Welcome to Wrestlers WithOut BordersWrestlers WithOut Borders (WWB) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion and development of the noble Olympic sports of freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling.
Club membership is open to legitimate wrestling organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to wrestlers of all ages, gender and orientation in a safe, non-elitist environment and which adhere to the policies and procedures as set forth by FILA. We also have represented our member clubs as a voting member of the Federation of Gay Games and assist in the planning of that event.
As of October 2006, WWB was reincorporated to broaden its mission beyond the Games.
Online petition : Keep the Gay Games the premier global LGBT sports-cultural event
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2010 Events
Jan. 17: 3rd annual Metro Winter Freestyle Tournament, NYC Gay Community Center, 208 W. 13th St., New York City. $15 entry fee. Hosted by Metro WC; sanctioned by the Amateur Athletic Union; FILA rules. Mandatory: Singlet, wrestling shoes, current AAU card. Weigh-ins are at noon; tournament starts at noon. Dinner follows the tournament. Contact: Coach Carl.
Feb. 14: 3rd annual San Diego Bulldog Rumble, The Center, 3909 Centre St., San Diego. This annual Presidents Day Weekend event (Feb. 12-15) is hosted by San Diego WC. Friday, meet and greet practice; Saturday, Freestyle clinic and open mat; Sunday, Freestyle tournament. Mandatory: Current USAW card. Limited hosted housing available on request. Contact: Coach Greg.
As an all-volunteer organization, we have members and friends throughout North America, Australia, and
Europe who can assist you in
locating wrestling
resources
in your area. Feel free to contact any of the clubs listed here for information about their practice times and events.
We are happy to answer your questions or to assist you in forming a wrestling club of your own.
2009 WWB Championships
Twenty-three wrestlers competed in WWB Cup II, hosted by the 24th annual Don Jung Memorial Tournament in San Francisco. In the Cup's Hosts vs. Guests Challenge, the Guests succesfully defended their title with a 22-13 victory. Host Golden Gate Wrestling Club took top honors with 2 golds, 3 silvers and 1 bronze medals in the team competition to edge Southern California (2 gold, 1 silver, 3 bronze), followed by New York Metro (2 gold, 1 bronze),. and Philadelphia Spartans and San Diego Bulldogs with one siler each. Six inductees to the WWB Don Jung Hall of Merit were honored. For complete team and individual results and information about the Hall of Merit class, visit the Legacy section. |
Our thanks
Select Wrestling Tournament Results:
2008 Inaugural WWB Cup - Chicago
Official 2006 Gay Games VII Wrestling Results
All Gay Games Results, 1982-2006
Official 2006 World OutGames Wrestling Results
Official 2009 World OutGames Wrestling Results
OutSports -1 / / / OutSports -2
San Diego Bulldogs WC / / /
Southern California WC
Chicago Pride - Page 1 / / /Chicago Pride - Page 2
Chicago Commercial
GG7 Wrestling Photos
"Pride On the Mat" — A commemorative history
Five members of the WWB community stepped up with cash donations of $100 or more this year to help ensure the success of our WWB Cup and Hall of Merit Awards ceremonies. Please join WWB in thanking Ron Ward, Gene Dermody, William 'Coke' Harrell, Roger Brigham and Ed Lindsay for their generosity. If you would like to make a tax-dedictible donation to WWB, email Treasurer Gene Dermody for a link to make a pledge and get a Pay Pal link.
Pictures from Gay Games VII:
30 years of Gay Games Wrestling. Download 10mb PDF file here or view in HTML online here.