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The 2025 RISE Fall Champions will be invited to register for the 2026 RISE Fall Regional Championships. More details to come.

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Welcome to UA Rise Flag Football Fayetteville!

Empowering Youth. Building Community. Inspiring Champions.

Are you ready for an unforgettable season of flag football in Fayetteville? UA Rise Flag Football is more than just a league—it’s a movement! Powered by Under Armour and led by certified trainers, we’re dedicated to developing young athletes (PreK–8th grade) on and off the field. Our mission? To help every player train, compete, and grow—together.

WE ARE CURRENTLY OFFERING AN ALL GIRLS HIGH SCHOOL FLAG DIVISION DUE TO THE LARGE REQUEST, WE WILL OFFER GIRLS HS FLAG UNTIL NORTH CAROLINA SANCTIONS GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL AND HIGH SCHOOLS START CREATING PROGRAMS. LETS GET OUR GIRLS AHEAD OF THE CURVE!

Why Choose UA Rise?

  • Open to All: Boys, girls, and co-ed teams—everyone’s welcome!
  • Expert Coaching: Free weekly athletic development days led by certified trainers, designed for every skill level.
  • Path to Greatness: Fall champions advance to the Regional Championships!
  • Team Building: Championship Teams fundraise together to strenghten their bond under one mission. 
  • Community Focus: Built by military families, for military families and our entire Fayetteville community.

Get in the Game This Fall!

Our Fall 2025 season kicks off in September at New Century International Middle School. Spots are limited—don’t miss your chance to play under the Friday Night Lights and be part of something bigger!

Click Here To Register Now for the Fall 2025 Season

See the Action!

Want a taste of the UA Rise experience? Check out our latest highlight video and witness the energy, excitement, and teamwork that define our league.

Click to Watch Highlight Video 1

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Train. Compete. Develop. — TOGETHER WE RISE.

Ready to rise with us? Registration is open—secure your spot today!

THE TIME IS NOW!!!
THIS IS UA RISE FLAG FOOTBALL - FAYETTEVILLE

Registration is now OPEN for the 2025 FALL RISE Flag Football season. 

Each registered player receives an Under Armour game shirt and shorts with their registration fee.
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These uniforms are provided by the league and are not included as a separate item in the registration fee.

Please note: If a refund is requested before uniforms are distributed, the player will not receive a jersey or shorts. Uniforms are only given to players who are officially part of the league and plan to participate. 

REGISTRATION DETAILS
Early Bird Registration: $130 ends on July 20
 Regular Registration: $150 ends on September 6
Late Registration: $175 ends on September 20


For athletes who register after the regular registration end date, families should expect that uniforms may arrive for Week 2 or Week 3.

A sibling discount of $10 is available. Please note that this discount applies to siblings registered after the initial registered athlete. DISCOUNT WILL BE APPLIED AFTER THE FIRST SIBLING IS REGISTERED.

<LEAGUE LOCATION
The FAYETTEVILLE RISE Flag Football season runs from September through November with games taking place at:
New Century International Middle School 
7455 Century Circle
Fayetteville, NC 28306

SEASON SCHEDULE
Game days and times may be subject to change due to Inclement weather or other reason(s)
September 5 - Combine
September 20 - Game 1
October 3, 10, 17, 24
November 1 - BYE WEEK
November 7, 14
November 21 - Turkey Bowl

Game Times: Friday Night Lights, specific times TBD

LEAGUE FORMAT
RISE Flag Football is based on the child’s grade level for the current school year.
     •   PreK - Kindergarten Division
     •   1st - 2nd Division
     •   3rd – 4th Division
     •   5th – 6th Division
     •   7th – 8th Division
     •   3rd – 5th All Girls Division
     •   6th – 8th All Girls Division
     •   9th – 12th All-Girls High School Division
•   Co-ed, open to grades Pre-Kindergarten through 8th & All Girls High School
•   Six to Eight game season, including playoffs and consolation games
•   6v6 on 25 x 50 yd field - *5v5  for 7th 8th Division*
•   8-10 player rosters, so everyone plays every game
•   Practices will be conducted Tuesdays and Thursdays with flexibilty given to coaches to adjust based on team needs. Athletic Development Day will be Wednesdays throughout the season (Optional).
*Additional days may be applied based on number of athletes.

 •   Coaches will have the opportunity to conduct one additional practice if needed. 

•   No tryouts- rosters are formed by friend and/or coach requests first and then Combine scores.

•   The average Combine scores will be calculated and multiplied by the number of athletes on the team (10) to receive a team score. No one team will keep a score higher than the max that will be determined after the combine.

•   We do this to ensure teams, divisions and the league as a whole mainatins a fair and competitive structure. League Commisioners and coaches will conduct a draft the weekend of the Combine.  

•   All coaches are volunteers

•   To review the full league rules, click here: RULES 


COACHES AND VOLUNTEERS
RISE Flag Football does not provide coaches.
All coaches and volunteers must conduct a background check and an abuse prevention training for the safety of the athletes. 
Each certificate is valid for 1 calendar year.

HELPFUL LINKS
Field Map
Why RISE?

REFUND POLICY
All refund requests must be submitted to the League Commissioner in writing, and refunds will be based on the below:
•   Full or 100% registration fee refund if requested 4 weeks prior to the first scheduled event day
•   Half or 50% registration fee refund if requested prior to the 2nd game of the season
•   No refunds will be given after the 2nd game of the season
•   If the season is canceled after the 4th game of the season due to an unforeseen event, NO REFUNDS will be processed.

Commissioner & league advisor

Kevin Johnson (Coach K)
Kevin Johnson
Commissioner
Camille Bernal-Johnson
League Advisor
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The Founding Story of UA RISE Flag Fayetteville

UA RISE Flag Fayetteville was born from a simple but powerful belief:

Continual Service

We’re Kevin and Camille, and together we’ve made Fayetteville our home and our mission. Our journey began in two very different places—Kevin from Chicago, IL, and Camille from sunny Southern California. But our paths crossed, and for the past 15 years, we’ve walked side by side through every step of military life, family, and now, community building.

When Camille packed up her life in California to move across the country, she brought with her a spirit of adventure, resilience, and service. As a military spouse, she’s lived the challenges and rewards of supporting a family through deployments and transitions. Her commitment to serving others has continued here in Fayetteville, where she’s become one of the area’s top realtors—helping fellow military and local families find their own place to call home.

Kevin’s journey as a U.S. Army combat engineer spanned over a decade, filled with discipline, leadership, and a deep sense of purpose. When it came time to transition out of the military, it was our shared commitment to family and community that inspired us to build something meaningful together.

We saw so much potential in Fayetteville’s youth—energy, toughness, and raw talent—but realized there was a need for more structure, development, and opportunity. That’s why we launched Rise Fast Athletics—not just as a training brand, but as a full development ecosystem designed to elevate young athletes mentally, physically, and emotionally.

From that vision, UA RISE Flag Fayetteville was born—the flagship league powered by Under Armour and guided by our shared values and commitment to growth:

Train. Compete. Develop. Repeat.

As League Commissioner, Kevin is dedicated to ensuring every athlete receives the structure, mentorship, and high standards that shaped his own journey. Camille, as League Advisor, brings her heart for service, her experience as a connector, and her unique perspective as both a military spouse and a Southern California transplant. Together, we work to make sure every family and player feels welcomed, valued, and empowered.

Whether it’s our free weekly development sessions on Wednesdays, camps, or pre-season RISE Combine, every player who steps on the field becomes part of a culture built on discipline, character, and community.

Fayetteville may not be where we started, but it’s where we’ve chosen to invest our lives and raise our family. UA RISE is our way of giving back—providing the next generation with the tools, mentorship, and belief system that shaped us.

From Chicago roots and a Southern California heart to Fayetteville fields—this is more than football.

This is a movement. And it’s just getting started.

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