Empowering Women Through Sport

As part of Maccabi Women's Forum's commitment to promoting an active, healthy, and empowering lifestyle for women and girls, we’re excited to introduce our new international initiative. In collaboration with the International Catchball Federation (ICF), we aim to establish new Catchball teams for women and girls in Maccabi communities around the world.

Catchball — a fast-growing sport originally developed in Israel – is a team game similar to volleyball, but instead of hitting the ball, players catch and throw it. This simple change makes the game accessible, fun, and inclusive, welcoming women of all ages, fitness levels, and backgrounds.

Today, Catchball is the most popular team sport among women in Israel — and now it’s spreading globally, combining physical activity with community connection.

Following the success of new Catchball teams launched in Canada, we warmly invite you to reach out if you're interested in starting a team in your community or learning more about how to get involved:

Merav Olejnik - Maccabi Women’s Forum & Chair, Maccabiah Sports Department: [email protected] | ‪‪‪+972 52-273-0415                                                                   
Hila Yeshayahu - CEO, International Catchball Federation: [email protected] | ‪‪‪+972 54-458-5622

Michele Bass - Director of Operations ,Maccabi Canada: [email protected]

Thank you for your collaboration! We believe in the power of sport to bring women together — so let’s catch the ball and make a difference!