Thank you for completing phase 2 of the registration process. The delegation has been finalized, and a roster will be made available on the Maccabi website in the coming weeks. The following information will provide you with answers to the most common questions asked by athletes and their families. Please note that our website offers a wealth of information and is being updated on a regular basis. Please make sure to visit the FAQ section.
Fundraising Tools
FlipGive - FlipGive is a way for you to raise money by inviting your friends and family to shop on line at leading retailers. When your contacts use your assigned link to make a purchase, a percentage of their purchase goes into your FlipGive account and can be redeemed towards your games participation costs. Just add your friends and family to your FlipGive account, and their friends too, to help raise more money for you while they shop. It is that time of year for shopping so take advantage of this tool! To get started click HERE.
Games Book – Maccabi Canada provides athletes and staff with the opportunity to fundraise for their participation in the Games by selling advertising space in the 2017 Commemorative Book. 80% of the money raised from sold advertising will be applied toward the athlete’s participation in the Games. For additional information on this fundraising program, click HERE
Travel and Deviations
Tentative Flight Allocations: The following team allocations, dates and times aretentativeand may bechanged by the airline or by Maccabi Canada. You may not change your designated flight allocation.
Junior Athletes and Junior Staff:
Baseball, Basketball, Soccer and Volleyball:
Outbound: June 29th 6:45pm, Toronto Pearson International Airport
Return: July 19th 12:50am, Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport, arriving Toronto Pearson International Airport July 19th at 6:15am.
Hockey, Gymnastics, Swimming, Tennis, Track & Field:
Outbound: June 29th 4:30pm, Toronto Pearson International Airport
Return: July 18th 11:50am, Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport, arriving Toronto Pearson International Airport July 18th at 4:40pm.
All Open Athletes and Open Staff:
Outbound: July 3rd time TBD, Toronto Pearson International Airport
Return: July 18th at 12:50am, Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport, arriving Toronto Pearson International Airport July 18th at 6:15am.
All Masters Athletes and Masters Staff:
Outbound: July 3rd at 4:30pm, Toronto Pearson International Airport
Return: July 19th at 11:50am, Tel Aviv Ben Gurion Airport, arriving Toronto Pearson International Airport July 19th at 4:40pm
Deviations: For athletes who would like to extend their stay, a certain percentage of deviations was approved on the return flight by the airlines. Deviation approval will be based on airline availability and confirmed on a first come, first serve basis. Deviations will not be permitted once allotment has been filled. Deviations will be permitted ONLY on the originating carrier. Deviations do not include stopovers in other countries. There will be no deviations allowed on the outbound flight.
A flat fee of $ 250.00 will apply to ALL deviations / extensions. In addition, flights are subject to an additional surcharge if the same travel class is not available or if the group discount is not applicable to your new selected date and itinerary. Flight deviations and upgrade fees will be charged at the time of booking by Maccabi Canada's authorized travel agent.
To request a travel deviation by a member of the delegation, please complete the TRAVEL AND DEVIATION FORM. The form must be submitted NO LATER than December 15, 2016.
Elite Athlete Status Application - Revised Please Read
Maccabi Canada is actively raising money to help fund the participation for Elite Athletes. Availability of funds is subject to the success of our campaign. There is no guarantee that any funds will be available to any athlete.
Athletes applying for this status must be up to date on all their payments. If an athlete qualifies for a subsidy, they will be refunded all 1st degree donations minus a 5% processing fee.
Athletes who meet Maccabi Canada’s Elite Athlete criteria and have competed in an age category of 19+ or older, may apply for a subsidy. To qualify for Maccabi Canada’s Elite Athlete subsidy, an athlete must meet the following criteria:
ANY SUBSIDY GRANTED BY MACCABI CANADA SHALL ONLY APPLY TO ATHLETES COMPETING IN A 19+ AGE CATEGORY IN THEIR RESPECTIVE SPORT. NO SUBSIDIES SHALL BE AVAILABLE TO ANY ATHLETES, AT ANY LEVEL, COMPETING IN AN AGE CATEGORY YOUNGER THAN 19 YEARS OF AGE.
Full subsidy
Olympic athletes from the most recent Olympics
A participant in the most recent Pan Am or Commonwealth Games athletes
Athletes who have competed at the highest level in the world (19+ or older age category) in their event in the last 4 years. E.g. tennis players on Men’s or Ladies circuit, hockey players in NHL, golfers on PGA tour, etc.
Half subsidy
National team players in their age category with international experience
Athletes ranked in Canada in top 10 in their sport in the age category that they will be competing in Israel
Subsidies are subject to available funds. Maccabi Canada does not guarantee funding. Applying for a subsidy does not guarantee that a subsidy will be granted. All applications must be submitted by December 5, 2016.
To apply for an Elite Athlete Subsidy click HERE.
Payment Information
Please be aware that the next payment is scheduled for December 31st, 2016. To make your payment please click HERE. Please ensure that you are familiar with our tax receipting policy, our refund policy and theoff-line donation guide. Between October 15 and December 31, 2016, athletes withdrawing for any reason will be refunded 80% of the 1st deposit, if it was given by a 1st party donor. All other money (above and beyond first deposit) paid by 1st party donors will be refunded less 5% merchant and administration fees. You are strongly encouraged to purchase travel insurance for your participation.
A notification will go out for other forms when we need them.
FAQ’s
Please make sure you are familiar with the FAQ section on the Maccabi Canada website. The FAQ section is updated a regular basis and includes all and any information we have. If you are looking for certain information, and cannot find it on our website, likely, we don’t have it. Please be patient! We will provide the information as soon as we have it.
Next Steps and Important Deadlines:
Submit Elite Athlete application – by December 5, 2016.
Submit Deviation Request Form – by December 15, 2016
Second deposit is due December 31, 2016
October delegation e-mail click HERE
