A newly formed student-led club supported by Kelowna Wrestling Club and the BC Wrestling Association. Three weekly practices on campus. All levels welcome.
Starting May 1st, wrestling practices will officially begin at UBCO through a newly formed student-led club.
This initiative is being developed by a dedicated group of students committed to growing wrestling as a sport on campus and creating an exciting, safe training environment for everyone.
With the support of Kelowna Wrestling Club and the British Columbia Wrestling Association, the program will offer consistent freestyle wrestling practices on campus, giving athletes of all levels the opportunity to train, improve, and compete.
This marks the beginning of building a strong wrestling presence at UBCO.
If you're interested in trying wrestling, book your spot below. Limited spots available.
Built by students, for students. Open to the wider community.
From first-timers to experienced wrestlers, everyone trains together.
Consistent freestyle practices on campus, starting May 1.
Established
KELOWNA, BC
Freestyle wrestling is the ultimate test of will. Alongside Greco-Roman techniques, we use the entire body. It's fast, explosive, and technical.
No submissions. No guard pulling. Just pure dominance. Pin or be pinned.
Three mats. Three venues. Show up and put in the work.
Schedule may vary week to week. Check the live calendar for the latest confirmed sessions.
Everything you need to succeed on the mat.
Learn from experienced wrestlers who have competed at the highest levels.
Meet the TeamThe dedicated individuals building Kelowna's wrestling community from the ground up.
Sebastian has poured his heart into Kelowna Wrestling Club since day one. As a co-founder alongside Reza, he has helped build the club from the ground up. With a year of focused training and multiple tournaments already behind him, Sebastian leads by example through steady improvement, competitive drive, and a real commitment to helping the club grow the right way.
Reza brings years of wrestling experience and an unmatched passion for the sport to Kelowna Wrestling Club. Born in Iran, a country with one of the richest wrestling traditions in the world, Reza carries that deep-rooted knowledge onto the mat every session. As a co-founder of KWC, his big heart and dedication to developing athletes of all levels make him an invaluable leader and mentor.
I LOVE WRESTLING!!! Joe has been involved in the sport for over 35 years as an athlete, spectator, builder, and coach. Joe is a NCCP Competition Introduction certified coach and Wrestling Canada learning facilitator. With 15+ years of coaching experience working with athletes from U19 down, Joe has worked with beginners through high-performance athletes. His athletic career began in Calgary in junior high and culminated in him serving as captain of the University of Calgary wrestling program. His passion, knowledge, and love for the sport show up in his energy, creative ideas, and ongoing commitment. Come try a class and see how we make sure to include everyone!
More coaches coming soon. Stay tuned as our team grows!
Stay updated with the latest from Kelowna Wrestling Club.
Kelowna Wrestling Club was born from a simple reality: there was no wrestling for adults in the Okanagan. We're changing that. Our mission is to make the highest level of freestyle wrestling accessible to everyone, whether you're stepping on the mat for the first time or chasing provincial gold. KWC is now open for registration. Join us and start your wrestling journey today.
Get ready for the upcoming tournament season. Train hard, compete harder. BCWA Provincials, Spartan Invitational, and Canadian Championships are on the calendar.
Read MoreWe're finalizing our training schedule to accommodate all skill levels. Stay tuned for updates.
Read MoreKelowna Wrestling Club runs practices at three venues across Kelowna. Pick the mat that fits your week and we'll see you there.
Book your free first session today and experience what KWC has to offer.
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