Matthews Athletic & Recreation Association

Matthews Athletic & Recreation Association

Home
About Us
- Capital Campaign
- Contacts
  - MARA Board Members
  - MARA Staff
- Calendar
- About MARA
Registration Info
- Available Programs
  - Bambino
  - Baseball
  - Basketball
  - Camps
  - Cheer
  - Football
  - Softball
  - Track
- Financial Aid
- MARA Refund Policy
Bambino Ball
- Participant Info
- Training
Baseball
Basketball
- Elite Basketball
- Volunteer Opportunities
Cheer
Football
Softball
Track & Field
Camps & Clinics
- Available Camps
  - Baseball Camps
  - Softball Camps
  - Football Camps
  - Speed & Agility Camps
  - Cheer Camps
Sponsorships
Upcoming MARA Events

Girls ONLY Flag Football Registration

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.

Mitey Mite (MM)

Registration closes on 01/16/2026 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 01/18/2026 to 03/02/2026
Show Details

$175.00

+ Register Now

Junior Pee Wee (JPW)

Registration closes on 01/16/2026 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 01/18/2026 to 03/02/2026
Show Details

$175.00

+ Register Now

Pee Wee (PW)

Registration closes on 01/16/2026 at 12:00 AM
Season Dates: 01/18/2026 to 03/02/2026
Show Details

$175.00

+ Register Now

7v7 Registration

2025/2026 7V7 Program

Matthews Elite Colts 7v7 – 2026 Season Tryouts

The Matthews Elite Colts 7v7 program is back for the 2026 season.

This fast-paced, skill-focused format helps players improve route running, timing, and defensive coverage — no pads, no tackling, all skill.

What is 7v7?

Check out this link for a good explanation

-------------------------------------------------------------------

TRYOUT DETAILS

Tryout Fee: $20 (registration required)

Includes 2 hours of workouts plus a Matthews Elite drawstring bag for every registered player.

Location: Matthews Sportsplex

Dates & Times:

Sunday, November 23, 2025 — 2:00 PM to 6:30 PM

2pm to 4pm - 10U, 11U, & 12U

430pm to 630pm - 13U &14U

Location: Mint Hill Veterans Park

Dates & Times:

Saturday, December 6, 2025 — 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM

10am to 12pm - 10U, 11U, & 12U

1230pm to 230pm - 13U &14U

-------------------------------------------------------------------

ABOUT THE TEAMS

When registering, players will indicate whether they wish to try out for:

Winter Season Team ONLY– The Winter Season Team focuses on player growth and fundamentals, with games played locally.

Tournament Team ONLY – Highly competitive; includes cuts and participates in regional tournaments. The Tournament Team is for elite players

Both Teams – Players may be evaluated for both opportunities; however, athletes cannot participate on both a Winter Season team and a Competitive Tournament Team due to scheduling conflicts with practices and games.

-------------------------------------------------------------------

SEASON TIMELINE

Practices: Begin the week before Christmas

Winter Season Games: January & February; Local matchups throughout the region. Typically, eight (8) games; 30 minutes long with two (2) games per Saturday over a five-week season. Cost: $275

Tournament Team Events: January - May; Regional tournaments (schedule announced post-selection). Seven (7) tournaments with additional optional tournaments (additional fees). Cost: $500

-------------------------------------------------------------------

Age Divisions

Divisions are determined by the player’s age as of January 1, 2026.

Example: A player who turns 13 on January 1, 2026 plays in the 13U division.

-------------------------------------------------------------------

REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

Players must:

Complete the online registration form

Indicate which team(s) they wish to try out for

Pay the $20 tryout fee