Wrestling exchange “Team Wurttenberg” of Germany will visit Sidney July 6-10. The team consists of 14 wrestlers ages 16-25 and two coaches. They will be staying with Sidney wrestlers’ families. Sidney wrestlers Jayme Kelly & Brennan Gorder participated in the USAW/AAU Cultural Exchange Program visiting Germany last year.
A dual with Sidney wrestlers will take place on July 9 with a free will donation BBQ, meet & greet and autographs starting at 5:30 pm at the Sidney High School. The matches will begin between 7 - 7:30 pm under the lights on the high school football field, weather permitting.
The German team will also be touring Sidney and the surrounding area during their time here. They also plan to attend the Medora Musical & Pitchfork Fondue dinner, a picnic at the Yellowstone River and other area activities.
Businesses and individuals can make a donation to help fund the activities. “We want to make it a time to remember,” said Sidney Middle School Wrestling Coach Shane Gorder. “We want to show them our Sidney hospitality.” The German team will also be visiting Billings, Bozeman, Kalispell and Missoula during their month long trip to Montana.
For more information or to make a donation contact Shane Gorder at 406-482-9672.
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