Posted March 12, 2026 in Press Releases
Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, MAC, Rocket Arena and Beat the Streets Cleveland to bring under-resourced local youth onto the mats ahead of the National Championships.
Cleveland, Ohio – In anticipation of the upcoming NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships, Greater Cleveland Sports Commission, Mid-American Conference, Rocket Arena and Beat the Streets Cleveland will host a high-energy youth wrestling clinic on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.
This collaborative event is part of the Greater Cleveland Sports Commission’s Youth Education through Sports (YES) program which provides Northeast Ohio's under-resourced youth with experiences that illustrate how sports empower and prepare individuals for success in life.
WHAT: Youth Wrestling Clinic featuring Beat the Streets Cleveland and USA Wrestling
WHO: 130 Cleveland youth participants (Ages 6-18) Wyatt Hendrickson (USA Wrestling) James Green (USA Wrestling) Beat the Streets Cleveland Coaching Staff
WHERE: Rocket Arena, 1 Center Court, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
WHEN: Wednesday, March 18, 2026 5:45 p.m. – Media Check-In 6:00 p.m. – Warm-ups and Welcome Remarks 6:15 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. – Active Wrestling Clinic (Best opportunity for visuals/b-roll) 7:15 p.m. – Featured Speaker 7:30 p.m. – Group Photo and Event Conclusion
RSVP: Media members planning to cover the clinic are asked to RSVP by Tuesday, March 17, 2026, to ensure entrance information into the arena and floor access. Please RSVP to BOTH Chris Lewis (clewis@clevelandsports.org) and Katie Priefer (kpriefer@cavs.com).