West Coast Swiss Wrestling Association

What it is

Each year our member clubs host seven of the ten annual Schwingfests here on the West Coast of the USA, stretching from San Diego, CA to Tacoma, WA. The first Schwingfest each year is the spring in Holtville, CA. The annual Championship Schwingfest rotates between our member clubs.

Visiting wrestlers from Switzerland are always welcome. Schwing klubs who want to travel on the West Coast can visit two or three Schwingfests depending upon the time of year. Contact your local club to get started.

Where they wrestle

• Imperial Valley, Holtville, CA — kicks off the year with some great Schwingen from up and down the valley. This also starts the Perpetual Trophy Award and the George E. Morris Award.
• Lewis Pacific, Frances, WA — always the 4th of July weekend. Tucked back into the trees, this is a weekend of Schwingen, music and fun. Seniors wrestle on Saturday, Buebe on Sunday.
• Tacoma Swiss Sportsman, Bonney Lake, WA — offers two Schwingfests, one in June and one in August. This club provides a great Swiss backdrop feeling of Switzerland.
• San Diego County Swiss, Chula Vista, CA — a great Schwingfest day with lots of entertainment and things to do for the kids.
• Sierra Swiss Club, Truckee, CA — a favourite for everyone, held at the Truckee Regional Center each year amongst the tall trees. It is almost like being in Switzerland.
• Aelpler Gruppe, Newark, CA — nestled amongst the tall trees, the hall of generations of schwingers.