Registration is now open.
Basketball Cheer
New to MARA! A fun, instructional cheer program designed for athletes ages 6-10. Cheerleaders will align with the boys and girls D division of MARA Basketball.
The basketball cheer program will focus on sideline cheers, technique and etiquette. All skill levels are welcome. The program is 100% recreational. There are no tryouts and no competitions.
The season will run from December to early March. Cheerleaders will cheer at Saturday or Sunday games in the Matthews area. Practices are Wednesdays, from 6-7 p.m. starting the week of Dec. 15.
EQUIPMENT
Registration fee includes all uniform pieces (including body liner and shorts), bow and full size pom poms. Shell, skirt and poms will be returned at the end of season. White cheer shoes required.
REGISTRATION
Registration will open on October 18, 2025 and close November 14, 2025. Payment plans are available through December 10, 2025. Account balances must be paid in full by December 10, 2025, to remain on the roster. Questions can be directed to [email protected]
Please review our refund policy carefully.
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/program, 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.
VOLUNTEERS
If you or someone you know are interested in helping coach, please follow this link to complete a volunteer application: https://www.marasports.org/Default.aspx?tabid=926588
All volunteers must submit to a background check plus other sports specific certifications.