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Frequently Asked Questions
The Maccabiah Games are known as the Jewish Olympics. They are held in Israel every four years. Over 80 countries from around the world send delegations to take part in the Maccabiah games, making it the third largest sporting event in the world.
The 21st Maccabiah will take place in Israel July 12-26, 2022*
Opening Ceremonies are set to take place July 14, 2022*
Closing Ceremonies are set to take place July 25, 2022*
*Subject to change, more details to follow
The travel dates for the Maccabiah are:
Junior Delegation
Depart from Toronto Pearson International Airport on July 6, 2022
Azrieli Israel Experience-6 Days -July 7- 12, 2022
Return to Toronto Pearson International Airport on July 27, 2022
Open and Master Delegation
Depart from Toronto Pearson International Airport on July 11, 2022
Return to Toronto Pearson International Airport on July 27, 2022
Opening Ceremonies will take place in Jerusalem on July 14, 2022
Closing Ceremonies will take place on July 25, 2022
Junior & Open athlete fees: $8750*
Thanks to the generosity of our Maccabi Canada donors we are able to reduce the participation fees by 30% for our Junior and Open athletes. The subsidized fees for Junior and Open athletes is $8,750 CAD.
The Junior athletes will participate in Maccabi Canada’s Azrieli Israel Experience 5 day program that takes part prior to the opening of the games. Thanks to the support of The Azrieli Foundation we are able to offer the Juniors this experience at no additional cost.
All Juniors and Open athletes are required to fly and stay with the delegation booked flights and assigned accommodation in Israel. Only Masters’ athletes can choose to opt out of the flight or the accommodation or both. Maccabi Canada will be sending Masters athletes an email for you to select your preference. Any deductions and/or additions will be applied to the final payment.
Masters athlete fee: $12,950*
For the complete Masters Guide click HERE.
Golfers participation fees are subject to a green fee. For the complete Golfers Guide please click HERE.
Staff member fee: $1,600
Executive/non subsidized staff fee: $8,750*
Executive/non subsidized staff fee: $8,750*
Staff member fee: $1,600
*Based on need a $150 Covid Safety contingency fee may be applied to the last payment.
**Fees are subject to change
***Some additional fees may apply to some sports
Cost of Participation includes:
Training camps/practices with the team prior to departure
Clothing package
Competition uniform
Round trip airfare from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Tel Aviv
Accommodations
Transportation to competition venues and social events
Security
Medical care
Daily breakfast, lunch and dinner (Masters – breakfast and dinner only)
Competition entry
Opening and Closing ceremony participation
Day trips during the Games
Maccabi World Union accredited delegate’s participation fees
In the case where a sport, or a team has been eliminated from the Games, or the Games are cancelled by Maccabi Canada or by the Organizing Committee in Israel, 1st party donors will be reimbursed 100% of their donation. Reimbursement is limited to the amount received by Maccabi Canada and will not include any additional expenses incurred by the participants and/or family members or supporters as a result of thier planned participation in the games.
3rd party donors who donated in support of a specific athlete, sport, or a team will select one of the following options:
1. Their donation will be refunded minus 15% merchant and administration fees, and the tax receipt issued for this donation will be voided.
2. Maintain their donation which will be directed to another athlete in need, and keep the tax receipt.
In the case where a sport, or a team has been eliminated from the Games, or the Games are cancelled by Maccabi Canada or by the Organizing Committee in Israel, 1st party donors will be reimbursed 100% of their donation. Reimbursement is limited to the amount received by Maccabi Canada and will not include any additional expenses incurred by the participants and/or family members or supporters as a result of thier planned participation in the games.
3rd party donors who donated in support of a specific athlete, sport, or a team will select one of the following options:
1. Their donation will be refunded minus 15% merchant and administration fees, and the tax receipt issued for this donation will be voided.
2. Maintain their donation which will be directed to another athlete in need, and keep the tax receipt.
No. Athletes in “Junior” and “Open” age category are required to travel with the delegation for both logistical and security reasons.
Only athletes in “Masters” age (35 plus), who are competing in the Masters category, can opt out of travel.
No. It is a requirement of the Organizing Committee of the Games that travelling participants be accommodated in the Official Accommodation Centres for both logistical and security reasons.
Only athletes in “Masters” age (35 plus), who are competing in the Masters category, can opt out of accommodations.
Parents or family of junior athletes cannot visit their children at the accommodation centre, nor can they sign them out for family trips or visits. Parents are encouraged to come and cheer on their children at the competition venues. Junior athletes are the responsibility of Maccabi Canada’s staff from July 6, 2022 - July 26, 2022*.
All athletes, parents and guardians must be familiar with and adhere to Maccabi Canada’s policies and Code of Conduct. No Exceptions.
Prospective athletes who are interested in being a part of the Canadian experience, please review the list of Sports Maccabi Canada is considering for the 21st Maccabiah. These sports are tentative and will depend on the interest from athletes and other countries. Please read the Frequently Ask Question section carefully.
For more information please contact Ashley Kochman, National Athletic Director, at ashley@maccabicanada.com
There are three age categories at the Games: Junior, Open and Masters. In all categories athletes can play-up (i.e. play in an older age category) but cannot play down. Some sports are only offered in the Open category, in these cases Junior and Masters age athletes who wish to compete in these sports and qualify, are included in the Open competition.
Junior – Juniors are athletes 18 years of age and under as of December 31, 2022 (birth years for junior athletes for the 21st Maccabiah Games are athletes born between 2004-2007 or later). The minimum age to participate in the Games is 15 years old for most sports. In some sports such as Gymnastics and Swimming, and in some cases such as exceptionally talented athletes, an exception can be made to allow younger athletes to compete. The decision to allow a younger athlete to participate in the Games is at the discretion of Maccabi Canada, and must be approved by the organizing committee in Israel. Some Junior age athletes may be selected to play on an Open team***.
Junior Category is divided into two age divisions for most team sports**:
U16 – athletes born between 2006-2007 or later
U18 – athletes born between 2004-2005
**Swimming will have only one age group per gender:
Boys: born between 2006-2008
Girls: Born between 2006-2009
**Gymnastics (Artistic & Rhythmic) will have only one age group per gender:
Boys: born between 2004-2007
Girls born between 2007-2009
Open - The Open competition is the main event at the Games. Open athletes are 19 years and older; born in 2003 and prior at the time of the Games. This age category is for high level athletes who have qualified to make the teams. Generally, the Open category consists of athletes who are in their 20’s and in some cases may include talented Junior and Masters age athletes.
Masters – Masters athletes 35 years and older (unless otherwise stated); born in 1987 and prior at the Games (Hockey Masters are 40+, Golf masters are 50+). Within the Masters tournament many sports are divided into sub-categories based on age. Masters athletes may enjoy some privileges not offered to Open and Junior athletes such as making their own travel and accommodation arrangements. Some Masters age athletes may qualify and be selected to play on an Open team***.
***Junior and Masters age athletes who have qualified and been selected to participate in an Open sport are considered Open athletes and will be governed by the Open policies.
You do not need to re-apply or do anything else in relation to your athlete application currently. We have all the information our staff will need to contact you at the appropriate time.
Yes, athletes can apply and tryout for more than one sport. However, the athlete must complete a separate application for each sport they are interested in trying out for. If selected for multiple teams / sports, the athlete will have to choose which team / sport they would like to compete in as athletes are only allowed to compete in one sport.
Each Head Coach and/or Manager for a specific team/sport will inform all athletes who have applied how the team is being selected.
For sports where tryouts are being held the tryouts dates have not been confirmed at this time.
For the list of sports click HERE.
To be part of the Scheinberg Family Canadian Delegation you must meet the following 3 requirements:
1. Provide proof of Canadian citizenship and/or has lived in Canada for a minimum of 6 consecutive months in the year of the games.
2. You must be Jewish to be eligible. See Jewish eligibility criteria below.
3. You must meet requirements relevant to the sport for which you are nominating. For more information about standards and qualifications for each sport click HERE.
Jewish Eligibility Criteria:
Maccabi Canada invites all Jews, either by birth or by choice, to apply to participate as athletes in the Maccabiah Games.
For the purposes of the Maccabiah Games, our organization considers an athlete to be Jewish if they were:
a. born to at least one Jewish parent, or
b. were raised by at least one Jewish parent, or
c. Jews who went through a conversion by a Rabbi of any denomination to Judaism
* If you believe that you have a unique situation that is not captured in our Jewish eligibility criteria, please contact Lee Mes, Executive Director, at lee@maccabicanada.com
*If you have any questions regarding the sports standard eligibility qualifications please contact Ashley Kochman, National Athletic Director, at ashley@maccabicanada.com.
Staff applications for the 21st Maccabiah Games is now closed.
If you have any questions related to:
Only on-line submitted applications will be reviewed and ONLY those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Maccabi Canada offers a variety of services for family members and/or Maccabi enthusiasts traveling to Israel for the Maccabiah Games, and are not an official member of the delegation. People choosing to use one or more of these services are considered supporters.
Supporter services may:
Maccabi World Union, and/or Maccabi Canada will NOT be held responsible for any travel and/or accommodation arrangements not purchased from the Maccabi Canada head office or as a part of the athlete package.
We strongly advise that all supporters purchase cancellation insurance.
The initial $40 tryout application fee is non-refundable under any circumstances except if the sport is cancelled by the Organizing Committee.
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