WAMMA NextGen

We would like to acknowledge all of the Manitoba athletes who competed in Grande Prairie Alberta, at the U15, U17, and U19 National Championships.

NextGen had a smaller group in attendance this year for a variety of reasons, but we are proud of the athletes who stepped onto the mat.

Only three NextGen athletes competed: TJ Franzmann, Phoenix Ridge, and Darius Horvath. Horvath came very close to reaching the podium, finishing fourth after an impressive run of seven consecutive wins on the back side.

From WAMMA Niverville, U15 new National Champion Ryan Unrau wrestled very well. Strong efforts were also put forward by Lilyanne Reuter, Ben Reuter, Noah Fast, and Nyles Fast.

There was great representation from Schewa; Ali Talab won his division. Great job also to Bohdan Kutchmenko, Lucio Fagerstrom, and Bibars Aldrar.

Continuing a busy month of competition, on April 11 we had 10 athletes travel to Fargo, North Dakota to compete in either the Submission Challenge Jiu-Jitsu Tournament or the Geoff Martin Memorial Freestyle & Greco Wrestling Tournament. It was a full day of competition across both events.

Our three BJJ athletes had an outstanding performance, each earning double gold and showcasing their skills with confidence.

On the wrestling side, several athletes stepped onto the mat for Greco for the very first time, picking up wins and demonstrating grit, courage, and a willingness to step outside their comfort zone.

What stands out most is the way our athletes carry themselves. We are proud of their sportsmanship, discipline, and respect for their opponents. It means even more when coaches and parents from other clubs take the time to recognize those same qualities in our team.

Another strong weekend for the group.

So much has happened in April!
It’s been a jam-packed month of BJJ and wrestling tournaments. Every single weekend we’ve had athletes competing, and on two weekends, we even had events happening at the same time.

We kicked things off on April 4 in Regina, Saskatchewan at the Western Kids Open. Four of our athletes made the trip, and they did not disappoint.
They came away with medals in both gi and no-gi, but more importantly, they showed incredible sportsmanship and a willingness to learn from every single match.

Proud of this group for setting the tone for the month.

We have 4 wrestlers heading to the Canadian Wrestling Nationals in Grand Prairie! Good luck everyone!! WAMMA NextGen

🇨🇦𝗖𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮'𝘀 𝗯𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🇨🇦Over 800 athletes age 13-18, plus their coaches are coming from 10 provinces & 2 territories representing over 100 wrestling clubs!

🍀𝗚𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗟𝘂𝗰𝗸 to the athletes of the Grande Prairie Wrestling Club!
U15 Female - ⭐️Ava- Jade Showalter
U15 Male - ⭐️Silas Turpin
U17 Female - ⭐️Abigail Turpin
U17 Male - ⭐️Kason Cramer & ⭐️Toby Gustafson
U19 Male - ⭐️Hayden Cooke, ⭐️Jaren Alaimoana & ⭐️Kire Gault
Coaches - ⭐️Adam Link & ⭐️AJ Wills

🟠𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟮 - teams arrive.

🟡𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟯 - practice, medicals, weigh-ins & clinics.

🟢𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟰 - 8:15am Opening Ceremonies at Design Works Centre.

9am to 4pm - Qualifications for 𝗨𝟭𝟳 𝗪𝗪 (women's), 𝗨𝟭𝟳 𝗙𝗦 (men's freestyle) & 𝗨𝟭𝟵 𝗪𝗪 (women's).

4:30pm to 8pm - Finals & Awards Ceremonies.

🔵𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟱

9am to 4pm - Qualifications for 𝗨𝟭𝟱 𝗪𝗪 (women's), 𝗨𝟭𝟱 𝗙𝗦 (men's freestyle) & 𝗨𝟭𝟵 𝗙𝗦 (men's freestyle).

4:30pm to 8pm - Finals, Awards Ceremonies & Closing Ceremonies.

🟣𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝟮𝟲 - 9am Men's & Women's 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗼.

*schedule subject to change

Advance weekend passes are available online through Bonnetts Energy Centre, or you can get tickets at Design Works Centre on event weekend at the East arena entrance. Merch is available on site too.

Weekend Pass April 24-26

Adult $52.50

Youth / Student $37

Children age 5 & under are free

Day Pass

Adult $21.50

Youth / Student $16.50

Wrestling Canada Lutte
City of Grande Prairie
Eastlink Centre
Grande Prairie Regional Tourism Association

🇨🇦 Wishing Talia the best on the international stage 🇨🇦

We are incredibly proud to see Talia Pavlic representing Team Canada at the 2026 U17 Pan American Wrestling Championships in Panama City. Competing in the 46 kg women’s division, this is a huge milestone and a reflection of her dedication, discipline and commitment to the sport.

From early mornings to late nights on the mat, Talia has put in the work, and now she gets the opportunity to compete against some of the best athletes in the Americas.

Beyond the competition, she will also be part of an international training camp, gaining valuable experience and continuing to grow as an athlete.

Talia, we are all behind you. Represent with pride, compete with heart, and enjoy every moment of this experience.

Good luck from all of us at WAMMA NextGen 💪🔥🇨🇦

WAMMA NextGen sent 5 athletes to the Alberta Open this weekend. Each athlete delivered strong performances on the mats.

Jordan Blais competed in the 70 kg division, stepping into a new weight class and securing gold. His bracket featured a notably heated and hard-fought match against Tyssen Hansen of the Calgary Dinos.

Anton S., joining us from Germany this year, competing in the U17 80 kg division, had a dominant showing, winning all of his matches to earn gold.

TJ Franzman competed in the U19 60 kg division, battling through a competitive bracket to finish 3rd.

In the younger divisions, Lucas (Novice) and Matteo (Tyke) both double bracketed, taking on multiple back-to-back matches, and each secured gold in both weight classes they entered.

We are very proud of our wrestlers — not only for their results, but for how they conduct themselves, their sportsmanship, and their dedication to becoming the best they can be.

A great weekend of competition and development for the team! Way to go !!

SPRING BREAK TRAINING CAMP 2026
March 30 to April 3, 2026
NextGen Regional Training Center
123 Main Street

Get ready for four action-packed days of training, development and fun at NextGen’s Spring Break Camp. This is the perfect opportunity for athletes to stay active, sharpen their skills and build confidence in a high-energy, positive environment.

Daily Schedule
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM – Morning Session (Jiu-Jitsu)
12:45 PM to 4:00 PM – Afternoon Session (Wrestling)

Each day will include technique, fun games and activities, along with structured conditioning circuit sessions to keep athletes moving, learning and improving.

Pricing
Morning Only (Jiu-Jitsu): $95
Afternoon Only (Wrestling): $95
Full Day: $170

Train hard. Have fun. Keep improving.
Make the most of your spring break at NextGen.

Registration link:https://wamma.site/4-day-spring-break-camp/

For more information, contact [email protected]

Congratulations to our four athletes who competed in Steinbach, Manitoba, on March 7 at the Revelation Submission Only Tournament. It was a small but mighty group, led by Coach Jeff, and they worked their way to a fourth-place team finish.

Together, they earned two gold, two silver and two bronze medals, with one of our athletes stepping into BJJ competition for the very first time.

We're proud of the progress, effort and courage they showed throughout the day. Win or lose, our athletes continue to represent NextGen with strong team support, great sportsmanship and the right attitude.