MARA COLTS - Flag Football League
Spring Registration opens on 1/1/2025
Play in the most competitive spring flag football league in the area. Cheerleaders at games!
Games Start: 03/15/2025
Games End: 5/18/2025
Game Day: Saturdays
Practices: One hour before the games - preseason practice times may be during the week
Who Can Play: Boys and Girls (Ages 6-14)
League:
| Division** |
Ages |
Players per Team (max) |
On Field |
| Tiny Mite |
6 - 7 |
12 |
6 v 6 |
| Mitey Mite |
8 - 9 |
12 |
6 v 6 |
| Jr. Pee Wee |
10 - 11 |
12 |
6 v 6 |
| Pee Wee |
12 - 14 |
12 |
6 v 6 |
Where: MARA
1200 S. Trade Street
Matthews, NC 28105
Cost: $215 per child and each child gets a personalized MARA Flag Football team uniform.
Registration fee is non-refundable per MARA's Refund Policy.
# Makeup games will be held on Friday evenings or Sunday afternoons.
**Age divisions are based on the date of 3/1/25 (i.e., what age will child be on 03/08/25) with divisions ages adjusted as needed to balance the number of players per team and division.
Equipment: A deposit check in the amount of $175 will be required for a MARA issued football helmet. The deposit check (uncashed) will be returned at the end of the season when the football helmet is returned to MARA.
What: Coed Flag Football League - 6 to 14 years of age ***, #, %
***MARA reserves the right to change player's division assignments based on the number of participates in each league to balance out team sizes***.
#Each team will play one night game under the lights!
%Practice and game times are subject to change
Practices and Games: Will be on Saturdays (typically) for about 2 hours. Games will typically be played between 12pm and 8pm (For night games). We will set the practice and game schedules after registration is complete.
Weather make ups: We will try to make up any missed games on Friday evenings/Sunday Afternoons.
Player Requests: Requests will be allowed - play with your friends!
Night games: Each team will have one night game under the lights.
Here are some key dates to know:
- Late Fees Start - 02/21/2025
- Registration Closes - 03/01/2025 or when all player slots are filled
- Season starts - 03/15/2025
- No games on April 19 - spring break
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
- Team jersey - yours to keep!
- MARA Colts Football Helmet
- A flag belt and flags
- Quality trained officials
- Background checked and trained volunteer coaches
- Night Games under the lights
- A great time and EXPERIENCE!
Miscellaneous:
- Games are played: Outdoors
- Equipment sold at field: Mouth guard - $10.00
- Food/Drinks: Full Concessions available at main concession stand
- Restrooms: Available on premises
Want to volunteer or coach?: We will be looking for volunteers to help this season – coaches, team parents and flag football committee members. Volunteers are vital to the success of the program.
All coaches are required to fill out the MARA volunteer form and must pass a background check (every calendar year). Click here to submit your information to volunteer
If you are interested in coaching or you are a coach from another league and are considering MARA for you and you players please email [email protected]
Not ready yet, but still have questions about MARA’s Flag Football program?
Email us for the fastest response - [email protected]
