Orlando, Florida to Host 2018 UANA Pan American Masters Championship
July 25 - August 12, 2018

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Orlando, Florida, sede del Campeonato UANA Panamericano Masters 2018

"Es un honor para la YMCA de Florida Central para albergar el Campeonato UANA Panamericano Masters 2018," dice CFYMCA vicepresidente Rowdy Gaines. "Reconocemos el prestigio de albergar este evento internacional y nuestros equipos de Maestros, Socios Corporativos, y nuestros voluntarios increíblemente muy emocionados de dar la bienvenida al mundo de Masters acuáticos a Orlando, Florida. La competición tendrá una duración de 19 días, y traerá los participantes adultos y sus familias de América del Sur, América Central, el Caribe, Canadá y los EE.UU. a "La Ciudad Bella." La hospitalidad y la experiencia de la "Capital del Mundo del parque temático" para todo el mundo será una experiencia inolvidable. ¡La familia Masters es muy especial para mí y no puedo esperar a nadar los 50 metros estilo libre y los relevos con mis propios compañeros de equipo!"

"UANA está a la espera de la celebración del Campeonato UANA Panamericano Masters 2018 en Orlando, Florida," dice Mel Goldstein, Presidente de la UANA. "Este evento atraerá a aproximadamente 2500 atletas de 43 Natación, Federaciones en Norte, Sur, América Central y el Caribe. Campeonatos se disputarán en clavados, natación sincronizada, polo acuático, natación y aguas abiertas. La popularidad de Orlando hará de este el mayor evento Masters, que no sea un Campeonato Mundial, que América del Norte ha llevado a cabo nunca ".

"El centro acuático YMCA es uno de los centros acuáticos más respetados en el país", dice el CEO de USMS Dawson Hughes. "Ellos tienen experiencia en la celebración de importantes eventos y tener las facilidades , los voluntarios y el apoyo de la comunidad para presentar este evento internacional."

"Nuestro centro acuático YMCA es un recurso apreciado ", dice Harris Rosen, fundador y presidente de los premiados Rosen Hoteles & Resorts. "Programas de natación hemos respetado a nivel nacional, hemos realizados eventos que atraen el turismo significativo existente, pero lo más importante es la YMCA enseña a miles de personas cada año para estar a salvo del agua. Para tener un evento de prestigio internacional como el Campeonato Panamericano es un testimonio del duro trabajo y la dedicación de todo el personal en el centro acuático y nosotros estamos orgullosos de ser el socio oficial de hotel y complejo ".

Programación Campeonato UANA Pan Americano Masters 2018

Masters Clavados: 25-27 Julio, 2018
Masters Natazion Sincronizado: 25-27 Julio, 2018
Masters Natación: 28 Julio – 3 Agosto 2018
Masters Agua Abierta: 4 y 5 Agosto, 2018
Masters Polo Acuatico: 5-8 Agosto, 2018

The Central Florida YMCA is pleased to announce that it will partner with Union Americana de Natacion (UANA) and U.S. Masters Swimming to host the 2018 Pan American Masters Championship. The Championship will be held at the YMCA Aquatic Center on the legendary International Drive in Orlando, Florida. USMS, the national governing body for adult swimming, bid for and was awarded the Championship by UANA, an organization that oversees amateur aquatic sports competition in the Western Hemisphere.
This will be the second time the USA has hosted the biennial event. The 2018 Championship will include swimming, diving, synchronized swimming, water polo, and open water swimming. To be held July 25 - August 8, 2018 the Championship is expected to attract thousands of athletes from the Americas.
"It is an honor for the Central Florida YMCA to host The UANA Pan American Masters Championships," says CFYMCA Vice President Rowdy Gaines. "We recognize the prestige of hosting this international event and our Masters teams, corporate partners, and our incredible volunteers are so excited to welcome the world of Masters Aquatics to Orlando, Florida. The competition will span 19 days, bringing adult participants and their families from South America, Central America, the Caribbean, Canada and the USA to 'The City Beautiful.' The hospitality and experience of the 'Theme Park Capitol of the World' will be an unforgettable experience for everyone. The Masters family is very special to me and I can't wait to swim the 50 meter freestyle and relays with my own teammates!"
"UANA is looking forward to hosting the 2018 UANA Pan American Masters Championships in Orlando, Florida," says Mel Goldstein, Chairman of the UANA Masters Committee. "This event will attract approximately 2500 athletes from 43 Swimming Federations in North, South, Central America and the Caribbean. The Pan American Masters Championships will include all of the Aquatic Disciplines: Diving, Synchronized Swimming, Water Polo, Swimming and Open Water. The popularity of Orlando will make this the largest Masters event, other than a World Championship, ever held in North America."
"The YMCA Aquatic Center is one of the most respected aquatic centers in the country," says USMS CEO Dawson Hughes. "They have experience hosting large events and have the facility, volunteers, and community support to showcase this international event."
"Our YMCA Aquatic Center is a treasured resource," says Harris Rosen, founder and president of the award-winning Rosen Hotels & Resorts. "We have nationally respected swim programs, we have existing events that draw significant tourism, but most importantly the Y teaches thousands each year to be water safe. To have a prestigious international event like the Pan American Championships is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the entire staff at the Aquatic Center and we are proud to be the official hotel and resort partner."
2018 Pan American Masters Championships Schedule
Diving: July 25-27, 2018
Synchronized Swimming: July 25-27, 2018
Swimming: July 28-August 3, 2018
Open Water Swimming: August 4 and 5, 2018
Water Polo: August 5-8, 2018

Opening Ceremony: Friday, July 27, 2018
Social & Closing Ceremony: August 4, 2017
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