Towing will be enforced at all times at MARA. Please be conscious of where you park and respect the "No Parking" or "Reserved for Staff" parking spots. Thank you. |
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No more spilling your coffee when entering our parking lot. A HUGE THANKS to Kenny Owens, Martin Marietta & our Park Crew for donating and spreading 200 tons of gravel in 48 hours!
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New remote locks have been installed at the bathrooms at the Main Concession stand. We ask that our members do not prop the women's bathroom door open or play with the locks. This will help us maintain the doors locking properly during the night. Thank you for your cooperation!
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THANKS to Vision Gutters for adding gutters to the main concession stand building!!
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Alpha & Omega Construction Group has MARA covered....literally. THANKS for re-roofing the maintenance shed over by field 2!!!
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THANKS to J&K Painting Pros for making MARA sparkle with a new coat of paint around the complex!
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THANKS to Vartanian Construction for replacing the window panels on the Wall Ball Court.
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If you own or work for a business that might be able to help with donating materials or supplies for park improvements please contact Monique Brooks, Director of Sponsorship & Marketing.
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MARA NIGHT WITH THE KNIGHTS |
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SUPPORT MARA & MATTHEWS ROTARY |
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You can still purchase a calendar!
Here is the link to purchase a calendar:
Don't forget to mention MARA on the order form!
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Check out MARA's Fan Wear Store - new items added!
Store will close April 7 at 11:55 p.m.
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Next Generation Baseball Camp partnered with D-BAT:
June 13-17 (ages 6-8)
June 20-24 (ages 9-12)
July 18-22 (ages 6-8)
July 25-29 (ages 9-12)
*Note: This year camp will run Monday through Friday.
Brian Hales Champions Football Camp
June 16-18
Next Generation Softball Camp partnered with Queens University Softball:
July 18-21 (ages 7-10)
July 25-28 (ages 11-14)
Position Specific Football Camps
Jun 20 - 22
Position(s): Quarterback, Running back, Wide Receiver, Tight ends
June 27 - 29
Position(s): Linebacker, Cornerback, Safety
July 11 - 13
Position: Everyone
July 18 - 20
Position: Tackling
July 25 - 28
Speed and Conditioning
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MARA LOVES OUR VOLUNTEERS |
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MARA loves our volunteers!! Thanks to all the helpers who came out to stuff 950 player swag bags, including our guests from Elevation Church! A special thank you to Stacks Kitchen for the yummy pastries and to Manhattan Bagel for the bagels. |
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Spring Flag Football Season has Begun! |
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about the MARA Colts Football Program.
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BASEBALL & SOFTBALL UPDATE |
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Welcome Back! We've Missed You!! |
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MARA Juniors Players and Parents-
This spring, our Juniors division will include players with birthdays between September 1st, 2007 and August 31st, 2009.
Juniors assessments will be on Wednesday, April 6th from 6-8pm. Team assignments will be communicated by Saturday, April 9th. Due to spring break, Juniors practices will not begin until the week of April 18th.
Everyone who registers will be on a team.
Opening day for Juniors is Saturday, April 30th.
Please share this message with anyone that may be interested.
Please contact me with any questions.
Respectfully,
Charlie Thomson
Juniors Commissioner
262-893-7030
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MARA is excited to announce the partnership with D-BAT, Charlotte’s premier training facility, located in Indian Trail.
D-BAT is now under new ownership and strictly a training facility offering clinics, batting cage rentals, professional instruction, birthday parties and more at their 20,000 square foot indoor, climate-controlled facility.
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Contact Amy Abbott, Bat & Ball Commissioner for more information
about the MARA Baseball program.
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Contact Bobby Young, Softball Commissioner, for more information
about the MARA Softball program.
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Bambino Buddy-Ball is proudly sponsored by: |
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about the MARA Bambino Buddy-Ball Program
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Softball - 10U Challenge Orange Team |
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Softball- 10U Challenge Blue takes 2nd in their first tournament! |
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Softball - 8U Challenge takes home the Championship! |
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about the MARA Challenge program.
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Congratulations to the 8U MARA Lightning winning their first 2 tournaments of the season going 8-0. |
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about the MARA Travel program.
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about the MARA Track Program.
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MARA Colts Cheer is in need of a Commissioner. If interested please contact Laura Budd. We cannot run this program without a Commissioner. No cheer experience necessary!
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Bring on Spring! MARA Concessions is ready for you!
We are still running into supply chain issues and appreciate your patience when we don't have exactly what you want. A lot of candy and snacks have to be shipped and it takes some time for things to arrive.
We are LOVING the new Square system that was installed! We hope it improves your wait time in line. We continue to accept a $3 minimum on cards and other payment apps like GooglePay and ApplePay. Remember to tip the staff when they give you GREAT service!
Our regular season hours are*:
Monday-Thursday 5:30-8:30pm
Saturday 8:30am-7pm
Friday & Sunday TBD for scheduled events.
*Hours are subject to change based on field usage and weather conditions.
Follow us on Instagram at mara_concessions for updates and specials!
See you soon!
Andrea Brock (Concessions Manager)
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Please do not dig holes or throw rocks on fields. Reminder to keep kids off all equipment.
Thank you from the MARA Park Staff
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MARA is always looking to partner with Boy Scouts needing a beneficiary for their Eagle Projects.
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Did you miss the DICK'S shop weekend last month?
The Dick's Sporting Goods coupons can be used an unlimited number of times at ANY DICK's location - even out of state so please share with family & friends.
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Workshop is May 2 from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the Matthews Community Center |
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Stop in to Mac's Speed Shop all season long and receive a 10% discount. NOTE: Player must be in uniform and you must communicate to the staff the affiliation with MARA. |
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SPONSOR NEWS & INFORMATION |
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It’s a hospital, emergency department and specialty care center all wrapped into one location – with extra amenities to help restore your body and mind. Get unrivaled clinical care, the highest level of support and a patient-first experience, in an environment designed for wellness at Atrium Health Union West. Scan the QR code or click on the image below for more details. |
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When you become a parent, you begin to plan for everything. Daycares, safe toys, and a workable sleep routine are just some of the many things you consider down to the last detail. However, have you thought about their ear, nose, and throat care during their precious formative years?
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Happy spring!
Weather warming, sun shining, and pollen flying mean spring has come! It is a time of energy and preparation in our world.
At Charlotte Heating & Air we are preparing our client’s air conditioning systems for the stress of summer’s heat and humidity. This spring let us assess your air conditioning systems as well as your indoor air quality to be sure you are ready to enjoy every “inning” of your summer.
Call us for our specials!
Charlotte Heating & Air
704-330-3177
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Thanks to Rick Hendrick City Chevrolet for partnering with MARA again this year with the Chevy Youth Baseball & Softball program.
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Save time. Shop Online.
Harris Teeter Express Lane online shopping makes it easy to shop at home anytime you like. Our personal shoppers will shop for you. For orders over $100.00, the service fee is FREE. For orders between $50.00 and $99.99, the service fee is $2.95. For orders between $25.00 and $49.99, the service fee is $4.95. Monthly Subscriptions are available for $16.95 and Yearly Subscriptions are available for $99.95.
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Providing excellent surgical patient care and customer service through cutting edge technology and education. We specialize in wisdom teeth, dental implants, and teeth in a day.
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Matthews United Methodist -- a church FOR the Community & FOR the World -- invites everyone to join in the Butterfly Release on Easter Sunday, April 17 at 10:30 am. Details for Easter services, monthly kids & family worship, and Fun Family Nights are located at Kids.MatthewsUMC.org. |
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Time for your spring tune up?
Call 704-321-5207 to schedule your appointment or click the link below to schedule online!
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Briana Cicero-Johns State Farm has sponsored a MARA softball team every season since the business opened. Why? Because no one sponsored the girls teams back in the 1980s whenever she started playing ball!!
Briana started playing softball at age 6 in her local youth league and ended up earning a full scholarship to pitch at the Division I level. After lettering all 4 years, she coached at the Division II level for two years.
Playing softball was life changing for Briana and she is passionate about paying it forward here in Matthews.
Briana Cicero-Johns State Farm is passionate about protecting our families through insurance products and supporting our community to many ways, including continuous sponsorship of our MARA teams!
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Since 1971, Volvo Cars Charlotte on East Independence has provided the "standard of safety" for families in Matthews and surrounding communities. Widely known to be the safest cars available, Volvo has built its reputation on protecting the ones we love. More recently, Volvo's "style" has caught up with its "safety", with aggressive body designs and sleek, technology-filled interiors. The new line of Volvos are most definitely not your mother's Volvo...from the S60 sedan all the way through the XC90 SUV.
At Volvo Cars Charlotte, we provide great products. But even more important...we provide great people. Our customer service is personal...our Service technicians attentive and skilled. We even have "Courtesy Service Valet", so when your Volvo needs service, we'll come pick it up and bring you a loaner car...free of charge! At Volvo Cars Charlotte, helping families in our community is what drives us!
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Weaver & Budd Law is here to provide your family and/or business with the quality legal services they may need. We understand that every case, including yours, is of the utmost importance. We pride ourselves on our personalized interaction with both current and prospective clients. We will listen to you, review the details of your legal needs, and use our experience and knowledge to provide a beneficial solution to whatever your issues may be.
Our work includes dealing with a variety of matters in civil litigation, helping entrepreneurs with their business startups, preparing trusts and estates, working with families to try and make beneficial solutions to a separation, helping drivers fight against traffic tickets, and assisting our clients in appellate courts.
Our attorneys have combined experience of over 40 years in practice. Laura Budd is currently on the board for ARAG, a national legal insurance company, and is also a certified mediator for the North Carolina Civil Superior Courts with Mediation Solutions, Inc.
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INTERESTED IN 2022 SPONSORSHIP? |
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Looking to Advertise Your Business at MARA with a Sponsorship for 2022?
Please CLICK HERE for more information on becoming a MARA sponsor. Remember MARA is a non-profit 501 3c organization.
Contact Monique Brooks, Sponsorship & Marketing Director at [email protected] if you have any questions.
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Please review our park rules before coming to the Park. This is for your safety and the safety of all members.
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NO dogs allowed in the park
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NO inappropriate use of language
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NO handguns or weapons of any kind
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NO drugs allowed in the park
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NO tobacco use of any kind (cigarettes, e-cigs, chewing tobacco, etc.)
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NO motorized bikes, go carts, ATV'S or scooters
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NO skateboards, hoverboards, roller blades, or roller skates
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NO RC/ airplanes or model rockets
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NO kicking or batting balls into fences
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NO climbing fences or trees
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NO climbing on buildings or roofs
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NO parking on sidewalks or access road that connects our park with the Courtney Neighborhood (Matthews Police WILL ticket you!)
Please DO NOT park in the Concession Managers spot, she has to unload supplies and needs to park near concessions.
Park at you own risk: MARA is not responsible for your vehicle or you property.
Handicapped Parking at MARA: Please be respectful of the Handicapped parking spaces. If you do not have a placard that allows you to park there, you risk receiving a fine and having your car towed.
MARA Is A Privately Owned and Operated Complex. It Is Not A Public Park. Use of Fields Are For Association Members Only. Unauthorized Use Of This Property Will Be Viewed As Trespassing. Violators Will Be Prosecuted For Any Of The Above.
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IMPORTANT: LIGHTNING SAFETY SYSTEM
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The safety of the players, spectators, and officials is our main concern at MARA. No weather event is more dangerous than lightning. Because of this threat, we have installed the Thorguard Lightning Prediction System. This system can provide advance warning of a lightning hazard, allowing you the time to seek shelter. The system continually monitors and evaluates the electrostatic atmosphere and predicts the probability of a lightning hazard in the immediate area of our facility. You will be alerted by one loud horn blast that will last 15 seconds.
Upon hearing the horns, everyone should seek shelter immediately.
When this occurs, strobe lights located on the top of the horns
will activate and remain active while under a weather alert.
Every attempt should be made to seek shelter in a safe environment like a permanent building or car.
The Thorguard system will determine when conditions are safe to return. Three 5-second blasts will indicate that all is clear and the strobe lights will cease operation.
ALWAYS AVOID THE FOLLOWING:
· Athletic Fields & Bleacher
· Open Areas
· Field Lighting Poles
· Isolated Trees
· High Elevation
Questions regarding Weather and Field Conditions contact
Mara Weather Line: 704-845-6337 or your Commissioners.
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Follow mara_sports on Instagram to quickly and easily receive updates on weather and field conditions directly to your smart phone. Also, email communications will be sent out to the the email address in the registered account. Please make sure your information is up-to-date!
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MARA
Arthur Goodman Park, 1200 S. Trade St. Matthews, NC 28105
PO Box 1023, Matthews, NC 28106
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