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Sports & Leagues @ The J
Check Out Our Great Gym in Irvine

From basketball to volleyball and gymnastics, the J offers opportunities to participate in team, league or individual athletic programs. Our state-of-the-art facility features one of the largest JCC gymnasium in North America. Check out our four regulation basketball courts, volleyball courts, two electronic score boards, and the rock-climbing wall. You can also play on our large sports field and enjoy our top of the line equipment.

 Adult Pick Up Games: JCC members can get their game on at one of our Adult Pick Up Games in Basketball, Volleyball or Indoor Soccer.  It’s fun and it’s free! Check the schedule for game days and times.

Youth Sports:  The J offers great sports programs for preschoolers (ages 3-5), after school sports for Grades K – 5 and Sunday Sports Leagues for all ages.

JCC Maccabi Games® Team OC: The JCC Maccabi Games are an Olympic style event for Jewish teens from around the world. In addition to sports, athletes experience home hospitality and Jewish programming such as Hang Time and Days of Caring & Sharing. Celebrating 25 years and over 100,000 athletes through its doors, the JCC Maccabi Games are responsible for changing the lives of many Jewish teens.

Gym Rules

  • No food or drinks in the gym at any time
  • Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult
  • No black sole shoes and no cleats or spiked shoes
  • Shoes must be worn at all times (unless specified by instructor)
  • No fighting, spitting or obscene language
  • No hanging on basketball rims
  • No rock climbing without shoes, spotter (instructor)
  • No jumping on bleachers

Events:

BASEBALL, GRADES K-5
Taught by experienced coaches, this skill-driven workshop will focus on the fundamen¬tals of the baseball including: hitting, base running, fielding, footwork, conditioning and more… Learn a new skill each week for a to¬tal of 32 new baseball skills each year! Once the skills portion of the class is completed, participants will play fun and interactive baseball games!
Time:Thursday from 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Starts:Thursday, Sep. 16 Add to Outlook
Ends:Thursday, Nov. 11
$100 for members.

Already Started or Ongoing:

Basketball
Basketball pick up games
Time:Sunday from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.Monday, Tuesday & Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Starts:Monday, Jan. 4 Add to Outlook
Ends:Thursday, Dec. 30
BASKETBALL BASICS, GRADES 1-5
Taught by experienced coaches, this skill-driven workshop focuses on the fundamentals of basketball including shooting, dribbling, offensive and defensive strategy, footwork, conditioning and more. Learn a new skill each week! Once the skills portion of the class is completed, participants will play fun and interactive basketball games! Wednesdays, 3:45-4:30 p.m. Gym, Members $100 See description at left.
Time:Wednesday from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Starts:Wednesday, Sep. 15 Add to Outlook
Ends:Wednesday, Nov. 10
$100 for members.
Drop In Indoor Soccer
Drop In Indoor Soccer
Time:Wednesday from 6:45 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Starts:Wednesday, Jan. 6 Add to Outlook
Ends:Wednesday, Dec. 29
Fall Basketball Training Clinic I-Advanced 1st-2nd
Grades Advanced 1st-2nd: 2:00-3:00pm Get ready for the Basketball season and work on your basketball skills! This workshop focus on the fundamentals of baseketball including: dribbling, shooting, passing, offensive and defensive strategy, and more...in addition, you will play fun and interactive basketball games!
Time:Sunday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Starts:Sunday, Oct. 3 Add to Outlook
Ends:Sunday, Oct. 24
$100 for members.
Fall Basketball Training Clinic I-Grades 3-6
Learn the fundamentals of basketball. Children practice basic skills including dribbling, passing, shooting and defense then put it all together as they play the game.
Time:Sunday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Starts:Sunday, Oct. 3 Add to Outlook
Ends:Sunday, Oct. 24
$100 for members.
Fall Basketball Training Clinic I-K and 1st grades
Grades K-Beginner 1st:Learn the fundamentals of basketball. Children practice basic skills including dribbling, passing, shooting and defense then put it all together as they play the game.Register by Oct 1 for early bird discount. Click to register and discount will be reflected.
Time:Sunday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Starts:Sunday, Oct. 3 Add to Outlook
Ends:Sunday, Oct. 24
$100 for members.
Fall Basketball Training Clinic II-grades Advanced 1 & 2
Learn the fundamentals of basketball. Children practice basic skills including dribbling, passing, shooting and defense then put it all together as they play the game.Register by Oct 1 for early bird discount. Click to register and discount will be reflected.
Time:Sunday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Starts:Sunday, Oct. 31 Add to Outlook
Ends:Sunday, Nov. 21
$100 for members.
Fall Basketball Training Clinic II-Grades 3-6
Learn the fundamentals of basketball. Children practice basic skills including dribbling, passing, shooting and defense then put it all together as they play the game.
Time:Sunday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Starts:Sunday, Oct. 31 Add to Outlook
Ends:Sunday, Nov. 21
$100 for members.
Fall Basketball Training Clinic II-K-1st grades
Learn the fundamentals of basketball. Children practice basic skills including dribbling, passing, shooting and defense then put it all together as they play the game.Register by Oct 1 for early bird discount. Click to register and discount will be reflected.
Time:Sunday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Starts:Sunday, Oct. 31 Add to Outlook
Ends:Sunday, Nov. 21
$100 for members.
FLAG FOOTBALL FUNDAMENTALS, 1-5
Taught by experienced coaches, this skill-driven workshop will focus on the fundamen¬tals of football including receiving routes, catching, throwing, offensive and defensive strategy, footwork, conditioning and more… Learn a new skill each week for a total of 32 new football skills each year! Once the skills portion of the class is completed, participants will play fun and interactive football games
Time:Wednesday from 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Starts:Wednesday, Sep. 15 Add to Outlook
Ends:Wednesday, Nov. 10
$100 for members.
FLAG FOOTBALL FUNDAMENTALS, GRADES 1-5
Taught by experienced coaches, this skill-driven workshop will focus on the fundamen¬tals of football including receiving routes, catching, throwing, offensive and defensive strategy, footwork, conditioning and more… Learn a new skill each week for a total of 32 new football skills each year! Once the skills portion of the class is completed, participants will play fun and interactive football games
Time:Monday from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Starts:Monday, Sep. 13 Add to Outlook
Ends:Monday, Nov. 8
$100 for members.
GAGA/HANDBALL, GRADES 1-2
Children use agility, hand/eye coordination and quick thinking i to excel at these games while getting a great cardiovascular workout!
Time:Thursday from 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Starts:Thursday, Sep. 16 Add to Outlook
Ends:Thursday, Nov. 11
$100 for members.
Indoor /Outdoor Soccer Ages 3-4 and 4-5 (Wed 2:15)
Use the game of soccer to work on balance, coordination, agility and running while focus¬ing on the fundamentals of soccer including: dribbling, shooting, passing, offensive and defensive strategy, and more… In addition you will play fun and interactive soccer games!
Time:Wednesday from 2:15 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Starts:Wednesday, Sep. 15 Add to Outlook
Ends:Wednesday, Nov. 10
Ages:4-5 years old
$140 for members.
Indoor/Outdoor Soccer Ages 3-4 and 4-5 (Tues 2:15)
Work on balance, coordination, agility and running while focusing on the fundamentals of soccer including: dribbling, shooting, passing, offensive and defensive strategy, and more… In addition you will play fun and interactive soccer games! Instructor: Coach Eddie, Coach Steve & Staff
Time:Tuesday from 2:15 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Starts:Tuesday, Sep. 14 Add to Outlook
Ends:Tuesday, Nov. 9
$140 for members.
Indoor/Outdoor Soccer Ages 3-4 and 4-5 (Wed 1:15)
Work on balance, coordination, agility and running while focusing on the fundamentals of soccer including: dribbling, shooting, passing, offensive and defensive strategy, and more… In addition you will play fun and interactive soccer games! Instructor: Coach Eddie, Coach Steve & Staff
Time:Wednesday from 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Starts:Wednesday, Sep. 15 Add to Outlook
Ends:Wednesday, Nov. 10
$140 for members.
NJB Basketball Itty Bitty Basketball Ages 3-5
Parent/child basketball clinic.Work with highly skilled instructors to learn the game of basketball. This workshop will work on balance, coordination, agiity and runing while focusing on the fundamentals of basketball including dribbling, shooting, passing, offensive and defensive strategy and more. In addition you will play fun and interactive basketball games. Register by Oct 1 for early bird discount. Click to register and discount will be reflected.
Time:Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
Starts:Sunday, Dec. 5 Add to Outlook
Ends:Sunday, Feb. 6
$160 for members.
NJB Basketball Pro League-grade 2
Games are played on Sundays 1-5 pm. Game times vary. Season schedule will be handed out by your coach. Practices are held at the Merage JCC once per week with your coach. There will be an additional 40 min practive before each Rookie and pro League game on Sundays. Register by Oct 1 for early bird discount. Click to register and discount will be reflected.
Time:Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Starts:Sunday, Dec. 5 Add to Outlook
Ends:Sunday, Feb. 6
$215 for members.
NJB Basketball Rookie League A-grade K
Games are played on Sundays 1-5 pm. Game times vary. Season schedule will be handed out by your coach. Practices are held at the Merage JCC once per week with your coach. There will be an additional 40 min practive before each Rookie and pro League game on Sundays. Register by Oct 1 for early bird discount. Click to register and discount will be reflected.
Time:Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Starts:Sunday, Dec. 5 Add to Outlook
Ends:Sunday, Feb. 6
$215 for members.
NJB Basketball Rookie League B -grade 1
Games are played on Sundays 1-5 pm. Game times vary. Season schedule will be handed out by your coach. Practices are held at the Merage JCC once per week with your coach. There will be an additional 40 min practive before each Rookie and pro League game on Sundays. Register by Oct 1 for early bird discount. Click to register and discount will be reflected.
Time:Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Starts:Sunday, Dec. 5 Add to Outlook
Ends:Sunday, Feb. 6
$215 for members.
NJB Boys Grades 7-8
Clinic and 4 on 4 instructional league.Register by Oct 1 for early bird discount. Click to register and discount will be reflected.
Time:Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Starts:Sunday, Dec. 5 Add to Outlook
Ends:Sunday, Feb. 6
$160 for members.
NJB Division 1 Boys, grades 3-4
Games are played on Sundays 1-5 pm. Game times vary. Season schedule will be handed out by your coach. Practices are held at the Merage JCC once per week with your coach. Register by Oct 1 for early bird discount. Click to register and discount will be reflected.
Time:Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Starts:Sunday, Dec. 5 Add to Outlook
Ends:Sunday, Feb. 6
$215 for members.
NJB Division 1 Girls, grades 3-4
Games are played on Sundays 1-5 pm. Game times vary. Season schedule will be handed out by your coach. Practices are held at the Merage JCC once per week with your coach. Register by Oct 1 for early bird discount. Click to register and discount will be reflected.
Time:Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Starts:Sunday, Dec. 5 Add to Outlook
Ends:Sunday, Feb. 6
$215 for members.
NJB Division 2 Boys, grades 5-6
Games are played on Sundays 1-5 pm. Game times vary. Season schedule will be handed out by your coach. Practices are held at the Merage JCC once per week with your coach. Register by Oct 1 for early bird discount. Click to register and discount will be reflected.
Time:Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Starts:Sunday, Dec. 5 Add to Outlook
Ends:Sunday, Feb. 6
$215 for members.
NJB Division 2 Girls, grades 5-6
Games are played on Sundays 1-5 pm. Game times vary. Season schedule will be handed out by your coach. Practices are held at the Merage JCC once per week with your coach. Register by Oct 1 for early bird discount. Click to register and discount will be reflected.
Time:Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Starts:Sunday, Dec. 5 Add to Outlook
Ends:Sunday, Feb. 6
$215 for members.
SOCCER SKILLS, GRADES 1-5
Taught by experienced coaches, this skill-driven workshop will focus on the funda¬mentals of the soccer including: shooting, dribbling, offensive and defensive strategy, footwork, conditioning and more… Learn a new skill each week for a total of 32 new soccer skills each year! Once the skills portion of the class is completed, participants will play fun and interactive soccer games!
Time:Tuesday from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Starts:Tuesday, Sep. 14 Add to Outlook
Ends:Tuesday, Nov. 9
$100 for members.
SOCCER SKILLS, GRADES 1-5
Taught by experienced coaches, this skill-driven workshop will focus on the funda¬mentals of the soccer including: shooting, dribbling, offensive and defensive strategy, footwork, conditioning and more… Learn a new skill each week for a total of 32 new soc¬cer skills each year! Once the skills portion of the class is completed, participants will play fun and interactive soccer games!
Time:Thursday from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Starts:Thursday, Sep. 16 Add to Outlook
Ends:Thursday, Nov. 11
$100 for members.
Sockeyball Grade K
This match of indoor soccer and hockey is a winning combination. Come learn the fun game of Sockeyball.
Time:Monday from 4:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Starts:Monday, Sep. 13 Add to Outlook
Ends:Monday, Nov. 8
Ages:Grades K-1
$100 for members.
SOCKEYBALL, GRADE K
This match of indoor soccer and hockey is a winning combination. Come learn the fun game of Sockeyball.
Time:Wednesday from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Starts:Wednesday, Sep. 15 Add to Outlook
Ends:Wednesday, Nov. 10
Ages:Grades 1-3
$100 for members.
SPORTSMANIA! AGES 3-4 & 4-5 (Mon 2:15)
Explore the world of sports by playing a new sport each day including soccer, basketball, hockey, baseball, football and more!!! Develop basic movements, balance, hand-eye coordination, teamwork, fundamentals and sportsmanship while having fun!!
Time:Monday from 2:15 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Starts:Monday, Sep. 13 Add to Outlook
Ends:Monday, Nov. 8
Instructor:Coach Eddie, Coach Steve & Staff
$140 for members.
SPORTSMANIA! AGES 3-4 & 4-5 (Tues 1:15)
Explore the world of sports by playing a new sport each day including soccer, basketball, hockey, baseball, football and more!!! Develop basic movements, balance, hand-eye coordination, teamwork, fundamentals and sportsmanship while having fun!!!
Time:Tuesday from 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Starts:Tuesday, Sep. 14 Add to Outlook
Ends:Tuesday, Nov. 9
Instructor:Coach Eddie, Coach Steve & Staff
$140 for members.
Star Wars, grade K
Each class children will play an action game while developing social interaction with their peers. Coaches will supervise; teach fundamentals, and rules while having fun
Time:Monday from 3:45 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Starts:Monday, Sep. 13 Add to Outlook
Ends:Monday, Nov. 8
Ages:Grades K-1
$100 for members.
Volleyball
Volleyball Pick up Games
Time:Monday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Starts:Monday, Jan. 4 Add to Outlook
Ends:Monday, Dec. 27
WACKY SPORTS GAMES, AGES 3-4 & 4-5
Get ready to have tons of fun and play wacky and wild sports games with experienced coaches! Learn new, unique and exciting sports games such as obstacle courses, super relay races, parachute games, camp games, jump-the-creek and more!!! Develop basic movements, balance, hand-eye coordination, teamwork, fundamentals and sportsmanship while having fun!!!
Time:Monday from 1:15 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Starts:Monday, Sep. 13 Add to Outlook
Ends:Monday, Nov. 8
Instructor:Coach Eddie, Coach Steve & Staff
$140 for members.
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