OTTAWA – Wrestling Canada Lutte (WCL) extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and teammates of Lucas Hoffert, who has passed away. Lucas began wrestling at a young age in Saskatoon before moving to Regina, where he continued his development and became an accomplished member of Saskatchewan’s wrestling community. He represented Canada at the...

OTTAWA – Wrestling Canada Lutte (WCL) is seeking bids from Host Organizing Committees (HOCs) to host the 2027 Canadian Team Trials, the domestic selection event for athletes seeking to represent Canada at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles, USA. The 2027 Canadian Team Trials will take place December 3-4, 2027, with the host community to be selected through...

Help Shape the Future of Wrestling Canada Lutte! OTTAWA- Wrestling Canada Lutte (WCL) is in the process of updating its strategic plan for the coming years. As part of this work, we would like to engage with our community members to ensure the plan reflects the needs, priorities, and aspirations of those we serve. We...

OTTAWA – Wrestling Canada Lutte (WCL) is pleased to announce that nominations for the WCL Hall of Fame, class of 2027, are now open. Nominations will remain open until October 30, 2026. Interested parties can nominate individuals by using the nomination form. Make sure to view the requirements prior to submitting a nomination. The WCL...

OTTAWA – The nation’s top university wrestlers are returning to the Niagara region, as Wrestling Canada Lutte (WCL), in partnership with U SPORTS and Brock University, announced today that the 2027 WCL | U SPORTS Invitational Wrestling Championships will be held February 26–27, 2027, at the Walker Sports Complex in St. Catharines, Ont. Brock recently hosted...