Senior Wrestling Information (Grade 8-12)

 

SCHOOL  WRESTLING  (Grade 8 to 12)

 

Who This is the official home of School District 23 BC School Sports Wrestling.  We also welcome any grade 8-12 girl & boy who is eligible for BC School Sports and lives in the Central Okanagan.
Seasons

SD 23 BC School Sports practices run from Monday November 2, 2026 to March 11, 2027. 

WE TAKE NEW STUDENTS AT ANY TIME IN ALL PROGRAMS.

Dr. Knox practices are for students in grades 7 to 9. First practice is on Friday November 6, 2026.  There is no cost to attend these practices.

COWA Senior club season starts after the BC School Sports practice season is over.  

Practice Times & Schedules

SD 23 BC School Sports practices are on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4:30 PM to 6:15 PM.  Doors open at 4:00 PM. 

Dr Knox practices are held on Fridays from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM.

Students should try and attend as many practices as possible.

BCSS Weight Classes (kgs)

Girls: 40 (34 min), 43, 47, 51, 54, 57, 60, 64, 69, 75, 90, 90+

Boys: 38 (34 min), 41, 45, 48, 51, 54, 57, 60, 63, 66, 70, 74, 78, 84, 90, 110, 110+ (130 Max)  150 was added this year. Detailed tournament schedule information can be found here.

Locations

SD 23 BC School Sports practices are held at Kelowna Secondary School in room 153.

Dr. Knox  Middle School practices are held in the multi-purpose area.


COWA Senior Club practices are held at TBA.


Coaches Al McAvena, Danielle Sturgeon, Shawn Basran, Jacob Wall, Mark Readman 
Fees & Options

A $225 registration is to be paid on November 1, 2026 or before you step on the mat. Use of a wrestling uniform for the season is included in this fee.

If you qualify for the BCSSWA Championships or attend the ONNI Open an additional registration fee of TBA will be required on February 18, 2027. In the past some schools cover the cost of the $60 entry fee of the BCSS Wrestling  Provincial Championships, but some schools charge the students directly.  Boys must finish in the top three in their weight class at the OVSAA Championships to go to BCSS Wrestling Provincials Championships.  Girls have to attend the OVSAA  Champions to go to the BCSSWA Provincial Championships.

The above fees include entry fee, transportation and accommodation for the tournaments listed in the schedule.

All above fees can be paid in three ways:

1) Out of pocket by cash or cheque made out to COWA. Or by sending an e-transfer to treasurer.cowa@gmail.com. If sending an e-transfer please ensure you include the athlete's name in the memo.

2) By applying to: Athletics 4 Kids, KidSport, or Jumpstart or talk to your child’s school athletic director.

3) By using fundraising credits.  Fundraising credits are obtained by working at fundraising events organized by the parents of the wrestlers.


**For those requiring a payment plan or help with fees contact Coach Al at 250-212-4969.

A full refund is available after the first or second practice.

Senior Club Fees

The is no fee at this time.

Registration

Please fill in pages 1, 2 & 6 print a registration form , sign and hand in at the first practice you attend. 

 

 * WRESTLING SHOES & KNEEPADS can be found at Takedown Distribution, Sport Olympia, AKTION Sports Equipment or online.