Irish Amateur Wrestling Association

The official governing body for Olympic Wrestling, Pankration and Grappling Sports in Ireland since 1947.

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Santa Slam

Freestyle Wrestling Competition - Senior, Junior & Kids

  • Saturday 29th November 2025
  • DCU Sports Hall, Dublin
  • Maximum 100 participants
  • Weigh-in: 08:00-09:15
  • Early-bird €30 (closes Nov 19th) / Regular €45
  • Registration closes Monday 24th November 20:00

Male & Female Freestyle Wrestling. U9s, U11s, U13s, U18s and Senior categories. Photo ID required at check-in.

Full details available on the registration page.

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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).

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