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TEAM AUSTIN – 2025 JCC MACCABI GAMES
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: August 3 – 8
Maccabi Games are for Jewish Athletes, ages 13-17 throughout August 3-8, 2025.
Interested in participating and/or finding out more information? Email Thomas Romano at thomas.romano@shalomaustin.org
Available sports
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Dance
- Flag Football
- Girls’ Volleyball
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Soccer
- Softball
- Star Reporter
- Swimming
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Track
Program elements
- Olympic-style sport competitions
- Opening and closing ceremonies
- Home hospitality with local Jewish host families
- JCC Cares community service projects
- Hangtime programming with Israeli schlichim
- Evening social events
Transportation & Cost
Eligibility
JCC Maccabi Games are for Jewish Athletes ages 13 – 17. All athletes must be Jewish which is defined as follows: One of the athletes’ parents is Jewish and the athlete is being raised Jewish or is a Jew by choice and is being raised Jewish. In the spirit of JCC Maccabi if the parent or child does not believe that they are Jewish on a year around basis, then the child should not participate in JCC Maccabi programs. In the athlete registration, there is a declaration that contains the eligibility requirements; both the athlete and their parent(s) must sign this declaration.
Program Schedule
Sunday
- Depart for JCC Maccabi Game
- JCC Cares Project and Host Family pick-up
Monday
- Athletic Competitions
- Opening Ceremonies
Tuesday
- Athletic Competition
- Evening Social Activity
Wednesday
- Athletic Competitions – Playoffs!
- Host Family Night
Thursday
- Playoffs continue and Championships!
- Closing Party
Friday
- Return home ☹
FAQ's
YOUTH BASKETBALL
Little Dribblers
Ages 3-6
Little Rookies
K-2
Rising Stars
3rd-8th Grade
Skills Clinic
K-12
SOCCER SHOTS
The Children’s Soccer Experience!
Soccer Shots is a leader in youth soccer development for children ages 2-8. Our nationally recognized program offers a fun, quality and age appropriate introduction to youth sports. We offer three different programs to meet each child’s development needs. See below to find the program that is right for your child.
THE “THREE CS” – COACHING, COMMUNICATION AND CURRICULUM.
The foundation of Soccer Shots is our relentless commitment to providing best-in-class coaching, communication and curriculum.
- The best coaches in the business
- An exceptional customer experience with ongoing communication
- Expert-approved curriculum that aligns with early childhood education standards
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
Mini
(Ages 2-3)
Soccer Shots Mini is a high-energy program introducing children to fundamental soccer principles, such as using your feet, dribbling, and the basic rules of the game. Through fun games, songs and positive reinforcement, children will begin to experience the joy of playing soccer and being active.
Classic
(Ages 3-5)
Soccer Shots Classic utilizes creative and imaginative games to focus on basic soccer skills like dribbling, passing and shooting. We also highlight a positive character trait each session such as respect, teamwork and appreciation.
Premier
(Ages 5-8)
Soccer Shots Premier focuses on individual skill, fitness, teamwork and sportsmanship. We also emphasize scrimmaging and game fundamentals in a developmentally appropriate manner.
Martial Arts
This safe, positive, and motivational adventure is designed to help your child increase physical, moral, and mental fitness, all while making new friends and having a great time! We cover all of the basic martial arts techniques and the basic life skills of respect, discipline, perseverance, and self-control.
Tennis
Our Youth Tennis program offers lessons for kids ages 4 and up. Whether you’re learning the fundamentals, developing your skills or getting ready for a tournament, we have the perfect class for you!
Swimming
Children will learn swimming and water safety skills through enjoyable, engaging, and challenging activities that motivate them to want to learn to swim. Classes are 35-40 minutes in length and have small instructor-to-student ratios.
Gymnastics
At Kim’s Gym, we are more than just gymnastics. We are working to have a lasting influence that teaches kids to be caring, thoughtful, kind, and giving. There are multiple aspects of our community outreach program, Kim’s Gym Cares.
Ballet Austin @ the J
Join Ballet Austin @ the J for amazing classes for ages 18 months to 7 years old!
Meet the Athletics Leadership
Tommy Romano
ASSISTANT Athletics DIRECTOR
Coach Tommy Romano has been a basketball coach for the past decade at all levels and specializes in teaching shooting form and foundation to elementary and middle school students. He has coached at the international level (United States Basketball Academy-Kunming, China), collegiate (Pima College-Tucson, Arizona) and most recently at the Elementary/Middle School levels at St. Gabriel’s School in Austin. Romano is an Austin native and graduated from Westlake High School in 2007, where he earned academic all-state and all-district honors. “I am thrilled to bring my passion and energy to Shalom Austin. This program will specialize in teaching kids the proper way to shoot and train. Whether you are new to basketball and learning fundamentals or trying to improve your shot and make a team, this clinic will teach you how to train, and more importantly, have fun!”
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7300 HART LANE
AUSTIN, TEXAS 78731
(512) 735-8000
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