Team Fort Lauderdale 2026

2026 JCC Maccabi Games® & Access
August 2-7 Toronto, Canada

Join our Fort Lauderdale Delegation!

The Prosserman JCC and Schwartz/Reisman Centre are thrilled to officially announce Toronto as a host site for the 2026 JCC Maccabi Games ®!

JCC Maccabi 2026 Is Going to Toronto! Join the Team!

We recognize we are living through an extremely difficult time for the Jewish people and our hearts are with our brothers and sisters in Israel. One of the core Midot (Values) of JCC Maccabi is Amit Yehudit (Jewish Peoplehood). Now, more than ever, upholding this value is vital. In challenging times it is of utmost importance that we come together not only in solidarity, but in celebration of Jewish life, Jewish pride, and community. This summer JCC Maccabi will proudly convene thousands of Jewish teen athletes, coaches, volunteers, host families, and spectators from across the globe in a unique and magical display of Jewish Peoplehood. We will provide a safe space to be who they are as Jews, athletes, and friends, when it is needed most and we can’t wait for you to join us.

Join 3,000 Jewish teen athletes from around the globe at the world’s largest Jewish youth sporting event. The JCC Maccabi Games offers Olympic-style sports competitions, including opening and closing ceremonies; travel; community service; social and cultural events; and opportunities to make friends and memories to last a lifetime. Experience the magic of JCC Maccabi. Find out how you can join a delegation and represent your community.

The Richard Cohen Memorial Scholarship Fund
The fund was created with a goal of providing qualifying teenagers the opportunity to participate in the JCC Maccabi Games. For more details on how to apply for a scholarship, please contact ftlauderdalemaccabi@dpjcc.org

Want to represent Team Fort Lauderdale in 2026?
Pre-registration for 2026 is open! Please note sports may vary next year and team sports will require tryouts. Coaching opportunities available for all sports. Athletes must register online prior to tryouts. All individual sports are first come first served by pre-registering and we will contact you. No tryout necessary.

Please ensure you have a valid U.S. Passport or documentation to travel to or from Canada, not expiring within 6 months of August 7, 2026. Please go to this website for further information about passports.

 2026 FTL ATHLETE PREREGISTRATION   

JCC Maccabi: Building Jewish Pride and Community Through Sport

Compete in athletic competition and embrace the Experiences’ Midot Values including Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World) and Amiut Yehudit (Jewish Peoplehood). 

• Olympic- style annual Jewish sport program
• 70+ delegations across N. America, Israel, globe
• 3000 + Jewish teens, DH's and coaches
• 12,000 + Community members (volunteers, hosts, spectators, staff)
• Israel/Jewish engagement
• Lifelong friendships/connections and Jewish memories
• Community building
• Leadership Development 

Athlete Eligibility

• Must be Jewish defined as:
• Having at least one Jewish parent and the athlete is being raised Jewish or:
• A Jew by choice and is being raised Jewish
• Must be between the ages of 13-17 for the full duration of the program (August 2-7, 2026)

Sports

The 2026 Games will be hosted in Toronto, Canada. This list is NOT confirmed and is subject to change.

Team Sports

• Baseball
• Softball
• Boys' Basketball
• Girls' Basketball
• Boys' Soccer - 7 v 7
• Girls' Soccer - 7 v 7
• Girls' Volleyball
• Ice Hockey

Individual Sports

• Competitive Dance
• Star Reporter (social media/sports journalism)
• Swimming
• Track

Got Questions?

Contact us at ftlauderdalemaccabi@dpjcc.org