This is an invitation to all wrestlers of all levels and clubs, ages and diversities that have an ambition to wrestle for Ireland at a National and International level.

We are continuing our series of squad training sessions and are inviting wrestlers to come along to put themselves forward for selection. There will be a number these training days where wrestlers will be coached by experienced high level wrestling coaches.

Selection for International competition will come from this pool for those who show promise.

Wrestlers must be open to improvement and demonstrate the ability to improve from training and the support from the IAWA.

This training session concentrated on wrestling techniques and live sparring. The event is free to IAWA members.

Date : Sunday 8th May 2022

VENUE : Portlaoise Combat Academy

Unit B13 National Enterprice Park

Portlaoise, Co Laois

Eircode R32A588

Who is eligible to attend?

This Training Seminar is FREE!

Wrestlers must be current members of the IAWA. Membership is only €10 for the year and entitles you to participate in these seminars and to enter competitions organised by the IAWA

Register or re-reregister on www.irishwrestling.ie/membership

Training starts for kids only, @ 11:00am sharp, 6 to 15 year olds (1hr 15min)

Training for Adults and 16+ starts @ 12:30 ( 2.5 hours)

Referees & Officials Upskilling all day

Registration is essential before 10pm Thursday 5th May 2022

Wrestling and training attire for the day -

Wrestling boots are preferred but not essential. Normal training clothing is fine, if you have a wrestling singlet for sparring matches, please bring it, but it’s not essential. No outdoor shoes on the mat.

Everyone attending the session on the day must pre-register before the cut-off date.

Only names registered will be allowed into the venue.

This event is for participants only

Numbers are restricted, booking early is essential

Please do not arrive at this event if you are in quarantine, have suspected symptoms of Covid 19 or have been a close contact of someone with C-19 in the previous two weeks before the event..

Outcomes from the day:

• Wrestlers - Will learn new skills and techniques from qualified coaches in a fun friendly environment.
• Coaches - Will improve coaching skills through a coaching clinic facilitated by IAWA and Sport Ireland Coaches.
• Open Mat time on Wrestling Mats for ‘Live Wrestling’.
• Opportunity for ‘friendly’ officiated matches as part of IAWA return to wrestling programme in preparation for official competitions scheduled for later in 2022.
• Referees - Attend a referee and mat officials clinic.

We look forward to seeing you on the day.

For further information or enquiries email irishwrestling@outlook.ie

I.A.W.A. Team