2026 Maccabi Games — Kansas City
2026 Maccabi Games Athlete Portal
Welcome, Team Jla!
Congratulations on your selection to represent the Los Angeles Jewish community at the JCC Maccabi Games in 2026! This page has everything you need to confirm your spot and prepare for an unforgettable week.
For spectator info, local events, and Games details, visit the official host city sites.
Toronto: torontojccmaccabi.com
Kansas City: jcckcmaccabi.org
Toronto Specific Information: Passport and travel documentation requirements will be sent via email as an info packet. Confirm with your insurer that your medical coverage extends to Canada for an organized sports tournament. If not, separate travel insurance is required.
Your next steps
Complete both steps below to officially accept your spot on the delegation. The majority of our communication with the delegation will take place via email. Please edit your spam filter so that emails from acohen@thejla.org do not get blocked.
Confirm your intent to participate + set up payment
Reply to Ari's welcome email to confirm your participation, then choose a payment method. Options include pay in full, 2 or 3 monthly installments, cash/check/ACH, or a financial aid application.
See financing options →Complete payment →Complete both national registration + local waiver
Register your athlete through the national JCC Association system. Spectator passes are also purchased here. Athlete participation fees are paid directly to JLA, not through the national site.
Financial aid Optional
If applying for aid, reply to Ari's email noting your intention to apply, then complete the financial aid form below.
Financial aid form →Trip overview
Pre-weekend — Jul 31–Aug 2
Shabbat activities, local touring, and team bonding with other Southern California delegations. Athletes stay at a hotel with coaches and staff.
Games week — Aug 3–7
Athletes move in with host families when the Games officially begin Sunday. Competition kicks off Monday morning.
Fee details
| Games registration | ✓ Included |
| Round-trip travel & transportation | ✓ Included |
| All meals | ✓ Included |
| Uniforms & competition gear | ✓ Included |
| Pre-weekend hotel & programming | ✓ Included |
| Delegation social events & community service | ✓ Included |
Not included: (1) a JCC Cares community service item requested by the host community (typically a book, box of crayons, or non-perishable food item); and (2) any late paperwork fees assessed by JLA/JCC Association for paperwork not submitted on time. If any payment has not been made before the trip, your athlete will not be permitted to join.
Payment options
Pay in full
$3,850
One-time payment
3 monthly payments
$1,283.33
per month × 3
2 monthly payments
$1,925
per month × 2
Applying for financial aid? Select the $15 Application Fee option at checkout, then notify Ari Cohen that you are applying.
Pre-departure events
After registration, you will receive a full calendar of events leading up to the trip. These include a kick-off meeting, social events, a send-off meeting, and team practices. Practice dates are scheduled around athlete availability and typically take place in the few weeks before departure.
Questions?
Most delegation communication happens via email. Please update your spam filter so emails from acohen@thejla.org don't get blocked.
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