Registration

MACCABI JUNIOR CARNIVAL 

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR JUNIOR CARNIVAL 2027

Dates: Tuesday 12th January to Tuesday 19th January 2027

Host City: SYDNEY

Maccabi Junior Carnival is an annual event open to Jewish kids across Australia, Israel and New Zealand.

Participants must be entering year 7 up to year 10 in 2027.

Registration Cost

Early Bird Registration - $899 (available 1 June to 31 August)

Standard Registration - $999 (from 1 September)

Registration Close - 30 November or earlier if maximum registration numbers reached

Registration covers participation in:

• all sport activities through the week including grounds, umpires, medals
• all Carnival arranged social activities
• sports injury insurance
• security
• snacks, lunches at Carni activities, and some dinners

Sibling Discount

Once a participant has registered and paid, siblings are entitled to a $100 discount on their registration. 

Flights - Group Airfares

• The following flight prices are for return airfares on the Team Flights, as well as transfers from the airport to the host family on arrival.

Participants who choose to book their own flights and are NOT travelling on the 'Team Flight' will be responsible for arranging their own transport from the airport to their host family.

Uniforms

All participants are required to have a state uniform for Junior Carnival. Uniforms can be purchased through your state office or manager. Your state will provide details of upcoming uniform try on sessions and how to order.

Financial Assistance

It is a Maccabi Policy to make every effort that no child will miss participating in Carnival for financial reasons. We have a non-intrusive compassionate process to assist you in applying for fiancial relief. If you require financial assistance, please contact the following person from your state:

• NSW - To apply for fee relief, please complete the Maccabi NSW Carnival Relief Application Form If you have any questions, please contact Ori Danieli (Maccabi NSW General Manager): gm.NSW@maccabi.com.au
• VIC- To apply for fee relief, please complete the Maccabi VIC Carnival Relief Application Form If you have any questions, please contact Ruth Clare (Maccabi VIC Finance Manager): accounts.vic@maccabi.com.au
• WA, QLD, SA, NZ - For payment plan or fee relief, contact Terri on accounts.mai@maccabi.com.au 
• Israel - please contact, Keren Sapir on KerenSa@jafi.org 

Cancellation Policy - Registration Fees

• Cancellations of Carnival Registration fees on/before 31st October will incur an admin fee of $30 (All merchant fees are non-refundable)
• Cancellations between 1st November - 15th December will incur an admin fee of $100 (All merchant fees are non-refundable)
• Cancellations after 16th December 2026 will be assessed on a case by case basis.

Cancellation Policy - Flights

• Flight fees will be fully refunded up to the 31st October 
• A cancellation fee (To be determined) will be charged between 1st - 25th November 
• Flight fees will be forfeited as of the 26th November.

Sports

Each participant must pick ONE first choice and ONE second choice from group A, B & C below:

GROUP A - Basketball, Touch Rugby/Footy, Table Tennis, Tenpin Bowling

GROUP B - Soccer, Pickleball, Volleyball, Ultimate Frisbee

GROUP C - Netball, Tennis, Futsal, T-Ball

We will endeavour to accommodate everyone’s first preferences. If first preference cannot be accommodated (for reasons such as low numbers or fully subscribed), then they will be allocated to the second preference.

Accommodation & Host Families

Host families are a unique part of Maccabi Carnival and contribute greatly to the overall experience of every participant. Host families help kids to make new friends and get to know other kids from different states. Year on year, feedback shows this is a valuable and positive part of the Carnival experience from which lifelong friendships are made.

Maccabi’s Host Family policy is based on a fair and reasonable approach to accommodate all parties, children and parents from all visiting states as well as the host state.

Sydney Participants

Being a host family to an interstate billet is a special part of participanting in your home state and supports the spirit of Maccabi Junior Carnivals.
Hosting is manadatory for ALL Sydney families taking part in Junior Carnival to host at least one billet. If you CANNOT host please contact your state manager for a confidential discussion. Only Extenuating circumstances will be considered.

CLICK HERE to see Host Family FAQs

Inclusion

Maccabi believes that every Jewish Child has the right to participate and Junior Carnival is an inclusive event. If you would like to discuss your specific support needs with us prior to registering please contact your Team Manager or carnivalenquiries@maccabi.com.au

Working With Children Checks

Applicable to host city only.
Maccabi takes child safety seriously. All adults involved in Carnival (including volunteers/committee members and all adults 18 and over in host family homes) will require a valid Working With Children Check. 

As part of your registration you will be required to include your WWC number or application number(if you don't have a current WWCC).

CLICK HERE for more information or to view our Policy for the Safety of Children, Young and Vulnerable People.

Photo ID

• Current photo
• A clear Image of only the registrant
• A closely cropped headshot
• No sunglasses
• No hats

Register / Renew 

REGISTRATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR CARNIVAL 2027