Athlete FAQ

What are the requirements to participate as an athlete for the JCC Maccabi Games® Fort Lauderdale delegation?

Athletes 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

Athletes must be: 

• Between the ages of 13-17 as of August 8, 2025 to participate 
• Live in Broward County, FL

Do I need to be a member of the David Posnack JCC to participate?

No, this is a community-wide program and everyone who meets the requirements noted above is invited and encouraged to participate.

Are there fees involved?

Yes, there are expenses such as registration fees, flights, uniform costs, tradable costs, etc. involved with this national program. Fees are differentiated between current DPJCC members and non-DPJCC members.

How do I become a member of the Fort Lauderdale JCC Maccabi Delegation?

It's important all potential athletes complete the athlete preregistration online to receive all communication. There will be multiple tryouts for sports. Athletes must attend at least one tryout to be properly evaluated. 

Will there be practices once teams/individual sport groups are formed?

Yes, each coach will determine his/her own practice schedule and communicate with the team. 

What happens if I attend summer camp or have other summer commitments?

We are well aware that many athletes will be attending summer camps or participating in other activities that require them to be away for most of the summer. That being said, we strongly encourage athletes to be back in town for the two weeks prior to the event for practices. 

I have more questions, how do I get the answers?

Please contact ftlauderdalemaccabi@dpjcc.org