We are thrilled to announce that Danoush Jowkar has been selected to represent Great Britain at the U17 World Championships in Amman, Jordan. Competing in the Freestyle 60kg category, Danoush will take to the mat on Saturday, 24th August. Danoush’s selection follows an impressive performance at the U17 European Championships, where he showcased his talent and determination by finishing in 5th place. This achievement highlights his growth and commitment to the sport, and we are excited to see him build on this momentum at the World Championships. Danoush will be accompanied by Performance Manag ..read more

Upcoming British Wrestling Practical Course Sign-Up Deadlines Are you passionate about wrestling and looking to enhance your coaching skills? British Wrestling is offering two exciting practical courses this July, and the sign-up deadlines are fast approaching. Don’t miss out on these opportunities to advance your coaching credentials and contribute to the growth of wrestling in the UK. Level 1 Coaching Course in Newcastle Date: 24th July 2024 Location: Newcastle Sign-Up Deadline: 22nd July 2024 [Book here] Level 2 Coaching Course in Windsor Date: 27-28th July 2024 Location: Windsor Sign-Up ..read more

Save the Date: British Wrestling Coaches Conference – October 19th! Join us for the annual British Wrestling Coaches Conference on October 19th. This year’s event will spotlight the practical elements of wrestling, offering hands-on sessions and expert-led workshops. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your coaching skills and connect with fellow coaches from across the country. Stay tuned for more details! For more information you can visit British Wrestling’s section here The post Save the Date: British Wrestling Coaches Conference – October 19th! appeared first on British W ..read more

Saturday 15th June was a significant day for British Wrestling as we hosted Fierce Females our first-ever female-only wrestling competition at the British Wrestling Academy in Salford. Welcoming 38 girls from across the nation, this groundbreaking event was a resounding success, crafted in direct response to feedback received throughout our ongoing initiatives. We identified and addressed several barriers that women and girls face in traditional wrestling competitions, making this event a pioneering step in promoting inclusivity and empowerment in the sport. Understanding the Barriers In prepa ..read more

British Wrestling are working closely with UKAD to keep our sport clean and fair for everyone who takes part. Wrestle Clean is our campaign to keep wrestling free of doping cheats. From beginner to elite level, UKAD’s 100% me values-based education and information programme helps athletes throughout their sporting journey. We want all athletes to be able to say, it’s “100% me”. Scan the QR code to download the free app For more information you can visit British Wrestling’s Anti-Doping section here The post Wrestle Clean: UKAD 100%me appeared first on British Wrestling ..read more

British Senior Squad training will return to the British Wrestling Academy in Manchester on Saturday, 7th September 2024. All medalists from senior categories at the recent 2024 British Wrestling Championships will be invited to attend. This training session promises to be an exceptional day, bringing together the best wrestlers in the country on the same mat. Invited wrestlers will receive an invitation via email in the coming weeks. We acknowledge that there has been a lack of opportunities for senior wrestlers in recent years, and we aim to address this issue starting with this event. If yo ..read more

British Wrestling is pleased to announce that we will be hosting a National Squad Selection Weekend on July 20th and 21st at The Academy in Manchester. Selections will be held for the U15, U17, and Development Squads (U20 and U23).   All athletes currently on the national squads will be automatically invited. Other athletes must be nominated by their corresponding region or home nation squad leads, or invited by a national squad coach. All nominations must be submitted to the British Performance and Coaching team by June 22nd. Athletes will be informed shortly after this date if they have ..read more

Shaherah Jordan, the Chair of British Wrestling’s International Relations Committee, embarked on a significant visit to Barbados to foster international collaboration and deliver a key workshop on safeguarding in sports. The visit, initiated by Rollins Alleyne, President of the Barbados Wrestling Association, aimed to enhance the partnership between British Wrestling and Barbados Wrestling, culminating in a series of high-profile meetings and events. Strengthening Ties with Government Officials Shaherah’s visit commenced on May 22 with a pivotal meeting with Hon. Minister Charles Griffiths, Mi ..read more

WhatsApp can be a great tool for your sport or activity to share and circulate information to your staff, volunteers, parents and young people.   We’ve created this guide to help support you if you’re thinking of using, or are already using, WhatsApp. The guide provides helpful guidance and useful tips along the way to help you use WhatsApp safely. Contents of the go-to guide In this guide we cover the following information: what is WhatsApp? how WhatsApp is used within sport clubs, community groups and physical activities the positives and downsides possible safeguarding ..read more

British Wrestling are working closely with UKAD to keep our sport clean and fair for everyone who takes part. Wrestle Clean is our campaign to keep wrestling free of doping cheats. Do you know the Anti-Doping Rules? There are 11 Anti-Doping Rule Violations (ADRV) in total. 11 apply to athletes, and 7 also apply to athlete support personnel (including coaches, medical staff, S&C etc). Here’s what you need to know: https://www.ukad.org.uk/anti-doping-rules Anti-Doping Rule Violations Apply to athletes only Presence Use or Attempted Use Evading, Refusing or Failing to Submit to ..read more