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#TeamMaccabiSA is going to the JCC Games in the USA

Maccabi SA has been invited to participate in the 2023 JCC Maccabi Games for Jewish teens, taking place in Fort Lauderdale, USA in August 2023.

After a HUGELY successful 2022 Maccabi Games in Israel, #TeamMaccabiSA is gearing up again to compete on the global stage…

The JCC Maccabi Games are held annually by the JCC (Jewish Community Centres) Association of North America. Over 1500 Jewish teens, ages 12-16, and representing communities from across the globe, come together for an unforgettable week of athletic competition, community service and social activities, with opportunities to create Jewish connections, friendships, and memories to last a lifetime! For more info, go to fortlauderdalejccmaccabi.com. Maccabi South Africa has once again been invited to participate (we tried in 2020 but unfortunately Covid put an end to our plans).

We are entering U16 Boys and Girls 7v7 Soccer (outdoor), and Dancing (13–16 years).

GAMES DATE: 3 – 11 August 2023 (Pre Games events: 3-5 Aug, Games: 6-11 Aug, we depart on 13 Aug)

VENUE: Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA

ACCOMMODATION: Participants stay with host families, some of whom are South African

ELIGIBILITY: Participants must have one Jewish parent and/or are being raised Jewish

COST: The approximate cost is as follows:

Soccer: R32,000 pp; excluding flight and US Visa; including coach/management cost

Dance: R41,000 pp; excluding flight and US Visa; including management cost

Please note that the cost is subject to change, depending on final team size and dollar exchange rate. We may receive a subsidy but this is still to be confirmed later this month.

SOCCER TRIALS

Maccabi SA is holding trials for the 2023 JCC Maccabi Games for U16 Girls and Boys 7v7 outdoor Soccer. Teams will be chosen by external selectors. Maccabi SA’s Soccer Convenor, Darryn Edinburg, will oversee trials and attend the Games as Coach/Manager.

  • Ages: 15-16 years (as at 31 July, 2023)
  • Date: Sunday 26th March, 2023
  • Time: Girls: 3.30pm-5pm, Boys: 5pm-6.30pm. Please arrive 30 minutes beforehand to register.
  • Venue: Highlands Park Football Club, Johannesburg

For further info, contact Jarred on 083 320 4832. For non-Jhb players who cannot attend trials, please speak to Jarred to discuss options.

DANCE AUDITIONS

Maccabi SA is holding dance auditions for the 2023 JCC Maccabi Games. 6-8 dancers will be selected to represent Maccabi SA. Entrants must prepare a dance of no longer than two minutes in one or more of the following genres: Ballet, Contemporary/Lyrical, Modern, Hip Hop/Street Dance/Funk, Tap, Jazz or Israeli dancing. The dance team will be selected by external adjudicators. Megan Rosenberg will oversee auditions and attend the Games as Dance Team Manager.

  • Ages: 13-16 years (as at 31 July, 2023)
  • Date: Sunday 26th March, 2023
  • Time: 10am onwards
  • Venue: 57 Rollo Street, Cyrildene (Rosenberg Dance Studio)
  • Registration: Email your name, age and contact info to Jarred: jarred@maccabi.co.za by Wednesday 22nd March
  • For non-Jhb dancers, audition reels may be emailed to Megan Rosenberg: mlrtfa@gmail.com

For further info, contact Jarred on 083 320 4832.

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