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Junior and Mini Maccabi Games 2016

Calling all Jewish Athletes! Jewish boys and girls ages 9-12 as of May 1 2016

Jewish boys and girls ages 11-12 as of May 1 2016
The Junior Maccabi Games is a one day event for Jewish boys and girls ages 11-12 as of May 1, 2016. On Sunday May 15 the Katz JCC in Cherry Hill, NJ will host the Junior Maccabi Games. Athletes will compete against teams from other JCC’s from NJ, NY, PA, MD and DEL. MetroWest will take the following sports: boys baseball, boys basketball, girls basketball, boys soccer and girls soccer. Boys and girls swimming will also be offered for ages 9 – 12 years old. Additional sport opportunities may be available in: gaga, flag football, table tennis and track. Although there is no fee to tryout we do recommend preregistration.

Volunteer coaches are needed for this program

Tryout Information & Schedule:

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· Athletes may try out for more than one sport but will only be selected for one sport as competitions occur simultaneous.

· Please attend ALL try outs for the sport(s) you are interested in.

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· Please check back for changes to the try out schedule.

· In case of inclement weather please call Sherri for an update on the status of try outs.

· Please preregister for tryouts using the appropriate form above.

· All try outs will be held indoors. (no cleats)

Baseball • Sunday, February 7 at 6-7pm, JCC | Tuesday, February 23 at 6-7pm, JCC

Boys Basketball • Sunday, January 24 at 7-8pm, JCC | Sunday, March 6 at 7-8pm, JCC

Girls Basketball • Sunday, February 28 at 6-7pm, Golda Och | Sunday, March 6 at 6-7pm, JCC

Boys Soccer • Sunday, February 21 at 6-7pm, Golda Och | Sunday, February 28 at 7-8pm, JCC

Girls Soccer • Tuesday, January 19 at 7-8pm, JCC | Sunday, February 7 at 6-7pm, Golda Och

Boys & Girls Swimming* Please contact Sherri Feldscher with your events & times
*(open to ages 9-12)

JCC MetroWest • 760 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052
Golda Och • 1418 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052

Mini Maccabi

Jewish Boys and Girls ages 9-10 as of May 1, 2016
The Mini Maccabi Games is a one day event for Jewish boys and girls ages 9-10 as of May 1, 2016. On Sunday May 22 JCC Rockland located in West Nyack, NY will host the Mini Maccabi Games. Athletes will compete against teams from other JCC’s from New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Maryland and Boston. MetroWest will take the following sports: boys baseball, boys basketball, girls basketball, boys soccer, and girls soccer. Although there is no fee to tryout we do recommend preregistration.

Volunteer coaches are needed for this program

Tryout Information & Schedule:

· Athletes may try out for more than one sport but will only be selected for one sport as competitions occur simultaneous.

· Please attend ALL try outs for the sport(s) you are interested in.

· Please check back for changes to the try out schedule.

· In case of inclement weather please call Sherri for an update on the status of try outs.

· Please preregister for tryouts using the appropriate form above.

· All try outs will be held indoors. (no cleats)

Baseball • Sunday January 10 at 7-8pm, JCC | Sunday, February 21 at 7-8pm, JCC

Boys Basketball • Sunday, January 24 at 6-7pm, JCC | Sunday, March 6 at 6-7pm, JCC

Girls Basketball • Sunday, January 10 at 6-7pm, JCC | Sunday, February 21 at 6-7pm, JCC

Boys Soccer • Sunday, February 21 at 5-6pm, Golda Och | Sunday, February 28 at 6-7pm, JCC

Girls Soccer • Tuesday, January 19 at 6-7pm, JCC | Sunday, February 7 at 5-6pm, Golda Och

JCC MetroWest • 760 Northfield Ave, West Orange, NJ 07052
Golda Och • 1418 Pleasant Valley Way, West Orange, NJ 07052

For more information on any of the Maccabi programs or if you are interested in volunteering please contact Sherri Feldscher at 973-530-3425 or sfeldscher@jccmetrowest.org

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