About - WA - Maccabi Australia

As part of a worldwide organisation we represent Jewish and non Jewish athletes in Western Australia.

Maccabi WA is based in Yokine, Perth. There are over 400 members that participate in both structured sport through our Club structure and in our Sport and Fitness ( unstructured) activities.

We have a strong presence in the community – our Maccabi Home includes grounds and facilities which are available for members to book and use. This makes us unique in the Maccabi Australia world.

These facilities include the Gordon Bloomfield sports hall, multi use outdoor ovals, an indoor multi use gymnasium, tennis courts, netball courts and fenced in multi use pitch.

Maccabi Western Australia, together with our member states, exist to promote Jewish identity and continuity – connecting our Jewish community through sport and wellbeing

We are part of the largest Jewish grassroots organisation in Australia, with a history that spans almost a century, and thousands of members who connect every year through our clubs and programs.

Maccabi symbolises community, friendship, connection and competitive spirit. Just as sport maintains an important role in society, Maccabi has and will continue to play an intrinsic part of the fabric of the Australian Jewish community.

We provide opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to not only get active, but also form lifelong friendships.

We have a clear and bold Vision for Sport, active participation and wellbeing in the community. Through our club structure and the Maccabi Life program we provide more reasons and options for the broader community to engage in a healthy lifestyle.

A sustainable future for Maccabi has been created by

Using Sport to promote social inclusion and cohesion

Promoting exercise and regular activity as a positive benefit to both physical and mental wellbeing.
Creating and supporting programs that will inspire the next generation
Advocating and leading the way on relevant health and wellbeing matters

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Years Heritage

12

Sports Clubs

2,000

Supporters

900

Participants

To be the organisation of first choice for the Australian Jewish Community to participate in Sport and Wellbeing activities.

By joining Maccabi you will have many fun-filled opportunities to play sport locally throughout Australia and perhaps even in other places throughout the world! You will also meet new friends and learn what it means to be part of a team. As Maccabi is a Jewish organisation there are certain timeless values that we believe are essential to your participation as a Maccabi team member. We encourage both parents and children to read the following list of values. Our hope is that they become an important reference point whenever you are involved with Maccabi sport.

Respect

This value incorporates respect for oneself, one’s body, for others, for the rules and regulations, for sport and the environment. Related to sport, respect stands for fair play, to win with humility, for the fight against discrimination and any other unethical behaviour. Treat others as you wish to be treated.

Teamwork

We recognise that success and excellence can only be achieved and sustained by a deep commitment to working as a team and the practice of focusing on collective rather than individual effort and rewards. We value inclusiveness through a commitment to celebrating diversity, a collaborative spirit and creating an environment that is emotionally, physically and psychologically safe for all.

Community

We act consciously to inspire the trust of everyone whose lives we touch by modeling the highest standards of honesty and integrity. We carry our Jewishness with pride and behave in ways that make the Jewish community proud.

Volunteerism

We remain accountable to our members and value the work of the volunteers who define our organisation. We will promote open and transparent management processes and always engage in authentic consultation with our stakeholders.

There is a Maccabi club for everyone, no matter what state you live in. To see the specific Maccabi clubs in each state, select a Maccabi state site below.

Maccabi WA exists to promote Jewish identity and continuity….Connecting our Jewish and local communities through sport.

Thank you for joining Maccabi WA where the benefits of your membership are enjoyed not only by you but our whole community.

Full Players Membership of $77 (inc GST) and Pensioner Membership of $55 (inc GST) per annum allows;

Booking of all facilities when they are available
Includes insurance whilst you are participating in any Maccabi sport
Allows voting rights and the ability to be on the committee of your club
Gives you affiliation to Maccabi Australia
The ability to participate in Carnival, interstate challenges and international competitions.

Associate Membership of $25 (inc GST) per annum allows;

Booking of all facilities when they are available
Includes insurance whilst you are participating at our facilities

Full membership to Maccabi WA supports your club in offering administration services including advertising, PR, and events, and the use of our facilities for training and games. Full membership also helps us keep our facilities in ‘tip top’ condition at all times with clean and neat change rooms, rubbish free outside areas, and manicured ovals and gardens, which hosts the Harry Gunzburg and Bensusan Family playground and Falafel Omisi.

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Maccabi Western Australia provides sport and fitness opportunities for all age groups

Every week we provide opportunities for Juniors, Open and Masters to participate in a number of Maccabi sports and activities. This connection enables members of the WA Jewish community to engage and form lifelong friendships. Our event calendar includes an annual Junior Sports Carnival, participation in the Maccabiah Games in Israel, interstate sport challenges and Maccabi regional events.

The Maccabi organisation in Western Australia has been in existence for over eighty five years fostering the sporting ambitions of the Perth Jewish community. Through that time it has grown into a strong and vibrant body that has achieved significant milestones both on the sporting fields and in its investment in the Maccabi Grounds.

MACCABEAN LEAGUE OF W.A.

1937 - 1938 Maurice Zeffert

1939 Sol Bercove

1940 - 1941 Roy Shilkin

MACCABEAN YOUTH CLUB

1944 Nate Zusman

1945 Harold Levin

1946 David Mossenson

1947 Joe Rosen

1948 - 1949 Joe London

1950 Mick Goulburn

MACCABEAN LEAGUE OF W.A. INC.

1951 - 1956 Gordon Bloomfield

1957 Joe Rosen

1958 Jack Lever

1959 - 1962 John Freedman

1963 - 1965 Ivan Sharp

1966 - 1969 Alan Breckler

W.A. MACCABI (INC.)

1970 Alan Breckler

1973 - 1972 Mervyn Sharp

1973 - 1974 Dan Green

1975 - 1976 Amos Machlin

1977 - 1978 David Saunders

1979 Mervyn Sharp

1980 - 1981 Jerrold Einfeld

1982 - 1984 Tony Tate

1985 David Saunders

1986 Steven Lewis

1987 - 1989 Colin Rockman

1990 - 1992 Tony Tate

1993 - 1994 Colin Rockman

1995- 1997 Martin Moen

1998 Peter Grynberg

1999-2000 Max Grynberg

2001 David Adonis

2002 - 2004 Joan Hillman

2005 - 2007 David Denver

2008 - 2010 Alan Burns

2011 - 2012 Jeremy Raiter

2013 - 2014 Alan Shear

2015 - 2018 Joan Hillman

2018 - 2022 Justine Sharbanee

Maccabi WA’s Board consists of a President, Vice President, a Treasurer, Secretary

plus a further seven to 10 Members.

MACCABEAN LEAGUE OF W.A.

1937 - 1938 Maurice Zeffert

1939 Sol Bercove

1940 - 1941 Roy Shilkin

MACCABEAN YOUTH CLUB

1944 Nate Zusman

1945 Harold Levin

1946 David Mossenson

1947 Joe Rosen

1948 - 1949 Joe London

1950 Mick Goulburn

MACCABEAN LEAGUE OF W.A. INC.

1951 - 1956 Gordon Bloomfield

1957 Joe Rosen

1958 Jack Lever

1959 - 1962 John Freedman

1963 - 1965 Ivan Sharp

1966 - 1969 Alan Breckler

W.A. MACCABI (INC.)

1970 Alan Breckler

1973 - 1972 Mervyn Sharp

1973 - 1974 Dan Green

1975 - 1976 Amos Machlin

1977 - 1978 David Saunders

1979 Mervyn Sharp

1980 - 1981 Jerrold Einfeld

1982 - 1984 Tony Tate

1985 David Saunders

1986 Steven Lewis

1987 - 1989 Colin Rockman

1990 - 1992 Tony Tate

1993 - 1994 Colin Rockman

1995- 1997 Martin Moen

1998 Peter Grynberg

1999-2000 Max Grynberg

2001 David Adonis

2002 - 2004 Joan Hillman

2005 - 2007 David Denver

2008 - 2010 Alan Burns

2011 - 2012 Jeremy Raiter

2013 - 2014 Alan Shear

2015 - 2018 Joan Hillman

2018 - 2022 Justine Sharbanee

Maccabi Western Australia, together with our member states, exist to promote Jewish identity and continuity – connecting our Jewish community through sport and wellbeing

Respect

Teamwork

Community

Volunteerism

Maccabi Western Australia provides sport and fitness opportunities for all age groups

MACCABEAN LEAGUE OF W.A.

MACCABEAN YOUTH CLUB

MACCABEAN LEAGUE OF W.A. INC.

W.A. MACCABI (INC.)

Justine Sharbanee

Belinda Wolpert

Dawn Ott

Jamie Ryvchin

Ronnie Braunstein

David Segal

Amylee Assness

Lynton Pearson

MACCABEAN LEAGUE OF W.A.

MACCABEAN YOUTH CLUB

MACCABEAN LEAGUE OF W.A. INC.

W.A. MACCABI (INC.)

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