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Irish Open Freestyle Wrestling Championships 2026

Senior, Junior, Cadet & Kids – Male & Female Freestyle Wrestling

Saturday 17th October 2026
National Indoor Arena, Sports Campus Blanchardstown, Dublin (Eircode: D15EPN4)
Weigh-in: 08:00 – 09:15 (At venue only)
Early-bird €35 (U20) / €45 (21+) – Regular €50 (U20) / €60 (21+)
Early-bird closes Wed 7th Oct 20:00 / Registration closes Sat 10th Oct 20:00

Male & Female – Senior, Junior, Cadet and Kids categories. Photo ID required at check-in. Online entries only – no entries or payment on the day.

Who should use this link: Strictly for current members of the Irish Amateur Wrestling Association (Republic of Ireland) with a valid 2026 membership.

International Participants Only

Irish Open Freestyle Wrestling Championships 2026

Senior, Junior, Cadet & Kids – Male & Female Freestyle Wrestling

Saturday 17th October 2026
National Indoor Arena, Sports Campus Blanchardstown, Dublin (Eircode: D15EPN4)
Weigh-in: 08:00 – 09:15 (At venue only)
Early-bird €35 (U20) / €45 (21+) – Regular €50 (U20) / €60 (21+)
Early-bird closes Wed 7th Oct 20:00 / Registration closes Sat 10th Oct 20:00

Male & Female – Senior, Junior, Cadet and Kids categories. Photo ID required at check-in. Online entries only – no entries or payment on the day.

Who should use this link: Strictly for wrestlers from outside the Republic of Ireland (including Northern Ireland & mainland UK). Must be members of their home NGB.

Coach Education

I.A.W.A. Introductory & Level 1 Coaching Certificate Course

Accredited by Sport Ireland Coaching

Certificate Course

Weekend 1: Sat 7th & Sun 8th November 2026 | Weekend 2: Sat 21st & Sun 22nd November 2026
Portlaoise Combat Academy, Unit 13B, National Enterprise Park, Portlaoise, Co. Laois
Course fee: €250 (includes 4 full days, lunch, tea/coffee & IAWA coaching certification)
Strictly limited to 16 participants
Registration closes Thursday 5th November 2026

Open to anyone with a background or interest in wrestling, grappling, pankration or combat sports. No prior coaching experience required. Recognised by Sport Ireland, UWW & the Olympic Federation of Ireland.

4 Free Places for Female Coaches The IAWA is offering four fully funded places to female participants who successfully complete the course.

Membership Registration

Membership registration is available on our dedicated platform. Please visit to complete or renew your membership.

Irish Amateur Wrestling Association

The Irish Amateur Wrestling Association (IAWA) established in 1947 is the National and Internationally recognized Governing Body (NGB) in Ireland for all Olympic Wrestling, Pankration and Grappling Sports that are under the structure of the World Governing Body of United World Wrestling (UWW). It is governed and part funded by Sport Ireland (formally the Irish Sports Council, ISC) and The Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI).

The IAWA's responsibilities other than those at grass roots level, include the selection and preparation of Ireland's teams that participate Olympic Wrestling in International competitions including Continental Championships, World Championships and major multi-sport Games (ie. Olympic Games and European Games).