Events
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MACCABIAH GAMES
July was a golden month for Australian Jewish sport.
Our 400-strong team to the 18th Maccabiah enjoyed a record medal-haul, finishing 3rd overall behind hosts Israel and the USA. Competitors, team management and supporters enjoyed a magical festival of sport and friendship wonderfully hosted by Israel. From the inspiring Opening Ceremony to the Bridge Disaster Memorial, to emerging stars like swimmer Marni Burger, a romantic proposal and then a stirring Closing Ceremony the 18th Maccabiah showcased the best of Israel and the close bond between Jews from around the world.
Most of our Maccabeans have returned to Australia and we wish those travelling the globe a well-earned holiday and a safe trip home.
Our thanks to the incredible leadership and hard work of Head of Delegation Tom Goldman, General Manager Lisa Borowick, the Executive team, Team managers, Medical Personnel, Media team, volunteers and the support of valued sponsors.
Work has already started on Maccabiah 19 in 2013.
Maccabi Australia acknowledges with thanks, our spsonsors for the 18th Maccabiah:
Gold Sponsor : THE LOWY FAMILY
Silver Sponsors : INVESTEC, THE JAMES RICHARDSON GROUP,
GOLDMAN TRAVEL CORPORATION, SANDRA & BARRY SMORGON, BENSONS PROPERTY GROUP
We acknowledge the following for their generous contributions to our "Sponsor an Athlete" programme
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NSW Maccabi Sports Centre
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The Breckler Trust
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The Liberman Family
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The Payes Family
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Pelerman Holdings
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The Goodridge & Magid Families
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Gelatissimo
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Meriton
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DBR
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We gratefully acknowledge the contribution of the Premiers & Governments of NSW
and Victoria
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JUNIOR CARNIVAL
In 2010, Junior Carnival will be held in Perth, Western Australia. For further information and any enquiries, please contact Kim Silberman, Carnival Manager.
Click here to see the Sydney Junior Carnival 2008-2009 Photos
Click here to see Community Feedback - Carnival 08-09 |
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MACCABI AUSTRALIA INTERNATIONAL GAMES (MAIGS)
The inaugural Maccabi Australia International Games were held in Sydney, 2006. Maccabi Australia hosted over 700 athletes from around the world at this exciting event, and started a tradition to build upon!
We are extremely lucky in Australia to enjoy the benefits of one of the largest and most dynamic Maccabi Communities. And Australians enjoy a well-earned international reputation for their love of all sports.
So it was only natural that Australia, with so much to offer and so much enthusiasm about the Maccabi philosophy, would host a sports meet on its own shores, welcoming international Jewish athletes.
In 2010 MAIGS will be hosted by Sydney, New South Wales. For further information on anything relating to MAIGS 2010, please contact Jeff Houseman, Chairman.
Click here to see the Photos
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JCC MACCABI GAMES
Begun in 1982, the Jewish Community Centre Games are an Olympic-style sports competition providing a unique combination of sports, cultural and social activities. The week-long JCC Maccabi Games are held annually for Jewish teens 13-16 in August at multiple North American Jewish Communities.
In 2007 the JCC, held in Houston, Texas and Los Angeles, California, attracted more than 4,000 competitors from around the world. Australia was represented by 9 boys in an under 16 Basketball Team; they performed extremely well in the face of awesome opposition.
Click here to see the Photos
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PAN AMERICAN MACCABI GAMES
Australia first sent a delegation of just three athletes to the Venezuelan Pan-American Games in 1991. At the last games held in Argentina in 2007, 90 Australian athletes and administrators attended.
The games, held every four years, saw more than 4,000 Jewish athletes from all over the world descend on Buenos Aires. The 10-day event comprised athletes from the Americas, South Africa, Great Britain, Israel, Hungary, Holland and Australia. (See Report for final Medal Count)
Click here to see the Report.
Click here to see the Photos |
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