About Us
Our short history:
Grapple Yukon Association (GYA) is a not-for-profit sport incorporated under the Yukon Societies Act on March 28th, 2022.
We are the Territorial governing body for the sport of amateur wrestling & other affiliate combative sports in the Yukon.
We are an affiliate of Wrestling Canada and its official representative in the Yukon.
GYA is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors that is comprised of a cross section of community members from across the Yukon, with representation from the athletes, coaches, and officials.
Our Board of Directors set the policy and direction of the Association.
To support the Association's efforts, there are small number of volunteers who serve as coaches and in process of being officials, and who are in the process to liaise with the communities.
Presently at it's infancy - there are approximately dozen plus registered members of the GYA - athletes, coaches, and soon to be officials.
GYA is an affiliate with Sport Yukon, Yukon Aboriginal Sport Circle, and True Sport.
GYA Board 2024/25
President Dave Gillis
VP Jason Basnett
Secretary Dan Poelman
Treasurer Dan Poelman
Director Dan Hombert
Director Kulbir Gill
Director Aaron Jensen
Director Leanne Fortier
Director Robin LaPrairie
Why Grapple?
The word wrestling was already used in few previous registered societies. The red tape and the lengthy process to reclaim a name...... The word grapple was not taken yet. Plus if you know the Yukon - we are small population and our athletes and coaches are typically involved in other sports as well. GYA does work with other combative sport organization and programs in collaborative effort to get the best of our members.
Transparency: Our Coaches
The Coach Transcript provides verification of a coach’s National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) credentials.
Permission to view the transcript were provided by the coach, along with their NCCP # and the coach’s last name. Click Coach Transcript to access the page.
- Jason Basnett 319335
- David Gillis 5988098
- Aaron Jensen 656953
- Dan Poelman 150708
- Kulbir Gill 6301924
- Penny Prysnuk 771572
- Dan Hombert 6686977 & see https://eliteyukon.com
- Gabriel Loiola 6686941 & see https://eliteyukon.com
GYA Programs and GYA Affiliates / NEWS
GYA Programs and GYA Affiliates as of 01 Jan 2025.
A) GYA Program: Grapple Yukon programs offered at this time during the summer.
Check the affiliates for their schedules during the 2024/2025 school season.
A) The start of talent selection and recruitment program with coach Jason and coach Penny at the wolverine wrestling club for the following:
CSG 2025 details to follow soon. - St. John's, Newfoundland.
AGW 2026 details to follow. - Whitehorse, Yukon.
NAIG 2027 details to follow. - Calgary, Alberta.
1) GYA Affiliate: Wolverines Wrestling Club:
Location: Yukon Aboriginal Sport Circle Gym 95 Lewes Blvd (Riverdale) Whitehorse
2024/2025 Schedule: 07 Nov 2024 - 14 Jul 2025
Monday & Thursday 3:45pm - 5:15pm
Fees: GYA registration fee is $60 and club fee is $315,
Ages: 12-19 (born 2005 - 2012).
Contact Coach Jason Basnett at 332-8035 for more information.
2) GYA Affiliate: Selkirk Bears Wrestling Club:
Location: Eliza Van Bibber School Gym, Pelly Crossing,
2024/2025 Schedule: During the school year (05 Nov to 17 Jun): Tue & Thu 3:30-5pm,
Fees: GYA registration fee is $60 and club fee is free,
Ages: all school student ages.
Contact Coach David Gillis at 689-0754 for more information.
3) GYA Affiliate: Elite Yukon BJJ Club
Location: YRTC 123 Copper road Whitehorse
Fees: GYA registration fee is $60 and club fees, ages & schedule - see: https://eliteyukon.com
Contact Coach Dan Hombert at 336-4863 for more information.
NEWS as of 01 Jan 2025.
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
GOOD LUCK to all training & competing in Calgary 02-05 Jan 2025.
Wrestlers:
Kai Sakurai
Daxton Molnar
Aqilah Salim
Leah McLean
Coaches:
Penny Prysnuk
Jason Basnett
Support:
Mike McLean
Wrestling Team @ Peggy’s Cove, NS - 16 Jul 2023
Congratulations to wrestlers Eban, Kayce, Jacob; coaches Jason, Gabriel & support Dan for great performance at NAIG2023 in Halifax (15-23 July)
Wrestling Practise from 13 Oct 2023 to 08 Mar 2024
Thanks to our volunteers Jason, Eban, Kaelan, Rob, Tonja, Dan, Gael & Matt help move and setup mats today 8th Oct at our new Location @ Riverdale Studio, 95 Lewes (upstairs from Coyote Icecream).
2 hour practise are Monday & Friday from 3:45pm - 5:45pm for athletes aged 12-19 years.
Contact Coach Jason using contact info on our website.