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Irish Amateur Wrestling Association

The Irish Amateur Wrestling Association is the only Nationally and Internationally recognised National Governing Body for Wrestling Sports in Ireland The lAWA.

The Chief Objectives of the Irish Amateur Wrestling Association (IAWA) are to develop the sport of Amateur Wrestling and related sports throughout the thirty two counties of Ireland. To organise all home and away events which fall under the world governing body United World Wrestling (UWW) while asserting the right of the lAWA to exercise it's own particular rules for the Administration of Amateur

Wrestling in Ireland, so far as the same are not in conflict with the sporting rules of UWW. The lAWA shall subscribe to and be affiliated to UWW and the Irish Olympic Council (IOC)
We will administer and provide the running costs of tournaments in Amateur Wrestling
both in Ireland and abroad and will have as its mandate, the seeking of Government
assisted funding. The IAWA will provide suitable rewards such as Cups and Medals and where possible, funds permitting grants for Irish teams taking part in competitions in and outside of Ireland. To provide financial assistance to meet the costs of teams
visiting Ireland, and in particular, the lAWA will provide what assistance it may for the provision of accommodation, meals, subsistence expenses and prizes. The IAWA is committed to the maintenance of the highest standards in the conduct of Amateur Wrestling through maintenance of proper procedures and underpinning the best ideals of good sportsmanship. DOPING GUIDELINES

The lAWA is committed to the observance of all Anti-Doping procedures and will
see to the observance and implementation of all Rules and Regulations as laid
down by the Irish Sports Council and the Irish Olympic Council. will appoint an
Anti-Doping Office to co-operate in every possible way to give effect to this commitment. In accordance with the powers vested in the Board of Control of the lAWA by its Constitution, the IAWA will enact Rules to give effect to and compliance with the ISC Anti-Doping Program which is subject to change from time to time

By way of evidence of its earnest in this regard, the lAWA. affirms its adoption (with such modifications as are deemed only to be strictly necessary) the Doping Regulations promulgated by UWW, the International Amateur
Wrestling Federation. THE PROMOTION OF WOMENS WRESTLING IN IRELAND

The lAWA is committed to the development of Women's Wrestling in Ireland. Such Wrestling shall be governed by rules to be laid down by the Board of Control, which will follow the Guidelines established by UWW. In particular, the lowest age of any child participating in Women's Wrestling shall be eight (8) years. The lAWA is committed to the appointment, where necessary, of professional trainers and consultants and to seek and to deploy the necessary resources to pay all reasonable fees and expenses connected with such appointments. JUNIOR WRESTLING

The lAWA are conscious for the need for the protection of Children participating in Amateur sport. All Junior Wrestlers from the age of eight (8) must have the written approval of their parents or guardians. OFFICIALS, JUDGES and REFEREES

The lAWA, as the Governing Authority of Amateur Wrestling in Ireland, will arrange from time to time that Officials are appointed following Professional Courses to be held for the training of Wrestling Referees and Judges, both in Ireland and abroad. PHYSICAL TRAINING and WRESTLING INSTRUCTION

It is lAWA policy that it is mandatory for Instructors to have sufficient qualifications
through courses pursued in Ireland or abroad. It is also mandatory that each Instructor shall appoint an Assistant to supervise his activities. All such appointments of Assistants must receive approval of at least two Members of the Board of Control.

01/11/2024

Safeguarding 2 - Club Childrens Officer
Wednesday 20th November 2024
6.30pm - 9.30pm via Zoom
Follow the link to register
https://eventmaster.ie/event/06w2szqsA1

25/10/2024

🚩𝐒𝐀𝐅𝐄𝐅𝐆𝐔𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝟏 🚩

Safeguarding 1 Online Workshop, Child Protection
✅ Online via Zoom
✅ Thursday
✅ 6:30pm - 9:30 pm
✅ €20
Register with the link below: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1059535562389?aff=oddtdtcreator

Sport Ireland

23/10/2024

Thanks Fermanagh Herald🤩🤩
Get your copy today 💪

23/10/2024

A full album of exciting photos from Saturday’s Championships is now up on our page, Irish Amateur Wrestling Association. Photos are with thanks to .kennedy.7543

22/10/2024

21/10/2024

Charlotte Kasparian Irish champ and female wrestler of the tournament. Excellent work ethic as always.

21/10/2024

Thank you so much to all our officials that officiated at the Irish Open Over the weekend. You were super. 👏 #🇮🇪🤼‍♀️

17/10/2024

A BIG THANKS to Owen Roddy and all at SBG Charlestown for allowing us to host our Wrestling Training Seminar at their club tonight to welcome visiting USA Mohawk Valley Wrestling Team to Ireland. Also a big thanks to Coach Clinton Scott for running the session Roll on Saturday!

17/10/2024

We have had a few enquiries about details for Saturdays Weight-in. The weigh-in is at the venue in the main hall from 8:30 am to 09:30 am only. We will be strict on these times. All wrestlers must be ready to go and step on the scales in their Wrestling singlet. Full details of weight divisions and weight allowances are on our events page. #🇮🇪🤼‍♀️

15/10/2024

Registration for this year’s Irish Open Freestyle Championship is Now Closed. Full details are on www.irishwrestling.ie #🇮🇹🤼‍♂️

11/10/2024

Best of luck to representing Ireland at the UWW World Grappling Championship in Kazakhstan this weekend.

09/10/2024

In preparation for this year‘s Irish Open, Irish Wrestling are holding a training seminar with USA’s Mohawk Valley Wrestling team. The seminar will take place with thanks, in SBG Charlestown Dublin 11. Only registers participants will be allowed in the venue . Full details are on our events page on www.irishwrestling.ie/events

07/10/2024

Early-Bird Registration Closes this Saturday. Why pay more? Register NOW!!! #🇮🇪🤼‍♀️

05/10/2024

Almost 3 hours of high level wrestling!
Lots of new techniques and drills 💪
Great work guys, new members always welcome 🙏👍

05/10/2024

Well done to Darren McCormack for taking silver at today’s Derbyshire Open 🇮🇪 Unfortunately Vairis was injured in the first round and couldn’t continue. #🇮🇪🤼‍♀️

04/10/2024

Best wishes to the Irish wrestlers Darren and Vairis competing in the Darbyshire Open Wrestling Tournament in the UK over the weekend #🇮🇪🤼‍♀️

04/10/2024

Early-Bird Registration closes 12th October. Don’t be disappointed, register now on www.irishwrestling.ie #🇮🇪🤼‍♀️

03/10/2024

Not long left. Early-Bird registration closes on October 12th. Click on www.irishwrestling.ie to register your place. #🇮🇪🤼‍♀️

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Super wrestling happening today in Sport Irelands Indoor Arena . Come in and show your support #sportireland #irishwrestling

Register for this years Irish Open Freestyle Wrestling Championships 2024 on www.irishwrestling.ie. For full information, look up our events page on our website.. #irishwrestling #wrestlingireland #freestylewrestling #sportireland #olympicfederationofireland #🇮🇪🤼‍♀️

A Super Women Only Wrestling Seminar today delivered by USA’s @emma.heslin . Thank you to all participants that traveled far and wide. Big Thanks to all at @teamryano for allowing us to host it at their HQ in Finglas . #irishwrestling #womenswrestling #wrestlingireland #womensupportingwomen #womeinsportire #sportireland #olympicfederationofireland #🇮🇪🤼‍♀️

Super days wrestling at this weekend’s Senior Irish Championship. A big thanks to all that made the event a success. A special thanks the wrestlers that travelled from the UK @british_wrestling and Iowa USA. @centralcollegedutch #irishwrestling #wrestlingireland #sportireland #unitedworldwrestling #olympicfederationofireland #wrestling #🇮🇪🤼‍♀️

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Roll on Saturday! Big thanks to Coach Eric and his Team from Central College of Iowa for hosting our International Wrestling Seminar at @teamryano tonight. Competition on Saturday starts at 10:30 TU Dublin, Blanchardstown #irishwrestling #wrestlingireland #sportireland #olympicfederationofireland #🇮🇪🤼‍♀️

Save the Date. October 19th 2024. Irish Open Freestyle Wrestling Championship. At the National Indoor Arena, Sport Ireland Campus, Blanchardstown, Dublin. Eircode- D15Y52H… Don’t miss out! #🤼‍♀️ #irishwrestling #wrestlingireland #wrestling #freestylewrestling #wrestlingcoachlife #sportireland #olympicfederationofireland #wrestling

Irish Open Freestyle Championship October 14th at Gormanston Park Sports Complex, Co Meath. Register on www.irishwrestling.ie #irishwrestling #wrestlingireland #wrestling #grappling #sportireland #irishsport #🇮🇪

The Irish Open Freestyle Wrestling Championships Registration is now OPEN. Click on www.irishwrestling.ie/events for full details. Wrestlers travelling from outside the Republic of Ireland email [email protected] #irishwrestling #wrestlingireland #sportireland #irishsport #olympicfederationofireland #wrestling #uww #unitedworldwrestling #wrestlingislife #irish #ireland

Great Senior Wrestling Training Session at @sbgnaas today. A big thanks to @mcwrestler and to @sergey_pikulskiy and his team for letting us host it at his club. #irishwrestling #wrestlingireland #sportireland #olympicfederationofireland #olympicwrestling #uww #irishgrappling #wrestling #ireland #irish #ireland🍀