2017 Jcc Maccabi Games Information & Application

2017 JCC MACCABI GAMES INFORMATION & APPLICATION

Invitation to Jewish Athletes The Rady JCC is pleased to announce that the Team Winnipeg Delegation will be attending the 2017 JCC Maccabi Games in Albany NY from August 6-11, 2017.

What are the JCC Maccabi Games? The JCC Maccabi Games are an international Olympic style competition in a variety of events for Jewish teens ages 13 – 16. In addition to athletic events the JCC Maccabi Games features opportunities for Jewish youth to engage in social events with other Jewish teens from around the world. Cultural connection with Jewish heritage and strengthening ties with Israel are also part of the JCC Maccabi Games experience.

Applications are now being accepted for the following events:

Team Sports Individual Sports (boys and girls) Boys Basketball (14U and 16U) Golf (14U and 16U) Boys Soccer (14U and 16U) Swimming (14U and 16U) Boys Baseball (16U) Table Tennis (14U and 16U) Girls Basketball (16U) Tennis (14U and 16U) Girls Soccer (16U) Star Reporter Boys and Girls Ice Hockey (16U) Dance (14U and 16U)

Who is eligible? If you are a Jewish female or male between the ages of 13 & 16 as of July 31, 2017, identify as being Jewish, a member of the Rady JCC (or able to become a member), you may apply to attend the JCC Maccabi Games. Successful applicants must have a valid passport and be able to travel to the United States.

Commitment Accepted team members are expected to make a commitment to the JCC Maccabi Games by attending organized tryouts, team meetings, fundraising efforts, volunteer events and follow the code of conduct. You must agree to remain at the Games for the full week and take part in all scheduled activities. At least one parent (or family member of legal age) will be required to assist at a fundraising bingo (date TBD).

Selection Criteria All delegations attending the JCC Maccabi Games are allotted a predetermined number of spots by the JCCA in New York. Every effort will be made by the Rady JCC Maccabi Games Committee to take all applicants. In the event the number of applicants exceeds the allotment number, additional spots will first be solicited from the JCCA. If we are unsuccessful at receiving an allotment equal to the number of applicants, the Rady JCC Maccabi Games Committee will use predetermined criteria to select athletes for the team. Cost Preliminary estimates indicate that the cost will be a maximum of $2,700.00 per athlete. This fee may be lowered through fundraising and corporate donations. Scholarships are available. This cost includes flight, registration fees, uniform, regalia, accommodations and food.

Application Deadline: Feb. 3, 2017

Application of Interest for 2017 JCC Maccabi Games

Athletes are encouraged to indicate which sport they are interested in competing in. Athletes may indicate more than one sport but they may only compete in one sport at the Games. Please indicate your top two choices below:

Team Sports Choice # Individual Sports Choice # Boys Basketball (14U) ____ Golf 14U__ 16U___ Boys Basketball (16U) ____ Swimming 14U__ 16U___ Boys Soccer (14U) ____ Table Tennis 14U__ 16U___ Boys Soccer (16U) ____ Tennis 14U__ 16U___ Boys Baseball (16U) ____ Dance 14U__ 16U___ Boys Ice Hockey (16U) ____ Star Reporter______Girls Basketball (16U) ____ Girls Ice Hockey (16U) ____ Girls Soccer (16U) ____

Please indicate your record of performance in the past year. Include times, scores, finishes, rankings (where applicable), competitions you have attended in the past year, team/s you have played for and at what level.

1st Choice Sport ______Years played ______

Times, scores, finishes, rankings

______

2nd Choice Sport ______Years played ______

Times, scores, finishes, rankings

______

Please feel free to use the other side of this page for more details. Applicant Information Yes, I am interested in being considered to attend the 2016 JCC Maccabi Games in Albany NY August 6- 11, 2017. I understand that completing this application form is not a guarantee of acceptance but an expression of interest.

Name ______Male Female (Please circle)

Mailing address ______Postal Code ______

Phone (Home) ______Cell Phone ______

Athlete’s e-mail ______Parents e-mail______

Parents Full Names

Mother ______Cell phone______

Father ______Cell phone ______

Athlete’s age on July 31/17 ______

Birth Date ______/______/______Year Month Day

Grade ______School ______

Parents/Guardians I/We are aware that my/our child has filled out an Application for the 2017 JCC Maccabi Games in Albany NY August 6-11. I understand that completing this application form is not a guarantee of acceptance but an expression of interest.

Parent/Guardian’s Name (Print) ______

Parent/Guardian’s Name (Signature) ______

Please drop off or mail completed form to: Mark Spencer JCC Maccabi Games Rady Jewish Community Centre B100 – 123 Doncaster Street Winnipeg, MB R3N 2B3 Ph. (204)477-7543 E-mail: [email protected]