10/29/2026
Hello Whatcom Families,
Our 2026–2027 Folkstyle season is almost here! We’re excited to officially announce our winter training and competition schedule, along with some important information about classes, tournaments, and championship eligibility.
Our K–8 Folkstyle season begins Monday, November 9th, and runs through the WSWA State Championships in February.
WINTER PRACTICE GROUPS
We’ve structured our classes around age, experience, and commitment level to make sure every wrestler is getting the most out of their time on the mat.
8 & Under: Our youngest wrestlers will focus on fundamentals, coordination, confidence, and developing a love for wrestling. Practices are 45 minutes.
9 & Over Intermediate: Designed for developing wrestlers who are ready to build their technical foundation, improve their wrestling skills, and gain competition experience. Practices are 90 minutes.
9 & Over Advanced: Our highest-intensity youth training group for experienced wrestlers looking to compete at a higher level. Tuesday and Thursday sessions are two hours, with an emphasis on technical development, situational wrestling, and live competition.
PEAK Morning Workouts: Additional training opportunities for our committed athletes, focused on physical development, preparation, and building the habits necessary for long-term success.
Friday Competition Practices: Available for athletes competing that weekend, beginning at 5:30 PM.
Please review our WrestlingIQ Calendar for the full weekly practice schedule and class details.
2026–2027 TOURNAMENT & CAMP SCHEDULE
NOVEMBER
Nov 7 – Season Prep Camp | Bellingham
Nov 20–21 – Bigfoot Battle | Spokane
Nov 29 – WWKWL Turkey Slam | Sedro-Woolley
DECEMBER
Dec 6 – WWKWL Stanwood | Stanwood
Dec 12 – Peak Technique Camp #1 | Bellingham
Dec 20 – Mikey Walters Classic | Sedro-Woolley
JANUARY
Jan 3 – Peak Technique Camp #2 | Bellingham
Jan 10 – Oregon Classic Qualifier | Snohomish
Jan 17 – WWKWL Kraken | Oak Harbor
Jan 24 – Peak Technique Camp #3 | Bellingham
Jan 31 – WWKWL Championships | Ferndale
FEBRUARY
Feb 6 – Peak Technique Camp #4 | Bellingham
Feb 14 – Ferndale Force Tournament | Ferndale
Feb 20–21 – WSWA Folkstyle State Championships | Tacoma
Our Peak Technique Camp series will provide additional opportunities to focus on specific skills, get quality repetitions, and continue developing throughout the season. Details and registration for individual camps will be announced separately.
IMPORTANT: CHAMPIONSHIP ELIGIBILITY
We want families planning ahead for the season. To be eligible to compete at our championship events, wrestlers must meet the following participation requirements.
WWKWL Championships – January 31
Wrestlers must compete in at least 2 of our 3 scheduled WWKWL tournaments:
* Nov 29 – Turkey Slam
* Dec 6 – Stanwood
* Jan 17 – Kraken
WSWA State Championships – February 21
As an internal Whatcom Wrestling Academy team requirement, wrestlers must compete in at least 2 of our 4 scheduled WSWA/other tournaments:
* Nov 20–21 – Bigfoot Battle
* Dec 20 – Mikey Walters Classic
* Jan 10 – Oregon Classic Qualifier
* Feb 14 – Ferndale Force
These requirements are intended to ensure our athletes have adequate competition experience and preparation before stepping onto the mats at our championship events. Camps do not count toward tournament participation requirements.
REGISTER NOW!
We encourage families to register for the winter season as soon as possible so we can finalize our training groups and prepare for the competition season.
Registration:
https://www.wrestlingiq.com/whatcomwrestlingacademy/register
Practice Calendar:
https://www.wrestlingiq.com/whatcomwrestlingacademy/schedule
Our goal is to provide every wrestler with an opportunity to grow, regardless of experience or competitive goals. We want athletes learning, gaining confidence, working hard, and enjoying the process.
Looking forward to another great season with everyone!
Go Whatcom!
Coach Nick
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