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RISE Flag registration is now OPEN for the 2026 Fall flag football season.

Each registered player receives a NIKE reversible game jersey which will be shipped direct to player.

RISE Flag will provide every new player their own custom flag belt. If a returning player, a custom flag belt will be offered upon request. 

RISE Flag will continue to provide a custom football to each team to keep and use for games. 

RISE Flag will be providing the Head Coach a NIKE reversible jersey to match the team they are coaching.

Additionally, there will be an opportunity to purchase a RISE Flag branded mouthguard, RISE Flag branded football or NIKE branded gameday wear through registration.

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REGISTRATION FEE:

RISE Flag registration fee does not include platform and credit card processing fees which will be applied at checkout. A $20 RISE processing fee and transaction fee (covering transaction processing cost) will be added to your total:

Pre-K - Kinder REGULAR REGISTRATION:              $160 ends on August 9
Pre-K - Kinder LATE REGISTRATION:                        $190 ends on August 23

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION:              $200 ends on May 31
REGULAR REGISTRATION:              $230 ends on August 9
LATE REGISTRATION:                        $280 ends on August 23
 
For athletes who register after the regular registration end date, families should expect that uniforms may arrive for Week 2 or Week 3. Also, additional RISE player apparel and/or RISE mouthguard purchased through the registration process, those items will be delivered to your address. 

A sibling discount of $15 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 RIVERSIDE RISE Flag Football season runs from September through November with games taking place on Sunday afternoons at:
 

Arlington Heights Sports Park

SEASON SCHEDULE

Game days and times may be subject to change due to Inclement weather or other reason(s). League Operator will post dates and times prior to Week ONE.

September 20, 27
October 4, 11, 18, 25
November 1
Regional Tournament - Nov 15
 

LEAGUE FORMAT

RISE Flag Football is based on the child’s grade level for the current school year.
        •   Pre Kinder - Kinder Division
        •   1^st - 2^nd Grade Division
        •   3^rd - 4^th Grade Division
        •   5^th - 6^th Grade Division
        •   7^th – 8^th Grade Division
        •  Girls Only Divisions (3rd-5th & 6th-8th Grade)
•  Co-ed, open to grades Pre - Kindergarten through 8^th
•  Six to eight-game season, including playoffs and consolation games
•  6v6 format on 25 x 50 yd field
•  8-10 player rosters 
•  Voluntary practice will be conducted on game day. Coach & parents determine practice schedule, not the league
•  No tryouts or drafts!
•  Rosters are formed by friend and/or coach requests
•  Single players are placed on teams with a common variable to be determined by the 
    League Operator

COACHES AND VOLUNTEERS

RISE Flag Football, LLC, nor the League Operator, does not provide coaches for the leagues. All coaches are volunteers and most likely parents and/or mentors in the community.

EVERY volunteer coach must provide the League Operator with a current RISE background check, which is good for one year. 
 

REFUND POLICY

All refund requests must be submitted to the League Operator in writing, and refunds will be based on the below:
•   Full or 100% registration fee refund if requested before the close of registration (August 9th)
•   No refunds will be given after the close of registration (August 9th)
•   Refunds will not be granted to injuries occuring before or during the season