Public, private, and Catholic schools come together for prestigious all-city competition
NEW YORK, New York (January 26th, 2011) –The 8th Annual NYC Mayor's Cup tournament will take place on Saturday, January 29th and Sunday, January 30th. This unique annual event brings together teams and athletes from public, private, and Catholic high schools and includes varsity and girls divisions. The tournament takes place at the 369th Harlem Armory, One West 142nd Street in Manhattan.
Beat the Streets Chief Operating Officer, Bill Crum, said, "This is the biggest week in New York City high school wrestling. We are all very excited to see the best this city has to offer."
Over 500 athletes are expected to compete. Awards will be given out to the top eight place winners in each of the 15 weight classes – medals for 1st through 4th place, and certificates for 5th through 8th. Team scores will be kept and the following awards will be given:
· Setrak Agonian Award given to the highest-scoring team overall; 2nd and 3rd Place, also
· Larry Cantor Award given to the highest-placing PSAL team
· Bob McLaughlin Award given to the highest-placing Catholic School team
· Jim Regan Award given to the highest-placing private school team
· John Welch Volunteer of the Year Award
· John Zulous Team Sportsmanship Award as chosen by the referees
This year's event is being hosted by the Harlem Children's Zone and sponsored by the Metropolitan Wrestling Association, NYC & Company, and Beat the Streets Wrestling.
The schedule is as follows:
The Varsity Tournament
Entry: Free
Saturday, January 29th, 2011
Weigh-ins: 7:30am-9:00am
Wrestling: 10:00am until quarterfinals and consolation quarters complete
Sunday, January 30th, 2011
Weigh-ins: 7:30am-9:00am
Wrestling: 10:00am through completion of tournament; 2:00pm Finals
The Girls Tournament
Entry: Free
Sunday, January 30th, 2011
Weigh-ins: 8:00am-8:30am
Wrestling: 9:00am through completion of tournament
Winners of the Girls Tournament receive an entry fee waiver into the BTS Girls Freestyle Tournament being held on March 6th, 2011. More information is available at www.nycwomenswrestling.com.
About the Harlem Armory
Located in the heart of the community at 142nd and Fifth Avenue, the Harlem Armory was built in 1933 for the 369th Regiment because of their outstanding military valor. Known as the "Harlem Hellfighters," the unit owns a special place in American history. During World War I, the 369th Regiment was the first Black Regiment to fight World War I, although under French command due to American segregation policies.
About the Harlem Children's Zone
The Harlem Children's Zone is a community-based organization serving over 17,000 children living in a 100-city-block area in Harlem, NYC. HCZ has pioneered a new way to end the cycle of generational poverty. Their programs support each child from before birth all the way through college – bringing educated young adults back into their community to enrich it.
About the Metropolitan Wrestling Association
The Metropolitan Wrestling Association, founded in 1986, supports amateur wrestling causes in the New York City metropolitan area. The MWA served as the competition management organization for the highly successful 2003 World Championships of Freestyle Wrestling, held at Madison Square Garden. Under the current leadership of President John Welch, the MWA focuses on providing logistical and human resources for a number of events held each year in and around New York City.
About NYC & Company
NYC & Company is New York City's official marketing, tourism, and partnership organization. Our mission is to maximize travel and tourism opportunities throughout the five boroughs, build economic prosperity, and spread the dynamic image of New York City around the world. With the launch of major interactive initiatives—including nycgo.com and the Official NYC Information Center—NYC & Company becomes the ultimate resource for visitors and residents to find everything they need about what to do and see in New York City.
About Beat the Streets
Beat the Streets Wrestling, Inc. 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 athletic and personal goals. Through the operation of wrestling programs in middle and high schools in the five boroughs, BTS and the DOE provide a safe, positive atmosphere in which disadvantaged and at-risk youth can learn the essential life lessons of personal responsibility, physical fitness, education, and teamwork. The goal of fostering strong, dedicated, and optimistic kids is delivered through tutoring, after-school programs, mentoring, and coaching. More information can be found at www.beat-the-streets.org.
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