UA RISE - Independence MO
WELCOME TO INDEPENDENCE
RISE FLAG FOOTBALL
Registration is now OPEN for the SPRING 2024 RISE Flag Football season.
Each registered player receives an Under Armour game shirt and shorts with their registration fee.
Champions of divisions* will be invited to play in the National Championship Tournament
at the University of Maryland July 15-17, 2024
Early Bird Registration: $125 ends on February 2
Registration: $140 ends on March 16
Late Registration: $160 ends on March 31
Registration: $140 ends on March 16
Late Registration: $160 ends on March 31
Sibling Discount is Available of $10. Please note, this discount applies to siblings registered after the initial registered athlete. DISCOUNT WILL BE APPLIED AFTER THE FIRST SIBLING IS REGISTERED.
LEAGUE LOCATION
The Independence Flag Football season runs from April through June with games taking place at:
Independence Sports Complex
17800 E. Salisbury Road
Independence, MO 64056
17800 E. Salisbury Road
Independence, MO 64056
SEASON SCHEDULE
Game days and times may be subject to change due to Inclement weather or other reason(s)
April 21 - 1 Game
April 28 - 1 Game
May 5 - Doubleheader
May 12 - Doubleheader
May 19 - 1 Game
June 2 - Consolation & Championships
Game Times: Sunday afternoons 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
April 28 - 1 Game
May 5 - Doubleheader
May 12 - Doubleheader
May 19 - 1 Game
June 2 - Consolation & Championships
Game Times: Sunday afternoons 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
LEAGUE FORMAT
RISE Flag Football is based on the child’s grade level for the current school year.
• K - 2nd Division
• 3rd – 4th Division
• 5th – 6th Division
• 7th – 8th Division
• Middle School Girls Division
• Co-ed, open to grades Kindergarten through 8th, based on current 2023-24 school year.
• Six to Eight game season including playoffs and consolation games
• 6v6 format on 25 x 50 yd field
• 8-10 player rosters so everyone plays every game
• Voluntary practice will be conducted on gameday - perfect for multi-sport athletes
• No tryouts or drafts - rosters are formed by friend or coach requests; single players placed on teams with similar schools or neighborhoods
• All coaches are volunteer parents
COACHES AND VOLUNTEERS
All coaches and volunteers must provide the league commissioner with a current Coaching certification and background screen.
Each certificate is valid for 1 calendar year.
HELPFUL LINKS
HELPFUL LINKS
Field Map
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.