OLYMPIAN ZACK TEST TO REPRESENT TEAM USA AT THE 2017 WORLD MACCABIAH GAMES
Philadelphia, PA, September 7 – Zack Test, two-time Maccabiah, World Cup and Olympic athlete, has been appointed to represent the USA on the Rugby Squad at the 20th World Maccabiah Games in Israel, July 4 – 18, 2017. This will be the third time that Test will represent the USA at the Maccabiah Games; and Head Coach Shawn Lipman is thrilled to have him on the team again.
“I first met Zack when we both played on the USA Rugby Squad at the 18th Maccabiah Games in 2009 where we won the bronze medal. He was clearly a special player and athlete at that time and was just starting his career with the U.S. Men’s National Team,” Coach Lipman said. “Since that time Zack has emerged as one of the best U.S. Rugby players of all time, evidenced by him being the leading try/points scorer in U.S. history and having been selected to the All World Team multiple times, which places him among the best players in the World.”
Test has accomplished everything a player can in Rugby, including his recent participation as an Olympian at the Rio Games and his representation of the United States at the 2015 Rugby World Cup. Additionally, he has won two bronze medals (2009, 2013) in Rugby 15s and a Gold Medal (2013) in Rugby 7s at the World Maccabiah Games. Zack’s pride in being a Maccabi athlete is a shining light to all Jewish players and athletes.
“We are very excited to have Zack as a key member of the 2017 U.S. Rugby team that will be setting the bar of unparalleled excellence on and off the field,” Lipman said.
A select side will be competing and training at the Aspen Ruggerfest tournament alongside a Maccabi Rugby “Old Boy” contingent. This will be part of the preparation process for the Maccabiah Games as well as an opportunity for more players on the elite squad to be selected to the final Open Rugby Team.
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.
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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