Little League Junior and Senior Divisions (13-16)

MARA Little League Baseball (13-16)

MARA is proud to offer competitive baseball through programs for ages 13-16 (participating in the Junior and Senior Divisions of Little League).  Parents and players continually seek out programs at this age level, and MARA is committed to offering a robust playing environment.  Registration is now open.

⌂ For the spring 2021 rec. season, any player born after August 31, 2004 is eligible.  Teams are formed for ages 13 and 14 (Junior League) and 15 and 16 (Senior League).  Players born prior to September 1, 2006 will participate in the Senior Division.

⌂ The spring regular season will run from approximately March 27 into June.    We will have numerous open workouts and practices leading up to Opening Day.  Here are the details—

♦ February 13 – First open workout (need not be registered).  Seniors Division: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Juniors Division: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

♦ February 21 (Sunday) – Second open workout (need not be registered).  Seniors Division: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Juniors Division: 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.  CANCELED DUE TO WET FIELD CONDITIONS; RESCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25

♦ February 25 (Thursday) – Open workout (need not be registered).   Junior and Senior Divisions: 5:30 - 8:00 P.M.

♦ February 27 – Open workout (need not be registered).  Seniors Division: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Juniors Division: 12:30 - 2:30 P.M.

♦ March 6 – Final open workout.  Seniors Division: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Juniors Division: 12:30 - 2:30 P.M.

♦ March 8 – Registration closes

♦ March 13 – Mandatory Juniors and Seniors Division assessments: Seniors Division: 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Juniors Division: 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

♦ March 14 – Junior and Senior Division drafts

♦ March 15 – Team practices start

⌂ All communications from MARA will occur via e-mail to the addresses listed in the MARA registration system.  Please be sure to  include the e-mail addresses of all individuals who desire information about the program throughout the season.

⌂ Cost is $285 (same as last season); players will receive a jersey and cap.

⌂ Any parent interested in coaching should both signal on the registration form and drop a note to Commissioner Kafka at the e-mail  address listed above and below.  We are always looking for motivated head and assistant coaches who have a passion for  baseball and are dedicated to youth sports and player development.

⌂ Residency Requirements: Little League operates under strict residency requirements.  If 1) you are not a resident of Matthews, or  2) your child does not attend school in Matthews, or 3) you do not live OR attend school in the allowable Charlotte / Stallings /  Indian Trail “surrounding area” as defined below, please contact Commissioner Kafka. 

“Surrounding area” is defined as anywhere within these borders (full map can be provided if needed for precision): To the north:  must be west of Route 74 / south of Sardis Rd. North and McAlpine Creek and east of Providence Rd.  To the west: while staying  south of Route 51, must be east of Rea Rd., east of Elm Rd. and east of Blakeney Heath Rd.  To the south: must be north of  Ardrey Kell Rd. and the Six Mile Creek/county line.  If to the east of Highway 74, anywhere within the following area: Stallings  Road NE to I-485, I-485 NE to Idlewild Road, Idlewild Road NW to Margaret Wallace Road., Margaret Wallace Road SW to  Highway 74, Highway 74 S to Sardis Road North.  Also, you can be east of old Monroe Rd. and west of Route 74 all the way south  to N. Rocky River Rd.

⌂ Bat Requirements: Junior Division – Any bat stamped “USA Baseball” or “BBCOR”; Senior Division – BBCOR bats only.