Beach-Brawl 2026

Saturday, December 12, 2026 Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

At a Glance

Divisions

No-Gi Kids

Description

Open to all Wrestling, BJJ, MMA and Judo clubs. Interstate/International competitors welcome.

Competition location: Christies Beach, on the beach in front of the Christies Sailing Club.

Come and practice your skills, learn new techniques and challenge yourself in the world's ancient and toughest sport!

Easy and fun to be involved! Be a part of the great atmosphere!

Insurance cover provided under Wrestling Australia Ltd Insurance

Weigh in at 10.30 AM. Competition starts at 11 AM.

Registration fee includes Wrestling SA Christmas BBQ held at the conclusion of the competition!

Existing Wrestling Australia members- $30 entry fee. Enter member discount coupon code (emailed separately) at entry screen to ensure you pay this price! Please make sure new entries align themselves with the 'Wrestling SA' academy on Smoothcomp.

Non-members of Wrestling Australia - $40 entry fee, including athlete insurance for the day and the barbecue lunch. More information through Wrestling SA's website.

Spectators - FREE

Mixed Divisions (Ages 6 - Adult)

Male / Female Divisions (18 and over)

Round Robin Format - 2 matches guaranteed!

Youth divisions:

· Up to 30kg

· 30kg - 40kg

· 40kg - 50kg

· 50kg - 60kg

Adult divisions:

· Men Under/Over 80kg

· Women Under/Over 60kg

Test your skills against any athlete! - Exhibition/Special matches available on the day for no extra cost!

Wrestling SA gold, silver and bronze medals to be awarded.

Uniform: Boardshorts or other swimwear

Rules: United World Wrestling (UWW) Beach Wrestling rules. Rules will be explained and demonstrated on the day, prior to the matches starting. (Perfect for novice wrestlers!)

Complete rules can be found here.

***Please check the following YouTube link to get a basic run down on the rules***

Event Details

Format

Round robin

Schedule

Weigh-in 10:30 AM; Competition starts 11:00 AM.

Weigh-In

Weigh-in at 10:30 AM.

Spectator Fee

Free

Divisions

Organizer

Wrestling SA

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Beach-Brawl 2026 being held?

Christies Beach, on the beach in front of the Christies Sailing Club.

What time is weigh-in and when does competition start?

Weigh-in is at 10.30 AM and competition starts at 11 AM.

Who can enter the competition?

Open to all Wrestling, BJJ, MMA and Judo clubs, with interstate and international competitors welcome.

How much is entry and what does it include?

Existing Wrestling Australia members pay $30; non-members pay $40, which includes athlete insurance for the day and the barbecue lunch.

How do Wrestling Australia members get the discounted entry?

Enter the member discount coupon code (emailed separately) at the entry screen and make sure new entries align with the 'Wrestling SA' academy on Smoothcomp.

Are spectators charged?

Spectators are free.

What divisions and weight categories are offered?

Mixed divisions are Ages 6 to Adult and there are Male/Female divisions for 18 and over. Youth divisions: Up to 30kg, 30kg–40kg, 40kg–50kg, 50kg–60kg. Adult divisions: Men Under/Over 80kg and Women Under/Over 60kg.

What is the competition format and how many matches are guaranteed?

The event uses a Round Robin format with 2 matches guaranteed.

What uniform and rules apply?

Uniform is boardshorts or other swimwear, and competition follows United World Wrestling (UWW) Beach Wrestling rules which will be explained and demonstrated on the day.