Matthews Athletic & Recreation Association

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Registration Listing

2026 Rugby-style Tackling Camp

Prepare for the upcoming Pop Warner tackle football season with safer, smarter tackling at the MARA Colts Rugby-Style Tackling Camp.

Built around the proven techniques taught by USA Football certification programs, this camp emphasizes heads-up, shoulder-led contact, proper body positioning, and controlled wrap-and-drive mechanics to reduce risk and build confidence.

Players will learn how to track the ball carrier, maintain balance, and execute effective angle tackling, gang tackling and pursuit drills without leading with the helmet. These habits translate directly to safer, more effective play on the field.

Perfect for athletes of all experience levels, this camp focuses on fundamentals, repetition, and game-ready technique in a positive, instructional environment.

Dates: July 13 and 14

Times: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Location: Elon Park, 11401 Ardrey Kell Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277

Equipment: Cleats, a towel, plenty of water, and a hardworking, coachable attitude.

All campers will receive a T-shirt.

Tackling

Registration closes on 07/10/2026 at 05:00 PM
Season Dates: 07/13/2026 to 07/14/2026
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$135.00

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2026 Lineman Development Camp

Join us for a weekly, 2-hour lineman development camp designed specifically for youth athletes. This camp focuses on building foundational skills, improving technique, and enhancing football IQ for players who want to dominate in the trenches.

Camp Highlights:

• Run blocking and pass protection fundamentals

• Footwork, hand placement, and leverage drills

• Position-specific coaching and reps

• Competitive one-on-one matchups

• Led by experienced offensive and defensive line coaches

Dates: Every Wednesday from April 15 - June 24

Times: 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Location: MARA

You can choose any or all the camps - discounts automatically applied for those who enroll in multiple camps!

Lineman Development Camp

Registration closes on 06/19/2026 at 05:00 PM
Season Dates: 04/15/2026 to 06/24/2026
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$165.00

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2026 Speed and Conditioning Camp

The MARA Colts Speed & Conditioning Camp is built to develop the core athletic skills every football player needs to succeed on the field.

Athletes will work through position-relevant drills that improve speed, agility, balance, coordination, and overall conditioning.

Sessions will emphasize key techniques like acceleration, deceleration, and quick change of direction, essential for game-day performance.

This multi-day camp not only helps athletes elevate their performance, but also gives players the opportunity to complete their required tackle football conditioning hours in a focused, high-energy environment.

Camp Dates: 7/6-7/10

Times: 6:30-8:30 PM

Location: Elon Park, 11401 Ardrey Kell Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277

Required Equipment: Football cleats, plenty of water, a towel, and a hardworking attitude.

Camp t-shirts will be provided to all participants.

Get ready to put in the work and hit the 2026 tackle football season at full speed!

Speed and Conditioning

Registration closes on 07/03/2026 at 05:00 PM
Season Dates: 07/06/2026 to 07/10/2026
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$165.00

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2026 Brian Hales Champions Camp

A 3-day camp aimed at increasing the football IQ of every player who attends. We will provide hands-on-teaching of football skills. We are very excited to have the State Champion Head Football Coach of The Butler Bulldogs, Brian Hales, as our host for this event. The camp is open to all players regardless of where they choose to play football.

Each child in attendance will receive instruction on the position-specific fundamentals of the game of football

Each day will consist of fundamental stations (QB, receiver, running backs, offensive/defensive line, linebacker, & defensive back play and drills)

Camp Dates: Thursday, June 18 - Saturday, June 20

Day 1 - 630 to 830p, Day 2 - 630 to 830p, Day 3 - 9-11a

BONUS - Pizza party on Friday night - BONUS

Camp cost $100

Coed Ages 7-13

Refund Policy

MARA incurs league, medical, security, uniform, insurance, and administrative costs that are not refundable.

• Withdraw 15+ days before registration closes → refund LESS $50 admin fee

• Otherwise → NO refunds

Registration Insurance (Strongly Recommended)