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03/01/2024

Washington State Wrestling Coaches - Save the date for our Coaches Clinic this coming Fall. It will be held at the Yakima Convention Center on November 1st and November 2nd.

02/28/2024

You asked, we listened. 🤼‍♀️💪🏽
We will be hosting our first Recruiting Camp on April 5th. Come on out, tour our beautiful campus and show us what you've got! We look forward to seeing all you Juniors and Seniors soon.

02/24/2024

Just wanted to take a moment to congratulate all the wrestlers from Washington who've earned their spots at next week’s NAIA Men’s Wrestling National Championships in Park City, Kansas. Without much college wrestling happening in Washington, it's important to celebrate these wrestlers and hope they'll return to help grow the sport here at home. If you know any of them, be sure to give them a big congrats – this is a significant achievement. And a big thanks to Jason Bryant, the best wrestling announcer in the country, for putting this list together.

02/22/2024

Congrats to Jaden Jennings from
Lake Stevens High School.
He will be wrestling at Hastings College in Nebraska.

02/22/2024

Picture this: “Now wrestling for the Big Bend Vikings… JADEN LOOOPEZ!!!
Chills 🥶

01/24/2024

Huge news! Welcome back BIG BEND! Find a way to support this program people!

Big Bend Wrestling Set to Make National Noise

01/05/2024

We are looking for a freestlye ref for dual with the Japanese Cultual Exchange on Tuesday 1/9 at Skyline High School. Please message if you know someone or are able.

01/03/2024

🎉 Exciting News for Washington State Wrestling Fans! 🤼‍♂️

A Bit of History: Washington State Wrestling Cultural Exchange with Japan 🇯🇵🇺🇸
For decades, the Washington State Wrestling Cultural Exchange program has been a remarkable bridge between two cultures, united by the sport of wrestling. This tradition, deeply rooted in our community, dates back to the first cultural exchange dual meet hosted in Edmonds in 1970. Over the years, it has blossomed into a meaningful exchange of not just athletic prowess, but cultural understanding and lifelong friendships.

🤝 2024 Exchange: Japanese Team Visits Washington
This year, we're thrilled to announce that the Japanese wrestling team will be visiting Washington State from January 4-14! They'll be making stops for dual meets at several of our esteemed high schools - Tahoma, Cashmere, Skyline, and Peninsula. This is more than just a series of matches; it's a celebration of international friendship and the love of wrestling.

📍 Dual Meet Locations & Dates (Reach out to individual schools for start times):

Tahoma High School - 1/6 6:00PM
Cashmere High School - 1/8
Skyline High School - 1/10
Peninsula High School - 1/11

👀 Come and Witness!
It's a unique opportunity to see high-level wrestling and to support our local athletes as they compete with and learn from their Japanese counterparts. Many of the Japanese team members are some of the top wrestlers in the world.

📢 Spread the Word!
Please share this post with your friends and family that might be interested. Let's make this cultural exchange a memorable one for our guests and for our communities.

12/11/2023

Washington State Wrestling Coaches and Wrestling Families:

This summer, I'm leading a team of 13 Washington State wrestlers to Japan through the Washington State Wrestling Coaches Association. We'll be heading to the Osaka region from June 19th to June 30th for a 10-day trip that includes freestyle wrestling competitions and an immersion into Japanese culture.

The trip usually costs around $3000, and we're on the lookout for high level dedicated freestyle wrestlers to join our team. If you know someone interested, send me a message.

This cultural exchange, facilitated by the Washington State Wrestling Coaches Association, has been ongoing for over 50 years. It's more than just a wrestling trip; it's a chance to connect with international athletes and cultures. Join us as we continue this legacy, representing Washington State on the global wrestling stage and creating memories that last a lifetime.

10/11/2023

New money available for Washington Colleges to start wrestling programs. Send an email to your local college athletic directors with this link:

Wrestling Grant Program The purpose of this grant program is to establish or maintain intercollegiate wrestling programs. Passed in 2023, the “Charles Cate II Act” (SB 5687) establishes the postsecondary wresting grant program, setting aside funds that may be used for purposes including, but not...

09/14/2023

Congrats to Lars Michaelson from Bremerton High School who has committed to wrestle at Stanford!

09/02/2023

To register, you must first have a State Coaches card. Get one here www.washcoach.net 2023 Wrestling Coaches Conference Image 1 of 2023 Wrestling Coaches Conference $140.00 Quantity: Add To Cart

06/20/2023

Press Release WSWCA Hall of Fame Class of 2023
www.washingtonwrestling.com/hof

The Washington State Wrestling Coaches Association (WSWCA) is proud to announce the Class of 2023 inductees to the WSWCA Hall of Fame. The HOF ceremony will be held on Saturday, November 4, 2023 during the annual WSWCA Coaches Clinic. Ticket information will be available in September.

The WSWCA Hall of Fame Class of 2023 includes the following coaches listed in alphabetical order: Bryan Bartelson (Puyallup/Orting), Bob Freund (Kelso), Matt Jorgensen (Deer Park), Craig Iversen (Marysville Pilchuck), and Kevin Kalal (Bellarmine Prep). These coaches were selected through a voting system of current HOF members along with the WSWCA Executive Board. There were twenty-one nominees in the head coach category and four nominees in the assistant/middle level category.

In addition to the Hall of Fame induction, the WSWCA will honor two members of the wrestling community for their contributions to the sport in Washington. Randy Tomaras (Sequim) will be awarded the Dr. William Tomaras Award, which was created in honor of Randy’s own father who is recognized as the “Father of Washington Wrestling.” Randy’s father (Bill) and mother (Dolly) are both past recipients of this award. Karen Ebel (Mariner HS/WSWA) will be recognized as the recipient of the Joe Babbitt Contributor’s Award for her many years of service to wrestling on the local, state and national levels.

Attendees of the WSWCA Coaches Clinic can attend the Hall of Fame ceremony as part of their clinic registration. Those not attending the clinic should look for ticket information on the WSWCA website and page in mid-September.

05/19/2023

We’ve got a Beaver!

05/19/2023

One of Washington’s biggest supporters of wrestling needs help. If you’re able, please share and consider donating.

Hi, my name is Neil Jaeger and I work with Karen at Mariner High School in Everett, Washington… Neil Jaeger needs your support for Karen Ebel fights Leukemia

04/25/2023

Kubicki, Luft, Pipkins, Smith, White are the Regional winners of Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Awards

READ: https://www.teamusa.org/USA-Wrestling/Features/2023/April/25/Tricia-Saunders-Regional-Winners

04/18/2023

Congratulations to Chris Neal from Tahoma High School who has committed to Cal State Bakersfield.

04/14/2023

Big Bend is looking for a head mens and women's coach. I saw a post from their AD that they are looking to move into the NJCAA. This would be a great addition to Washington Wrestling. Please pass this link along to anyone you think might be interested:

https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/bigbend/jobs/3992428/head-mens-wrestling-coach?sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

04/13/2023

Get signed up today for Center Circle Wrestling Camp!

04/12/2023

Lots of recent signings! Congrats on your commitments to wrestle at the next level!!

03/05/2023

https://www.peninsuladailynews.com/news/wrestling-grant-billed-named-for-late-sequim-firefighter/

Van De Wege bill passes Senate with no opposition

02/05/2023

01/22/2023

https://cdapress.com/news/2023/jan/21/john-owen-1947-2023/?fbclid=IwAR0VVA2LvEc5ZKuwpiB52EdFtBatGdyElCsRMEISAY57lRZLATxiWloQGYk&mibextid=Zxz2cZ

“John made it simple as a coach,” said Whitcomb, who was inducted in the NJCAA Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2014 in Spokane. “You win. Second’s not good enough. Make no doubt about it, you don’t want to be the guy after the guy. But being the guy after John was easy. They just wanted me to ke...

12/19/2022

Congrats to Mitchell Neiner from South Kitsap High School who has committed to Cal Baptist.

12/12/2022

Some good news before Christmas!

https://www.evergreen.edu/news/post/2022/athletics-expansion-evergreen-state-college #:~:text=OLYMPIA%20%E2%80%93%20Both%20women's%20and%20men's,self%2Dmotivated%20and%20community%20minded.

OLYMPIA – Both women’s and men’s wrestling and cross-country will be added to The Evergreen State College’s student athletics programs starting in Fall 2023. “Student athletes make great Greeners,” said Evergreen’s president Dr. John Carmichael. “They are self-motivated and community...