OAWA Men's Team - Journeymen World Classic

OAWA MEN Teams - Journeymen World Classic 

April 2 - 5th, 2026

Hello OAWA Athletes and Coaches,

The Ontario Amateur Wrestling Association (OAWA) is currently seeking expressions of interest from male athletes who are interested in representing Team Ontario at the Journeymen World Classic and USA vs. The World Duals in Schenectady, New York, taking place April 2–5, 2026.

Due to event registration timelines, we are working within a shorter planning window and appreciate athletes and coaches reviewing this opportunity and indicating their interest as soon as possible.

This is a highly competitive international competition, and OAWA intends to select the top male athletes in the province based on current and past competitive results, training commitment, and readiness for high-performance international competition.

Event Overview

📍 Location: Union College Field House, Schenectady, NY
📅 Dates: April 2-5, 2026

Athletes selected for Team Ontario will take part in:
 • USA vs. The World Duals (if selected by the tournament) – Friday, April 3, 2026
 • Journeymen World Classic – Individual Tournament – Saturday, April 4, 2026

The Journeymen World Classic is widely regarded as one of the most competitive freestyle tournaments in North America, featuring athletes from across the United States and numerous international wrestling nations.


Age Groups & Eligibility

• U17: Athletes born 2009–2011

• U20: Athletes born 2006–2009

U17 and U20 athletes compete together under Journeymen event regulations and must be eligible high school–aged athletes. All participants must hold a valid USA Wrestling membership.


Selection Criteria & Competitive Standards

OAWA will identify and select a limited number of athletes who demonstrate:

• Strong current and past competitive results at the provincial and national level

• Consistent training habits and commitment to high-performance standards

• Readiness to compete in an international competition environment

• Alignment with OAWA and Wrestling Canada Lutte (WCL) Long-Term Athlete Development

Final selections will be made by the Ontario High Performance Manager, in consultation with each athlete’s personal coach. Coach approval is required prior to final selection and deposit.

Tentative Travel Schedule

  • April 2: Optional team training session (location TBD based on participants). Begin travel toward Schenectady, NY, overnight stay in the U.S. to reduce travel time.

  • April 3: Continue travel to Schenectady. Official weigh-ins and USA vs. The World Duals (if selected).

  • April 4: Journeymen World Classic – Individual Tournament. Begin return travel toward Ontario, overnight stay near the border.

  • April 5: Continue travel and return to Ontario.

Note: Transportation is by ground. Departure times and Ontario pickup locations will be finalized based on participating coaches and approved drivers.

Estimated Cost, Accommodations & Transportation

Estimated Athlete Cost: $500 CAD per athlete

What the Athlete Fee Covers:

  • Transportation (vans and fuel)

  • Hotel accommodations (April 2–5)

  • Journeymen World Classic tournament registration

  • Coaching support and supervision throughout the trip

Application Forms

Athlete Application Form: [Athletes Team Ontario – Men’s Journeymen World Classic]
Coach Application Form: [Coaches Team Ontario Journeymen, Trip April 2–5, 2026]

Questions?

Please contact:
David Tremblay
High Performance Manager, OAWA
highperformance@oawa.ca