Games Information
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The 21st Maccabiah will be held in Israel. Competitions will take place in Haifa, Jerusalem, Netanya and Tel Aviv. Specific sports, age categories and venues will be available in Spring of 2022.
*Note: competition venues are subject to change.
The selection process will vary by sport. Past methods have included national ranking, verified times, tryouts, video footage, or other means. After the application is submitted, you will be notified about the selection process by the chair and/or coach of your sport and team.
Tryout information and selection criteria can be found on individual sport pages.
Approximately 1200
Nearly 80 countries world wide
Yes, background checks will be performed for all managers, coaches, and medical team members within 30 days of their appointment to Team USA.
July 25, 2022
July 14, 2022
- The U16, U18 and Open Team members will depart around July 5, 2022 for the ISRAEL CONNECT Some teams will have a training camp in Israel prior to July 5 and if so, will depart around July 4. Other teams will also have training in the US prior to their July 5 departure. Details on training camps will be available in spring of 2022 to all Team Members.
- Masters athletes should be in Israel by July 12 and will have the opportunity to take their own international flight or take a Maccabi USA flight option with Gil Travel.
Approximately July 26, 2022
The competitions take place between July 12 – 26, 2022
There are opportunities for athletes and a variety of volunteer staff to join the team. Volunteer staff positions include managers, coaches, and medical team members- athletic trainers, doctors, and nurses. To be considered for any position on the team, please start by completing the application for the 21st Maccabiah here.
Information regarding tryouts and selection criteria can be found on sport pages (link to specific sport pagest), Volunteer staff position applications must be accompanied by a professional resume and references.
Jewish athletes born 2007 and earlier. There are some birth year exceptions based on the sport regulations. Please consult your sport specific page here.
Maccabi USA also provides opportunities for accommodations managers, coaches, and medical team members.
All Jews by birth or Jews by choice are welcome to apply for a position as part of a MACCABI USA delegation. Jews by choice may have been converted by Rabbis of any denomination. Jews by birth qualify if the following conditions are all met: One of their birth parents or adoptive parents is Jewish. They consider themselves to be Jewish. They do not identify as being a member of another religion. Other circumstances deserving of consideration will be determined by the Eligibility Committee.
USA team members must be a U.S. Citizen, hold a valid Green Card, or E2 Investment Visa
Lou Moyerman, General Chair
Debbie Adams, Vice Chair
Tonja Magerman, Vice Chair
The 21st Maccabiah will be held in Israel. Competitions will take place in Haifa, Jerusalem, Netanya and Tel Aviv. Specific sports, age categories and venues will be available in Spring of 2022.
*Note: competition venues are subject to change.
Team members in the U16/U18 and Open Categories will participate Israel Connect, a week-long intensive experiential education and athletic training program including nearly 1,000 team members. Prior to Israel Connect, (July 5-12, 2022)
Educational, cultural, and social activities and tours are planned during the competition. They are dependent on sports schedules. These activities are coordinated by the relevant Games Organizers in Israel.
Some sports will have a training camp in Israel, prior to Israel Connect. Others will have training in the USA prior to departing for their international flight. You will receive those details from your respective chair or coach. Additional costs may be incurred. Although not required, it is encouraged that all team members participate in training camp.