Things to Know About the Games
Dear Maccabi Games Participant:
Welcome to the 40th Annual Hebraica Maccabi Games at the Michael Ann Russell JCC on the Sanford L. Ziff Campus located at 18900 NE 25th Avenue, North Miami Beach, Florida.
Event Dates: November 18–28, 2021
Maccabi Games Schedule: Download the MARJCC Maccabi Games App on your Smartphone. The schedule will be on the App before November 18.
T-Shirt and ID Distribution if Registered After November 1, 2021:
When: Thursday, November 18, from 3:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m.
Where: Maccabi Games office Program Building
T-shirt sizes are based on availability.
40th Annual Maccabi Games Opening Ceremony:
When: Thursday, November 18, at 6:50 p.m.
Where: Scheck Family Plaza
Open to participants and the community.
GMJF Toy Drive:
When: Sunday, November 21–28
Where: Scheck Family Plaza • Lipton Building
Virtual Cycling:
When: Begins Saturday, November 13
Participation Fee: $72
Must be registered to participate.
Dance Competition:
When: Saturday, November 20, at 6:50 p.m.
Where: Scheck Family Plaza
Who: Children C, D, E
Must be registered to participate.
Tennis Tournament:
When: Sunday, November 21–28
Where: The Soffer Family Tennis Center
Who: All categories
Must be registered to participate. Schedules TBA.
Chess Tournament:
When: Sunday, November 21, 25, and 26, at 10:30 a.m.
Where: Senior Lounge I Second Floor of Main Building
Who: All categories
Table Tennis Tournament I:
When: Sunday, November 21, at 11:20 a.m.
Where: Katz Auditorium I Second Floor of Main Building
Who: Ad Female
Table Tennis Tournament II:
When: Sunday, November 21, at 12:10 p.m.
Where: Katz Auditorium I Second Floor of Main Building
Who: Vet Male
Table Tennis Tournament III:
When: Sunday, November 21, at 3:30 p.m.
Where: Katz Auditorium I Second Floor of Main Building
Who: Ad Male
Young Maccabim Petting Zoo and Obstacle Course:
When: Sunday, November 21, at 11:00 a.m.
Where: Scheck Family Plaza
Who: Young Maccabim Ages 2–4
Rikudim Harkada:
When: Sunday, November 21, at 3:30 p.m.
Where: Scheck Family Plaza
Open to all participants and the community.
Late Night Pizza and Movie:
When: Monday, November 22, at 6:00 p.m.
Where: Scheck Family Plaza
Who: Child C, Grades 3–4
Must be registered to participate.
Virtual Poker Tournament:
When: Monday, November 22, at 7:00 p.m.
Who: Adult and Veteran Categories
Participant Fee: $72
Link to be provided.
Must be registered to participate.
Domino Tournament:
When: Tuesday, November 23, at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Katz Auditorium
Who: Adult and Veteran
Participant Fee: $45
Must be registered to participate.
Burako/Truco/Backgammon:
When: Tuesday, November 23, 7:00 p.m.
Where: The Alan & Diane Lieberman Theater
Who: Adult and Veteran
Participant Fee: $45
Bring your own set.
Must be registered to participate; please visit http://marjcc.org/mg.
Golf Tournament:
When: Wednesday, November 24; Start Time TBA
Where: The Club at Emerald Hills
Who: Adult/Veteran
Participant Fee: $100 Maccabi Games Registrants • $125 Non-Registrants
Must be registered to participate.
Off the Wall Field Trip:
When: Wednesday, November 24
7:40 p.m. Meet in the Scheck Family Plaza
11:00 p.m. Pick-up in the Scheck Family Plaza
Where: Coconut Creek Location • 4939 Coconut Creek Pkwy, Coconut Creek, FL 33063
Who: Child D & E Grades 5–8
Participant Fee: $35
Must be registered to participate.
Canaston:
When: Wednesday, November 24
Where: The Alan &Diane Lieberman Theater
Who/When: Bobes Noon. • Adults 5:30 p.m.
Participant Fee: $45
Must be registered to participate; please visit http://marjcc.org/mg.
Young Maccabim Sports and Gymnastics:
When: Thursday, Sunday, November 25, at 11:00 a.m.
Where: Scheck Family Plaza
Who: Young Maccabim Ages 2–4
Rikudim Harkada:
When: Thursday, November 25, at 3:30 p.m.
Where: Scheck Family Plaza
Open to all participants and the community
Swim Competition:
When: Friday, November 26, at 8:00 a.m.
Where: MARJCC Indoor Swimming Pool
Who: All categories
Must be registered to participate.
Young Maccabim Arts and Crafts:
When: Friday, November 26, at 10:30 a.m.
Where: Scheck Family Plaza
Who: Young Maccabim Ages 2–4
Young Maccabim Magic and Balloons:
When: Sunday, November 28, at 10:30 a.m.
Where: Scheck Family Plaza
Who: Young Maccabim Ages 2–4
Child A Medal Ceremony:
When: Sunday, November 28, at 11:20 a.m.
Where: Temple Sinai
Who: Child A Participants and Their Families
Closing Ceremony:
When: Sunday, November 28, at 1:00 p.m.
Where: Scheck Family Plaza
Open to all participants and the community.
Contact Information for Individual Sports and Events
Chess Tournament | corkidi@comcast.net
Virtual Race | Igetzel@gmail.com
Tennis Tournament | Emiliano.abramzon@gmail.com
Dance Competition | Estherf@marjcc.org
Young Maccabim | Michelleklahr@yahoo.com
Maccabi Tzair Movie Night | Moisesb@marjcc.org
Virtual Poker| Joshloberfeld@gmail.com
Domino Tournament | joelbary@gmail.com
Burako/truco | Lorefeldman05@gmail.com
Golf Tournament| Salolevy4@gmail.com
Off the Wall Field Trip | Tomasg@marjcc.org
Backgammon | Lorefeldman05@gmail.com
Canaston | Monicasichel1974@gmail.com
Swim Competition | Afischer36@gmail.com
Maccabi Games Contact | Diania@marjcc.org
Parking:
Overflow parking with security is at Temple Sinai and or Scheck Hillel Community School. If you park on the street, please be aware of street signs; no parking is permitted on NE 181st Street, and kindly do not block driveways. The MARJCC is not responsible for valuables left in any vehicles at any parking location.
COVID-19 GUIDELINES FOR THE 40th ANNUAL MACCABI GAMES:
All participants and spectators are required to satisfy one of the following conditions before attending the Maccabi Games, from November 18–28, 2021:
- Fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (SARS-CoV-2)
- Received a “NEGATIVE” result on a PCR test for COVID-19 within the last 72 hours
- Received a “NEGATIVE” result on a Rapid Antigen test for COVID-19 within the last 24 hours
Please note that the Michael-Ann Russell JCC will have options for onsite testing before and during the games. More information to follow.
The MARJCC reserves the right to request confirmation of a negative PCR or Antigen test. As an alternative, participants may voluntarily provide proof of full-vaccination status.
Even if fully vaccinated, face masks are mandatory for all members, guests, employees, volunteers, and visitors while inside the MARJCC facilities.
Children under the age of two are not required to wear a mask indoors. While the MARJCC does not require face masks for outdoor activities, all members and participants must maintain a safe physical distance when possible. Face masks are not required outdoors.
Please note that only those athletes engaged in active play are not required to wear a mask indoors.
If you or a member of your household tests positive for COVID-19, please notify your team captain immediately. Please do not attend any MARJCC activities or visit the campus until you have been provided with further instructions.
If you have traveled outside of the United States, you may not return to the MARJCC until you have met the following guidelines:
- Undergo PCR testing 3-5 days upon returning to the U.S.
- After receiving a negative result, you may return to the JCC.
The MARJCC remains committed to the health and safety of all our participants, guests, and staff. To ensure an enjoyable and worry-free environment, the JCC asks that, as in Judaism and sports, we all commit to a code of honor and truly adhere to the above guidelines.
