Information regarding Suspended Members/Clubs
UPDATED December 5, 2024
Individual Members
First Name | Last Name | Misconduct Type | Suspension Date | Reinstatement Date |
Virgillio | Camino- Ruiz | Previously facing legal charges. Charges have been withdrawn, suspension lifted as noted at right. | July 17, 2019 | Suspension has been lifted effective Nov. 7, 2024 with receipt of confirmation that charges against Mr. Ruiz have been withdrawn. |
| Ahmed | Shamiya | Suspended by Wrestling Canada Lutte. OAWA has received notification from Wrestling Canada Lutte that under the WCL Safe Sport Policy OAWA must honour this suspension. The member can not participate in any OAWA or Club sanctioned functions including training or sanctioned competitions. Dec. 12, 2024 Update: The Ontario Superior Court has issued a stay against this suspension. The Member's privileges are reinstated. | Nov. 22, 2024 Suspension Lifted pending legal action.
| 30 days past 2028 Olympic/Paralympic Games |
Dave | Spinney | Suspended by Wrestling Canada Lutte. OAWA has received notification from Wrestling Canada Lutte that under the WCL Safe Sport Policy OAWA must honour this suspension. The member can not participate in any OAWA or Club sanctioned functions including training or sanctioned competitions Dec. 12, 2024 Update: The Ontario Superior Court has issued a stay against this suspension. The Member's privileges are reinstated. | Nov. 22, 2024 Suspension Lifted pending legal action. | 30 days past 2028 Olympic/Paralympic Games |
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Recent Decisions:
Discipline File 2425-002
Complainant: Redacted
Respondent: Mr. Phil Kennedy
Overview: Mr. Kennedy was reported to have threatened an official at a competition, including making a death threat and other statements with profanity. Note: This overview is not meant to take the place of the full decision. For details on the full decision, click on the link below.
Sanctions imposed:
Outcome:
The Complaint was upheld. Mr. Kennedy was found to have violated the Spectator Code of Conduct from the OAWA Safe Sport Policy.
- Mr. Kennedy will be issued a six (6) month ban from the date of the Hearing during which he can not attend any OAWA Competition in any capacity.
- Mr. Kennedy is instructed to complete the CAC online Safe Sport Coach’s Training Module and confirm to the OAWA when he has done so.
- Following the six months’ ban, Mr. Kennedy must join OAWA as a member coach. He must meet all OAWA requirements including completing the module noted above if he wishes to coach. If he does not, he is not to act as a coach at any OAWA event.
- Upon joining OAWA, Mr. Kennedy must be accompanied by a Mentor-Coach at any event and while coaching in the corner for 1 year.
- Said Mentor Coach must be a member-coach of OAWA in good standing and agree in writing to serve in this capacity.
- Upon acceptance as a member-coach, Mr. Kennedy will be subject to a Two-year probationary membership. Any red card received during that period will automatically initiate a Disciplinary action under the OAWA Coaches Code of Conduct.
- Record of this complaint to be kept on permanent file for consideration in any potential future Code of Conduct complaint matter
Click HERE for a full copy of the Discipline Panel Hearing and Outcome Report. Finding, outcome, and sanctions are effective December 5, 2024
Discipline File 2324-001
Complainant: Coralee Allaert
Respondent(s): Jay Jordon and the Central Toronto Wrestling Club.
Overview: A complaint of a violation of the OAWA Safe Sport / Code of Conduct policies revolving around a series of Social Media Posts targeting the Complainant and in violation of the OAWA Safe Sport Policy, specifically the Social Media Policy. Note: This overview is not meant to take the place of the full decision. For details on the full decision, click on the link below.
Decision Date: January 25, 2024
Outcome: Complaint was upheld. The Respondents were found to have violated OAWA Policy.
Sanctions imposed:
- This decision and reasons shall serve as a formal written reprimand of the conduct of CTWC and Mr. Jordon.
- CTWC and Mr. Jordan shall, as it relates to the Complainant in her capacity as Participant under OAWA Jurisdiction10, indefinitely refrain from creating, posting, or sharing any material on any of their social media platforms which names, references, or otherwise identifies (through video, still images, text, or otherwise) the Complainant.
- Within ninety (90) days of the date of this decision, Mr. Jordon will complete the Respect in Sport for Activity Leaders Program11. Proof of completion will be in a form satisfactory to the OAWA, and Mr. Jordon will be responsible for any associated costs.
In accordance with Section 8 of the Complaints Policy, if Mr. Jordon fails to provide proof of completion within ninety (90) days, he shall be
Click HERE for a full copy of the Arbitrator’s Decision.
Other Important Notes
For more information on the OAWA Policies, including the OAWA Code of Conduct, OAWA Discipline and Complaints Policy and others, please visit: https://www.oawa.ca/policies The Discipline and Complaints Policy also contains information on Appeals.
As part of Wrestling Canada Lutte’s Safe Sport Policy, the OAWA is required to honor WCL Suspensions. For further information on WCL Suspensions, please visit: https://wrestling.ca/resources/disciplinary-proceedings/
OAWA Clubs are advised that having suspended members participate in any club programs (training, competitions, etc.) may result in that club’s membership in OAWA being suspended and insurance coverage voided.
