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The JCC Maccabi Games is an Olympic style event held annually for Jewish youth between the ages of 13 and 17, hosted by JCC Association of North America. [1] It is the largest Jewish youth sporting event in the world. [2] Each summer, approximately 3,000 Jewish teen athletes from around the world convene for a week of individual and team athletic competition in one of several host communities in North America. [3] The games were first held in 1982 [4] in Memphis, Tennessee, with sponsorship by the Memphis Jewish Community Center. More than 500,000 athletes from around the globe have participated in the Games' over 40 year history. [5] The JCC Maccabi Games' aim is to foster Jewish identity while developing national interest in Olympic sport through the Jewish Community Center's affiliation with the United States Olympic Committee. [6] [5]
JCC Maccabi works in partnership with Maccabi World Union, Maccabi Canada and Maccabi USA to create a global experience that provides a springboard for local JCCs to create year-round engagement. [7]
There are 14 competitive sports contested each year including:
- Baseball
- In-line hockey
- Volleyball
- Soccer
- Basketball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Table tennis
- Dance
- Golf
- Track & field
- Lacrosse
