Philadelphia, PAÂ - MACCABI USA SEEKING JEWISH SOFTBALL PLAYERS FOR 20 th WORLD MACCABIAH GAMES
April 4, 2016 – Maccabi USA is seeking Jewish Fastpitch (Windmill) Softball players to represent the United States at the 20 th World Maccabiah Games in Israel, July 6-17, 2017. The Games will
consist of over 42 sports and 7,000+ athletes from over 75 countries. The World Maccabiah Games are the third largest international sporting competition in the world and the world's largest international Jewish event.
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MACCABI USA SEEKING JEWISH SOFTBALL PLAYERS FOR 20 th WORLD MACCABIAH GAMES
Philadelphia, PA- April 4, 2016 – Maccabi USA is seeking Jewish Fastpitch (Windmill) Softball players to
represent the United States at the 20 th World Maccabiah Games in Israel, July 6-17, 2017. The Games will
consist of over 42 sports and 7,000+ athletes from over 75 countries. The World Maccabiah Games are the third
largest international sporting competition in the world and the world's largest international Jewish event.
Maccabi USA will be sending three Fastpitch Softball teams to the 20 th Maccabiah Games in the following age
divisions: Open Women’s, ages 18-35; Open Men’s, ages 18-35; and Masters Men’s, ages 35 and up. The
Men’s teams will be selected following national tryouts, which will be held on May 1, 2016 in Los Angeles, and
June 5, 2016 in New York City. Information about the selection process for the Women’s team will be made
available shortly. To participate in a tryout, a candidate must first complete and submit an application for the
Maccabiah Games online at www.maccabiusa.com.
Mike Goldman, the Chairman of the Maccabi USA Men’s Softball Program, and Fred Cohen, Chairman of the
Bat and Glove Program, have appointed Maccabi USA Fastpitch alumni Marty Weiner of Los Angeles, CA,
and Tony Kahan of Chicago, IL, to be the Head Coaches of the Men’s Open and Masters Fastpitch teams,
respectively.
“We are really excited to have Marty and Tony on board,†said Goldman. “Our hope is that the best Jewish
Fastpitch players in the United States will jump at the opportunity to experience Israel in a unique and
meaningful way, while representing their country as part of Team USA.â€
The Maccabiah Games are more than an international sporting competition; they are a celebration of Jewish
culture, unity and pride. ISRAEL CONNECT, Maccabi USA’s unique cultural and educational program, takes
place for seven days prior to the start of the Games. All Open Fastpitch players will participate in the program
where they will have the opportunity to tour historical and religious sites, take part in cultural identity seminars,
and train with their team, all while bonding with their teammates and Team USA.
Quick Details:
-Los Angeles Tryout: May 1, 2016, Men’s Fastpitch (Windmill) Softball
-New York City Tryout: June 5, 2016, Men’s Fastpitch (Windmill) Softball
-Both Tryouts: Players must apply for the Maccabiah Games online before attending the tryout.
For more information about Maccabi USA, please contact Shane Carr at 215.561.6900 or by email at
scarr@maccabiusa.com. For any questions regarding Maccabi USA Men’s Fastpitch Softball, please contact
Mike Goldman at maccabiusafastpitch@gmail.com.
About the organization:
Maccabi USA (MUSA) is a federally-recognized not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization with an extensive history
of enriching Jewish lives through athletic, cultural and educational programs. The organization is the official
sponsor of the United States Team to the World Maccabiah Games, and the Pan American and European
Maccabi Games, as well as a sponsor of the JCC Maccabi Games for teens in North America. As the official
Maccabi representative in the U.S., Maccabi USA supports Jewish athletic endeavors, enhanced by cultural and
educational activities in the United States, Israel and throughout the Diaspora.
MACCABI USA – Building Jewish Pride Through Sports
MUSA develops, promotes and supports international, national and regional athletic-based activities and
facilities. It strives to provide Jewish athletes the world over the opportunity to share their heritage and customs
in competitive athletic settings. MUSA supports programs that embody the Maccabi ideals of Jewish
Continuity, Zionism and Excellence in Sport. Maccabi USA Builds Jewish Pride Through Sports.
Maccabi USA is a U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) Multi-Sport Organization (MSO). The organization is one
of 38 MSOs nationwide to be recognized by the USOC for its ability to cultivate a national interest in sport and
increase opportunities for participation internationally, nationally and at the grassroots level.
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