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)

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.