wrestling Western Australia – revolutioniseSPORT
• VIC-  Become a Member – Wrestling VIC – revolutioniseSPORT

Sports Integrity Australia Education 

• All athlete competing in the Senior age category must complete the following Sports Integrity Australia On-Line Courses:
• Anti-Doping Fundamental Course
• Annual Update 2022
• Courses are available here: Catalogue Entries (sportintegrity.gov.au)
• A copy of the Sports Integrity Australia certificate of learning is to be provided to admin@wrestling.com.au by close of registration or added to the registration.

Uniform Requirements 

Wrestlers may wear, other than the standard wrestling singlet, a two-piece outfit as follows:

Shorts, in plain black colour.

Short-sleeved or sleeveless shirt, predominantly in red or blue colour. A wrestler must bring one of each colour.

The shirt or top should be tight fitting.

For females, the shirt must completely cover the breasts at all times.

If a head covering is worn it should be firm fitting with no metal fixings.

Clothing may not have metal components, zips or buttons.

Open pockets are not permitted.

Drawstrings must be concealed at all times

Clothing must not have wording or design that is offensive or inappropriate.

Underwear must not contain hard plastic or metal components.

Wrestling boots must be worn

Coaching Registrations 

Coaches must register to obtain access to the wrestling mats at this event.  Only those with a mat access pass will be able to coach at this event.

A mat access pass will be provided to you on the day of competition.

Click here to register as a coach.