This summer, over 150 youth came together for Beat the Streets’ Open Mat sessions, a season of training, connection, and growth. With 13 guest clinicians, weekly practices drawing 40–50 athletes, and parents cheering from the sidelines, it was about more than wrestling. It was about community, resilience and building confidence on and off the mat.

Our recent Girls CAN self-defence workshop marked the launch of our new Wrestling & Leadership Pathway with Olympian Leah Ferguson. Through play, trust, and movement, girls discovered their strength while coaches learned how to lead. This is just the beginning, our full pathway launches this September.

With Jumpstart’s support, over 115 girls built strength, self-worth, and confidence through our You Grow Girl program. Hear what they had to say, in their own words.

Beat the Streets’ Open Mat Summer Sessions are officially underway! With 40+ athletes, expert coaching, and special guests like Olympian Hannah Taylor, this summer is packed with action, skill-building, and inspiration.

With support from the iVARI Healthy Steps Program, Level Up reached 100 youth in Scarborough, encouraging confidence and resilience.

Thanks to the generous support of the Christina Mary Hendrie Foundation, Beat the Streets delivered four You Grow Girl programs in two inner-city Toronto schools this year, reaching over 100 girls with a meaningful, measurable impact.

What does OCGA’s support look like in action?
Four schools. Over 80 youth. New confidence, friendships, and medals. Thanks to OCGA, after-school wrestling became a launching pad for growth.

Discover how BTS is closing employment gaps through its innovative Work It Girl program: combining combat sports with hands-on games that build confidence, leadership, and real-world job skills. With support from the MLSE Foundation, 80 low-income girls are developing 21st-century skills and preparing for success in the workforce.

With support from the Ontario Charitable Gaming Association, students at Joseph Brant and SATEC/Porter are stepping onto the mat and into their power. This season saw first-time competitors winning medals, shy students becoming leaders, and youth building confidence through wrestling.

Discover how after-school programs like Dixon Grove's wrestling initiative are breaking down barriers, fostering resilience, and creating safe spaces for low-income youth. Explore the unique benefits of sports-focused programs and what makes them essential for Canadian communities. Click to learn more about this impactful relaunch!

On October 1st, 2024, Beat the Streets teamed up with the Ontario Amateur Wrestling Association to host a fun and dynamic "Try It Wrestling" event at Stephen Leacock Collegiate Institute. Learn more about how this event inspired youth and promoted the sport.

From open mat sessions to summer camp adventures and engaging programs like Wrestle 4 Fun, Beat the Streets had an impactful summer helping youth stay active, build confidence, and develop valuable life skills.

Canadian Tire Jumpstart Charities has enabled Beat the Streets to run three new You Grow Girl programs, benefiting 65 girls in Toronto. Read about the positive impact these programs are having on participant engagement, empowerment, and physical activity.

With the generous support of the Nike Community Impact Fund, Beat the Streets (Canada) is making a difference in the lives of nearly 60 students in Toronto through after-school wrestling programs. Learn about the transformative impact on our youth and watch our latest video!

Wrestle 4 Fun starts off the school year at Flemington Public School. Learn how this OTF-funded program is using wrestling to make more children active and check out pictures from our first day.

Beat the Streets teams up with Albion Boys & Girls Club this summer to empower youth through active, inclusive, and fun sports programs.

Learn more about how Jasreen Sahota is building her employment skills this summer at Beat the Streets.

Learn a bit about the social media community manager for this summer, Victoria

Tarleen Saroya is excited to be joining BTS's Work It program this summer!

With the generous support of the MLSE Foundation, we have received a $50,000 Girl-focused grant to launch the Work It Girl Program over the next two years. Read more to learn how together, we will impact girls to realize their full potential.