JCC Maccabi Games®
Experience the JCC Maccabi Games®
Do you know a Jewish teen athlete who’s ready for the experience of a lifetime? The JCC Maccabi Games®, a week-long summer event for Jewish teen athletes, is the single largest annual gathering of Jewish teens outside of Israel and includes participants from all over the U.S., Israel, Canada, and more.
Join the Springfield JCC’s Team Springfield to enjoy this competition with fellow teens from Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Connecticut.
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JCC Maccabi Games® | Info Session | December 7
Register now for our Info Session and learn how to participate in the 2026 JCC Maccabi Games®!
Join the mailing list for the JCC Maccabi Games® :
Team Springfield Interest Form
Want to follow the Maccabi action?
The JCC Maccabi Games® are on Instagram and Facebook.
And follow Team Springfield here:
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| Sports Include: | Other Activities Include: |
| Baseball | Olympic Style Opening Ceremonies |
| Basketball | JCC Cares Community Service Projects |
| Dance | HangTime Programming with Israeli Sclichim |
| Ice Hockey | Nightly Social Events |
| Soccer | |
| Golf | |
| Softball (Girls) | |
| Swimming | |
| Volleyball (Girls) | |
| Tennis | |
| Track and Field | |
| Star Reporter (media/journalism) |
Eligibility
In order to participate in 2026, participants must:
- Be between the ages of 13 - 17, born between August 8, 2008 and August 1, 2013.
- Have at least one Jewish parent and identify as being Jewish on a year-round basis.
- Reside in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Vermont, New Hampshire, or Connecticut.
Registration
Team Springfield registration is on a first come basis, with limited spots available. Athletes must complete a registration form with a deposit to reserve their spot. Payment plans are available for all participants.
Cost: $2,400 Springfield JCC members, $2,600 general public
*Members of another JCC are eligible for a $100 courtesy discount.
You'll receive a $100 early-bird discount if you register by 10/15/25; you are also eligible for a $50 refer a friend discount and a $50 sibling discount.
This price includes:
- Transportation
- Meals
- Team swag and uniforms
- Trading pins
- Housing
Any teen who registers for the 2026 JCC Maccabi Games who is not currently a JCC member will receive a complimentary JCC teen/student membership for one year.
Click here to register for the 2026 JCC Maccabi Games:
Scholarships
The Harold Grinspoon Foundation has a scholarship available to residents of the following counties:
- Berkshire (MA)
- Franklin (MA)
- Hampden (MA)
- Hampshire (MA)
- Bennington (VT)
- Windham (VT)
To see details, click the button below.
Have questions about Maccabi Games?
Contact Betsy Bertuzzi for more information.
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