Current Suspensions

Information regarding Suspended Members/Clubs

UPDATED June 13, 2025

Individual Members

Recent Decisions:

Discipline File 2425-006

Complainant:  Mr. Steven Takahashi

Respondent:  Mr. Laszlo Adamko

Overview of the Complaint:

OAWA received this complaint through the Wrestling Canada Lutte (WCL) Independent Third Party (ITP).  The WCL took in the initial complaint, reviewed it, and their ITP determined that the complaint fell under the jurisdiction of the Ontario Amateur Wrestling Association as both parties to the complaint were OAWA members.

Mr. Takahashi’s complaint against Mr. Adamko is ‘for ongoing harassment, violations of the Wrestling Canada Code of Conduct, and retaliatory actions against’ him.  This was taken as a complaint under the OAWA’s Safe Sport and Code of Conduct Policies.

As part of the complaint, the OAWA was provided with numerous e-mails to or about Mr. Takahashi written by Mr. Adamko.

Discipline Panel’s Findings:

From a Review of the material relating, the Panel finds that Mr. Laszlo Adamko has violated the OAWA’s Safe Sport/Code of Conduct Policy.

The Panel found that Mr. Adamko wrote numerous emails to Mr. Takahashi, representatives of his employer, and others making multiple unfounded accusations against him.

These accusations included accusing Mr. Takahashi of being a ‘Minor Abuser’ a ‘Liar’, an ‘Abusive Coach’ and other accusations with no proof.

As a result of the many emails circulated with these unfounded accusations, Mr. Adamko’s actions represent Harassment against Mr. Takahashi.

Mr. Adamko’s response to the Complaint, was essentially a justification of his actions.  He did not refute or deny the allegations in the Complaint.

Penalty:

The following was agreed by the Panel:

• Mr. Adamko is directed to avoid all communication directly with Mr. Takahashi. He is also directed not to correspond directly with others about Mr. Takahashi.
• In future, Mr. Adamko is to ensure that all contact with OAWA members will adhere to the OAWA Safe Sport and Code of Conduct Guidelines.
• Mr. Adamko is suspended as an active member of the OAWA for a period of three months.  Final suspension date is to be determined once notice of this decision is provided to Mr. Adamko, and once the Appeal window as noted in the OAWA Discipline and Complaints Policy has passed.

This Finding and the suspension against Mr. Adamko are effective May 11, 2025 and notification has been provided to him.

Click HERE for a full copy of the Discipline Panel Hearing and Outcome notes,

Discipline File 2425-002

Complainant:  Redacted

Respondent:  Mr. Phil Kennedy

Overview:  Mr. Kennedy was reported to have threatened an official at a competition, including making a death threat and other statements with profanity.  Note:  This overview is not meant to take the place of the full decision.  For details on the full decision, click on the link below.

Sanctions imposed:

Outcome:

The Complaint was upheld.  Mr. Kennedy was found to have violated the Spectator Code of Conduct from the OAWA Safe Sport Policy.  

• Mr. Kennedy will be issued a six (6) month ban from the date of the Hearing during which he can not attend any OAWA Competition in any capacity.
• Mr. Kennedy is instructed to complete the CAC online Safe Sport Coach’s Training Module and confirm to the OAWA when he has done so.
• Following the six months’ ban, Mr. Kennedy must join OAWA as a member coach.  He must meet all OAWA requirements including completing the module noted above if he wishes to coach.  If he does not, he is not to act as a coach at any OAWA event.
• Upon joining OAWA, Mr. Kennedy must be accompanied by a Mentor-Coach at any event and while coaching in the corner for 1 year.
• Said Mentor Coach must be a member-coach of OAWA in good standing and agree in writing to serve in this capacity.
• Upon acceptance as a member-coach, Mr. Kennedy will be subject to a Two-year probationary membership.  Any red card received during that period will automatically initiate a Disciplinary action under the OAWA Coaches Code of Conduct.
• Record of this complaint to be kept on permanent file for consideration in any potential future Code of Conduct complaint matter

Click HERE for a full copy of the Discipline Panel Hearing and Outcome Report.  Finding, outcome, and sanctions are effective December 5, 2024

Note:  Mr. Kennedy's suspension has concluded effective May 26, 2025.  He may attend OAWA events as a Spectator only, since he is not currently an OAWA Coach.

Discipline File 2324-001

Complainant:  Coralee Allaert

Respondent(s):  Jay Jordon and the Central Toronto Wrestling Club.

Overview:  A complaint of a violation of the OAWA Safe Sport / Code of Conduct policies revolving around a series of Social Media Posts targeting the Complainant and in violation of the OAWA Safe Sport Policy, specifically the Social Media Policy.  Note:  This overview is not meant to take the place of the full decision.  For details on the full decision, click on the link below.

Decision Date:  January 25, 2024

Outcome:  Complaint was upheld.  The Respondents were found to have violated OAWA Policy.

Sanctions imposed:

• This decision and reasons shall serve as a formal written reprimand of the conduct of CTWC and Mr. Jordon.
• CTWC and Mr. Jordan shall, as it relates to the Complainant in her capacity as Participant under OAWA Jurisdiction10, indefinitely refrain from creating, posting, or sharing any material on any of their social media platforms which names, references, or otherwise identifies (through video, still images, text, or otherwise) the Complainant.
• Within ninety (90) days of the date of this decision, Mr. Jordon will complete the Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders Program11. Proof of completion will be in a form satisfactory to the OAWA, and Mr. Jordon will be responsible for any associated costs.

In accordance with Section 8 of the Complaints Policy, if Mr. Jordon fails to provide proof of completion within ninety (90) days, he shall be

Click HERE for a full copy of the Arbitrator’s Decision.

Other Important Notes

For more information on the OAWA Policies, including the OAWA Code of Conduct, OAWA Discipline and Complaints Policy and others, please visit: https://www.oawa.ca/policies The Discipline and Complaints Policy also contains information on Appeals.

As part of Wrestling Canada Lutte’s Safe Sport Policy, the OAWA is required to honor WCL Suspensions.  For further information on WCL Suspensions, please visit: https://wrestling.ca/resources/disciplinary-proceedings/

OAWA Clubs are advised that having suspended members participate in any club programs (training, competitions, etc.) may result in that club’s membership in OAWA being suspended and insurance coverage voided.