ACT Beach Wrestling

Sunday, November 8, 2026 Canberra, ACT, Australia

At a Glance

Entry

$20 - $40

Description

Beach Wrestling in Canberra. Calling all grapplers, Rules are simple, - first to 3, start in standing position :

1 Point	Takedown	Bringing any part of the opponent's body to the sand (other than just hands or feet).
1 Point	Push-out	Forcing any part of the opponent's body or the opponent entirely out of the boundary ring.
1 Point	Penalty	Awarded to the opponent if a wrestler receives a caution for passivity or an illegal action.
3 Points	Throw to Back	Executing a dynamic throw or takedown that exposes the opponent’s back directly to the sand, which immediately wins the match.

Free sausage sizzle to all competitors (and hungry supporters)

Where to Stay Near the Venue

Affiliate

Closest hotels to the venue, sorted by distance.

Closest 0.9 km from venue Quality Hotel Dickson ★ 4.2 Corner Cape &, 2 Badham St, Dickson Check availability

1.3 km from venue Best Western Plus Canberra Central Apartments ★ 3.8 6 Hawdon Pl, Dickson Check availability

1.5 km from venue Pavilion on Northbourne ★ 3.9 242 Northbourne Ave, Dickson Check availability

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Divisions

Senior Men$40
18 years or older
Junior Men$20
U/18
Senior Women$40
18 years or older
Junior Females$20
U/18

Organizer

ACT Wrestling

Frequently Asked Questions

What is ACT Beach Wrestling and who is it for?

A beach wrestling event in Canberra that calls all grapplers.

How do matches begin?

Matches start in the standing position.

How is a match won?

A match is won by being the first competitor to reach 3 points.

What actions score 1 point?

Takedown: bringing any part of the opponent's body to the sand (other than just hands or feet); Push-out: forcing any part of the opponent's body or the opponent entirely out of the boundary ring; Penalty: awarded to the opponent if a wrestler receives a caution for passivity or an illegal action.

What is a 3-point score and what does it do?

A 3-point score is a throw to the back — executing a dynamic throw or takedown that exposes the opponent’s back directly to the sand — and it immediately wins the match.

Is food available at the event?

There is a free sausage sizzle for all competitors and hungry supporters.