San Diego, CA: Lawrence Family JCC, Sunday, August 2 - Friday, August 7, 2020
Since 1982, the JCC Maccabi Games and Artsfest have been providing Jewish teens, ages 13-16 (by July 31, 2020),with a life-shaping experience based on Jewish values and healthy competition. Teens also participate in Olympic-style Opening Ceremonies, a day of Tikkun Olam, as well as celebratory parties each night.
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The JCC Maccabi Games® are an Olympic-style sporting competition held each summer in North America and is the second largest organized sports program or Jewish teenagers in the world. Over 3,000 teens, ranging from 13 to 16 years of age, participate in the JCC Maccabi Games® each summer.
Jewish teens between the ages of 13-16 as of July 31, 2020 can participate
All athletes/artists must identify with being Jewish.
Yes, there are expenses such as registration fees, uniform costs, games cost, travel, trading pins, housing, meals and evening programs for this national program.
Yes, all Maccabi athletes/artists will have the opportunity to fundraise and assist with the total cost of the games.
Please see the table to the right of the page.
No, athletes/artists are only permitted to participate in 1 sport/art program. There are 2nd chance sports/activities once the team or individual’s medal advancement opportunities are done.
The host community arranges for housing for all athletes and artists throughout the week
For more information about the 2020 Games or ArtsFest, please contact Laura Roberts at laura.roberts@jewishtampa.com or call 813.769.4797.
Team
Gender
Age
Baseball
Boys
14U & 16U
Basketball
Boys
14U & 16U
Basketball
Girls
16U
E-Sports
Boys & Girls
13-16
Flag Football
Boys & Girls
16U
Ice Hockey
Boys & Girls
16U
Soccer
Boys & Girls
14U & 16U
Volleyball
Girls
16U
Individual
Gender
Age Divisions
Acting/Improv
Both
13-17
Bowling
Boys & Girls
13-14 & 15-16
Culinary
Both
13-17
Dance
Boys & Girls
13-14 & 15-16
Dance- ArtsFest
Boys & Girls
13-17
Film
Boys & Girls
13-17
Golf
Boys & Girls
13-14 & 15-16
Musical Theater
Boys & Girls
13-17
Rockband
Boys & Girls
13-17
Social Media Squad
Boys & Girls
13-17
Swimming
Boys & Girls
13-14 & 15-16
Table Tennis
Boys & Girls
13-14 & 15-16
Tennis
Boys & Girls
13-14 & 15-16
Track and Field
Boys & Girls
13-14 & 15-16
Visual Arts
Boys & Girls
13-17
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The JCC Maccabi Games is the best week of your summer.