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*WEATHER ADVISORY IN AFFECT*
SATURDAY WORKOUT ON 9/26, CANCELLED

*** FALL SEASON UPDATE ***
DUE TO LOW REGISTRATION NUMBERS, THE FALL SEASON WILL BE CANCELLED.

RISE Flag registration will OPEN for the 2027 Spring flag football season in November. I will still conduct the weekend workouts for the remainder of the Fall FREE OF CHARGE.

Please click here to be added to the mailing list for updates to the Spring Season.

Please click here to RSVP for the Saturday workouts. 

Each registered player for the season 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:

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION:         $150 ends on January 3rd
REGULAR REGISTRATION:              $200 ends on Feburary 21st
LATE REGISTRATION:                        $250 ends on March 28th
***Various discounts, payment plans, and a pay later (fundraising) option are available upon checkout***
 
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 $25 is available for those who register a sibling(s). Please note that this discount applies to siblings registered after the initial registered athlete. DISCOUNT WILL BE APPLIED AFTER THE FIRST SIBLING IS REGISTERED.

A discount of $25 is available for all volunteer coaches.  Please contact the League Director at bronx@riseflagfootball.com for this refund.

A discount of $50 is available for returning players.  Please contact the League Director at bronx@riseflagfootball.com for this refund.

LEAGUE LOCATION

The BRONX RISE Flag Football season runs from March 13th  through June 5thwith games taking place at:
 

Pelham Bay Park, Aileen B. Ryan Sports Complex
Middletown Road & Stadium Avenue, Bronx, NY 10465

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.

 
FREE Pre-Season Workouts: 
Feburary 6, 13, 20, 27

***All workouts will be at Pelham Bay Park.***
9am - 1030am: Kindergarten - 4th Grade
1030am - 12pm: 5th Grade - 8th Grade
12pm - 1:30pm: 9th Grade - 12th Grade 

Season Game Dates:

March 13, 20, 27
April 3, 10, 17, 24
May 1, 8, 15, 22

Playoffs:
Semi Finals - May 29
Championship(s) / 3rd Place Game - June 5th

*June 12 if necessary


LEAGUE FORMAT

RISE Flag Football is based on the child’s grade level for the current school year.

• Kindergarten - 2^nd Grade Co-Ed Division (Mighty Mites)
• 3^rd – 4^th Grade Co-Ed Division (Gridiron)
• 5^th - 8^th Grade Co-Ed Division (Play Makers)
• 9^th – 10^thGrade Boys Division (Heisman B) 
• 11th - 12th Grade Boys Division (Heisman A)
• 9^th – 12^th Grade Girls Division (Future Stars)

•  8 week season, top 4 teams make playoffs and consolation games to determine 3rd place team
•  5v5 Olympic format
•  8-10 player rosters 
•  Voluntary practice will be conducted on game day (one hour before game time)
•  NO TRYOUTS OR DRAFTS (unless trying out for tournament all-star team)
•  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 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.