The Buckeye Wrestling Association (BWA) is accepting member clubs for the 2023-24 wrestling season. As part of the annual Fall meeting on 9/17/23 (link to recording) we talked through moving forward with the season noting with currently five divisions and looking to expand.
The BWA provides a structure for interclub competition and a league championship tournament. The BWA is the premier youth wrestling league providing opportunities for new wrestlers to get experience and competition, and flexibility for experienced wrestlers to be able to get better competition. Participating clubs and individuals must follow BWA league rules to qualify for the BWA League Championship to be held on February 18, 2023.
Members passed the following motions for the 2023-24 season:
Election of President is still outstanding
Re-election of Secratary: DJ Vondruska
Election of Treasurer: still vacant
Election of of new Tournament Director: John Burd (Austintown Fitch)
Keep the 44 minimum with no growth allowance
Key BWA dates for the year:
Joining deadline: October 15th
First Competition: Dec 3rd
Sectionals: Feb 4th or 11th
League Championships: Feb 18th (Austintown Fitch HS)
Reminder that all member clubs can begin practice after September 1, 2023 once they have their USA Wrestling Club Charter and individual “Limited Folkstyle” cards. Intraclub competition can begin December 3, 2023, with BWA League Championship Qualifiers being held as early as February 4, 2023.
Any questions regarding the BWA can be directed to Dan Cosimi (dc@kirtlandwrestling.com), Mike Turovsky (mike.turovsky@gmail.com) or DJ Vondruska (xphatboy01@hotmail.com).
