Access

The JCC Maccabi Access Games will take place July 27 – July 30, 2025 in Tucson, AZ.

This year, the age range for Access is 12-22. Unfortunately, we cannot make exceptions, but look forward to hosting any athletes younger than 12 in future years.

JCC Maccabi Access is a JCC Maccabi Games® experience for Jewish athletes (ages 12-22) with intellectual and developmental disabilities. With one-to-one support, Access athletes participate in both unified and specialized activities during this three-and-a-half day program.

If you are a parent/guardian of a potential Tucson Access athlete and would like to learn more about the program, please click here and complete the interest form.

For potential Access participants in other cities, please reach out to your local Delegation head for more information.

Once a Tucson Maccabi athlete has completed the application process and been accepted into the program, they will need to register for it. Program fees for this all-inclusive experience include JCC Association registration fees, uniform, delegation gear, pins, transportation, meals, social events/activities and the experience of a lifetime.

Please contact Davis Hubbell, Team Tucson Delegation Head, dhubbell@tucsonjcc.org with registration or payment questions.

If you have questions about costs or payments for other delegations, please reach out to the delegation head in your city.

No, local Tucson Maccabi Access athletes and 1:1 may sleep at their respective homes and are expected to meet their 1:1 each morning.

Anyone, over the age of 21, who feels comfortable with the responsibility of providing 1:1 support for an Access athlete can serve as a 1:1. This can be a family member, general support person, JCC staff member, volunteer, etc. It is best if the 1:1 is familiar with the athlete and their specific needs.

A draft schedule will be available soon. As part of Access Athlete’s registration, you will be asked to complete a sports skills and interest form, which will help us determine which sports are played during the sports activity blocks.

The host community works closely with a wide variety of local, state and federal agencies to determine the security needs for the Games.

Credentials are a visible identification badge for anyone participating in any aspect of the Games. These credentials allow the security team to determine access and help keep our venues secure. They must be worn at all times, no exceptions. If credentials are lost, replacement credentials are available at Maccabi Central.

Spectators are also required to obtain a spectator pass which permits entry into Games venues and opening ceremonies only.

Yes. Events will be held at several sites in the Tucson area. Security personnel will ensure participants get to venues and events in a timely and safe manner.