Eligibility
To participate in the 2026 JCC Maccabi Games, athletes must be:
• Between the ages of 13-17 on July 31, 2026
• Up to date on immunizations as outlined by the CDC
• Jewish, which is defined as follows:
- One of the athlete's parents is Jewish and the athlete is being raised Jewish or is a Jew by choice and is being raised Jewish. In the spirit of JCC Maccabi, if the parent of the child does not believe they are Jewish on a year-round basis, then the child should not participate in JCC Maccabi programs. In the athlete registration, there is a declaration that contains the eligibility requirements; both the athlete and their parent(s) must sign this declaration.