Select American Stars To Take On International Squad At Newly-Renovated Pier 17 In Ninth Annual Event; Youth Wrestlers And High School Wrestlers Take The Mat; Benefit Celebration Follows
NEW YORK– Beat the Streets Wrestling, Inc. and USA Wrestling announced today that the men’s and women’s national wrestling teams of the United States will again compete in their annual benefit event on Jeudi, Mai 17, but at a new location: South Street Seaport at Pier 17. The squads will take on international-level wrestlers from nations to be determined in the eighth annual wrestling celebration. Competitors for Team USA, which will likely include members of the 2016 Olympic team and 2017 World Championships team as well as other elite stars, and their opponents will be announced in the coming weeks.
“We are excited to celebrate the best of wrestling at the newly-renovated Pier 17 at South Street Seaport,” said Beat the Streets Chairman of the Board Mike Novogratz. “The Beat the Streets matches have annually been a fantastic showcase for the sport and its international appeal.”
This year will mark the first time that Beat the Streets has held its annual event at South Street Seaport. En 2013, l'événement baptisé «The Rumble on the Rails,»A eu lieu dans l'historique Grand Central Terminal et a présenté deux rencontres entre l'équipe américaine, Russie et Iran. Jouer un rôle important dans l'effort international Keep Olympic Wrestling, cet événement historique de lutte a gagné une couverture médiatique internationale et a aidé la lutte à conserver son statut au programme des Jeux Olympiques.
The world-class competition had been hosted in Times Square six previous times. En 2011, the United States defeated World Champion Russia, 5-2, the first sports event ever held in historic Times Square. En 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. En 2014, Team USA defeated a World All-Star Team in Times Square, 8-3. En 2015, “Salsa in the Square” featured a meeting between Team USA and Team Cuba in the three Olympic styles, held shortly after the historic change in USA and Cuban political relations. En 2017, the US met Iran in a dual meet in Times Square as a preview to the 2016 Jeux Olympiques. Finalement, l'année dernière, Team Japan provided the opposition in a spirited competition at Duffy Square.
Ce sera la neuvième année consécutive au cours de laquelle une grande compétition de lutte de style international sera organisée dans le cadre des activités Beat the Streets Benefit.. En 2010, un défi All-Star mettant en vedette les meilleurs États-Unis. lutteurs a eu lieu sur l'USS Intrepid, un porte-avions amarré sur le côté ouest de Manhattan.
Top Beat the Streets youth wrestlers will take the mat showcasing their skills in exhibition matches beginning at 3:00 p.m. pour lancer le NYC Benefit. Pour la troisième année consécutive, L'avantage comprendra les finales des Championnats PSAL de compétition double de style libre pour filles, présentant les deux meilleures équipes du lycée de lutte libre féminine de New York de la saison printanière de style libre féminin. Ensuite, c'est Team USA vs. une équipe internationale à 6:00 p.m. avec des extraits vidéo et des apparitions spéciales suivies de la célébration des bénéfices Beat the Streets.
Tickets are required for entry and can be purchased at www.btsny.org ou 212.245.6570 or by emailing Kate Linker at klinker@btsny.org. Standing room available for non-ticket holders on first come first serve basis. A ticket is required for the Benefit Celebration at the Marriott Marquis.
The Benefit Celebration will follow the wrestling competition. This unique and electrifying annual event helps Beat the Streets (BTS) raise significant funds to further its mission. S'il s'agit de fournir un coffre-fort, sortie constructive pour nos jeunes citadins, lutter contre l'obésité infantile, autonomisation des femmes, ou unir des nations entières, la lutte enseigne la persévérance, dévouement, et la valeur de travailler dur pour atteindre ses objectifs et créer des opportunités de croissance personnelle et universelle. BTS sert actuellement plus 3,000 étudiants-athlètes chaque année.
2018 Battre le calendrier de lutte de rue
South Street Seaport/Pier 17, New York City, Mai 17, 2018
3:00 p.m. - Battez les matchs d'exposition des jeunes de la rue
4:45 p.m. – New York City Girl’s Freestyle Dual Meet Championships Finals
6:00 p.m. – World Class Wrestling: Équipe USA vs. international-level squad TBD
Followed by Benefit Celebration