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Swiss wrestlingSchwingen
The national sport of Switzerland. The club has wrestled since 1926 and holds three tournaments a year.
Three a year
Tournaments
The club holds three Schwingfests a year under the West Coast Swiss Wrestling Association. The dates for the year ahead are set each December and go on the calendar.
| Tournament | Who wrestles |
|---|---|
| Spring Schwingfest | Seniors and juniors |
| Buebe & Meitli Schwingfest | Children up to 15 |
| Championship Schwingfest | Seniors and juniors, 16 and over |
Practice
Thursday evenings at six, at the hall. Beginners and children are welcome and the club has breeches to lend. Call Don Widmer on (209) 915-4245 before your first night.
Come and watch. Admission to a Schwingfest is $20 for anyone 15 and over. Wrestling starts late morning and runs most of the day.
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