YOUTH SPORTS

TEAM AUSTIN – JCC MACCABI GAMES

The 2023 JCC Maccabi Games will have two host communities, and Team Austin is attending both! This program is a unique opportunity to represent our community and compete against Jewish Teens from all over the world

JCC Maccabi Interest Form

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Israel: July 5 – July 25

Join Team Austin at the 2023 JCC Maccabi Games in Israel! Jewish teens, ages 14 – 17 as of July 25 2023 are eligible to participate.

Interested in participating and/or finding out more information? Email Brooks Weaver at brooks.weaver@shalomaustin.org

Ft. Lauderdale: August 6 – August 11

Join Team Austin at the 2023 JCC Maccabi Games in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida! Jewish teens, ages 12 – 16 as of July 31 2023 are eligible to participate.

Interested in participating and/or finding out more information? Email Brooks Weaver at brooks.weaver@shalomaustin.org

Available sports

Baseball
Basketball
Ice Hockey
Girls’ Volleyball
Flag Football (boys and girls)
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Dance
Boys Lacrosse (Fort Lauderdale only)
Table Tennis (Fort Lauderdale only)
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Program elements

Athletic competition
Jewish Values
Social events

For Israel Competitors

Olympic style sporting events, including competitions, opening, and closing ceremonies, large cultural events, and more.
An unforgettable tour of Israel’s most culturally, religiously, and historically significant sites.
Exploring Israel through a sports lens, including opportunities to meet with influential Israeli speakers, coaches, and professional athletes
Participating in volunteer service projects with Israeli NGOs and social justice organizations

Accommodations

Details coming soon!

Transportation & Cost

Fort Lauderdale

Member Price $2,000

Non-member Price $2,400

Israel

Member and Nonmember Price $4,500

JCC Little Rookies Basketball

Group of kids play basketball in the gym

Little Rookies is a youth basketball league for boys and girls of all skill levels. Our aim is to teach the foundational skills of basketball with a focus on fundamentals and teamwork in a fun and energetic setting. The first 6-weeks consist of drills in stations, with a keen focus on ball-handling, shooting, defense, and spacing. The remaining 7-weeks will consist of game play. Each child will be put on a team and games will played 4 on 4, full court. Our trained high school and college age student/coaches will teach the rules of the game, how to be a teammate, and ultimately create an environment that has the little hoopers eager to continue to play the game of basketball for years to come!

Sundays, November 6, 2022 – February 26, 2023

Kindergarten – 12:15-1:15 PM
First Grade – 1:30 – 2:30 PM
Second Grade – 2:45 – 3:45 PM

Members: $235
Non-Members: $275

For more information contact brooks.weaver@shalomaustin.org

Basketball Skills Clinic

Run by former college basketball coach, Tommy Romano

Two boys play basketball together in the gym

We are excited to launch our first Basketball Skills Clinic! Come join us this spring for a camp that centers around teaching kids’ life lessons through basketball drills and games. Everything we do is constructed to make an impact for kids both on and off the court, from developing future leaders to being great teammates. The Skills Clinic focuses on the 5 major fundamentals of basketball: shooting, passing, dribbling, rebounding, and defense. Kids will have the opportunity to learn the game through drills and stations and test their skills in competitions weekly including hot-shot, dribble knockout, free throws, 1 on 1 and 5 on 5. Whether you are a beginner to the game or are trying to improve your skills to make a team, our clinic will provide teaching to help all players improve and most importantly have fun!

K-2nd Grade | 5:30-6:30 PM | Register

3rd-5th Grade | 6:30-7:30 PM | Register

6th-12th Grade | 7:30-8:30 PM | Register

Maccabi Sports Club

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Junior (3-5 years old)

Children will be introduced to a variety sports and games in an energetic and supportive environment surrounded by friends. Kids can expect to develop fine and gross motor skills, coordination, balance, teamwork, sportsmanship and build self-confidence! Class may take place indoors or out.

Senior (6-8 years old)

Children will have the opportunity to participate in a variety sports and games in an energetic and supportive environment surrounded by friends. Kids can expect to build confidence, develop skills, and learn about teamwork and sportsmanship. Class may take place indoors or out.

Session 1

Mondays: January 23 – March 6 (7 weeks)
Member Price $126
Non-Member Price $147

3:00 – 3:40pm (Ages 3-5)
4:00 – 4:40pm (Ages 3-5)

Wednesdays: January 18 – March 1(7 Weeks)
Member Price $126
Non-Member Price $147

3:00 – 3:40pm (Ages 3-5)
4:00 – 4:40pm (Ages 6-8)

Tiny Hoopers

Tiny Hoopers is a youth basketball enrichment program for boys and girls of all skill levels. Our aim is to teach the foundational skills of basketball with a focus on fundamentals and teamwork in a fun and energetic setting. We focus on teaching ball-handling, shooting, defense, and spacing, alongside fun games and challenges! Our staff will teach the rules of the game, how to be a teammate, and ultimately create an environment that has the tiny hoopers eager to continue to play the game of basketball for years to come!

Junior (ages 3-5)

Wednesdays: 3-3:40 PM | April 19 – May 24
Member Price $126
Non-Member Price $147

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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, and sportsmanship, providing an opportunity will also be introduced to compeitino in developmentally appropriate manner.

SUMMER SEASON

Sundays | June 18 – August 6 (7 Weeks)
$161 Member | $196 Non-Member

9:10 – 9:40 AM | Age 2 (Mini)

9:50 – 10:30 AM | Ages 3-5 (Classic)

10:40 – 11:20 AM | Ages 6-8 (Premier)

No class: 6/25

Make-up If Needed: 8/13, 8/20 

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SKYHAWKS SPORTS ACADEMY

Teaching life skills through sports

Baseball Tots

Learning baseball has never been more fun! Baseball Tots classes focus on fine and gross motor skills as well as body control. We teach all the baseball basics, such as throwing, catching, hitting and running control. We are excited to help these little ones develop a love of the game.

Sundays | June 4 – July 2 (4 Weeks)

9:50 – 10:30 AM | Age 2 -3

9:00 – 9:50 AM | Ages 3-5

10:30 – 11:00 AM | Ages 6-8

No class: 6/25

Location: JCC Soccer Field

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Beginning Golf

Skyhawks Beginning Golf is powered by Payne Stewart Golf Experiences, the recommended entry-level golf program for PGA Junior Golf Camps. The unique, games-based play program and modified learning equipment make it easier for kids to hit the ball and experience early success. Putting, chipping, pitching and full swing, are all taught through games, simple repetitive motions and learning rhymes that make it easy for young kids to remember and repeat. Specially designed, age-appropriate golf equipment is provided.

Sundays | July 9 – July 30 (4 Weeks)

9:15 – 10:15 AM | Age 4-6

10:30 – 11:30 AM | Ages 7-12

Location: JCC Soccer Field

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MARTIAL ARTS

Martial Arts

June 13 – August 12
No class 7/1 & 7/4

9-Week Session

$299 Member | $360 Non-Member

Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays

Option 1
Tuesday & Thursday | 4:30 – 5:30 PM
Saturday | 10 – 11 AM

Option 2
Tuesday & Thursday | 6 – 7 PM
Saturday | 11 – 12 PM

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! This class will cover all of the basic martial arts techniques as well as the basic life skills of respect, discipline, perseverance, and self-control.

For more information, please contact Master Palacios at masterpalaciosatamartialarts@gmail.com

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Registration Fee

OTHER OFFERINGS

Ballet Austin @ the J

Join Ballet Austin@ the J for an amazing semester of classes for ages 18 months to 5 years old!

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Meet the Athletics Leadership

Tommy Romano

Athletics Coordinator

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!”

Brooks Weaver

Aquatics and Athletics Director

Brooks joins us from the JCC of Greater Pittsburgh where he was most recently the Assistant Camp Director for the JCC’s Resident Camp, Emma Kaufmann Camp (EKC). In this role, he supervised the Waterfront and Aquatics Center. Additionally, Brooks oversaw programming, rentals, staffing, and facilities for the entire camp. Prior to EKC, Brooks worked in the Sports and Recreation Department at the Pittsburgh JCC where he coordinated youth and adult sports programming and leagues. He is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh, with a dual degree in Accounting and Finance. Brooks will oversee the operations and programming of our Aquatic Center, as well as supervise the Athletics department. He enjoys playing and coaching basketball, rooting for the Pittsburgh Steelers, and of course being in the outdoors near the water!