Maccabi USA U17 Tournament: April, 2025

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Maccabi USA Wrestling will host a National level tournament for Jewish Wrestlers in the UWW U17  and Senior age groups on April 6, 2025 at the Kaiserman JCC in Wynnewood, PA. The mission of Maccabi USA is to help build Jewish pride through sports and promotes support for Israel, Zionism, and Jewish continuity through athletic, educational, and cultural experiences for participants of all ages. Every four years (in the year after the Summer Olympics) Maccabi USA sends a huge delegation of athletes to compete in the World Maccabiah Games in Israel. The 2025 Games are tentatively scheduled for July 1-22 in Israel and includes a week-long program called Israel Connect that allows the delegation to fully immerse themselves in Jewish culture, history, and religion. The World Maccabiah Games is truly a remarkable experience. Here is some basic information regarding the wrestling tournament:

Tournament Date: April 6, 2025

Tournament Location: Kaiserman JCC Wynnewood, PA

Weight Classes: U17 (Born 2008-2010): 50 kg, 53 kg, 55 kg, 57 kg, 59 kg, 62 kg, 65 kg, 68 kg, 72 kg, 76 kg. Seniors (Born Before 2007): 57kg, 65kg, 74kg, 86kg, 97kg, 125kg

Entry Fee: $25 per wrestler. ALL wrestlers must have a current USA Wrestling membership. Memberships are only offered online: USA Wrestling Membership Site

The tournament will be contested in freestyle only and use the UWW U17 and Senior Olympic weight classes. Maccabi USA is working hard to develop and promote wrestling within Jewish communities in hopes of continued success at the World Maccabiah Games in Israel.

Tentative Tournament Schedule: Sunday, April 6, 2025

Weigh Ins: 7-8 AM

Clinic: 9-10 AM

Wrestling: 10 AM- Conclusion

Please contact Maccabi USA Wrestling Coach Rob Prebish at: prebes_prebish@ccpsnet.net with any questions or concerns.