2023 WA Cup

Date: 25th June 2023

Venue: Gold Netball Centre, Jolimont 

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WA Cup 2023 is the most explosive wrestling event of the year, taking place on June 25th. This event will feature a new format. Three divisions: Greco-Roman, Freestyle, and the new Takedown Only division (ages 16+). The competition follows a round robin format, guaranteeing a minimum of 2 matches for each athlete.

PLEASE READ THE BELOW INFORMATION CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING 

REGISTRATION

Registrations are NOW OPEN.

Early Bird discount is available until Sunday 4th of June, 2023.

Registration Deadline: Registrations close 11.59pm on Wednesday 21st of June, 2023.
*NO LATE REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED*

Note: All athletes that register for this event will need to be a current member of Wrestling Australia for safety and insurance purposes. If you are not a current member simply follow the prompts during the registration process to do this.  You can select from either an 'Event Membership' or an 'Annual Membership'

ROUND ROBIN 

Wrestlers will have a minimum of 2 matches (and a maximum of 4 matches) per division.

No matter if you win or lose you will continue to the next match

If there are only 2 athletes in a division they will compete best of 3 matches

Note: If an athlete has no opponents in their division they will be moved up to the next weight or age division

Exhibition bouts will not be available at this event.

FAMILY DISCOUNT

If multiple family members from the same household participate in the tournament, they can get a family discount.

The first person entering will pay $50, and each additional entry will cost $25.

Please use code FAMILY25 for each entry after the initial registration to activate the discount.

NEW DIVISION: TAKEDOWN ONLY TOURNAMENT

In addition to the Greco-Roman and Freestyle wrestling divisions we will be running a new takedown only tournament.  Designed for MMA, BJJ, judo and wrestling to compete in an even rule set.

The Takedown Tournament eliminates ground wrestling and allows upper and lower body holds

This event is only for ages 16+ and above.

Objective: Athletes compete in a round robin format.  The first person to 3 points wins the match.  Who ever wins the most matches will be the overall winner of the weight division and crowned KING OF THE MAT👑

Scoring points: 

Taking your opponent from standing to the ground is 1 point (A takedown is considered anything other than the sole of the hands or feet touching the ground.)

Taking your opponent from feet to back is 3 points and ends the match

Pushing your opponent out of the circle is 1 point

The event will run under UWW International Wrestling Rules www.uww.org/sites/default/files/2019-12/wrestling_rules.pdf

COMPETITION SCHEDULE

8.00am - 8.30am Weigh In and Medical checks commence. 

8.30am Athletes warm up

9.00am Competition commences