Welcome to MARA T-Ball

MARA T-Ball is a fun, welcoming intro to team sports. We teach fundamentals, build confidence and teamwork, and keep things simple for first-time families.

Who Can Play?

• T-Ball (Fall 2025 & Spring 2026): Boys & girls born May 1, 2020 – Aug 31, 2022
• AA Baseball: May 1, 2018 – Apr 30, 2020
• 6U Softball (Spring 2026): Jan 1, 2020 – Dec 31, 2022

If you’re unsure which division fits best, reach out. We’ll help you decide.

Registration

Important notes (T-Ball only)

• Friend requests: T-Ball is the only division where you can list other players you’d like to be paired with. There’s a spot on the registration form. We do our best to honor these.
• Scheduling: Teams are assigned. Coaches choose practice times. We don’t take practice-night team pairing requests, and we don’t take game-time requests.
• Busy schedules happen: T-Ball is about fun and learning. Please attend as much as you can — your player will be supported whenever they’re on the field.

What to Expect

• One weeknight practice (5:00 or 6:00 PM)
• One Saturday game in a morning/early-afternoon window
• Games last ~1 hour or 3 innings
• Every child bats every inning; we don’t keep score
• Players rotate fielding positions across the season
• We use the GameChanger app for schedules, RSVPs, and coach messages

What Does My Child Need?

Cost

$185 per season. Includes jersey, hat, field access, shared equipment, and league operations. Families provide the rest of the uniform and gear.

Parent Involvement

MARA T-Ball is 100% volunteer-powered. You don’t need baseball experience — just a willingness to help.

• Coach / Assistant Coach: We’ll share drills and support.
• Team Helper: Dugout organization, snacks, quick equipment cleanup.
• League Support: Events, communication, field setup.

Where We Play

• T-Ball uses Fields 5 & 6 (back left corner of the park).
• Main parking off S. Trade St. Overflow at Matthews United Methodist Church (801 S. Trade St.).
• Restrooms and concessions are open in-season.
• Concrete drainage paths to Fields 5/6 — wagons/strollers are helpful.

What’s Next After T-Ball?

From there, players move into AAA Baseball or 8U Softball as they grow.