Teacher’s Convention Basketball Clinic Thursday 11/5
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Price: $95.00

Join a competitive team or just have fun. With men’s basketball and softball leagues, pick-up basketball or pickleball in our gym, children’s basketball clinics and leagues or lacrosse clinics, there are so many ways to enjoy sports at the JCC.
sports & leagues AT jcc of central nj
Join a competitive team or just have fun.
With men’s basketball and softball leagues, pick-up basketball or pickleball in our gym, children’s basketball and lacrosse, and pickleball tournaments, there are so many ways to enjoy sports at the JCC.
YOUTH ATHLETICS
Youth Basketball & Lacrosse
Structured skills development clinics for young children and basketball leagues played in conjunction with Cyclones Basketball.
ADULT LEAGUES
Adult Basketball
Winter and summer basketball leagues for adults plus pick-up basketball in the gym for fun, exercise, connection and community.
ADULT LEAGUES
Men’s Softball
Spring league offering competitive play.
DROP-IN, CLINICS AND TOURNEYS
Pickleball
Join the JCC pickleball community. We offer clinics, tournaments, open gym time and a community connected by Team Reach.
AN EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME
The JCC Maccabi Games are the single largest annual gathering of Jewish teens outside of Israel — a week of sport, community, and Jewish identity.
For younger athletes, the Mid-Atlantic Junior & Mini Maccabi brings the same energy as a one-day competition.
Sports & League Policies
Gymnasium
Open Pick-Up Basketball
Adult Softball
Men’s Basketball
Pickleball
JCC members and guests are not allowed to bring in outside fitness instructors, personal trainers, sports trainers or instructors (i.e., basketball, weight lifting, swimming) to provide one-on-one or group training in the gymnasium, fitness center, basketball courts, aquatics area or anywhere on our campus.
The JCC employs certified trainers and instructors who conduct both private and small group training courses and clinics which are open to members and guests.
Members and Guests may not provide these services, whether free or paid to other members or guests. This includes virtual instructional training to members while they are physically present at the JCC.

QUESTIONS ABOUT SPORTS & LEAGUES?
Contact Josh Tannenbaum, Sports & Recreation Director at [email protected] or 908-889-8800 x282
YOUTH ATHLETICS
The JCC of Central NJ’s Youth Basketball program offers structured skills development clinics for kids of all ages and fall and spring basketball leagues.
In addition to group programs, we offers private and semi-private Basketball Sports Training sessions.
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Teacher’s Convention Basketball Clinic Thursday 11/5
Thursday, November 5, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Price: $95.00
Teacher’s Convention Basketball Clinic Friday 11/6
Friday, November 6, 2026, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Price: $95.00
1st Grade Basketball League ’26-’27
Sundays, 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Mondays, Wednesdays, 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM
Price: $270.00
2nd Grade Basketball League 26-27
Sundays, 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Tuesdays, Thursdays, 6:00 PM – 6:45 PM
Price: $270.00
3rd/4th Grade Boys Travel League Winter 26-27
Sundays, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Tuesdays, Thursdays, 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
Price: $325.00
3rd – 5th Grade Girls Winter League 26-27
Sundays, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Tuesdays, 7:00 PM – 7:45 PM
Price: $325.00
Kindergarten Rookies League 26-27
Sundays, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM
Price: $195.00
Individual & Small Group Sessions
50-minute sessions tailored to individual goals — dribbling, shooting, passing, offensive moves, defensive positioning, rebounding, and speed & agility. Players of all ages and abilities. Contact Josh Tannenbaum at [email protected] or 908-889-8800 x282 to schedule.
Session Type
Single Session
5-Pack
10-Pack
Private
1-on-1 instruction
$75
Member: $60
$365
Member: $292
$710
Member: $568
Semi-Private
2 participants — price per person
$67
Member: $53.60
$325
Member: $260
$630
Member: $504
TRAINING COACH
YURI BRUTUS
Yuri Brutus has considerable experience in basketball coaching and training, currently serving as the Newark Tech High School (Terriers) Boy’s Basketball Coach. During the 2022-23 season, the Terriers were sectional champions (North 2 Group 1). He is former captain of the New Jersey City University men’s basketball team where he played as power forward from 2015-2019. He also has coached middle and high school basketball for Roselle Park. More recently, Yuri spends his summer as the Camp Yachad Basketball Specialist and he is an AAU Basketball Coach for the Jersey Force and Diamond Hoops club basketball teams.

SCHEDULE SESSIONS
Josh Tannenbaum
jtannenbaum@greta
908-889-8800 x282
YOUTH ATHLETICS
Lacrosse clinics help teach all the fundamentals of lacrosse from passing, shooting, and team play. Open to all skill levels. Equipment will be provided if needed.

Get Started
Contact the Josh Tannenbaum at 908-889-8800 x282 [email protected].
ADULT SPORTS
The JCC Men’s Winter Basketball League brings adult players together for a competitive in-house season running November through March. Can’t get enough of basketball? We have a spring league too!
For casual play, Adult Open Basketball meets every Wednesday evening — open to players 18 and older. Members play free; courts fill fast so come early.
MEN’S WINTER IN-HOUSE
Season
November – March
Registration
Open
Format
In-House League
Ages 30+
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CASUAL / DROP-IN

weekday Schedule
Wednesdays
8:00 – 9:45 p.m.
Informal games

weekend Schedule
Saturdays and Sundays
7:00 – 9:00 a.m.
Informal games

Age Requirement
18 Years & Older
Open drop-in play

Member Pricing
Free
JCC Members
ADULT SPORTS
The JCC Adult Softball League runs every Sunday morning from late April through mid-August, with game times between 8:00 a.m. and noon. Your registration fee covers the full regular season and playoffs — including equipment, shirts, and umpire fees. A great way to compete and connect with the community all summer long.
ADULT SOFTBALL LEAGUE
Registration
March 2027
Season Opener
Late April
Championship
Aug 2027
Game Day
Sundays
8:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. (times vary)
OPEN TO MEMBERS & COMMUNITY
Pickleball at the JCC is open to intermediate and advanced players seeking competitive and social pick-up games.
Drop in Thursday nights from 7:30–9:45 p.m. with four courts, or Saturday mornings from 10:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Paddles and balls are provided. Connect with fellow players through TeamReach for court updates and community chat.
We provide paddles and balls for all sessions.
Thursday Nights
Thursday Open Play
7:30 — 9:45 p.m
Four courts available starting at 7:30 p.m. Competitive and social play. Rules of etiquette. For ages 12+.

Member price : Free

Non-Member : $12 per visit
Saturday Mornings
Saturday Open Play
10:00 a.m. — 12:30 p.m
Competitive and social play. Rules of etiquette. For ages 12+.

Member price : Free

Non-Member : $12 per visit
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Thursday Open Pickleball
Thursdays, 7:30 PM – 9:45 PM
Price: $12.00
Saturday Open Pickleball
Saturdays, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Price: $12.00
Intermediate Pickleball Drill Session + Open Play
Thursday, October 29, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Price: $45.00
Pickleball Beginner Clinic
Thursdays, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Price: $40.00
COMMUNITY PLATFORM

Let us know how many courts we need

See who’s playing and coordinate with friends

Stay updated on last-minute changes or cancellations

Chat with other players — group or direct messages

To get the JCC group code, email [email protected] and mention you were directed from the landing page.
CHECK OUT OUR PAST JCC PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT WINNERS!
The Experience of a Lifetime
The JCC Maccabi Games®, a week-long summer sports competition for Jewish teen athletes, is the single largest annual gathering of Jewish teens outside of Israel and includes participants from all over the U.S., Israel, Canada, and more. Join Team Central Jersey to enjoy this competition with fellow teens.
Sports Offered
Sports subject to change

Baseball

Basketball

Dance

Ice Hockey

Soccer

Swimming

3×3 Basketball

Softball

Volleyball

Star Reporter

Table Tennis

Tennis

Track
The Maccabi Games by the Numbers
Athletes Worldwide
2,000+
Jewish teens from the U.S., Israel, Canada & beyond
Days of Competition
6
Stay tuned for 2027 location and dates
Sports Available
13
Olympic-style team & individual competition
Since
1982
Over 40 years of Jewish athletic tradition
Travel & Transportation
Round-trip travel from New Jersey to location plus local transportation throughout the Games.
Uniform & Team Gear
Official Maccabi uniform plus Central Jersey delegation gear so you look the part.
Meals & Accommodations
All meals and lodging with the delegation. Adult supervision and coaching staff throughout.
JCC Cares Service Project
Athletes step off the field to serve the local community. Each year is a different service project.
Opening & Closing Ceremonies
Olympic-style ceremonies with delegations from around the world. A moment athletes never forget.
HangTime & Israeli Shlichim
Evening programming with Israeli shlichim (emissaries), evening social events, and Jewish identity experiences throughout the week.
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2027 Maccabi Games
2027 FAQs coming

Sabrina Bogatz (Swim) – 3 bronze and 1 silver medal in relays

Paige Weiss (Dance) – 1 bronze medal in Tap Solo

Sabrina Scali, Shane Mayer, Layla Sosner and Lyla Gleason (Ice Hockey) – Gold in 17U Girls Ice Hockey

Aaron Wagner and Brady Feldman (Boys Soccer) – Bronze in 17U Boys Soccer

Natalie DiFabrizio (Girls Softball) – Gold in 17U Girls Softball
The perfect prep for The Maccabi Games
The Mid-Atlantic Mini and Junior Maccabi Games is a one-day tournament for Jewish athletes who are 9-12. Close to 1,000 Jewish athletes from 20 JCCs across the Mid-Atlantic compete.
The games help prepare the athletes for the JCC Maccabi Games. Mini Maccabi is for ages 9-10 and Junior Maccabi is for ages 11-12.
Sports subject to change

Baseball

Basketball

Dance

Pickleball

Soccer

Squash

Swimming

Tennis

Track
AGE GROUPS
MINI 9-10 years
JUNIOR 11-12 years
Great preparation for The Maccabil Games
ATHLETES
~1,000
From 20 JCCs across the Mid-Atlantic
FORMAT
1 Day
Stay tuned for 2027 location
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