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MAA is a volunteer-based non-profit organization. Our purpose is to offer athletic activities for residents of Merton and the surrounding communities. The goal is to introduce and expand knowledge of the sport and develop appropriate level skills and sportsmanship in a safe and fun environment. Through athletics a child can develop focus, learn discipline, build determination, and understand the 'team' concept. A child with strong self-esteem is a child on track to success.
The Merton Athletic Association was started approximately 37 years ago and was originally established with adults in mind. It started with adult baseball and later adult softball was added with games being played at Fireman's Park.
Although MAA continues to offer programs for the adults, over time the focus of MAA has shifted. The majority of our programs are targeted toward the children of our community using area schools and playgrounds as the game sites.
At the time the Intermediate School was adding on and the Primary School was being built (1997), MAA had a vision of developing the "Merton School Park". This concept included baseball diamonds, volleyball courts, concession stand, bathrooms and trees for shade where children can come and play. As time has gone on, we have come closer to the completed park concept.
The Merton area is growing and with that growth and the continued support of the board and parent volunteers, our association will continue to offer more to the community.
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