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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. Dates for the year ahead are set each December.
| Tournament | Next | Who wrestles |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Schwingfest | Sat 5 June 2027 | Seniors and juniors |
| Buebe & Meitli Schwingfest | Sat 24 July 2027 | Children up to 15 |
| Championship Schwingfest | Sat 4 September 2027 | Seniors and juniors, 16 and over |
All dates are on the events calendar.
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.