Please note that the OAWA is preparing to implement a new online membership registration system for 2023. Until this system is ready, effective September 13, 2023 the OAWA will accept membership registrations for the balance of 2023 at no cost. This will allow you to join your club while becoming a member of OAWA for the balance of 2023 at no cost.
Please complete Membership Registration as noted below, but you are not required to pay the OAWA. Please confirm with your club what Club membership fees will still be in place.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL 2023 MEMBERSHIPS, INCLUDING PREVIOUSLY PAID MEMBERSHIPS AND ANY INTERIM MEMBERSHIP REGISTRATIONS EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2023.
YOU WILL STILL NEED TO REGISTER FOR 2024 USING OUR NEW REGISTRATION SYSTEM ONCE READY, AND PAY THE APPLICABLE FEE.
Ask your Club for more information. Club representatives please contact OAWA (registrations@oawa.ca) with any questions.
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Welcome to the OAWA on-line Registration System
The Ontario Amateur Wrestling Association uses an online membership registration process where members can join or renew membership with the OAWA over the internet.
Important Changes for 2023
In an effort to help Ontario Wresting recover from the pandemic, the OAWA is helping to ease return to wresting through heavily discounting OAWA Registration Fees as follows:
As noted above, fees are waived for the balance of 2023.
- Coaches’ Membership Fees will be $85.00 REDUCED TO$50.00 FOR 2023
- Officials’ Membership Fees will be $65.00 REDUCED TO$40.00 FOR 2023
- Athletes’ Membership Fees will $65.00 REDUCED TO$50.00 FOR 2023 *
* $25.00 for Tykes.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- If paying by e-transfer, please send your e-transfer to admin@oawa.ca and include in the Re: line that the payment is for OAWA Membership and who it is for.
- Coaches and Officials renewing MUST complete the on-line registration form and waiver to ensure continued coverage, benefits, and qualifications (Safe Sport, etc.).
- Clubs and Coaches are reminded that in order to participate in any club run training initiatives, including on-line training, ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE REGISTERED WITH OAWA. Failure to do so will result in loss of insurance coverage through OAWA
For 2023, the OAWA will be moving to a new online membership registration system. We plan to make that system available for November 1, 2022. In the meantime, for clubs wishing to register new members, we will continue to utilize a Google-Forms set of Registration forms. These new members will be registered for 2023 and their information will be moved over to the new online system when it is operational.
To register now for 2023 so that you may begin participating, click the form that is appropriate to you and complete the form on-line as follows:
Athlete's 2023 OAWA Membership Registration Form
Coach's 2023 OAWA Membership Registration Form
Official's 2023 OAWA Membership Registration Form
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Effective September 11, 2022, the OAWA Board of Directors has adopted a new OAWA Safe Sport Policy Package. This material is available on the OAWA website. Things to note:
- All Coaches and Officials must have a Vulnerable Sector Check on file with OAWA to register.
- Once the Coach or Official has a VSC on file, they will be required to submit a Police Background Check or e-pic every four years.
- Once their background check information is on file with OAWA, the onus is on the Coach/Official to report any change in their Screening Status (charges filed against them, they are involved in a police investigation, etc.). Failure to report a change in status is a violation of the OAWA Code of Conduct and the member will be subject to disciplinary action.
- There are important changes to all members relating both to Safe Sport Training for Coaches and Officials, and as required by the 2019 Adoption of Rowan’s Law Concussion guidance for Athletes, Parents, Coaches, and Officials. Please review the information contained in this Membership Information and by clicking the links on the Membership Forms. For more information on Rowan’s Law, please visit:
http://www.mtc.gov.on.ca/en/sport/concussions.shtml
2023 OAWA COVID Recovery Membership Fees
Division | Fee* | Comments |
Coaches | $50.00 | $85.00 fee reduced by $35.00 through the OAWA COVID Relief program. See note below for Safe Sport Requirements for Coaches |
Officials | $40.00 | $65.00 fee reduced by $25.00 through the OAWA COVID Relief program. This is the OAWA portion only - contact the Officials' Association (OAWOA) for more details. See note below for Safe Sport Requirements for Officials |
Athletes (9+) | $50.00 | $65.00 fee reduced by $15.00 through the OAWA COVID Relief program. |
Tykes (7-8 yrs.) | $25.00 |
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Supporters/Others | $25.00 | This is recommended for parents and other volunteers assisting with club work, driving to events, etc. |
* Note: If you are registering in more than one category (e.g. Coach & Official), please pay the higher fee, but pay only one fee. |
Please note that Independent members must pay by e-transfer.
Club members must pay their club and the club pays OAWA.
Membership Birth Years
OAWA recommends that athletes compete in the age group they qualify during the calendar year. A participant who registers early for 2023 competes for the balance of the current year under the age group for 2022. For example, an athlete registering early as a first year Cadet for the 2023 membership year continues to compete as a Bantam for the balance of 2022.
Age Category | Birth Years for 2023 |
Tykes | 2015-2016 |
Novice | 2013-2014 |
Kids | 2011-2012 |
Bantam | 2009-2010 |
Cadets | 2007-2008 |
Juvenile | 2005-2006 |
Junior | 2003-2004 |
Senior | 2002 & earlier |
Membership notes
1. Clubs must register to be added to the club pull-down menu before your individual members can register. Club Registrars for new clubs or clubs changing their club name please contact the OAWA Membership Registrar at registrations@oawa.ca
2. Individuals, select your club from the pull down menu and complete your membership form. If you do not see your club listed, please contact the coach or volunteer responsible for membership for your club. NOTE FOR OFFICIALS - SELECT OAWOA AS YOUR CLUB.
3. From there, complete the form and click on the submit/accept link at the bottom of the waiver.
4. All athletes (or their Parent if the athlete is under 18) must fill the form out themselves, read the Concussion information and check the box to confirm they have read and understand.
5. In addition, for Officials and Coaches there are extra requirements under Wrestling Canada/OAWA Safe Sport requirements. You must sign that you agree to these requirements.
6. Your membership, including insurance coverage, is valid from the date you submit your form to OAWA through the web site. If your club refuses your registration, your membership will be voided and you will be notified that your OAWA membership is not valid.
7. To be eligible for OAWA membership, member applicant must be a resident of Ontario. That is, residing in Ontario at the time of application.
8. For payment: participant registering with a club please pay your club and the club will pay OAWA. Individuals registering independently must pay using e-transfer to admin@oawa.ca
9. Clubs and individual members are reminded that all membership applications are to be electronically signed by the member or a parent/guardian if the member is under 18. Signing the membership application is a legal contract between the member and OAWA and no one other than the member or parent/guardian should sign it.
10. Clubs are reminded that:
All 2022 Memberships expire December 31, 2022
All members must register on-line.
Member Benefits
Members are reminded that your membership fee provides the following benefits:
OAWA pays approximately 1/3 of membership revenues collected annually to Wrestling Canada Lutte in affiliation fees so that members may participate in WCL programs and events.
Fees include Insurance coverage for the following:
- All Club activities, including practices, meetings, fundraising programs, travel to and participation in sanctioned events for members only.
Please note: coverage does NOT apply for any activity (dinner, etc.) where the service of alcohol is included. Special coverage for this is available to clubs at an extra cost, contact OAWA for details.
- Please note this is not a complete description of insurance coverage. For more information, please see the insurance brochure at www.oawa.ca/About Us or contact OAWA for more information.
Opportunity to participate in all OAWA sponsored programs (Ontario Carding program, Provincial Championships, provincial camps, clinics, etc.)
Opportunity to participate in all OAWA Sanctioned events – for a list of OAWA Sanctioned events, contact the OAWA or check the OAWA web-site.
Opportunity to participate in all Wrestling Canada sponsored programs (National Championships if you meet requirements, national carding, national team programs, camps, clinics, etc.)
OAWA membership benefits, including insurance coverage, DO NOT APPLY to non-OAWA sanctioned events (for example school events sanctioned by OFSAA or OUA). Contact OAWA if you are unsure about event coverage.
A Complete list of all OAWA membership benefits is available on the OAWA web site.
Find out more
This is a partial explanation only. If you are unclear on coverage, contact OAWA for more details. For inquiries regarding Membership, please contact:
registrations@oawa.ca
Thank you for your continued support of OAWA!
CLUBS PLEASE NOTE:
The Recreational membership program is a discounted membership program offered for clubs wanting to offer membership/coverage for participants who will only be participating for a limited time and will not be competing. Contact OAWA for more details.
IMPORTANT MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION FOR COACHES:
As part of the OAWA’s commitment to Safe Sport, Ontario Wrestling will be adopting the following Wrestling Canada Lutte (WCL) requirements.
For more information on the WCL Requirements, click here to get the WCL information: WCL Safe Sport.
All OAWA Coaches will require the following to register for 2023:
NEW FOR 2023: A Vulnerable Sector Check on file with OAWA.
A valid Police Background Check within the last two years. Please visit: https://www.oawa.ca/oawa-police-checks for more details.
Note: for NCCP Certified Coaches, taking this module earns 5 PD points!
All Coaches must familiarize themselves with the Coaching Association of Canada Rule of Two program. Find out more by clicking this link: Rule of Two or go to the CAC web site Responsible Coaching Section
All Coaches must complete the Coaching Association Making Ethical Decisions Evaluation. Find out more by clicking this link: Making Ethical Decisions.
All Coaches must also complete the Coaching Association of Canada’s Making Headway Concussion Training Module. This FREE module is available at: Making Headway
More membership information will be posted on the OAWA web site. Clubs and Coaches are reminded that ALL 2022 OAWA MEMBERSHIPS EXPIRED DECEMBER 31, 2022.
Thank you Coaches for all of your time and effort!
IMPORTANT MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION FOR OFFICIALS:
As part of the OAWA’s commitment to Safe Sport, Ontario Wrestling has adopted the following Wrestling Canada Lutte (WCL) requirements.
For more information on the WCL Requirements, click here to get the WCL information: WCL Safe Sport.
All OAWA OFFICIALS will require the following to register for 2023:
NEW FOR 2023: A Vulnerable Sector Check on file with OAWA.
A valid Police Background Check within the last four years. Please visit: http://www.ontariowrestling.ca/oawa-police-checks for more details.
Note: for Officials who are also NCCP Certified Coaches, taking this module earns 5 PD points!
All Ontario Officials must familiarize themselves with the Coaching Association of Canada Rule of Two program. Find out more by clicking this link: Rule of Two or go to the CAC web site Responsible Coaching Section
All Officials must also complete the Coaching Association of Canada’s Making Headway Concussion Training Module. This FREE module is available at: Making Headway
More membership information will be posted on the OAWA web site. Clubs and Coaches are reminded that ALL 2022 OAWA MEMBERSHIPS EXPIRE DECEMBER 31, 2022.
Thank you Officials for all of your time and effort!
