National Team

Kids, Cadet, and Junior Greco-Roman and Freestyle State Championship Results
Posted May 20th, 2013

VAWA would like to congratulate the following clubs Kids Greco-Roman and Freestyle team champions Ranger W.C., Cadet Greco-Roman and Freestyle team champions Virginia Team Predator and Junior Greco-Roman and Freestyle team champions Gunston W.C.

Cadet Greco-Roman Outstanding Wrestler – Joey Prata (VA Team Predator)
Cadet Freestyle Outstanding Wrestler – Creed Lump (Virginia Elite WC)
Junior Greco-Roman Outstanding Wrestler – Coy Ozias (Virginia Elite WC)
Junior Freestyle Outstanding Wrestler – Jack Bass (Guston WC)

Cadet Greco-Roman “Joe Pyanoe” Sportsmanship Award – JD Gregory (VA Team Predator)
Cadet Freestyle “Joe Pyanoe” Sportsmanship Award – JD Gregory (VA Team Predator)
Junior Greco-Roman “Joe Pyanoe” Sportsmanship Award – Cam Timok (VA Team Predator)
Junior Freestyle “Joe Pyanoe” Sportsmanship Award – Zach Martinez (Forge Raptor)

Complete results can be found at TrackWrestling.com
Cadet and Junior Freestyle results can be found here.
Cadet and Junior Greco-Roman results can be found here.
Kids Freestyle results can be found here.
Kids Greco-Roman results can be found here.
Become A VAWA Coach
Posted April 25th, 2013

Want to be considered for a coaching position for VAWA State and National Events? Click here for an application.


All coaches must have a current USA card on file by the Virginia State Tournament on May 18 at the Arthur Ashe center, and all applications for VAWA events (East Cast Duals, Junior/Cadet and Schoolboy Duals and Fargo) must be filled out completely and must be received by May 17 to be considered to be a part of the VAWA staff.

To renew or get a USAW coaching card, go to www.themat.com.
TALKING POINTS ABOUT WRESTLING AND THE OLYMPICS
Posted February 12th, 2013

USA Wrestling has created these talking points for those in the wrestling community in our nation who may be speaking about our sport in light of today’s International Olympic Committee announcement (to eliminate wrestling from Olympic Games). Please read them carefully and refer to them in your public statements.

1) FILA, the international wrestling federation, the U.S. Olympic Committee and USA Wrestling did not expect this announcement. None of these leadership groups anticipated that wrestling was being considered for this.

2) This is a decision by the International Olympic Committee Executive Board. The recommendation is that wrestling not be included as a core sport at the 2020 Olympic Committee. This is not a final decision.

3) The next step is for the IOC Executive Board to recommend a sport for the final spot in the 2020 Olympics. Wrestling will be considered for the position along with seven other sports, which happens in May in St. Petersburg, Russia. Then, the next step is for the entire International Olympic Committee to vote on the final program for the 2020 Olympics, which occurs in September in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

4) This is an opportunity for wrestling to tell its story, not only to the International Olympic Committee leadership but also to the entire world. .. read more »
VAWA Association
Posted November 29th, 2012

VAWA the Virginia Wrestling Association is a volunteer, non-profit organization, guided by USA Wrestling, striving to create an environment that encourages athletes, coaches and officials alike to show leadership, sportsmanship, hard work, perseverance and continuing education while training for success at any level. We are dedicated to the promotion of amateur wrestling, the world’s oldest sport.

The Team VA link at the top of the page has been updated with some flyers and information about VAWA sponsored events.

VAWA 2013 Sponsored Teams

March 17, 2013 VA vs MD Kids State Challenge (Folk)

April 11-13, 2013 NWCA/USAW Scholastic Duals (Folk)

June 5-9, 2013 USAW Schoolboy Duals (FS/GR)

June 8-9, 2013 USAW East Coast Junior Duals (FS/GR)

June 11-15, 2013 USAW Cadet Duals (FS/GR)

July 13-20, 2013 USAW Cadet & Junior Nationals (FS/GR) .. read more »
Cadet Women Finals
Posted July 15th, 2012

Last night, VA’s Rebecca Forsyth, a freshman at Patrick Henry HS competed in the Cadet Woman’s FS championships.

Rebecca met Brittnee Cook of Washington in the finals. Cook had a 29-7 record and placed 4th in Washington’s girls state championships. Cook won the first period 6-0, and then rolled through a Forsyth trip and gained the fall. So VA has it’s first all-american of the 2012 tourney, as Forsyth gains the silver medal.
Fargo Updates and Blog
Posted July 14th, 2012

It is that time of the year again when the nations best get together in Fargo, ND for the grandaddy of them all, Cadet and Junior Nationals. Roy Hill will be blogging about our boys starting Sunday, July 15th. You can access the blog by clicking here.
Roy will keep those of us that could not attend well informed and up to date. So check back daily to see what is going on with our own VA national team members.
Kids/Cadets Freestyle and Greco State Championships This Weekend
Posted May 1st, 2012

This Friday and Saturday the Kids/Cadet Freestyle and Greco State Championships will take place at
Hermitage High School located at 8301 Hungary Spring Road in Henrico. The cost $30 for one style or $40 for both styles if preregistered.
The direct link to the Trackwrestling PreRegistration site is located here which will be open until 12 Midnight Thursday, May 3rd.
At the door the cost is $35 for one style, $45 for both styles. Make checks payable to VAWA.

Also May 19-20 the Junior Freestyle and Greco State Championships will be held at Henrico High School. More information can be found here.
Which coach will contribute most to the 2012 VAWA Cadet National Duals Team?
Posted September 30th, 2011

David Manville, the new VAWA Cadet Director is working now for Virginia to win the 2012 USAW Cadet National GR/FS Duals (Daytona Beach, FL, 12-16JUN12). Manville knows that that goal cannot be attained without a significant increase in H.S. coach support, state-wide.

“My goal is for Virginia to win the 2012 USAW Cadet National Duals” states David Manville. We can do it, but we have to start now and work throughout the folkstyle season to set the conditions for success. I’m encouraging every H.S. coach and parent of a high caliber wrestler to get on board.”

Manville recognizes that “many folks will think I’m crazy for holding this goal. That’s OK. Coaches, parents and wrestlers who are committed to getting to the top of the national podium expect nothing less from their VAWA leaders, coaches and teammates.”

“Coaches are key”, Manville says. “We need H.S. coaches to commit to the success of their wrestlers in GR/FS and work from now through the end of the GR/FS season to make it happen. H.S. coaches must elevate their own thinking, as well as the thinking of their wrestlers from local team level to a mind-set oriented on State and national objectives.” .. read more »
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