The Pictou County Armwrestling Club was started in 2022 by Pat DeWolfe, offering the chance to train and compete across Canada. Pat DeWolfeArticle contentTRENTON – A local armwrestling club is looking for new members.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentStarted in 2022, the Pictou County Armwrestling Club is a nonprofit sports group that meets at the Hillside Community Hall in Trenton each Sunday, at 5 p.m. They train to compete across Nova Scotia and Canada in various weight classes of armwrestling, with over 20 members of all ages. Article contentArticle contentThe club president is Pat DeWolfe, who also takes on the role as head coach, teaching new members about the sport.Article contentArticle content“It’s a great sport,” said DeWolfe. “We train to get stronger, learn new positions, and we teach safety so that nobody breaks an arm in the process. Similar to chess, it’s about strategy. You see your opponent’s strategy in one match, come up with your own counter, and try it out in the next one. Article content“Three of our members are provincial champions, which I’m very proud of.”Article contentDeWolfe teaches the newer members about the sport, from safety to basics, across many different weight classes.Article content The Pictou County Armwrestling Club accepts anyone ages 5 and up who is interested in the sport. Pat DeWolfe (middle) is happy to teach anyone new to the sport and looking to get involved. Pat DeWolfeArticle content“We’re always looking for new members,” DeWolfe said. “We are a very welcoming community that likes to just hang out and have fun. Article contentPeople like be able to test their strength and technique against others, all in the name of fun. I usually have Sundays off, so that’s when we practice. With any changes, I post on our Facebook page.”Article contentThe next major competition is the Atlantic Canadian Championship on Apr. 11, of next year. Article contentAnyone interested in the club can contact DeWolfe at 902-305-1715, on Facebook, or at pictoucountyarmwrestlingclub@hotmail.com. The club is open to new members year-round, and drop-ins are welcome.Article content The Pictou Armwrestling Club meets on Sundays at 5 p.m. in the Hillside Community Hall basement in Trenton. Any change to their schedule can be found on the club’s Facebook page. Matthew BambrickArticle content
Coming to the table with the Pictou County Armwrestling Club
