The application process for next summer's JCC Maccabi Games in Stamford, Connecticut are under way.
Maccabi GB are looking to build on the success of this summer’s Games, where the delegation returned from Fort Lauderdale, Florida with a 79-medal-haul.
The British delegation, which will be made up of athletes in the under-13-16 category, will be competing in eight disciplines – Football (Girls and Boys), Lacrosse (Girls), Swimming (Girls and Boys), Tennis (Girls and Boys), Table Tennis (Girls and Boys), Dance (Girls and Boys) and, for the first time, Golf and Boys Basketball. The delegation is also looking to recruit Coaches/Managers for each squad, all of whom must be over the age of 21.
Janice Aarons and Ian Aarons of Maccabi GB will oversee Great Britain’s JCC Maccabi Games 2016 squad. Janice said: "The JCC Maccabi Games is one of the cornerstones of our International calendar.
"It is unique in that it gives many young athletes their first taste of sporting competition outside of the UK, and also provides them with countless Jewish experiences and friendships with fellow Jewish young people from across the world which they will always remember.
"Of course, we are looking to take a sizeable delegation and with more sports on offer than last year we are excited to see what young, Jewish talent is out there across the UK."
The JCC Maccabi Games is an annual event held in America for young, Jewish athletes. Next summer it will be held from August 4-14.