{"id":4683,"date":"2025-09-16T17:31:51","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T15:31:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/maccabi.co.za\/site\/?p=4683"},"modified":"2025-09-16T18:21:46","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T16:21:46","slug":"registration-is-open-for-the-2026-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/maccabi.co.za\/site\/upcoming-events\/registration-is-open-for-the-2026-games\/","title":{"rendered":"REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR THE 2026 MACCABI GAMES!"},"content":{"rendered":"

The 2025 Games were postponed to 2026 and you can now register your interest in taking part.<\/p>\n

Please read the flyer carefully to check the available sports and age groups.<\/strong><\/p>\n

To register, fill in the applicable form and we will send you info on next steps. You will not be eligible for selection or able to attend trials (sport specific) unless you have registered. Teams and athletes who were selected for 2025 do not need to register again.<\/p>\n

Please also read the\u00a0Maccabi SA_M25 Info Pack<\/a> with important details about the Games, including eligibility, sports rules, trials and costs. Only Jewish persons may compete at the Maccabiah.<\/p>\n

REGISTRATION:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Juniors:<\/strong>\u00a0CLICK<\/a> to register.<\/p>\n

NB: Swimmers born in 2008 are categorised as Opens but are managed as Juniors. Please fill in the Junior form.<\/p>\n

Opens\/Masters:<\/strong> CLICK<\/a> to register.<\/p>\n

For any queries, email info@maccabi.co.za<\/strong><\/p>\n

#TeamMaccabiSA25 \u2013 More Than Ever.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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