INFO Session
2026 MACCABI JUNIOR CARNIVAL INFORMATION NIGHT RECORDING
Maccabi Junior Carnival (affectionately known as “Carni”) hosted a National Information Night on Sunday, 22 June 2025, at 7.30pm (AEST).
Watch the Carnival info session recording now online, and hear Carnival Manager, Lior, talk about flights, accommodation, pricing, sports, social events and all things Carni 2026!
The 44th Maccabi National Junior Sports Carnival will be held in Melbourne from the 14th to the 21st of January 2026, proudly hosted by Maccabi Victoria.
Q&As from the session
Q: Can kids going into grade 6 participate in Carni?
A: Carni is designed for those going into years 7-10 in 2026. At this stage, we’re taking expressions of interest for Victorians who will be in Grade 6 in 2026. Email: carnivalenquiries@maccabi.com.au to register your interest
Q: Will Carnival provide transport to sports venues during the day?
A: We will look after transport required during the day (e.g. transport between sport venues), but parents will need to do drop off/pick up for the days (8.30/9am - 3/4pm - like school hours) and for the evening events. We encourage families to connect and help each other out.
Q: When will participants find out who their billet is?
A: Billeting information will be provided in January, with enough time to make contact beforehand.
Q: Does the registration fee include all meals?
A: Meals provided during Carnival activities are included (most lunches, snacks, and possibly some dinners). Host families/parents provide breakfasts, additional dinners, extra snacks, and Shabbat meals.
Q: Does the cost shown include the airfare?
A: Airfares are an additional cost - you can book on the team flight, or some parents prefer to book their own, use points, travel with the family etc. so they are not included
Q: Is there a cost for uniforms?
A: Yes, but states keep the uniform the same year to year to allow people to reuse, hand on to friends and family etc.
Q: Will there be security at events?
A: All security details will be coordinated with CSG. We follow their guidance regarding paid security, volunteers, and CSG presence at events.
Q: Can we request to be billeted with specific friends?
A: You can put in a request but it is not guaranteed. Billeting is determined based on a number of factors including religious observance, numbers from each state, age, gender etc.
Q: Are billets matched by sport?
A: Not necessarily, but we do try to match by sport where possible to make transport easier for host families.
Q: Can families organise their own billets?
A: Yes, but please put ensure that both participants put the request on their registration forms, or email your team managers if it is organised after registration.
Q: Can parents volunteer?
A: We’re looking for parent volunteers! Email: carnivalenquiries@maccabi.com.au
Q: Are sports first-come, first-served? What if too many kids choose one sport?
A: We’ll try to accommodate preferences. Some sports may have caps depending on numbers.
Q: Will kids be doing sport all day?
A: Yes — sport and other activities during the day, social events in the evenings.
Q: Is it compulsory to do three sports? What if my child only wants to play one?
A: Each sport runs twice during the week, so all participants will play three sports. This gives everyone the opportunity to play sports they love, or try new sports.
Q: Can you give us breakdown of the day
A: Sport and activities during the day, social activities at night, with no activities running on Shabbat.
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