Wrestling Australia Ltd.

What Wrestling Australia Ltd. does

Wrestling Australia Ltd. is the peak National Sporting Organisation for Olympic wrestling in Australia, operating as a non-profit under the legal name Wrestling Australia Ltd. (DBA: Wrestling Australia, WAL). The organization is headquartered in Perth, Western Australia with a lean staff of 7 employees and no high-performance government funding, operating on a self-funded basis. It provides governance, athlete development pathways, coaching accreditation, anti-doping compliance, competition pathways, and international representation for Olympic wrestling, working through a federated network of six state associations (ACT, NSW, QLD, SA, VIC, WA) plus the Darwin Wrestling Club.

The organization's product portfolio comprises core membership and governance services, the Wrestling Australia Academy online education platform (offering Wrestling 101, 201, and Level 1 Coaching Courses), a sport integrity framework (adopted Feb 2022), coaching and officiating accreditation programs, national and state championships across U17-Veterans age categories, and a high-performance program managed in partnership with CombatAUS. Underlying technology consists of third-party SaaS platforms: Revolutionise Sport powers membership administration and club finder, and Smoothcomp handles competition registration. The organization maintains a digital-first presence through its website, email newsletter, and Facebook, with partnerships to the Australian Institute of Sport, Australian Olympic Committee, United World Wrestling, Commonwealth Games Australia, Sport Integrity Australia, and the Australian Sports Commission.

Revenue is generated through five streams: recurring annual membership subscriptions processed via state associations, one-time training camp fees (e.g., $200 per person for 4-day camps), transaction-based competition entry fees (e.g., $33 per person for Master Games), donations and community lottery proceeds routed through the Australian Sports Foundation, and fees for coaching education courses. No revenue figure is publicly disclosed. Recent strategic emphasis has centered on high-performance capacity building, including the appointment of a National Performance Lead (Aug 2023), High Performance Director (July 2025), and National Development Coaches (July 2025), with two athletes qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics—the first Australian wrestling Olympic qualification since 2016.

Name

Wrestling Australia Ltd.

Legal name

Wrestling Australia Ltd

Website

https://wrestling.com.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Wrestling Australia Ltd. is the peak non-profit National Sporting Organisation for Olympic wrestling in Australia, providing governance, athlete development pathways, coaching accreditation, and international competition representation through a federated network of six state associations and 7 staff.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Governance and Federation Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Combat Sports Sanctioning Bodies & Commissions (Boxing/MMA/Kickboxing) (MPAKAFAI)

Keywords

• National sporting organisation
• Olympic wrestling governance
• Athlete development programs
• Coaching accreditation services
• Sport integrity compliance

Headquarters

HQ city

National (Headquarters not specified)

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Subscriptions: Annual membership fees collected through state associations, with different membership classes including Senior, Junior, and Coaches memberships
2. Training Camps: Fee-based training camps open to members, such as the June 2024 camp at $200 per person in Melbourne
3. Competition Entry Fees: Entry fees for competitions such as the Australian Master Games at $33 per person, plus VIP Gold entry options
4. Donations and Fundraising: Crowdfunding through Australian Sports Foundation to support Olympic athletes, with tax-deductible donation options
5. Coaching Education: Level 1 Coaching Course with prerequisites including the Wrestling 101 and 201 courses, First Aid Certificate, and Working with Children Check

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Wrestling Australia Ltd is the peak National Sporting Organisation for the Olympic sport of wrestling in Australia. It provides national governance, athlete development pathways, coaching and referee accreditation, and runs national and state-level championships. The organisation connects grassroots clubs, state associations, coaches, officials, and elite athletes through membership programs, online education via the Wrestling Australia Academy, and event management via Smoothcomp. Its offerings span from recreational grassroots participation through to Olympic qualification support managed jointly with CombatAUS.

Product overview

Wrestling Australia Ltd operates as a membership-based National Sporting Organisation for Olympic wrestling, offering a unified platform combining website services, online education (Wrestling Australia Academy), event management (via Smoothcomp), and membership administration (via Revolutionise Sport). The core offering includes competitive wrestling events at national and state levels, coaching and officiating accreditation programs, high-performance athlete development, and comprehensive sport integrity resources. The organization connects athletes, coaches, clubs, and state associations through integrated digital platforms while providing pathways from grassroots participation to international competition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Program Annual membership program offered through state associations, providing athletes, coaches, and grassroots participants with insurance coverage, competition eligibility, and access to the national wrestling pathway. Includes Senior, Junior National Level, and Coaches membership classes with early-bird pricing.
• Coaching and Officiating Accreditation Program Accreditation program providing formal coaching and referee certification pathways, including online courses, training resources, and policy documentation for accredited coaches and officials across Australia.
• Training Camps Fee-based training camps for members, including the June 2024 Melbourne camp at $200 per person, providing high-performance training at Australian Institute of Sport facilities.
• National Championships Annual national-level competitions across age categories (U17, U20, U23, Senior, Veterans) used for selection to international events including World Championships and Olympic qualification.
• State Championships State-level competitions held across the six state associations for athlete development and progression through the national pathway.
• Wrestling Australia Academy Online education platform offering wrestling coaching courses (Wrestling 101, Wrestling 201) and training resources for coaches and athletes.
• High Performance Program Elite athlete development pathway including national team selection, training camps, international competition representation, and Olympic qualification support managed in partnership with CombatAUS.
• Sport Integrity Program Comprehensive sport integrity program including safeguarding children, anti-doping education aligned with the Australian National Anti-Doping Policy effective 1 January 2021, member protection policies, competition manipulation prevention, and reporting mechanisms including the Safe Sport Hotline.
• Australian Master Games Wrestling Entry Competition entry program for Master Games wrestling at $33 per person sport entry fee, with VIP Gold entry option at $125 per person for athletes aged 30-60.

Quantifiable outcome

• Two athletes qualified for 2024 Paris Olympic Games - first Australian wrestling Olympic qualification since 2016

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• CombatAUScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCombatAUS (The Combat Institute of Australia) leads high-performance programs across Olympic combat sports in Australia. Wrestling Australia is a member sport. CombatAUS provides National Performance Lead (Andrey Vorontsov), coordinates Olympic qualification, and manages fundraising through Australian Sports Foundation for wrestling athletes.
• Australian Institute of Sport (AIS)coreOthersThe AIS provides world-class training facilities, accommodation, and performance support services. Wrestling Australia training camps are held at the AIS in Canberra. The AIS is recognized as a hub for high-performance sport in Australia.
• Australian Olympic Committee (AOC)coreOthersThe AOC recognizes CombatAUS National Performance Centre as an Olympic Training Centre. Provides Olympic team selection and representation for wrestling athletes at Olympic Games.
• United World Wrestling (UWW)coreOthersUWW is the international governing body for wrestling. Wrestling Australia operates under UWW rules and regulations, enabling athletes to obtain UWW licenses and compete in international events including World Championships and Olympic qualification tournaments.
• Commonwealth Games AustraliamajorOthersCommonwealth Games Australia is a major sponsor of Wrestling Australia. Manages Australian team participation at Commonwealth Games where wrestling is included as a sport.
• Sport Integrity AustraliacoreOthersSIA is the national coordination agency for sport integrity threats. Wrestling Australia works with SIA on anti-doping, safeguarding, competition manipulation prevention, and athlete welfare. Safe Sport Hotline (1800 161 361) available to members.
• Australian Sports Commission (ASC)coreOthersThe ASC (which includes the AIS) is Australia's government sports authority. Provides grants, guidance, resources, and funding for sport participation and high-performance programs.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• British Wrestling: The national governing body for Olympic wrestling in the United Kingdom. Comparable peer operating under the same UWW framework, delivering national championships, accreditation programmes, and high-performance pathways from a similar lean organisational base.
• Judo Australia: The national governing body for judo in Australia. Comparable as a fellow UWW-recognised Australian Olympic combat-sport NSO with similar governance, state-association federation, accreditation, and high-performance delivery through CombatAUS.
• Taekwondo Australia: The national governing body for taekwondo in Australia. Comparable as another Olympic combat-sport NSO under CombatAUS, delivering coach accreditation, national championships, and athlete pathways on a similarly small operational footprint.
• Wrestling Canada: The national sport governing body for Olympic wrestling in Canada, also a UWW member federation. Comparable in mandate (national team selection, coach/referee certification, grassroots development) and scale (small national federation, similar member-funded model).
• Karate Australia: The national governing body for karate in Australia. Comparable as a CombatAUS-affiliated combat-sport NSO with the same federated state-association structure, coach/referee accreditation programmes, and Olympic pathway ambitions.
• USA Wrestling: The national governing body for wrestling in the United States, recognised by UWW. Directly comparable to Wrestling Australia as the peak amateur wrestling body for Olympic wrestling, with similar governance, sanctioning, and high-performance responsibilities on a larger scale.
• CombatAUS (The Combat Institute of Australia): Australia's peak body for Olympic combat sports, of which Wrestling Australia is a member sport. Directly comparable as it coordinates high-performance programmes and Olympic qualification pathways across multiple combat disciplines, including wrestling.
• Boxing Australia: The national governing body for boxing in Australia. Comparable peer operating under the same CombatAUS umbrella for high-performance and following the same UWW-affiliated framework, with similar reliance on state associations and grassroots club networks.

Broad incumbents

• Australian Sports Commission (Sport Australia): The Australian Government agency that funds and oversees high-performance sport in Australia. Comparable as a key institutional partner that distributes participation and high-performance funding to NSOs such as Wrestling Australia.
• United World Wrestling (UWW): The international governing body for wrestling globally. Comparable as the parent federation that all national wrestling bodies (including Wrestling Australia) operate under, setting rules, sanctioning events, and coordinating Olympic qualification across the sport.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/WrestlingAustraliaLtd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/wrestling-australia-ltd

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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