Just a note to let all know about the Macabiah games and the team trials. The Maccabiah Games are held in Israel and occurs every four years. This event is for Jewish athletes who come from all over the world to compete in multiple sports. As a past USA team member in the early 90s and one who has been on numerous tours I can assure all that this is truly a great experience on many levels. I am very fortunate to be the coach for the 2009 wrestling team and I am very excited about the upcoming trials. Past Maccabiah wrestling teams have included NCAA champions, all-Americans, and USA team members. Aside from the great wrestling, the Maccabiah Games offers an experience of a lifetime. The tours, the camaraderie, the connections, and friendships one develops as part of the Maccabiah team, is without doubt part of a priceless experience.
The trials itself will be a great experience where Jewish wrestlers from across the nation will come to compete.
Information on the trials:
18TH WORLD MACCABIAH GAMES
JULY 13-23, 2009 - ISRAEL
9000 JEWISH ATHLETES 60 COUNTRIES WORLDS 3RD LARGEST INTERNATIONAL SPORTS EVENT
USA Team Trials: Sunday April 5, 2009 at 10:00 AM
Location: Beachwood High School 25100 Fairmount Blvd.
Beachwood, Ohio 44122 (15 minutes east of Cleveland)
Registration/ Saturday April 4th at 9:36 pm - 10:36 pm
Weigh-in: All wrestlers must weigh-in in a singlet
Rules: This is an Open Freestyle Mens Tournament. FILA (International
Amateur Wrestling Federation) updated rules apply.
Entry Fee: * $30.00 (Trials entry fee) - made payable to the Power Club
(Checks must be received prior to Wednesday, April 1, 2009)
Please mail checks to 2205 Campus Rd. Beachwood, OH 44122
ATTN: Power Club
* $40.00 (Maccabi USA Sports for Israel application registration fee). All wrestlers must pre-register by applying at, www.maccabiusa.com.
* All wrestlers must have a valid 2009 USA Wrestling Card.
USA Wrestling Cards can be purchased at the Trials or online at:https://webpoint.themat.com/wp/Memberships/Join.asp
Qualify: The 1st place finisher in each weight will earn the #1 rank and will likely earn a berth on Team USA to represent the United States in Israel at the 18th World Maccabiah Games July 2 24, 2009 (Departure dates Subject to Change)
Contact Information: Ryan M. Peters 216-374-6661 or rpeters142@sbcglobal.net
Scott Peters 216-297-1792 or doctorpeters@sbcglobal.net
Glenn Goodman 727-492-4342 or flapride@tampabay.rr.com
Max Meltzer 301-252-4737 or mmeltzer@lehman.com
Anyone with interest, please feel free to contact me at any time for additional information.