Your Experience of a Lifetime!
August 3-10, 2012 - Houston, Texas
The JCC Maccabi Experience provides two amazing programs for Jewish Teens, whether they are interested in athletics or the arts. With over 3500 Jewish teens expected to participate this year, the JCC Maccabi Games and ArtsFest is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to compete, collaborate and grow with other Jewish teens.
We are looking forward to taking over 100 Jewish teens, coaches and chaperones to Houston in Summer 2012. We are also excited to be hosting the Games and ArtsFest in the OC in August, 2013.
We are now recruiting for Team OC for the 2012 JCC Maccabi Games and Artsfest. Please click here to view a PDF file of the brochure.
ELIGIBILITY
- The JCC Maccabi Games and ArtsFest are for Jewish boys and girls ages 13 -16.
- Participants MUST have reached their 13th birthday by 7/31/12.
- Participants MUST NOT have reached their 17 birthday by 7/31/12
JCC Maccabi ArtsFest® & Games® Registration Fees: JCC Members $2250 Public $2450
JCC Maccabi Games® 2012
The JCC Maccabi games are an Olympic-style event and the largest Jewish teen event in the world. In addition to sports, athletes experience home hospitality and Jewish programming such as Hang Time and Days of Caring & Sharing. Celebrating 30 years and over 130,000 athletes through its doors, the JCC Maccabi Games are responsible for changing the lives of many Jewish teens; and now as the younger generation of athletes become coaches, we know that the JCC Maccabi Games legacy will continue on for years to come.
SPORTS
- Boys 14u & 16u Basketball
- Boys 14u & 16u Baseball
- Boys 14u & 16u 7v7 Soccer
- Girls 16u 7v7 Soccer
- Girls 16u Volleyball
- Boys and Girls 14u & 16u Tennis
- Boys and Girls Table Tennis
- Bowling
- Swimming
POSSIBLE OTHER SPORTS
Based on interest. Please contact Sam Cohen samc@jccoc.org to register your interest.
- Girls 16u Basketball
- Boys 14u Flag Football
- Boys and Girls Lacrosse
- Track and Field
- Boys In-Line Hockey
- Girls Softball
JCC Maccabi ArtsFest®
JCC Maccabi ArtsFest is an arts immersion program for Jewish teens from around the world. During ArtsFest, teens work with professional artists-in-residence to hone their skills with the goal of a multi-art collaborative exhibit and/or performance. ArtsFest is the premier travel arts program for Jewish teens from around the world.
ART SPECIALTIES (TENTATIVE)
- Acting/Improv
- Creative Writing
- Culinary Arts
- Dance
- Jazz Ensemble
- Musical Theatre
- Rock Music
- Visual Art
- Vocal Music
For more information or to register your interest, please contact Aliza Sable at (949) 435-3400 ext. 310, alizas@jccoc.org . Audition information available upon request.
Click on the logo to view photos of our 2011 Team OC in Israel, Philadelphia & Springfield
JCC Maccabi Games Tryout Schedule 2012
Sundays: Jan. 15, 22, 29, Feb. 5, 12
Wednesday, Feb. 8
Athletes must come with a copy of their birth certificate and a copy of proof of insurance in order to register or tryout, as well as a fully completed registration form signed by a parent/guardian. (Request form by email from samc@jccoc.org )
Athletes must attend a minimum of 2 tryouts unless otherwise stated.
| SPORT | TIME | DATES | LOCATION |
| Boys 14u Basketball | 9:30 – 10:45 a.m. | 1/15, 1/22, 2/12 | JCC Gym |
| Boys 16u Basketball |
10:45 a.m. – 12 p.m. | 1/15, 1/22, 2/12 | JCC Gym |
| Girls Volleyball 16u (must attend minimum 1 tryout) |
6:30 – 8 p.m. | 2/8 | JCC Gym |
| Boys 16u 7v7 Soccer |
10:30 a.m. – 12 noon | 1/22, 2/5, 2/12 | JCC Soccer Field |
| Boys 14u 7v7 Soccer | 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon | 1/22, 2/5 | JCC Soccer Field |
| Boys 14u 7v7 Soccer | 12:30 pm – 2 p.m. | 2/12 | JCC Soccer Field |
| Girls 16u 7v7 Soccer | 10:30 a.m. – 12 noon | 1/22, 2/5, 2/12 | JCC Soccer Field |
| Boys 14u & 16u Baseball | 9 – 10:30 a.m. | 1/29 | Windrow Park |
| Boys 14u & 16u Baseball | 9 – 10:30 a.m. | 2/5 | Windrow Park |
| Boys 14u & 16u Baseball | 9 – 10:30 a.m. | 2/12 | Windrow Park |
| 14u & 16u Coed Tennis (must attend minimum 1 tryout) | 12 – 2 p.m | 1/22, 1/29 | TVT Courts |
| Girls 16u Basketball, Girls Softball, Boys and Girls Lacrosse, 14U Boys Flag Football, 16U in-line Hockey and Track and Field tryouts scheduled based on interest. Contact samc@jccoc.org | |
| Please note: Upon acceptance to Team Orange County, you will be required to attend a mandatory registration/informational meeting Sunday, Feb. 26, 10 a.m. at the JCC. If you are unable to attend, contact Sam Cohen, samc@jccoc.org |
INDIVIDUAL SPORT REGISTRATION AND ARSTSFEST APPLICATION
Sundays: Jan. 22 & 29, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. JCC Main Entrance
(Must attend only 1 to register)
Bowling, Swimming, Table Tennis, Dance
Please come prepared to present all times, scores or any other pertinent information regarding your sport of choice.