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Please read below for information on our cheer-leading program. Email us at [email protected] if you have any other questions.
Congratulations to ourNATIONAL CHAMPIONS!!MARA’s competitive cheer squad, Blue Reign, placed FIRST in their division at the Reach the Beach Daytona National Cheerleading Championships on March 20, 2021!Congratulations to our 2023 Pop Warner Cheer Squads. ALL competing teams placed FIRST in the Local Competition!
2026 Spring Football Cheer Information
Registration Opens: January 15, 2026
Late fees apply after: February 22 | Registration closes: March 2
SEASON
Spring Football Cheer runs from mid-March through mid-May. Games are on Saturdays; make-up games (if needed) may be held on Friday evenings or Sunday afternoons.
PRACTICE
All teams practice on Wednesday evenings.
UNIFORMS
MARA will be using the same uniforms from Spring Cheer 2025. If you are new to MARA Spring Cheer or need a new uniform because the previous one no longer fits, please select that option during registration—the registration price will be adjusted to include the uniform cost.
COST
Base registration fee: $155
Late fees apply after February 22. Registration closes on March 2.
Matthews Athletic & Recreation Association (MARA) incurs league, medical, security, uniform, insurance, and administrative fees which are not refundable. If a player withdraws fifteen (15) days or more before registration closes, a refund will be issued minus a $50 administrative fee. No refunds are issued after that point.
EXPERIENCE
No previous cheer experience is required! This program is great for first-time cheerleaders and all skill levels. There are no tryouts. We ask that participants arrive ready to learn with a positive attitude, bright smile, and a LOUD cheer voice.
AGE REQUIREMENTS
Open to athletes ages 4½ to 11. Athletes turning 5 during the season are eligible. Age is determined as of 7/15/2026.
Teams
LOCATION
Arthur Goodman Memorial Park 1200 S Trade St, Matthews, NC 28105
In the event of inclement weather or field unavailability, practices may be held off-site at a local school or gym.
COACHES / TEAM SUPERVISORS
This program is volunteer-run, and the number of teams depends on adult participation. No experience is required. Interested in volunteering? Complete an application here: https://www.marasports.org/Default.aspx?tabid=926588
All volunteers must complete a background check and required sport-specific certifications.
QUESTIONS?
Email us at [email protected]
2026 Spring Football Cheer
Matthews Athletic & Recreation Association PO Box 1023 Matthews, North Carolina 28106
Phone: 704-847-0752 Email: [email protected]