World Cup Champion, Olympic Team Member Marcie Van Dusen to offer clinic

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World Cup Champion, Olympic Team Member Marcie Van Dusen to offer clinic
Arno P. Niemand-sponsored event held in conjunction with first NYC girls freestyle tourny

NEW YORK, New York (January 21^st, 2011) – On Saturday, March 5^th, 2011, Marcie Van Dusen will be conducting a freestyle wrestling clinic as part of the 2011 Women's Wrestling Technique Tour sponsored by Arno P. Niemand. Beat the Streets (BTS) will be holding an all-girls freestyle tournament the following day on Sunday, March 6^th, 2011.  Both events will take place at the BTS Manhattan Training Center at 145 Thompson St. in New York City's SoHo neighborhood.

Pre-registration and USA Wrestling cards are required for participation in both events. Registration and parental permission forms are available at www.nycwomenswrestling.org. USAW cards are available online at www.usawmembership.com or at the door for $34 (cash only).

Clinic - www.nycwomenswrestling.com/mvdclinic

While targeted to middle and high school girls, all wrestlers are welcome. Admission is free. Marcie will introduce freestyle wrestling technique in two sessions, followed by a meet and greet.

Event schedule for Clinic - 3/4/11

9:30am – 10:00am Registration & Check in for Clinic & Tournament

10:00am – 12:00pm Technique Session

12:00pm – 12:30pm Break

12:30pm – 2:30pm Technique Session

2:30pm – 3:00pm Break

3:00pm – 6:00pm Party/Parent Meet and Greet with Marcie Van Dusen

 

Tournament - http://www.nycwomenswrestling.com/btstournament/

Open to middle and high school female wrestlers, the entry fee is $15 per competitor for those who register by February 16^th and $20 for those who register after. The entry fee will be waived for winners of the Mayor's Cup Girls Division Tournament on January 30, 2011.

In addition to serving as a chance for girls to engage in freestyle wrestling – the style of competition in which women compete in College, on the Open circuit, and in the Olympics – this tournament also serves as an opportunity for girls to be scouted by Marcie, who is the Head Women's Wrestling Coach at Menlo College.

Event schedule for Tournament – 3/5/11

 

8:00am – 9:00am Registration

9:00am – 9:45am Weigh ins

9:45am – 10:30am Pairing

10:30am – 12:30pm Prelims through Semis

1:00pm – to completion Finals

 

About Marcie

Marcie Van Dusen is the Head Women's Wrestling Coach at Menlo College in northern California. Van Dusen spent eight years as a member of the U.S. National Team, culminating with a spot on the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team and a ninth-place finish at the Beijing Games. During her stretch on the U.S. National Team, Van Dusen was a 2004 World University champion and 2008 World Cup gold medalist, and also represented the U.S. as a member of the 2007 World Team.

 

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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