JCC Maccabi Games

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Team Greater Washington

Team Greater Washington will be looking for athletes ages 13-16 to compete in a number of different sports. If you are interested in getting involved, please let us know now! games@benderjccgw.org

Created to promote community service, sportsmanship, and build Jewish identity, the JCC Maccabi Games are a week-long Olympic-style event for young athletes aged 13-16. Held in different locations throughout the United States every summer, the games generate enthusiasm and excitement for everyone involved, from young athletes and volunteers to coaches and host families. The Games are co-sponsored by the Jewish Community Center Association of North America, Maccabi World Union, Maccabi Canada, and Maccabi USA/Sports for Israel. Today, over 3,000 teens participate in the JCC Maccabi Games® each summer, making it the largest organized sports program for Jewish teenagers in the world.

The Mid-Atlantic Junior Games offer a one-day sports experience for Jewish athletes ages 9-12, modeled after the JCC Maccabi Games. The Jr. Games draw participants throughout the east coast for a day of spirited competition in team and individual sports!

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JCC Maccabi Games

2024 JCC Maccabi Games (ages 12-16) | Houston, Texas | August 4 – 9, 2024

The JCC Maccabi Games will take place in Houston, Texas this year! We will field teams based on interest, so if you are interested in getting involved with Team Greater Washington, please let us know by emailing games@benderjccgw.org.

  • Ages 12-16
  • Sports Offered: baseball, basketball, dance, soccer, tennis, swimming
  • Highlights include:
    • Olympic-style sport competitions, including opening and closing ceremonies, and a tribute to the Munich 11
    • Home hospitality with local Jewish host families
    • JCC Cares community service projects
    • Hangtime programming with Israeli schlichim
    • Evening social events
  • JCC Maccabi Access is for athletes with cognitive and developmental disabilities who will be competing in their own tournament parallel to the Games athletes.

*Sports are subject to change.

Please contact us with any questions.