Can my child diet or cut weight for a weigh-in?

No. Under the WCL Code of Conduct and Ethics, dieting and other weight control methods are not permitted for athletes 17 years of age and younger.

• Athletes: the penalty is immediate elimination from the event without placement.
• Coaches: a coach who assists or promotes this type of weight loss is barred from the competition site for the rest of the event, followed by a disciplinary review.
• Enforcement: the WCL Representative and the CAWO Representative at the event have primary responsibility for enforcement.

Source: Wrestling Canada Lutte Rulebook, effective March 1, 2026, Article 6 warning.