Cornish wrasslin' has been world famous

since ancient times.

Cornish wrestling is back in North America

Photo courtesy Grass Valley Historical Library

30 July 1999 brought Cornish Wrasslin'

to Weona Park, Pen Argyl (Cornish for Head

of the Slate Mountains), Pennsylvania

for the 10th Gathering of the Cornish Cousins

-hosted by the indefatigable Carolyn and Harry Bray -

where the light, middle and heavy weight

champions of North America were chosen.

The tournament was organized by

Cornish Cousin Arnie Weeks of Canada

 

The last match played in North America

was 41 years ago in Nanaimo, British Columbia

July 1958, at Robbins Park

Arnie's tasgwyn (grandfather)

Thomas H. Weeks, was champion in 1914;

his father, Jack Weeks, was champion in 1924 and 1928;

Arnie hung up his wrasslin' jacket in 1958.

With wrasslin' in his blood, Arnie visited Kernow in 1998.

Encouraged by Trevor Lawrence and Bill Roberts

of the Cornish Wrestling Association of Cornwall,

Arnie prepared a learning kit for

wrasslers and sticklers (referees),

before presenting the wrasslers at the Gathering

 

 

The tournament was well attended with over 100 spectators cheering on the wrasslers

Organizer and tournament manager Arnie Weeks presents Scott Kupec 1999 Cornish Wrasslin Heavyweight Champion of North America   Head Coach Darrin Evans looks on

Should your organisation wish to become involved

in the regeneration of our ancient sport of Cornish wrestling,

Arnie would be delighted to hear from you.

 

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