VISION

A vibrant, inclusive wrestling community where every athlete—especially youth, girls, and those from marginalized backgrounds—can discover their potential, persevere through challenges, and grow through the sport for life.

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MISSION

AAWA champions grassroots participation, fosters competitive excellence, and builds pathways for all to progress in the sport of wrestling in Alberta; Coaching, mentoring, and supporting the next generation of athletes, coaches, and officials.
 

CORE VALUES: 

• The Sport of Wrestling: Rooted in the belief that wrestling shapes character, we strive to create opportunities, break barriers, and leave a lasting legacy for the sport’s future.

 

• Excellence: We strive for the highest standards in coaching, officiating, athlete development, and organizational leadership, fostering a culture where everyone can reach their full potential.
   

• Integrity: We uphold fairness, honesty, and respect in all aspects of the sport, on and off the mat, ensuring that wrestling remains a model of good sportsmanship.
   

• Respect: We value and respect athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers, and fans from all backgrounds, recognizing the diverse strengths that each person brings to our wrestling community.
   

• Safety & Well-being: We prioritize the physical, mental, and emotional safety of all participants, promoting environments that protect athletes and encourage lifelong participation in sport.
   

• Inclusion & Accessibility: We believe wrestling should be open and welcoming to all, regardless of age, gender, ability, cultural background, or financial circumstance.
   

• Community & Collaboration: We build strong relationships with clubs, schools, partners, and supporters, working together to grow wrestling across the province.
   

• Lifelong Learning & Growth: We encourage continuous learning for athletes, coaches, and officials, supporting development from grassroots to high-performance levels.

 

AAWA: A Powerful Path for Wrestling Success