Victoria State Wrestling Championships 2026

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The Victorian Wrestling Association Inc. are proud to present the 2026 Victorian State Wrestling Championships taking place on Sunday the 18th of April 2026 at: 

Venue:  Diamond Creek Community Center

Address: 129-163 Main Hurstbridge Rd,Diamond Creek VIC 3089

 AGE CATEGORIES 

Wrestlers (or an adult on their behalf where the wrestler is < 18 yrs old) must register online.

A Wrestling Australia member ID must be added at the point of registration.

The following age divisions will be conducted at the competition:

• Male and Female U7 (6-7 years)

• Male and Female U9 (8-9 years)

• Male and Female U11 (10-11 years)

• Male and Female U13 (12-13 years)

• Male and Female U15 (14-15 years)

• Male and Female U17 (16-17 years, from 15 with parental and medical certificate)

• Male and Female U20 (18 and 19, from 17 with parental and medical certificate)

• Male and Female Senior Freestyle (20 years and olde

GRECO-ROMAN AGE RESTRICTIONS/SUPLEX POLICY            

Greco-Roman Wrestling is only permitted for those male wrestlers over the age of 18 at the time of the competition.  Wrestlers under the age of 18 are not permitted to compete in the Greco-Roman divisions.

SUPLEX POLICY

Athletes under the age of 18 are not permitted to perform a suplex.

AGE SUBMISSION 

Age submissions are to be based on the Year of Birth (i.e., turning the denoted age in this calendar year), and not the age at the time of the competition.

Applications to compete in a higher age class must be submitted to cevans010@gmail.com prior to the registration deadline.

WEIGHT CATEGORIES 

Wrestlers must weigh in exactly on or under their nominated category weight. No weight tolerance is allowed.

Please ensure that you enter the correct weight categories when you register for the competition.  No shifting of category or late entry will be considered on the day of the competition. If a wrestler does not make weight he/she will forfeit their matches and will only be allowed exhibition matches if and when available.

• No weight changes are permitted after the registration deadline.

WRESTLING AUSTRALIA/STATE MEMBERSHIP 

All competitors must be a current member of Wrestling Australia and a State Association at the time of the event.  All competitors must have either a Senior or Junior National Level membership class.   

 See details for state associations details:

• VIC - Become a Member - Wrestling VIC - revolutioniseSPORT

Single event membership is available through the Wrestling Australia website: Registration - Wrestling Australia Ltd

UPGRADING MEMBERSHIP 

Current members can upgrade their membership class to a Senior or Junior National Level Membership class by logging into their Rev Sport account and select the upgrade option.

  If you require assistance email frank@aztecsecurity.com.au

SCHEDULE 

Weight in for all categories: 8.00am - 8.30am 

Competitions starts: 9.30am

IDENTIFICATION 

All participants are required to bring proof of age to the event to be presented at weigh in.

UNIFORM REQUIREMENTS 

Wrestlers may wear, other than the standard wrestling singlet, a two-piece outfit as follows:

Tops of close-fitting elastic material that extends to the waist. Allowable items of clothing include rashguards, grappling shorts and bike shorts.

Short-sleeved or sleeveless shirt, predominantly in red or blue colour. A wrestler must bring one of each colour.

The shirt or top must be tight fitting.

For females, the shirt must completely cover the breasts at all times.

If a head covering is worn it should be firm fitting with no metal fixings.

Clothing may not have metal components, zips or buttons.

Open pockets are not permitted.

Drawstrings must be concealed at all times

Clothing must not have wording or design that is offensive or inappropriate.

Underwear must not contain hard plastic or metal components.

Wrestling boots must be worn

All wrestlers must wear a singlet or the alternative uniform option for weigh in.

SPECTATOR ENTRY FEES

Spectator entry fees can also be paid in cash at the door.

16+ Adult single entry ($10)

Child under 16 single entry ($5)

Family Pass - 2 adults and 2 children under 16 ($25)

*competing athletes and those with a coaches pass will be issued a complimentary entry ticket. 

COMPETITION RULES and Conditions of Entry:

1. All wrestlers are only eligible to compete if they are a member of a Constituent Association, irrespective of whether their relevant Wrestling Club is a member of a Constituent Association of Wrestling Australia Ltd
2. &lt;b&gt;All competitors are required to be a financial member of their State Association AND Wrestling Australia Ltd.&lt;/b&gt;
3. All competitors are responsible for their own medical and physical fitness to wrestle and understand that the nature of the sport of wrestling involves some physical risks that can result in serious injury or death. It is the competitor’s responsibility to ensure they are free of skin lesions or allergies and are fit to compete.
4. All competitors are encouraged to have their own private health insurance in case of an injury.
5. Competition will be conducted in accordance with UWW Rules; draw will use a modified pairing system.
6. All competitors must make weight within these categories.
7. No weight changes are permitted after the registration deadline.
8. All competitors must wear a wrestling singlet or the alternative uniform option for weigh in.
9. Proof of Age, satisfactory to Wrestling Australia Ltd., is required for all competitors. (Copy of Original Birth Certificate or Passport is required with entry form).
10. Special consideration will be given for entries wishing to compete in a higher age categories.

The organisers will have the sole discretionary decision.

I acknowledge and agree that:

1. I am bound by and must comply with all Wrestling Australia Policies, including but not limited to, the National Integrity Framework, Anti-Doping Policy, Code of Conduct and Social Media Policy, which can be found here: &lt;a href="https://www.wrestling.com.au/sport-integrity/what-is-sport-integrity" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"&gt;What is Sport Integrity - Wrestling Australia Ltd&lt;/a&gt;
2. I acknowledge that I am bound by these policies, and it is my responsibility to be familiar with these policies;
3. a breach of these policies could result in further action being taken, as outlined in the complaints or disciplinary procedures for the respective policy.
4. All coaches must abide by the WAL Code of Conduct. 
5. I have read and understood the “Competition Rules and Conditions of Entry” and confirm that in consideration of acceptance, by Wrestling Australia, of this my application to enter this event, I intend to be legally bound hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators and any such persons, to waive and release the organizers, the committee of Wrestling Australia, their agents, members and any bodies or individuals having any association with this championship from any and all claims or rights to damages for injuries or losses suffered by me directly or indirectly in training for, traveling to or from, competing in or attending these Championship.
6. Wrestling Australia needs to promote itself to the community at large, just like any other organization. I thereby authorise Wrestling Australia, and any person authorised by them, to reproduce, publish, broadcast or do any of the acts comprised in the copyright subsisting in: Photographic picture, Videotapes (with or without sound), Production stills and Voice recording.