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. COWA Senior club season starts after the BC School Sports practice season is over. Practices this year are held at TBA. |
| Practice Times & Schedules |
SD 23 BC School Sports practices are on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 4:30 PM to 6:15 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 TBA.
COWA Senior Club practices are held at TBA.
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| Coaches | Al McAvena, Shawn Basran |
| Fees & Options |
A TBA 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 TBA, 2026. 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, Kid Sport, 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.