Jewish teen athletes from around the world are key to making the 2027 JCC Maccabi Games® unforgettable. Contact your local JCC to find out how you can join the action at the Austin Games, happening July 25 – 30, 2027!
Are you an Austin-area athlete? We want you to proudly represent our city and compete as part of the Austin Maccabi Delegation!
Athletes will have the opportunity to participate in team or individual sports.
For more information, contact [email protected].
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All interested participants who want to participate in the games must attend tryouts.
Team announcements will happen at the conclusion of all of the evaluations.
Teens will need to attend practices (which are scheduled by team through the coaches starting in the Spring) and team gatherings. Families will also need to complete a series of registration paperwork and medical forms with specific deadlines. All Austin Maccabi delegation athletes must host a minimum of two (2) visiting teens in their home the week of the Games.
If a teen does not make one of their preferred sports, they will be offered a spot to participate as an individual athlete or encouraged to try out for a different team sport.
The JCC Maccabi Games offers a variety of choices for every teenager to participate. In addition to team sports, consider an individual sport or sign up to be a journalist in our Star Reporter program.
No, athletes are only permitted to participate in one sport.
No, this is a community-wide program and everyone who meets the requirements noted above is invited and encouraged to participate.
JCC Maccabi is an all-inclusive experience. For Austin teens program fees include registration fees, uniform, delegation gear, adult supervision and coaches, practices, meals, transportation, social events/team activities, pins and an experience of a lifetime!
Please [email protected] with registration or payment questions.
If you have questions about costs or payments for other delegations, please reach out to the delegation head in your city.
Financial assistance will be available for families who qualify. Applications will be available after team announcements. For more information, please contact [email protected].
We are well aware that many participants may be attending summer camps and may be away for part of the summer. They will, however, miss team practices, socials and meetings related to the experience throughout the summer. That being said, participants will be required to attend all JCC Maccabi experience activities from July 25 – 30, 2027.
No. You must commit to the entire week.
Local athletes will stay in their own homes during the event. Families of local athletes are required to serve as host families for at least two (2) visiting athletes.
Host families are a unique and integral part of the JCC Maccabi Games® experience as they offer the 1,200 visiting teens traveling across the world a Jewish “home away from home.” Learn more
The host community works closely with a wide variety of local, state and federal agencies to determine the security needs for the Games.
Credentials are a visible identification badge for anyone participating in any aspect of the Games. These credentials allow the security team to determine access and help keep our venues secure. They must be worn at all times, no exceptions. If credentials are lost, replacement credentials are available at Maccabi Central.
Spectators are also required to obtain a spectator pass which permits entry into Games venues and opening ceremonies only.
Yes. Events will be held at several sites in the Austin area. Security personnel will ensure participants get to venues and events in a timely and safe manner.
