Beat the Streets sets high school and youth bouts in Times Square on May 21
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by Beat the Streets, Inc.
Young male and female wrestlers from New York, New Jersey, Maryland and Pennsylvania to participate in freestyle matches prior to USA vs. Cuba Matchup In “The Crossroads Of The World”
NEW YORK, May 15, 2015 –Beat the Streets Wrestling, Inc. and USA Wrestling today announced the high school and middle school freestyle wrestling matchups that will kick off “Salsa In The Square,” the annual international wrestling competition and fundraiser, which returns to Times Square on Thursday, May 21, this time back in the Duffy Square location at 46th Street in Manhattan. The elite youth matchups of both boys and girls will precede Team USA and the Cuban National Team competing in all three Olympic styles, a preview of top contenders for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games.
“There is no better way to showcase the young stars coming through our program than to have them compete in Times Square just prior to the United States meeting Cuba in this historic matchup,” said Mike Novogratz, founder of Beat The Streets. “These young men and women are a great representation of all we are doing with BTS around the country and we are excited to give them the chance to compete on literally the biggest stage in the world; Times Square.”
The youth and high school matches will begin at 4:00 pm and will include:
60 lbs Yasis Brooks, Blemont Charter, Philadelphia vs. Joey Adams, P.S. 50, Staten Island, NY
95 lbs Yashaira Burgos, Mariana Bracetti Acad, Philadelphia vs. Becky West, Townsend Harris HS
99 lbs Joe Heilman, S. Plainfeld HS vs Brandon Nunez John Bowne HS
105lbs Aileen Gonzlaez, Brooklyn Tech vs. Alex Samos, Curtis HS
115 lbs Norma Ramirez, Baltimore BTS vs. Cloe Cabrerra, Twin Parks (Pa.) HS
115 lbs Haley Finn, Scotia-Glenville HS vs. Michaela Beck, Trevor Day School
118 lbs John Wulffen, Frankford HS, Philadelphia vs. Doniyorkhon Mukhamadieve, Brooklyn Int'l HS
130 lbs Tevor Haberli, Pascacak Hills HS vs. William Yee, Information Tech
140 lbs Angel Garcia, Mariana Bracetti Acad, Philadelphia vs. Brandon Bido, Bathgate (NY) MS
148 lbs Travis Stefalnik , Nazareth Area (PA) HS vs. Lenny Merkin, Poly Prep Country day School
150 lbs Shawn Mosca, Wheatley HS vs. Ronaldo Rodriguez, Xaverian HS
150 lbs Alexis Blue, Schoarie Central HS vs. Viviane Vu, Brooklyn Tech
167 lbs Justin Henry, St. Johns & St. James HS, Baltimore, Md vs. Victor Sandoval, Twin Parks HS
170 lbs Don Donnelly, Ward Melville HS vs. Adrienne Ferriere, Mt. St. Michael Academy
195 lbs Tyree Sutton, Keansburg, NJ HS vs. Nat Rose, Eagle HS
Following the youth matches will be the meet between the U.S. and Cuba. Billed as the “Salsa in the Square,” it is the first time that a Cuban wrestling team will compete in New York City in a dozen years, since the successful 2003 World Freestyle Wrestling Championships were held at Madison Square Garden. Overall, this unique and electrifying annual event helps raise significant funds to further BTS’ mission to develop the full human and athletic potential of the urban youth and the strengthen the culture of New York City wrestling.
Team Cuba will include seven men’s freestyle wrestlers, four women’s freestyle wrestlers and two Greco-Roman wrestlers, showcasing talent in all three Olympic styles. The Cuban team features four past medalists in men’s freestyle: 2012 Olympic bronze medalist and three-time World medalist Livan Lopez Azcuy at 74 kg in men’s freestyle, three-time World medalist Reineris Salas Perez at 86 kg, plus 2014 World bronze medalist Yowlys Bonne Rodriguez at 57 kg and Javier Cortina Lacerra at 97 kg. The women’s freestyle and Greco-Roman athletes are a mix of veteran stars and exciting young talents. Combined, the team has won 11 Pan American individual gold medals and four Junior World medals.
The U.S. team will feature will feature Olympic champion Jordan Burroughs, Olympic medalists Clarissa Chun and Randi Miller and World medalists Tervel Dlagnev, Helen Maroulis, Andy Bisek and Jake Herbert
The USA vs. the World dual requires a ticket for reserved seating in Times Square, but is an outdoor event. Pedestrians and non-ticket holders are encouraged to watch. Admission tickets may be bought in advance at www.btsny.org or 212.245.6570. A ticket is required for the Gala. More details are available at http://www.btsny.org/gala
The Gala Celebration will follow the wrestling competition at Best Buy Theater. This unique and electrifying annual event helps Beat the Streets(BTS) raise significant funds to further its mission. Whether it’s providing a safe, constructive outlet for our urban youth, fighting childhood obesity, empowering women, or uniting entire nations, wrestling teaches persistence, dedication, and the value of working hard to achieve one’s goals, creates opportunities for personal and universal growth. BTS currently serve over 3,000 student-athletes every year.
The world-class competition has been hosted in Times Square three previous times. In 2011, the United States defeated World champion Russia, 5-2, the first sports event ever held in historic Times Square. In 2012, another U.S. vs. Russia dual meet was held in Times Square, along with the U.S. Olympic Team Wrestle-off for the 60 kg/132 lbs. position on the U.S. Olympic Team in men’s freestyle. In 2014, the USA defeated a World All-Star Team in Times Square, 8-3.
This will be the sixth straight year in which a major international-style wrestling competition will be hosted as part of the Beat the Streets Gala activities. In 2010, an all-star challenge featuring top U.S. wrestlers was held on the USS Intrepid, an aircraft carrier docked on the west side of Manhattan. In 2013, the event was hosted in historic Grand Central Terminal. Dubbed “The Rumble on the Rails,” it featured dual meets between Team USA, Russia and Iran and was an important part of the international Keep Olympic Wrestling effort, which resulted in wrestling retaining its status on the Olympic Games program.
“Salsa In The Square,” Beat The Streets Wrestling Schedule
At New York, May 21, 2014
4:00 p.m. – Beat the Streets Exhibition Matches in Duffy Square at 46th Street
5:30 p.m. – World Class Wrestling: Team USA vs. Team Cuba at 46th Street
7:30 p.m. – Gala Celebration at Best Buy Theater at 1515 Broadway
About Beat The Streets
The mission of Beat the Streets is to develop the full human and athletic potential of the urban youth and to strengthen the culture of New York City wrestling. BTSW works directly with the New York City Department of Education in a public-private partnership to help New York City's student-athletes achieve their personal and athletic goals. Through the operation of wrestling programs in middle and high schools in the five boroughs, BTSW and the DOE provide a safe, positive atmosphere in which disadvantaged and at-risk youth can learn the essential life skills of physical fitness, teamwork, and self-empowerment. The goal of fostering strong, dedicated, and optimistic kids is delivered through coaching, after-school programs, and mentoring. More information can be found at www.btsny.org.
About USA Wrestling
USA Wrestling is the National Governing Body for the Sport of Wrestling in the United States and, as such, is its representative to the United States Olympic Committee and United World Wrestling, the international wrestling federation. Simply, USA Wrestling is the central organization that coordinates amateur wrestling programs in the nation and works to create interest and participation in these programs. It has over 220,000 members across the nation, boys and girls, men and women of all ages, representing all levels of the sport. Its president is James Ravannack, and its Executive Director is Rich Bender. More information can be found at TheMat.com
NEW YORK, May 15, 2015 –Beat the Streets Wrestling, Inc. and USA Wrestling today announced the high school and middle school freestyle wrestling matchups that will kick off “Salsa In The Square,” the annual international wrestling competition and fundraiser, which returns to Times Square on Thursday, May 21, this time back in the Duffy Square location at 46th Street in Manhattan. The elite youth matchups of both boys and girls will precede Team USA and the Cuban National Team competing in all three Olympic styles, a preview of top contenders for the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympic Games.
“There is no better way to showcase the young stars coming through our program than to have them compete in Times Square just prior to the United States meeting Cuba in this historic matchup,” said Mike Novogratz, founder of Beat The Streets. “These young men and women are a great representation of all we are doing with BTS around the country and we are excited to give them the chance to compete on literally the biggest stage in the world; Times Square.”
The youth and high school matches will begin at 4:00 pm and will include:
60 lbs Yasis Brooks, Blemont Charter, Philadelphia vs. Joey Adams, P.S. 50, Staten Island, NY
95 lbs Yashaira Burgos, Mariana Bracetti Acad, Philadelphia vs. Becky West, Townsend Harris HS
99 lbs Joe Heilman, S. Plainfeld HS vs Brandon Nunez John Bowne HS
105lbs Aileen Gonzlaez, Brooklyn Tech vs. Alex Samos, Curtis HS
115 lbs Norma Ramirez, Baltimore BTS vs. Cloe Cabrerra, Twin Parks (Pa.) HS
115 lbs Haley Finn, Scotia-Glenville HS vs. Michaela Beck, Trevor Day School
118 lbs John Wulffen, Frankford HS, Philadelphia vs. Doniyorkhon Mukhamadieve, Brooklyn Int'l HS
130 lbs Tevor Haberli, Pascacak Hills HS vs. William Yee, Information Tech
140 lbs Angel Garcia, Mariana Bracetti Acad, Philadelphia vs. Brandon Bido, Bathgate (NY) MS
148 lbs Travis Stefalnik , Nazareth Area (PA) HS vs. Lenny Merkin, Poly Prep Country day School
150 lbs Shawn Mosca, Wheatley HS vs. Ronaldo Rodriguez, Xaverian HS
150 lbs Alexis Blue, Schoarie Central HS vs. Viviane Vu, Brooklyn Tech
167 lbs Justin Henry, St. Johns & St. James HS, Baltimore, Md vs. Victor Sandoval, Twin Parks HS
170 lbs Don Donnelly, Ward Melville HS vs. Adrienne Ferriere, Mt. St. Michael Academy
195 lbs Tyree Sutton, Keansburg, NJ HS vs. Nat Rose, Eagle HS
Following the youth matches will be the meet between the U.S. and Cuba. Billed as the “Salsa in the Square,” it is the first time that a Cuban wrestling team will compete in New York City in a dozen years, since the successful 2003 World Freestyle Wrestling Championships were held at Madison Square Garden. Overall, this unique and electrifying annual event helps raise significant funds to further BTS’ mission to develop the full human and athletic potential of the urban youth and the strengthen the culture of New York City wrestling.
Team Cuba will include seven men’s freestyle wrestlers, four women’s freestyle wrestlers and two Greco-Roman wrestlers, showcasing talent in all three Olympic styles. The Cuban team features four past medalists in men’s freestyle: 2012 Olympic bronze medalist and three-time World medalist Livan Lopez Azcuy at 74 kg in men’s freestyle, three-time World medalist Reineris Salas Perez at 86 kg, plus 2014 World bronze medalist Yowlys Bonne Rodriguez at 57 kg and Javier Cortina Lacerra at 97 kg. The women’s freestyle and Greco-Roman athletes are a mix of veteran stars and exciting young talents. Combined, the team has won 11 Pan American individual gold medals and four Junior World medals.
The U.S. team will feature will feature Olympic champion Jordan Burroughs, Olympic medalists Clarissa Chun and Randi Miller and World medalists Tervel Dlagnev, Helen Maroulis, Andy Bisek and Jake Herbert
The USA vs. the World dual requires a ticket for reserved seating in Times Square, but is an outdoor event. Pedestrians and non-ticket holders are encouraged to watch. Admission tickets may be bought in advance at www.btsny.org or 212.245.6570. A ticket is required for the Gala. More details are available at http://www.btsny.org/gala
The Gala Celebration will follow the wrestling competition at Best Buy Theater. This unique and electrifying annual event helps Beat the Streets(BTS) raise significant funds to further its mission. Whether it’s providing a safe, constructive outlet for our urban youth, fighting childhood obesity, empowering women, or uniting entire nations, wrestling teaches persistence, dedication, and the value of working hard to achieve one’s goals, creates opportunities for personal and universal growth. BTS currently serve over 3,000 student-athletes every year.
The world-class competition has been hosted in Times Square three previous times. In 2011, the United States defeated World champion Russia, 5-2, the first sports event ever held in historic Times Square. In 2012, another U.S. vs. Russia dual meet was held in Times Square, along with the U.S. Olympic Team Wrestle-off for the 60 kg/132 lbs. position on the U.S. Olympic Team in men’s freestyle. In 2014, the USA defeated a World All-Star Team in Times Square, 8-3.
This will be the sixth straight year in which a major international-style wrestling competition will be hosted as part of the Beat the Streets Gala activities. In 2010, an all-star challenge featuring top U.S. wrestlers was held on the USS Intrepid, an aircraft carrier docked on the west side of Manhattan. In 2013, the event was hosted in historic Grand Central Terminal. Dubbed “The Rumble on the Rails,” it featured dual meets between Team USA, Russia and Iran and was an important part of the international Keep Olympic Wrestling effort, which resulted in wrestling retaining its status on the Olympic Games program.
“Salsa In The Square,” Beat The Streets Wrestling Schedule
At New York, May 21, 2014
4:00 p.m. – Beat the Streets Exhibition Matches in Duffy Square at 46th Street
5:30 p.m. – World Class Wrestling: Team USA vs. Team Cuba at 46th Street
7:30 p.m. – Gala Celebration at Best Buy Theater at 1515 Broadway
About Beat The Streets
The mission of Beat the Streets is to develop the full human and athletic potential of the urban youth and to strengthen the culture of New York City wrestling. BTSW works directly with the New York City Department of Education in a public-private partnership to help New York City's student-athletes achieve their personal and athletic goals. Through the operation of wrestling programs in middle and high schools in the five boroughs, BTSW and the DOE provide a safe, positive atmosphere in which disadvantaged and at-risk youth can learn the essential life skills of physical fitness, teamwork, and self-empowerment. The goal of fostering strong, dedicated, and optimistic kids is delivered through coaching, after-school programs, and mentoring. More information can be found at www.btsny.org.
About USA Wrestling
USA Wrestling is the National Governing Body for the Sport of Wrestling in the United States and, as such, is its representative to the United States Olympic Committee and United World Wrestling, the international wrestling federation. Simply, USA Wrestling is the central organization that coordinates amateur wrestling programs in the nation and works to create interest and participation in these programs. It has over 220,000 members across the nation, boys and girls, men and women of all ages, representing all levels of the sport. Its president is James Ravannack, and its Executive Director is Rich Bender. More information can be found at TheMat.com
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