Why RISE

Women’s flag football is a rapidly growing sport in the United States. Recently, the number of girls and women playing the game has increased dramatically. There are several reasons for this, including:

• Increased access to the sport. Now more flag football leagues and programs are available to girls and women than ever before. This has made it easier for girls and women to get involved in the sport and learn the game.
• The rise of social media. Social media has played a significant role in the growth of women’s flag football. Videos of girls and women playing the game have gone viral, inspiring others to get involved.

As a result of these factors, women’s flag football is now one of the fastest-growing sports in the US. In 2022, over 500,000 girls and women played flag football in the US. 

This number is expected to continue to grow in the years to come, and it’s why we believe in allowing everyone to play our game at UA Rise Flag Football.

A recent SBJ article on Women’s Flag Football says it best:

Here’s the bottom line: Girls already have 1.3 million fewer high school athletic opportunities than boys, according to the Women’s Sports Foundation. Limited access is one of the main reasons that teenage girls stop playing sports at twice the rate of boys.

Let’s do better.

Leaders across sectors — working in state government, athletics associations, high schools, and higher education — should consider how they can expand access to flag football, which girls have made clear is a sport of choice.

 In traditional American football, teams have five (5) eligible receivers plus a quarterback which equals six (6) players involved in the passing game. 

The 6v6 format provides a competitive game with the opportunity for QBs and other offensive positions to experience traditional defensive coverages.