SAULT STE. MARIE -- Grappling with what to do for entertainment this Saturday? You might want to check out some wrestling.
On Feb. 10, Algoma University will host the 2024 OUA Wrestling Championships at the George Leach Centre.
The event will start at 10 a.m. and continue through the day until 6 p.m. Gold medal matches are scheduled for 3 p.m.
Members of the community have the option to attend and can purchase tickets here.
For those not in the area, a livestream will be available on OUAtv.
“We are excited to host this event as it gives the community an opportunity to not only watch our team in-person, but also attend a major OUA event,” Jarret Miller, manager of athletics and recreation at Algoma University said in a news release.
Ontario University Athletics is the association to which many Ontario Universities compete under.
Spectators can expect athletes from Brock, Western, Queen’s, York, TMU, Lakehead, Toronto, Carleton, McMaster and Guelph to hit the mats here in the Sault.
Organizers note the Algoma Thunderbirds had great success last year, with Kyle Price placing 1st at 100kg and Lilah Fraser placing fourth at 76kg.
“We are excited to be the host school this year,” said head coach Trevor Manchester. “The team has had a great season thus far, and we look forward to competing at home.”
The George Leach Centre is at 1520 Queen St. E in Sault Ste. Marie.
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