Matthews Athletic & Recreation Association

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MARA Colts Football

Girls-Only Winter Flag Football

A fun, empowering flag football league designed exclusively for girls ages 7–14. The only winter girls-only flag option in the area, so she can still play softball, soccer, or other sports in the spring.

Winter 2026 Season Girls Only • Ages 7–14 Sunday Games • Matthews, NC

Registration opens November 1. Limited spots in each division. Play flag in the winter and keep spring open for other sports.

Why It’s Different

Why Girls & Parents Love MARA Girls-Only Flag

Girls-only Focus: Progress faster with supportive instruction.
Winter Season: No conflict with spring softball/soccer.
Convenient: All practices & games at MARA.
No Experience Needed: Beginners welcome.

Custom Jersey: Included & yours to keep.
Under the Lights: One special night game.
Safe: Certified refs & background-checked coaches.
Confidence: Build friendships, skills & self-esteem.

Season Overview

Winter 2026 Season Details

Practice Starts	Sunday, January 18
Game Dates	Jan 25 – Mar 1
Ages	Girls 7–14
Location	MARA – Matthews, NC
Practice Format	1 hour before each game
Cost	$175 – includes jersey

Makeup Games: Friday evenings or Saturdays.
Friend Requests: Welcome (not guaranteed).

Divisions

Divisions & Ages

Division	Ages	Players	Format
Mitey Mite	7–9	12	6v6
Jr. Pee Wee	10–11	12	6v6
Pee Wee	12–14	12	6v6

See the Energy

Girls-Only Flag at MARA

Ready to Play?

Reserve Your Spot

Registration opens November 1. Spots fill quickly — especially in our 7–9 and 10–11 divisions.

Questions? Contact MARA Colts Football.

Registration Listing

2026 Girls ONLY WINTER Flag Football

Refund Policy: Matthews Athletic and Recreation Association (MARA) incurs various league, medical, security, uniform, insurance, and administrative fees which are not refundable to the organization. Therefore, if you withdraw your player fifteen (15) days or more before the stated registration period closes for a sport, we will provide a refund of the total registration fee, LESS A $50 Admin Fee. Otherwise, we do not provide any refunds for a player withdrawing from the program

MARA Colts Girls ONLY Flag Football

Practice Begins*: 1/18/2026

Games Start: 1/25/2026

Games End: 3/01/2026

Game Day: Sunday

Practices: On Sundays before the games (during the season)

Who Can Play: Girls (Ages 7-14)

Where: MARA -1200 S Trade Street, Matthews, NC 28105

Cost: $175 per child

Not ready yet, but still have questions about MARA’s Flag Football program...Email us for the fastest response: [email protected]

*Practice can start as EARLY as 1/18/2026

**Age divisions are based on the date of 1/15/2025 (i.e., what age will the child be on 1/15/2025) with divisions adjusted, as needed, to balance the number of players per team and division.