Access athletes, with one-to-one support, participate in the JCC Maccabi Games®, including both unified and specialized activities. The program offers an inclusive and meaningful way for Access athletes to join thousands of their Jewish peers from around the world in experiencing the magic of Maccabi.
This three-and-a-half-day program offers Access athletes:
To ensure our Access athletes and their families successfully integrate into the JCC Maccabi Games® and activities, JCC Association and the Evelyn Rubenstein JCC will offer ways for athletes to connect with their delegation and meet other Access participants prior to the Games.
For more information and Access athlete participant criteria, please contact Tim Erwin at terwin@erjcchouston.org.
The JCC Maccabi Access Games will take place Sunday, August 4 – Wednesday, August 7, 2024 in Houston, TX.
JCC Maccabi Access is a JCC Maccabi Games® experience for Jewish athletes (ages 12-22) with intellectual and developmental disabilities. With one-to-one support, Access athletes participate in both unified and specialized activities during this three-and-a-half day program.
If you are a parent/guardian of a potential athlete and would like to learn more about the program, please click here and complete the interest form.
This year, the age range for Access is 12-22. Unfortunately, we cannot make exceptions, but look forward to hosting any athletes younger than 12 in future years.
Once a Houston Maccabi athlete has completed the application process and been accepted into the program, they will need to register for it. Program fees for this all-inclusive experience include JCC Association registration fees, uniform, delegation gear, pins, transportation, meals, social events/activities and the experience of a lifetime. Our all-inclusive fee per teen is $750 (members) and $1,050 (public).
Individual program memberships for teens can be purchased for $264.
Please contact maccabi@erjcchouston.org with membership or payment questions.
No, local Houston Maccabi Access athletes and 1:1 may sleep at their respective homes and are expected to meet their 1:1 each morning.
A draft schedule is available soon. As part of Access Athlete’s registration, you will be asked to complete a sports skills and interest form, which will help us determine which sports are played during the sports activity blocks.
The host community works closely with a wide variety of local, state and federal agencies to determine the security needs for the Games.
Credentials are a visible identification badge for anyone participating in any aspect of the Games. These credentials allow the security team to determine access and help keep our venues secure. They must be worn at all times, no exceptions. If credentials are lost, replacement credentials are available at Maccabi Central.
Spectators are also required to obtain a spectator pass which permits entry into Games venues and opening ceremonies only.
Yes. Events will be held at several sites in the Greater Houston area. Security personnel will ensure participants get to venues and events in a timely and safe manner.
“Behold how good and pleasant it is when all people live together as one.” – Psalm 133
Guided by the wise words of the Psalmist, the Evelyn Rubenstein JCC commits to build, nurture and elevate a culture of belonging in which we welcome, recognize and celebrate people of all backgrounds, abilities and identities in accessible, safe settings.
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