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2008 JCC Maccabi Games in Akron, August 10-15


The JCC Maccabi Games bring over 6,000 teens ages 13-16 from around the world together to compete in a variety of sporting events. Here’s the Shaw JCC Akron promo. The right-hand sidebar has some nice additional info about the history of the games.

Tryouts for Team Cleveland (looks like they’ll be at the Mandel JCC in Beachwood but call to make sure):

Basketball Tryouts (Boys & Girls)
Sunday, February 17, 12:30 – 1:45pm
Monday, February 25, 6:30 – 7:45pm
Registration fee $35, walk-ins welcome
Soccer Tryouts (Boys & Girls)
Monday, February 18, 6:30 – 7:45pm
Sunday, February 24, 12:30 – 1:45
Registration fee $35, walk-ins welcome
Golf & Tennis Tryouts (Boys & Girls)
Candidates must fill out preliminary interest form and will be selected by a lottery drawing of qualified candidates.

Want to be a part of Team Cleveland this summer? Contact Lorri Slesh (216) 593-6225 or e-mail LSLESH@CLEVEJCC.ORG

More info about the event from the official site:

The JCC Maccabi Games® have been offering a life- and personality-shaping experience to Jewish teenagers since 1982. At this Jewish Olympic style event, each athlete has the chance to participate in one of 14 sports in events spanning the week-long experience, creating memories that will last a lifetime. The JCC Maccabi Games can be called the Olympics for Jewish teens, but they serve a larger purpose than athletic competition. The Games also promote community involvement, teamwork, and pride in being Jewish. The Games are the largest Jewish teen event in the world – each summer over 6,000 Jewish teens participate in the Games. Over 100,000 teens have benefited from the JCC Maccabi Games since 1982. The energy and excitement make it a unique and unforgettable experience for every participant, from athletes to volunteers, from coaches to host families.

The JCC Maccabi Games are made possible with the generous help of many sponsors and volunteers who donate time and valuable resources, including our continental sponsor, The Coca-Cola Company. For more information about the JCC Maccabi Games, please visit our website at www.jccmaccabi.org.

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By Jill Miller Zimon at 6:49 pm February 2nd, 2008 in Announcements, Jewish, Sports 

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2 Responses to “2008 JCC Maccabi Games in Akron, August 10-15”

  1. 1 redhorse on February 3rd, 2008 1:03 am

    Wondered when you’d get around to this. :)

    I’m still trying to figure out where 6000 kids and their responsible adults are going to stay, even considering local housing.

    Venues have to be spread through the city, though golf and soccer can be handled easily a short distance from the center.

    As for the center: nice place, recently renovated, solid programs, and so far as these things go, reasonably priced.

  2. 2 Jill Miller Zimon on February 4th, 2008 12:52 pm

    I know often they’ll look at people putting up kids and coaches etc. Hopefully they are starting now, if they haven’t started, internally, before now. The JCC in Beachwood is a great facility – we don’t use it nearly enough even though we’re members because our kids use the camps.

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