 | Wisconsin Wrestling Association |
Promoting Excellence in Wisconsin Wrestling Since 1957
Established 1957
Originally founded as the Wisconsin Wrestling Coaches Association (WWCA) in 1957, our organization has been serving the wrestling community for over six decades. In 2024, we evolved to become the Wisconsin Wrestling Association (WWA) to be more inclusive of wrestling officials, past coaches, administrators, and other wrestling enthusiasts. Anyone who has information, articles or pictures pertaining to our history are asked to please share that information with the Alumni Research Committee. All items that are shared will be returned to the original owner; we request in advance that we be allowed to make copies of the shared information.
In 2024, our organization evolved from the Wisconsin Wrestling Coaches Association to the Wisconsin Wrestling Association to embrace the entire wrestling community - including officials, past coaches, administrators, and wrestling enthusiasts from all backgrounds.
The Wisconsin Wrestling Coaches Association was established by a group of dedicated high school wrestling coaches who recognized the need for a unified body to advocate for the sport, support coaches, and foster youth wrestling programs.
Wrestling began to gain more popularity in Wisconsin. The WWCA played a pivotal role in this growth by organizing coaching clinics, workshops, and annual meetings designed to share best practices, introduce new techniques, and create a community among wrestling coaches.
One of the significant milestones in our history was the establishment of the annual Fall Wrestling Clinic. This event became a cornerstone for the association, providing an opportunity for coaches to come together, learn from nationally recognized experts, and prepare for the upcoming wrestling season.
Our association has always been a strong advocate for wrestling at the state level. We work closely with the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) to ensure that wrestling rules, regulations, and policies are fair and conducive to the sport's growth.
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In honor of one of Wisconsin's most influential wrestling figures, we established the George Martin Hall of Fame. This hall of fame recognizes outstanding contributions to the sport of wrestling in Wisconsin, celebrating coaches, athletes, and supporters who have made significant impacts.
George Alfred Martin, namesake of our Hall of Fame
