MARA COLTS Football is a non-profit organization that provides life enriching athletic opportunities to children. .
MARA COLTS FOOTBALL makes a positive difference in the lives of youth in our community.
Cost: $165 per child ($99 for Teeny Mite Division) and each child gets a MARA Flag Football Team t-shirt and a participation award. Registration fee is non-refundable after 2/1/2019.
Late Registration fees begin February 16, 2019
Registration for 2019 closes March 2, 2019
Equipment: A deposit check in the amount of $175 will be required for a MARA issued football helmet. The deposit check (uncashed) will be returned at the end of the season when the football helmet is returned to MARA.
Equipment Distribution: March 3, 2019 (schedule - TBD)
Team/Individual Photos: TBD (details to come)
#Makeup games will be held on Friday evenings or Sunday afternoons. There will be no games played on April 13, 2019 due to Spring Break.
**Age divisions are based on the date of 3/10/2019 (i.e., what age will child be on 3/10/19) with divisions ages adjusted as needed to balance the number of players per team and division.
What:Coed Flag Football League - 4 to 14 years of age**, ***, #, %, &
***MARA reserves the right to change player's division assignments based on the number of participates in each league to balance out team sizes***.
#Each team will play one night game under the lights!
**Age divisions are based on the date of 3/10/2019 (i.e., what age will the child be on 3/10/19) with divisions ages adjusted as needed to balance the number of players per team and division.
%Practice and game times are subject to change
&Teeny Mites do not wear helmets
Practices and Games:Will be on Saturdays (typically) for about 2 hours. The two weeks before opening day and during spring break, the coach can have non-mandatory practices. We will set the practice and game schedules after registration is complete.
Please note the first week of practice is tentatively schedule for the week of March 3, 2019 with the dates and location TBD. This allows some practice time before the first game on March 16, 2019.
Playoffs:Begin May 17 and continue thru May 19, 2019. Playoff games maybe played at night depending on game schedules being impacted by weather. Night games will be either on Friday or Saturday nights.
Weather make ups:We will make up any missed games on Friday evenings or Sunday afternoons.
Night games: Each team will have one night game under the lights. Night games will start mid to late April. Dates are TBD. Night games will be either on Friday or Saturday nights.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
Team jersey - yours to keep!
Team shorts- yours to keep!
A flag belt and flags
Aregulation football helmet
A ten week season - includes playoffs
Quality trained officials
Background checked and trained volunteer coaches
Night Games under the lights
Cheerleaders at the games
A great time and EXPERIENCE!
Miscellaneous:
Games are played: Outdoors
Equipment sold at field: Mouth guard - $7.00
Food/Drinks: Full Concessions available at main concession stand
Restrooms: Available on premises
Seating: Bleachers at some fields but please bring a chair or blanket
Register Now - Registration is open until capacity is reached, so register early. Once capacity is reached, players will be placed on a waiting list.
Want to volunteer or coach?: We will be looking for volunteers to help this season – coaches, team parents and flag football committee members. Volunteers are vital to the success of the program.
If you are interested in coaching or you are a coach from another league and are considering MARA for you and you players please email flagcommissioner@maracoltsfootball.com
Not ready yet, but still have questions about MARA’s Flag Football program?
