The Chief Objectives of the Irish Amateur Wrestling Association (IAWA) are to develop the sport of Amateur Wrestling and related sports throughout the thirty two counties of Ireland. To organise all home and away events which fall under the world governing body United World Wrestling (UWW) while asserting the right of the lAWA to exercise it's own particular rules for the Administration of Amateur
Wrestling in Ireland, so far as the same are not in conflict with the sporting rules of UWW. The lAWA shall subscribe to and be affiliated to UWW and the Irish Olympic Council (IOC)
We will administer and provide the running costs of tournaments in Amateur Wrestling
both in Ireland and abroad and will have as its mandate, the seeking of Government
assisted funding. The IAWA will provide suitable rewards such as Cups and Medals and where possible, funds permitting grants for Irish teams taking part in competitions in and outside of Ireland. To provide financial assistance to meet the costs of teams
visiting Ireland, and in particular, the lAWA will provide what assistance it may for the provision of accommodation, meals, subsistence expenses and prizes. The IAWA is committed to the maintenance of the highest standards in the conduct of Amateur Wrestling through maintenance of proper procedures and underpinning the best ideals of good sportsmanship. DOPING GUIDELINES
The lAWA is committed to the observance of all Anti-Doping procedures and will
see to the observance and implementation of all Rules and Regulations as laid
down by the Irish Sports Council and the Irish Olympic Council. will appoint an
Anti-Doping Office to co-operate in every possible way to give effect to this commitment. In accordance with the powers vested in the Board of Control of the lAWA by its Constitution, the IAWA will enact Rules to give effect to and compliance with the ISC Anti-Doping Program which is subject to change from time to time
By way of evidence of its earnest in this regard, the lAWA. affirms its adoption (with such modifications as are deemed only to be strictly necessary) the Doping Regulations promulgated by UWW, the International Amateur
Wrestling Federation. THE PROMOTION OF WOMENS WRESTLING IN IRELAND
The lAWA is committed to the development of Women's Wrestling in Ireland. Such Wrestling shall be governed by rules to be laid down by the Board of Control, which will follow the Guidelines established by UWW. In particular, the lowest age of any child participating in Women's Wrestling shall be eight (8) years. The lAWA is committed to the appointment, where necessary, of professional trainers and consultants and to seek and to deploy the necessary resources to pay all reasonable fees and expenses connected with such appointments. JUNIOR WRESTLING
The lAWA are conscious for the need for the protection of Children participating in Amateur sport. All Junior Wrestlers from the age of eight (8) must have the written approval of their parents or guardians. OFFICIALS, JUDGES and REFEREES
The lAWA, as the Governing Authority of Amateur Wrestling in Ireland, will arrange from time to time that Officials are appointed following Professional Courses to be held for the training of Wrestling Referees and Judges, both in Ireland and abroad. PHYSICAL TRAINING and WRESTLING INSTRUCTION
It is lAWA policy that it is mandatory for Instructors to have sufficient qualifications
through courses pursued in Ireland or abroad. It is also mandatory that each Instructor shall appoint an Assistant to supervise his activities. All such appointments of Assistants must receive approval of at least two Members of the Board of Control.
