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! maccabi@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!
JCC Maccabi Games
2025 JCC Maccabi Games (ages 13-17) | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania| August 3 – 8, 2025
The 2025 JCC Maccabi Games will take place in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 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 13-17
- 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.
Tryout Information
U15 BOYS BASEBALL | Bender JCC Gymnasium
Sunday, January 12 | 7:00 – 8:30 AM
Sunday, January 26 | 7:00 – 8:30 AM
U17 BOYS BASKETBALL | Bender JCC Gymnasium
Sunday, January 12 | 8:30 – 10:00 AM
Sunday, January 26 | 8:30 – 10:00 AM
GIRLS BASKETBALL | Bender JCC Gymnasium
Sunday, January 12 | 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Sunday, January 26 | 10:00 – 11:00 AM
U15 BOYS BASKETBALL | Bender JCC Gymnasium
Sunday, January 12 | 11:00 – 12:00 PM
Sunday, January 26 | 11:00 – 12:00 PM
U17 BOYS BASKETBALL | Bender JCC Gymnasium
Sunday, January 12 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Sunday, January 26 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
GIRLS SOCCER | Bender JCC Gymnasium
Sunday, January 12 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Sunday, January 26 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM
BOYS SOCCER | Bender JCC Gymnasium
Sunday, January 12 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Sunday, January 26 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM
HOCKEY | TBD
Individual Sports: DANCE, SWIM, TENNIS | TBD
*Sports are subject to change.
Please contact us with any questions.
The Mid-Atlantic Junior JCC MACCABI Games
2025 JCC MID-ATLANTIC MACCABI GAMES(Ages 9-12)
Cherry Hill, New Jersey | Sunday, May 4, 2025
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! If you are interested in getting involved, please contact games@benderjccgw.org.
- Ages 9-12
- Sports Offered: baseball, basketball, soccer, tennis, pickleball, swimming, track and e-sports
- Highlights include:
- Olympic-style sport competitions, including opening and closing ceremonies
- Round-Robin play, followed by medal round and consolation games
Tryout Information:
BOYS BASEBALL| Bender JCC Gymnasium
Sunday, February 2 | 7:00 – 8:30 AM
Sunday, February 16 | 7:00 – 8:30 AM
GIRLS BASKETBALL| Bender JCC Gymnasium
Sunday, February 2 | 8:45 – 10:00 AM
Sunday, February 16 | 8:45 – 10:00 AM
BOYS BASKETBALL| Bender JCC Gymnasium
Sunday, February 2 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
Sunday, February 16 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM
GIRLS SOCCER | Bender JCC Gymnasium
Sunday, February 2 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Sunday, February 16 | 1:00 – 2:00 PM
BOYS SOCCER | Bender JCC Gymnasium
Sunday, February 2 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM
Sunday, February 16 | 2:00 – 3:00 PM
INDIVIDUAL SPORTS: SWIM, TENNIS, PICKLEBALL, TRACK, ESPORTS
Informational Meeting: DATE TBD
