nanaimo

SPRING 2025 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

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SPRING PROGRAM

Location: TBD (Central Nanaimo)

Commissioner: Brittany Hawkes

Your Commitment


Spring League:
April 20 - June 16, 2025
Location: TBD

U8s and U10s: 3:00-4:30pm
U12s: 4:00-5:30pm
U14s: 5:00-6:30pm
U16s and U18s: 6:00-7:30pm

Registration Closes



Spring League:

March 11, 2025

Contact Details


778 977 1870
vancouverisland@uaflag.ca

league info

Welcome to UA RISE Flag Football in Nanaimo, the most exciting youth flag football experience for boys and girls ages 5-18, powered by Under Armour!  

As one of Under Armour’s premier youth sports partnerships, we are excited to offer our players the best in fun, competition, and football skills to build confidence and leadership for youth athletes nationwide. With Rise Flag Football, your child will have the opportunity to learn the game of football, make new friends, and compete in a safe and positive environment.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

March 2 & 9, 2025 – FREE Skills and Drills Sessions – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

March 16, 2025 – FREE High School Flag Football Jamboree – CLICK HERE TO REGISTER



UA RISE: 
Ages: 5 yrs – 17 yrs.
Our flagship signature program offers individual players the chance to learn, play, and grow in a supportive environment. Focused on fun and foundational skills, this program is perfect for players of all experience levels who want to build friendships and enjoy the game. Using the UA RISE rulebook. Players can have one friend request. No full teams or large friend groups.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR UA RISE.


We can’t wait to see you on the field, sign up now and be a part of the UA Flag Football experience!

  • U8 Division YOB 2018 thru 2019
  • U10 Division YOB 2016 & 2017
  • U12 Division YOB 2014 and 2015
  • U14 Division YOB 2012 & 2013
  • U16 Division YOB 2010 & 2011
  • U18 Division YOB 2008 & 2009
  • All divisions are Co-ed
  • Eight game season including playoffs and consolation games
  • RISE: 5v5 format on 25 x 50 yd field (UA RISE Rules)
  • 8-10 player rosters so everyone plays every game
  • Team 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 are placed on teams with similar schools or neighbourhoods
  • All coaches are volunteers

Registration Fees:

Base Registration Fee: $309.75 ($295 + GST)
Early Bird Registration Discount: -$21 (until January 31, 2025) ($275 + GST)

Late Registration Charge:
+$21 (effective April 1, 2025 onwards) ($315 + GST)

Calling all Coaches! 
This league is powered by fantastic volunteer coaches.  If you’re interested in coaching your player’s team, please let us know before you register! 

Game Schedule:

Each game night consists of a 50 minute practice followed by a 50 minute game.

Local Sponsors

For Coaches

All coaches are volunteers. All Coaches and Volunteers must provide the Commissioner of your league with a current certification and background check.

For Parents

The best part about RISE Flag Football is the minimum time commitment. Other than once-a-week game days/nights, there is no other time commitment for players.

For players

Get ready for an exciting youth flag football season with UA Rise! Join us for a fun-filled, action-packed experience where you can showcase your skills and compete with other athletes in your community.

REFUND POLICY

We at UA Rise Flag Football offer the following refunds within these specific timelines. All refund requests must be submitted by email to your League Commissioner.

  • FULL or 100% registration fee refund, if requested before uniforms, are ordered for the league which occurs 4 weeks prior to kickoff.  Banking and Service Fees are Non-Refundable
  • HALF or 50% registration fee refund, if requested after uniforms, are ordered and prior to the 1st game of the season.  Banking and Service Fees are Non-Refundable
  • NO REFUND request was submitted and processed after the 1st game of the season
  • In the event that the UA Rise Flag Football season is cancelled prior to the 4th game of the season due to an unforeseen event such as a COVID-19 outbreak, then a HALF or 50% registration fee refund will be processed. If the season is cancelled after the 4th game of the season due to an unforeseen event such as a COVID-19 outbreak, NO REFUND will be processed.

The ultimate youth
flag football experience

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