Maccabi Games Tryouts, Lacrosse Camp and Waterpark Trip

This summer, the JCC Maccabi Games will take place in Houston, TX, Memphis, TN and Rockland County, NY. The JCC of Mid-Westchester will send a delegation of athletes to each set of games. A general information meeting will take place at 7:30 pm on Thursday, January 5th at the JCC, 999 Wilmot Road, Scarsdale.Tryouts for Basketball, Volleyball, Soccer and Baseball will begin January 9th and end February 29th. All tryouts take place at the JCC of Mid-Westchester, 8:00-9:15 pm.. The schedule can be found here.

Athletes interested in Boys Hockey, Boys Lacrosse, Girls Lacrosse and Girls Softball should attend an information/sign up meeting on February 1 at 7:00pm at the JCC. Athletes and artists interested in Tennis, Swimming, Track, Golf, Table Tennis, Bowling, Dance, ArtsFest should attend an information/sign up meeting on February 8 at 7:00pm at the JCC.

The JCC Maccabi Games have been offering a life-and personality-shaping experience to Jewish teenagers since 1982. At this Olympic-style sporting event for Jewish teens 13-16 years old, each athlete has the chance to participate in one of several team or individual sports in events spanning the week-long experience, creating memories that will last a lifetime. The Games are the largest Jewish teen event in the world – each summer over 6,000 Jewish teens participate and over 100,000 teens have benefited from the JCC Maccabi Games since they were introduced. 

The JCC Maccabi Games however serve a larger purpose than athletic competition. The Games also promote community involvement, teamwork, and pride in being Jewish. Off the field, the teens participate in the Opening Ceremonies, evening social activities including amusement parks, zoos, host family night, parties and dances, all designed to encourage interaction among the athletes and artists who come from around the US and the world. A unique "Day of Caring and Sharing", independent from their competition, gives teens the chance to do a hands-on project that may serve those in need in the host community and/or teach the participants something about Jewish and/or Israeli culture.

For more information about the JCC Maccabi Games and ArtsFest, please contact Steven Weisbrot, Delegation Head, 914-472-3300, x362, [email protected], or visit www.jccmw.org.

The Recreation Department is currently accepting registrations for both Girls and Boys Travel Lacrosse programs for 3rd-6th Graders. The Lacrosse season will run from April until early June. Some prior lacrosse experience is recommended, but not required. Please register by the January 31st deadline. Registrations may be completed online here or in person at the Recreation Department located in Village Hall.

Great Wolf Lodge Waterpark Trip: The first Recreation Department Middle School Waterpark trip of the season will be to Great Wolf Lodge Indoor Waterpark on Sunday, January 29th for any interested 6th, 7th, 8th, or 9th graders. Informational flyers are available on www.scarsdale.com under Parks and Recreation; Program Registration Forms or in the Village Hall at the Recreation Department. You may also register online here. If you have any questions, feel free to call the Recreation Department at 722-1160. Please register by Sunday, January 22nd. Registrations received after the deadline will be subject to a waiting list.