COACHING

      & VOLUNTEERING

Coaches will need to register for each sport that they desire to coach. Coaches should have credentials #1 and #2 before registering. Background checks will be completed after registration.

All Coaches are required to register for each sport you would like to coach. If you have multiple children, you will need to register for each division separately so that when division coordinators run their report your name will be recognized and considered. There is no cost at this time.  

Registering does not guarantee a coaching position.

All Sport Board Member are required to register as a volunteer for their Sport each season if they will not be a coach.

Coaches/Sport Board Volunteers will need to register themselves including your legal name, date of birth, address and proper contact information. Your spouse can not register on your behalf.

Coaches Certification is a 3 step process.

1.  All Coaches must attend the RUTGERS Coaching Clinic. This one-time class will provide your RUTGERS Coaching Certification for LIFE. Prospective coaches only need attend one class. The class size is limited to 50 and we need a minimum of 10 people to register to hold the class. The Marlton course fee is a one-time fee of $35.00 and certification is valid for life.  Participants MUST register and pay below through TeamSnap.  

REGISTER HERE FOR SCHEDULED MRC RUTGERS CLASS

(none currently scheduled)

Coaches can take the RUTGERS Class at another agency online if you are not able to attend our date. 

Please visit Rutgers Youth Sports Research Council for upcoming virtual clinics hosted by other organizations. *At the completion of your class, please email the MRC Safety Director a copy of your certification card. 

2.  CONCUSSION TRAINING - completed online by clicking HERE

Once you have completed the Concussion Training, you must send a copy of the certificate to Safety Director Holly Wall at holly.wall@marltonreccouncil.org

3.  BACKGROUND CHECK- completed online. This will be facilitated by the MRC Safety Director and instructions for this will be sent in a separate email. 

BASKETBALL 

              Basketball Recreation

                Basketball Travel 

Basketball Recreation:  Rec Basketball Registration is now open. See the details below for gender and age divisions. Registration links for players and coaches are at the bottom of the description area. All registrations are $150.00 and $180.00 after the late fee deadline.

We are fielding questions on mask policies. We cannot predict the future, however, here is the current mask policy by location and by MRC Basketball:

COVID MASK POLICY

Blue Barn/Cherokee HS/Evesham Schools

Coaches reqquired to wear mask at all times

Spectators required to wear mask at all times

Athletes do not need to wear masks during games/practices/clinics

Everyone must wear a mask while entering & exiting the buildings

Additionally, Marlton Basketball is asking families to limit themselves to 1 spectator per family for each location we play in. 

Kindergarten

Grade K & Pre-k

Co-ed (Boys & Girls one division)

Register: October 1st to November 21st.

10 week Clinic format program held at Jaggard/Blue Barn.   Spots after November 21st not guaranteed. Program begins January 8th ends on March 26th. 6 teams max with 10 players per max. Late period: November 22nd to December 15th.

1st Grade

Grade 1st 

Co-ed (Boys & Girls one division)

Register: October 1st to November 21st.

10 week Clinic format program held at Jaggard/Blue Barn.   Spots after November 21st not guaranteed. Program begins January 8th ends on March 26th  6 teams max with 10 players per max. Late period: November 22nd to December 15th.

Boys and Girls 2nd Grade

Grade 2nd

Register: October 1st to November 21st.

10 week Clinic format program held at Evans/Blue Barn.   By end of Program 3 on 3 games will be incorporated. Spots after November 21st not guaranteed. Program begins January 8th ends on March 26th. 4-6 teams per Division 8-10 players per team Late period: November 22nd to December 15th. 

Boys and Girls 3rd Grade

Grade 3rd

Register: October 1st to November 21st.

10 week Clinic format program held at Jaggard/Blue Barn.   By End of Program increased 3 on 3 games incorporated. Spots after November 21st not guaranteed. Program begins January 8th ends on March 26th 4-6 teams per Division 8-10 players per team Late period: November 22nd to December 15th 

Boys and Girls 4th-5th Grade

Grade 4 & 5

Register: October 1st to November 9th.  

Practices will begin in December with game schedule and reduced practices in January.  Season ends on or about March 19th.  Teams are limited to at most 8 per division. Spots after November 9th are not guaranteed.   Late Period November 10th to November 19th

Boys 6th-7th Grade

Grade 6 & 7

Register: October 1st to November 9th.  

Practices will begin in December with game schedule and reduced practices in January.  Season ends on or about March 19th.  Teams are limited to at most 8 per division. Spots after November 9th are not guaranteed.  Late Period November 10th to November 19th. 

Girls 6th-8th Grade

Grade 6 7 & 8 

Register: October 1st to November 9th.  

Practices will begin in December with game schedule and reduced practices in January.  Season ends on or about March 19th.  Teams are limited to at most 8 per division. Spots after November 9th are not guaranteed. Late Period November 10th to November 19th. 

Boys 8th-9th Grade

Grade 8 & 9

Register: October 1st to November 9th.  

Practices will begin in December with game schedule and reduced practices in January.  Season ends on or about March 19th.  Teams are limited to at most 8 per division. Spots after November 9th are not guaranteed.   8 teams 10 players max each. Late Period November 10th to November 19th. 

Girls 9th-12th Grade

Grade 9 10 11 12 

Register: October 1st to November 20th.  

Practices will begin in December with game schedule and reduced practices in January.  Season ends on or about March 19th.  Teams are limited to at most 8 per division. Spots after November 20th are not guaranteed.   May combine with other programs. Late Period November 21st to December 15th. 

Boys 10th-12th Grade

Grade 10 11 12

Register: October 1st to December 10th.  

Practices will begin in December with game schedule and reduced practices in January.  Season ends on or about March 19th.  Teams are limited to at most 10 per division. Spots after December 10th are not guaranteed.   10 teams 9 players each max Late Period December 11th to December 18th. 

REGISTER HERE TO PLAY REC BASKETBALL

REGISTER HERE TO COACH REC BASKETBALL

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Basketball Travel 2021-2022 Tryout Details and Registration Below

Registration for all ages is $20.00. All tryouts at Blue Barn 1010 Tuckerton Road. Anyone trying out is strongly suggested to make both nights.  If a 2nd night is not needed it is subject to cancellation.  Show up 15 minutes early to sign in.  

6th/7th/8th Grade Travel Boys and Girls Registration Open September 22 to October 13

8th Grade Travel Boys: Tryouts at Blue Barn October 16th 600-700pm October 23rd 800-900pm.

8th Grade Travel Girls: Tryouts at Blue Barn October 17th 600-700pm October 24th 200-300pm.

7th Grade Travel Boys: Tryouts at Blue Barn October 16th 430-530pm October 23rd 630-730pm. 

7th Grade Travel Girls: Tryouts at Blue Barn October 17th 430-530pm October 24th 1230-130pm.

6th Grade Travel Boys: Tryouts at Blue Barn October 16th 300-4700pm October 23rd 500-600pm.

6th Grade Travel Girls: Tryouts at Blue Barn October 17th 300-400pm October 24th 1100a-1200pm.

5th Grade Travel Boys and Girls Registration Open September 22 to October 30th

5th Grade Travel Boys: Tryouts at Blue Barn November 12th 630-730pm and November 14th 100-145pm. We may schedule a 3rd tryout night.   

5th Grade Travel Girls: Tryouts at Blue Barn November 12th 730-830pm and November 14th 200-245pm. We may schedule a 3rd tryout night.   

4th Grade Travel Boys and Girls Registration Open September 22 to November 6

4th Grade Travel Boys: Tryouts at Blue Barn November 13th 800-900am and November 14th 300-345pm. We may schedule a 3rd tryout night.   

4th Grade Travel Girls: Tryouts at Blue Barn November 13th 900-1000am and November 14th 400-445pm. We may schedule a 3rd tryout night.   

REGISTER HERE FOR TRAVEL BASKETBALL ALL GRADES 

REGISTER HERE TO COACH TRAVEL BASKETBALL

HOCKEY

    Winter 2021

We will be accepting Marlton Dek Hockey Winter 2021-2022 registrations from AUGUST 12 until SEPTEMBER 30th.  A late fee of $25.00 will be applied to all registrations beginning October 1. A multi-child discount will be applied at time of registration, but all children must be registered at the same time.

NOTE: NO PLAYER REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE LEAGUE DRAFT. MRC Hockey attempts to roster competitive teams based on player ability, with each team being assigned players with a variety of skill levels. In direct terms, late registrations hurt the integrity and competitiveness of the program.

There will be ratings nights for Penguin and Beaver on 10/11 and 10/12 prior to the season. Players need only attend one night. We strongly encourage participation at a ratings night. Parents will be contacted in the early Fall with final details.  Players are drafted and rostered in late October.

MRC Hockey offers multiple divisions with practice beginning approximately November 1 and games beginning Thanksgiving Day weekend with our opening fundraising tournament. Dec 1st through mid-February, games-only are played Mon-Sunday. Chipmunk division is weekend-only with a split session of coaching followed by short games.

Information, including required equipment, and sample practice and game schedules, can be found at: www.marltonstreethockey.com

REGISTER HERE TO PLAY WINTER DEK HOCKEY

REGISTER HERE TO COACH WINTER DEK HOCKEY

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Tournament (Travel) Dek Hockey Info: is a competitive extension of the recreation season and typically runs from the last weekend in February until the second weekend in May. Marlton Chiefs will field several competitive teams in A, B, and C divisions, depending on the number of players seeking to play tournament (travel) hockey. Travel will be in South Jersey and consist of approximately (5) tournaments playing a usual minimum of 20 games, and more as you advance in the tournament bracket. Tryouts/ratings for Tournament Hockey will be held in early December on a weeknight. Players must attend at least one tryout. We intend to have players rostered, uniforms purchased, and registration complete by the holiday break for the start of the tournament season in February. Tournament players cannot be rostered to multiple teams or multiple towns for tournament season. Hockey players who play spring sports are asked to give EQUAL preference to hockey and spring sports, understanding that time will be divided between hockey and other spring sport commitments. Tournament hockey players must have played hockey for Marlton in the Winter 2021-2022 season. Tryout signup/registration will be sent to all participants at a later date.

SPORTS UNITY PROGRAM

The Sports Unity Program provides the opportunity for special needs children to participate in organized sports.

SPORTS UNITY PROGRAM FOR ADULTS

The Sports Unity Program provides the opportunity for special needs adults ages 18-35 to participate in organized sports.

The Sports Unity Program provides the opportunity for special needs children to participate in organized sports.

The Sports Unity Program will be coordinating  Fall Soccer, Hockey and Quick Ball.

Fall Sports: Fall Ball, Street Hockey, Soccer

Registration open April 9 and close November 16.  Sports days and times are noted below:

• Fall Ball on Mondays, 9/13 - 10/25, 6:15 - 7:15pm
• Street Hockey on Wednesdays, 9/15 - 10/27, 6:15 - 7:15pm
• Fall Soccer on Saturdays, 9/18 - 10/30, 10:30 - 11:30 am
• Volleyball on Mondays, 11/1 -11/29, 6:00-7:30PM @ CHS South Gym

Register to PLAY Fall SUP Sports Here

Register to Coach/Buddy Fall SUP Sports Here

Sports Unit Program for Adults!  Based on the tremendous success of the Sports Unity Program, the Marlton Rec Council is launching a program for adults ages 18-35, to play team sports, socialize and have fun. Our mission is to offer a special needs adaptive sports and socialization program for adults with developmental disabilities.

The first SUP for Adults Program begins in the Fall of 2021, with Kickball.  The Fall session will run in September and October at the Diamonds on Monday nights 9/20 to 10/25 from 7:30-8:45pm. Registration is open below May 1 to August 14.

Register here to play for SUP Adult Kickball

Register here to Coach/Buddy SUP Adult Kickball

Wrestling

Registration for Wrestling is now open from September 20 to November 21. We are accepting registrations for wrestlers ages 5 to 14. The season cost is $140.00. Season will run November 29th to March 1, 2022. Ages 8 and under will practice on Tuesday and Thursday nights at Marlton Middle School. Ages 9 and up will practice on Tuesday and Thursday nights at Cherokee High School. 

REGISTER PLAYERS HERE FOR WRESTLING

REGISTER HERE TO COACH WRESTLING

BASEBALL

     FALL 2021 Rec Baseball

Fall 2021 Baseball registration is CLOSED. Registration is $100.00 for all age groups and player birthdays must fall in the parameters below. TeamSnap registration will also offer the correct division based on your player's birthday.

• Quickball -  DOB before April 30, 2017

• 7 & 8 - DOB before April 30, 2015

• 9 & 10 - DOB before April 30, 2013

• 11 & 12 - DOB before April 30, 2011

• 13-16 - DOB before April 30, 2009

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO COACH FALL BASEBALL

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YOUTH UMPIRES: Marlton Baseball is always looking for youth umpires to officiate our U7/8 and U9/10 year old rec games. Our next class will be on August 22nd from 10am to 12pm at Kessler Field/Oak Avenue. We encourage any youth who is 13 or older to sign up for our youth umpire clinic; there is no charge for the class. Youth refs earn $30 per game.

Register here to be a Baseball Youth Umpire

BASKETBALL

     TRAVEL TRYOUTS

There is nothing scheduled for Marlton Travel Basketball at this time.

BASKETBALL

     RECREATION

Basketball Winter Recreation Registrations is usually open in the Fall and we offer the following divisions. There is currently no basketball at this time. 

CHEERLEADING

Fall 2021 Cheerleading registrations  is open May 19th to July 3rd. After July 3rd a registration late fee of $25.00 will apply with a hard close date of August 1st.

Ages 5-14 are welcome to cheer and the season fee is $125.00

Register here for Fall Cheerleading

Register here to Coach Fall Cheerleading  

CROSS COUNTRY

     Fall 2021

Fall 2021 Cross Country registrations is OPEN July 14th until August 31. There is an early bird registration discount for all registrations prior to August 1!   

We continue to gather information on what events will be available this fall but feel confident that there will be more of an offering than what was available last fall. We are also working with the teams that participated in GSTAF to see who would be interested in fielding a team as well as the other meets available to participate in.

Athletes must be nine years of age or older (all athletes must be nine years of age or turn nine years prior to December 31, 2021). (Born on or before December 31, 2012).

Practices will start in mid-August with a summer training schedule to be provided once you sign up. Commissioners Greg Cieslik and Chris Corona will be putting together a  Q&A for MRC parents TBA later this summer. More information to follow as well on practices and meets.

We also want to encourage all parents of athletes to consider obtaining their MRC coaching certificate. You can find more information about attending a course in becoming certified through the MRC website. No experience in Cross Country or Track & Field is necessary to be a coach.

Register CROSS COUNTRY Runners HERE

REGISTER TO COACH CROSS COUNTRY HERE

FIELD HOCKEY

Fall 2021 registrations are OPEN for our K-2 Clinic. A late fee of $25.00 will apply after June 30 with a hard close of July 15th. 

• K-2 Clinic $85.00 ($110 if late) OPEN
• Grades 3-5: $115 ($140 if late) CLOSED
• Grades 6-8: $125 ($150 if late) CLOSED

K-2ND GRADE CLINIC: K-2nd grade clinics Start on Saturday September 11, 2021. Clinics will run every Saturday 8-9 AM for 8 weeks. 

JUNIOR TEAMS (3RD-5TH GRADES): Junior Teams begin practice on August 16. Practices continue every Monday and Wednesday., games typically Saturday.

SENIOR TEAMS (6TH-8TH GRADES): Senior Teams begin practice on August 17.  Practices continue every Tuesday and Thursday. Games typically Sunday after 12:00pm.

EQUIPMENT: All girls will need a stick, colored mouth guard (no strap), and shin guards.

REGISTER HERE TO PLAY FIELD HOCKEY

REGISTER HERE TO COACH FIELD HOCKEY

FOOTBALL

Fall 2021 registration is OPEN June 9th until July 17. Registration is $275.00 per player. EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT of $25.00 if registered BEFORE July 1! No late registrations accepted!

Ages for Registering for the Tackle Football Season are noted below. These ages are as of October 1st, 2021:

• 75 lb – 5,6 year olds

• 90 lb – 7,8 year olds

• 105 lb – 9,10 Year olds

• 120 lb – 11,12 Year olds

• Junior high – 13, 14 year olds (7th and 8th grade).

• No 9th graders permitted

Equipment handout Monday, August 9th. Practice begins August 10th and is every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 6-8PM. Practices are held at Evesboro-Downs fields.  Scrimmage games will be every Saturday or Sunday until the season starts, with games beginning in September and running through the end of November.

FOOTBALL

     FLAG FOOTBALL

     Spring 2021

Spring Flag Football Registration is open  March 5 to April 9.

Play with your friends, grades K-12.  Games are Sundays at Evesboro Downs from Mid-April through Mid-June.  Registration $130 includes team jersey, flags and belt.

Players and coaches will need to register below at their specific link.

Register to PLAY Spring Flag Football Here

Register to COACH Spring Flag Football Here

Golf

Golf Fall 2021 Registration is CLOSED. All golf slots are full for the Fall season.

The age for participants are 5 years old to 17 years old. Children are not allowed to wear jeans. Children should wear sneakers. Children should have hats for the sun; especially the morning sessions. Children are allowed a beverage; water preferably.

There are four sessions; Fall Golf will run from September 12, 2021 until October 10, 2021 each Sunday. There will be a Rain Date  for October 17, 2021. Class taught by a PGA Instructor at Indian Springs. These are Sunday only sessions (1st Session 9 am to 10 am) (2nd Session 10 am to 11 am) (3rd Session 2 pm to 3 pm) and (4th Session 3 pm to 4 pm). These sessions are for eight participants each at a first come first serve basis.

Parents are asked to sign a waiver; as to the instructor being able to have physical contact with the child for adjustments regarding proper body positions for the lessons. Parents are asked to remain onsite; parking at 535 E. Main Street, Evesham, NJ (Indian Springs Driving Range). This will help for the children to go to the restroom/level of supervision.

Parents should purchase a Golf Starter Set (putter, wedge, iron driver) which should include 5 clubs (mindfulness if the child is a lefty). Suggestions are at Dick's, Wal Mart, Amazon etc. Additional questions please email Golf Commissioner Sha-Tee Ballo @  shatee.ballo@marltonreccouncil.org

Lacrosse

     Boys Lacrosse

Boys lacrosse registration will open on January 1st and close on January 20th. This short duration registration period is necessary so that we can monitor and navigate any COVID restrictions.

Boys Lacrosse Leagues and tournaments will field teams based on grade of the player and the cost is $160.00

• Grades 7/8
• Grades 5/6
• Grades 3/4
• Grades 1/2

 Scoopers (Grades K and 1st Graders playing their first year of lax) 
Cost: $100. This includes a uniform.

We will wear the same uniforms as last year. Individual uniform pieces will be available for purchase as needed in January (date to be announced.) Please check the fit of your uniform with pads when you register.

Players must renew or join US Lacrosse prior to registering to play. Your US Lacrosse info will be asked at time of registration. Join here, it is $30 per player. https://www.uslacrosse.org/membership

The email used to join US Lacrosse is the email used to verify your membership; you may get an error if it is not the same one as your TeamSnap email. Be aware you may receive an error message at time of registration. US Lacrosse support can help.

When joining or renewing US Lacrosse membership, please choose MARLTON RECREATION BOYS LACROSSE as the organization. 

ALL COACHES & Board Members MUST Register as well. No cost to register for coaches. 

Lacrosse 

     Girls Lacrosse

Girls lacrosse: Registration will open December 10th and close February 1st. 

This short duration registration period is necessary so that we can monitor and navigate any COVID restrictions. 

Season: February 22- May 23, 2021

**Players may be waitlisted if teams are full. REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE EARLY ONCE CAPACITY IS REACHED. *** 

Registration fee includes $30 MRC surcharge.
Players must renew or join US Lacrosse on their own (not included in registration). Player's US Lacrosse information  will be asked at time of registration. 

When joining or renewing US Lacrosse membership, please choose MARLTON RECREATION GIRLS LACROSSE as the organization. 

ALL COACHES MUST Register as well. No cost to register for coaches. 

Divisions: 
6U: (Grades K/PreK) -$100
8U: (Grades 1/2) - $130 
10U: (Grades 3/4) -$150 
12U: (Grades 5/6) - $150 
14U: (Grades 7/8) -$150 

No refunds after player evaluations. No refunds after teams are made.

CLICK HERE TO COACH/VOLUNTEER FOR GIRLS LACROSSE

Information and updates: www.marltongirlslax.com

Marlton Girls Lacrosse is now forming committees for the 2021 season! 
If you would like to share your time and talents, please CLICK HERE and sign up for those committees you would like to volunteer.
 

SOCCER

     Spring Soccer

Spring Soccer registration is open from January 13th to  March 18th.  **No late registrations will be accepted.** We are looking to begin the season March 27th. The following divisions will be rostered for the spring rec season.

• U8 CoEd $90.00 Registration is closed! At capacity!
• U10 CoEd $90.00
• U12 Girls $90.00
• U12 Boys $90.00
• U14 Girls $90.00 Registration is closed! At capacity!
• U14 Boys $90.00 Registration is closed! At capacity!
• U18 Girls $100.00 Registration is closed! At capacity!
• U18 Boys $100.00 Registration is closed! At capacity!

Click here to register to COACH Spring Soccer

SOCCER

     Fall Recreation

Fall 2021 Rec Soccer registrations are open June 11 to August 31. REGISTRATION EXTENDED! The start of the fall season will be approximately September 11. The schedule for practices and games is dependent upon the division and team, and no specific information is available for practices and games. Registration is driven by player DOB, so when you sign up, you will be slotted in the appropriate league. Advanced players may be slotted up with commissioner approval. Due to the size of the league, special requests for neighbors to be placed on the same team, or players to be on the same team due to carpool, etc. cannot be honored.

Note: U6 is for players born after January 1, 2017. Younger players will not be accepted. 

• U6, U8, U10, U12: $120.00
• U14, U18: $130.00   

U8, U10  and U14 Boys is FULL, and U10 Girls are FULL

Register to COACH fall rec soccer here

SOFTBALL

  2021 Spring Recreation

Softball

     2021 Travel Registration

SPRING 2021 Recreation Softball registration will be open January 11th to March 5.  Late registrations after March 5 will be charged a $25.00 late fee. 

Softball registration is open for the following ages/grades:

• Grades  K-1 v  $115.00
• Grades 2-3       $120.00
• Grades 4-5       $125.00
• Grades 6-7-8-9 $140.00
• Grades 10-11-12 $140.00 (late fee waived until 2/14)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO COACH SPRING SOFTBALL

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO PLAY SPRING SOFTBALL

Registration for those players in travel softball is now open. Travel Softball registration is required for anyone playing  travel softball and the fee is $35.00. Registration for travel softball coaches is also required, there is no fee.  Team fees will be invoiced through TeamSnap by the Softball Treasurer as the season progresses. Note, if you are playing or coaching in recreation softball AND travel, you must complete both registration processes. 

Click here to register players for Softball 2021 Travel 

Click here to coach Softball 2021 Travel

SOFTBALL

  2021 FALL Recreation

Softball

     2021 Travel Registration

FALL 2021 Recreation Softball registration will be open August 2 to Aug 31.  

Softball registration is open for the following ages/grades:

• Grades 4-6       $125.00
• Grades 7-8-9  $140.00

CLICK HERE TO PLAY FALL SOFTBALL

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TO COACH FALL SOFTBALL

Registration for those players in travel softball is now open Fall 2021-Summer 2022. Travel Softball registration is required for anyone playing  travel softball and the fee is $35.00. Registration for travel softball coaches is also required, there is no fee.  Team fees will be invoiced through TeamSnap by the Softball Treasurer as the season progresses. Note, if you are playing or coaching in recreation softball AND travel, you must complete both registration processes. 

Click here to register players for Softball 2021 -Summer 2022 Travel 

Click here to coach Softball 2021 Travel

Track & Field

       Spring 2021

Parents and Athletes,

It has been over a year since I have communicated with many of you. What a year it has been. Last year, we lost our Spring Track season due to the global pandemic. This year we are still faced with the necessity of addressing issues that continue to affect our daily lives due to that same pandemic.

This year’s MRC Track & Field will look and feel very different than many of you are accustomed to. The situation with youth athletics is fluid.  My fellow commissioners and myself continue to “pivot” in an effort to provide opportunities for our athletes to engage in the sport that they love.

Myself and the MRC Track Assistant Commissioner have been working with the MRC Board and many of the Commissioners from our fellow teams in the GSTAF Association. In an effort to remain safe and adhere to New Jersey state guidance as it pertains to group/team athletics, we believe that we have a plan in place that will allow us to achieve that goal.

I know that many parents and athletes are eager to sign up for MRC Track & Field, but I want to provide you with the most current information as to the changes in our program to keep all members of our community safe and meet New Jersey state guidance. Some or all of the following conditions may change as circumstances with the pandemic change.

The following Township and programs will be attempting to field a team from the GSTAF;

Camden, Medford, Washington Township, World Athlete, Rancocas Valley, and Marlton

All of the above mentioned teams have agreed to:

• Only field a team with athletes nine years of age or older (all athletes must be nine years of age or turn nine years prior to December 31, 2021).
  • MRC will have a separate registration for eight and under athletes that will not compete in a team format. U8 program will resemble intramural athletics.
• No spectators will be allowed.
• Events may have a limited number of participants per team.
• There is a great possibility, that we will not run relays.
• At this time field events may be limited to long jump only.
• Practices will have a soft start date of March 15.

We know that many of you will have many questions (trust me, at this time so do we). Assistant Commissioner Greg Cieslik and myself, Commissioner Chris Corona, will be meeting with our fellow commissioners for the GSTAF teams again on February 20. After that meeting, we will be putting together a virtual Q&A for MRC parents.

Greg and myself also want to encourage all parents of athletes to consider obtaining their MRC coaching certificate. You can find more information about attending a course in becoming certified through the MRC website. No experience in Track & Field is necessary to be a coach. Remember, the New Jersey state guidance as of this writing indicates that no spectators will be allowed.

Registration is NOW OPEN. At this time, the planned close date for registration will be March 8. The fee for the season is $115.00

Register HERE as a COACH in Track and Field

Sincerely,

Be Well-Be Safe

Chris Corona

Commissioner