Pin COVID-19
The OAWA established a Working Group to develop Guidelines for Ontario Wrestling Clubs as they start back to training.
The following Guidelines and resources are provided to help Clubs ease back into training in the current environment. These Guidelines should not be taken as legal or medical advice. Clubs are advised to contact their local Public Health Authorities (use the resource list provided).
Please review carefully, the OAWA COVID-19 Recovery Requirements. These include guidelines for Clubs to follow to resume training. All Clubs must complete the WCL Risk Assessment and Mitigation Tool and return along with a re-opening Plan to the OAWA for approval. Only once approved can clubs resume training. Clubs are reminded that failure to follow this process could result in your being inspected and failed/cited by local Public Health Authorities and by-law enforcement. Clubs resuming training without approval also void their OAWA insurance.
To receive your Return to Training Clearance Certificate, your club must:
1. Complete and Return the WCL Risk Assessment and Mitigation Tool.
2. Develop and return an Emergency Action Plan and Opening Plan. We have created a template for a combined EAP/Opening Plan Document. See the Template below and fill in the highlighted areas with your club’s specific information.
Clubs that successfully complete the Return to Training Application process will receive a Return to Training Certificate that should be displayed at the entrance to the training site.
The OAWA wishes all Clubs the best as they work towards resuming training. We are here to support tool you. If Clubs have any questions, please e-mail pin-covid@oawa.ca We are Happy to help walk you through the process.
-COVID-19 Return to Training Working Group
Google Drive Links for all documents:
The Following OAWA Clubs have been approved for non-contact training. These clubs have successfully completed the OAWA Return to Training Application process and received their approval to return to training under the protocols in the OAWA Return to Training program:
Akhara of Champions
Hamilton Wrestling Club
Independent Wrestling Club
K-Bay Wrestling Club
London-Western Wrestling Club
Matmen (note: Kitchener Training site only)
National Capital Wrestling Club (note: approval for outdoor training only)
Team X-Treme
Team Impact
Tri-City Wrestling Club
Harry Geris Wrestling Club
Elite Wrestling Club
Cobras Wrestling Club
Warriors Wrestling Club
Kingston Wrestling Club
Brock Wrestling Club
Lakehead Wrestling Club
Carleton Wrestling Club
Other clubs have their applications pending and will be announced and listed when they complete the process.
IMPORTANT REMINDER: Clubs are reminded that only Clubs which have gone through the OAWA Return to Training Application and had their applications approved will receive their Clearance to Return to Training Certificate. IF A CLUB IS NOT LISTED, IT IS NOT APPROVED. Clubs which have not been approved are not allowed to conduct any in-person training (virtual individual training only). Clubs that have not been approved which conduct in-person training sessions are in violation of OAWA Policy, and void their OAWA insurance.
Congratulations to the clubs listed. Clubs wishing to go through the approval process are advised to review the materials on the OAWA pin COVID-19 web page. Contact pin-covid@oawa.ca with any questions or for assistance with the process.
Thank you.
