Beat the Streets brings wrestling to youth
September 16, 2010
The Kiwanis Foundation of Evanston held its 10th annual Beat the Streets golf get together on June 30 in perfect weather at the Glencoe Golf Club.
Mentoring
The Kiwanis Foundation of Evanston's Beat the Streets: (From left) Kiwanis members Bob Janes of Evanston with Ron Anderson of Rolling Meadows
(Photo courtesy of Marian Kurz)
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Some 50 Kiwanians and friends of wrestling joined up to benefit Beat the Streets (BTS) and Evanston School of Wrestling. The BTS concept uses a mentoring program to encourage youngsters from age 6 through junior high school to instill leadership values, healthy exercise and friendship.
In Evanston the program finds its outlet at the Evanston School of Wrestling, housed at Evanston Township High School, where it is administered by head wrestling coach Rudy Salinas. Salinas' wrestlers guide younger students and learn leadership lessons themselves in working with the 40 youngsters.
Winning team
The winning team was Andris Lizenbergs, director of athletics, Evanston Township High School, Chris Livatino and Mike McDermott, all of Evanston, and Terry Fallen of Chicago, and all received Stanley Cup Champions Blackhawk shirts.
Runner's up were Tyler Kurz of Northbrook, Deborah Braun from Shore Community Services and Marty Gangler, both of Chicago, and Kyle Kurz of Northbrook. Tyler won the longest drive for men and Deborah the longest drive for women.
The golf outing raised close to $5,000 which covers scholarships to the Evanston School of Wrestling for those children who are unable to pay the fees.
Ken Kraft, former head wrestling coach at Northwestern and a leader in wrestling circles in the United States, noted that this is a program where everyone benefits, the youngsters, coaches and fundraisers. "We can see the successful outcomes for these kids and that encourages all of us." Visit www.evanstonkiwanis.org or call (847) 475-4544.
SUPPORTING: KIWANIS FOUNDATION OF EVANSTON
LOCATION: GLENCOE GOLF CLUB
ATTENDING: 50
RAISED: $5,000
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