The federation story

Canada tothe world

TCAF protects a Canadian pathway to WAF competition—and gives athletes the structure to earn their place on the international stage.

How it began About TCAF overview

Team Canada armwrestling athletes together at an international event

Established2019WAF affiliated

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The beginning

A connection worth carrying forward.

Team Canada Armwrestling Federation began in 2019 after the CAWF Executive decided to separate from the World Armwrestling Federation.

Joey and Ashley Costello, Gord Squire, Dave Hicks and Patrick Callan were determined to maintain Canada’s relationship with WAF. Their work created a new federation built around international connection, athlete opportunity and a clear route from Canadian competition to the world stage.

Keep Canada connected. Give its athletes a way forward.

2019TCAF is formed

A new national federation begins with a commitment to continue Canada’s WAF relationship.

TodayCanada’s WAF federation

TCAF is officially recognized by WAF as the sole armwrestling federation representing Canada.

2027The world comes to Canada

Sudbury hosts the 50th World Armwrestling and Para-Armwrestling Championships.

Team Canada athletes celebrating together on the podium

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The international pathway

From a Canadian table to a world podium.

TCAF-sanctioned events connect domestic competition to recognized international opportunities.

Compete in Canada

TCAF-sanctioned events give Canadian athletes a recognized place to compete and qualify.

Earn Team Canada

Qualified athletes move forward under the maple leaf as part of Canada’s WAF-affiliated team.

Meet the world

The pathway reaches the North American Championships, World Armwrestling Championships, World Combat Games and other international events.

The WAF connection supports recognition through international sport bodies

GAISFAIMSFISUInternational Paralympic Committee

Our mission

Grow the sport. Elevate the athletes. Captivate the world.

TCAF creates opportunities for athletes at every level to compete, improve and pursue their full potential through sanctioned competition, education and a strong national team culture.

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Federation leadership

The team behind Team Canada.

National leadership, athlete support, officiating and communication come together around one federation.

01President

Joey Costello

02Vice President

Gord Squire

03Team Captain · NCCP Coach

Ashley Costello

04Head Referee

Chris Nicholas

05Social Media Director

Miguel Leblanc

The next chapter

Fifty years of Worlds. Hosted in Canada.

In 2027, TCAF welcomes the 50th World Armwrestling and Para-Armwrestling Championships to Sudbury, Ontario—a defining milestone in the federation’s work at home and abroad.

50thWorld Championship

Aug 21–312027

SudburyOntario, Canada

Explore the road to 2027