USA: Seeking Jewish Hockey Players to Represent the US at the 17th World Maccabiah Games 
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October 27, 2004 
Maccabi USA/Sports for Israel
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Applications for the Field Hockey team that will represent the United States at the 17th World Maccabiah Games are now available at www.maccabiusa.com. The Maccabiah Games are a quadrennial competition for Jewish athletes that will be held July 11-21, 2005, in Israel, according to Jordan Weinstein, chairman of the U.S.A. 17th US Maccabiah Committee.
Maccabi USA/Sports for Israel, located in Philadelphia, sponsors U.S. participation in the Maccabiah Games.
According to Weinstein, the United States will send a contingent of more than 600 athletes, in over 35 sports, to the Maccabiah Games, which will feature:
An estimated 6,000 athletes from more than 50 countries
U.S. participation in one age categories for field hockey ¡V Open
Pre-camp cultural program for the American delegation that will include educational seminars and touring throughout Israel
Numerous members of the U.S. Team participating in a B'nai Mitzvah
"Our formula remains consistent," Weinstein said. "Sports are the attraction. The Land of Israel is the vehicle. Jewish continuity is our primary goal. We are committed to ensuring that all members of the U.S. Team at the 17th Maccabiah come to Israel as Jewish athletes and return as athletic Jews." The Maccabiah Games bring together the best Jewish athletes from around the world to participate in sport and solidarity.
"The leadership of participating countries has pledged to make the 17th Maccabiah the biggest and best ever. Maccabi USA is planning to assemble the largest US Maccabiah team in history. We believe that NOW, MORE THAN EVER, Israel needs our support!" Weinstein said.
Applications are currently available online at www.maccabiusa.com and must be accompanied by a $40 application fee.
Maccabiah Games alumni include swimmers Mark Spitz and Lenny Krayzelburg, gymnasts Mitch Gaylord and Kerri Strug, NBA stars Ernie Grunfeld, Dolph Schayes and Danny Schayes, golfer Bruce Fleisher, tennis pros Brad Gilbert and Dick Savitt, World Cup soccer player Jeff Agoos and Olympic triathlete Joanna Zeiger.
Since 1948, Maccabi USA/Sports for Israel has sought to enrich the lives of Jews in the United States, Israel and throughout the Diaspora through athletic, cultural and educational programs. The organization is the sponsor of the U.S. Team to the Pan American Maccabi Games and also sponsors U.S. participation in Maccabi competitions in Europe and Australia and supports the JCC Maccabi Games.
For more information about the World Maccabiah Games call the Maccabiah Games Hotline at 215/561-6181, e-mail to maccabi@maccabiusa.com, or visit the Maccabi USA/Sports for Israel website at www.maccabiusa.com.
FIELD HOCKEY INFORMATION/DEADLINES:
Open Team: 16 Women
Trials: December 28, 2004 in Randolph, New Jersey
Applicants must submit their application by December 28, 2004.
Coaching Staff - Open Team:
Still seeking a coach. Applications are being accepted.
1926 Arch Street, 4R
Philadelphia, PA 19103
(215) 561-6900
(215) 561-5470 FAX
maccabi@maccabiusa.com
Website: www.maccabiusa.com
Contact: Becca Schwartz or Ami Monson
Maccabi USA/Sports for Israel, 215/561-6900 Ext. 16 bschwartz@maccabiusa.com & amonson@maccabiusa.com
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