Amateur combative sport rules: Grappling
Learn about the official rules that govern amateur grappling contests in Ontario and the safety precautions that contestants and officials must follow before and during an event.
Version: 1.0
Effective January 1, 2025.
Introduction
This document is the official ruleset for amateur Grappling in Ontario.
All amateur Grappling contests or exhibitions in Ontario must be sanctioned by the Ontario Athletics Commission (OAC) or the Ontario Grappling Association. Requirements to obtain a permit are set out in the Combative Sports Act, 2019 and its regulation.
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Updated: January 10, 2025
Published: December 27, 2024