Team USA now forming for European Maccabi Games

Maccabi USA is seeking Jewish athletes to represent the USA team at the 13th European Maccabi Games that will take place in Vienna, Austria July 5 - 13, 2011.  Maccabi USA will file the largest North American Team ever to compete at the European Maccabi games with approximately 175 athletes representing 34 teams competing in 12 sports disciplines. 

Applications are now being accepted for  athletes in a variety of sports in three age categories: 50 years of age and older; 18 years of age and older; and those born between 1995 and 1997.
In addition to competition with other Jewish athletes from throughout Europe, Israel and the Diaspora, participants will have the opportunity to explore the culture and history of the Jewish people of Vienna.
Applications are now available at the Maccabi USA website, <a href="http://www.maccabiusa.com/sports/competitio">www.maccabiusa.com/sports/competitio</a> ns.html. For further information contact Stephanie Sorkin at (215) 561-6900 x110 or <a href="mailto:ssorkin@maccabiusa.com">ssorkin@maccabiusa.com</a>.
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