FLAG FOOTBALL
NON-CONTACT
Experience the excitement of the game – without contact. Flag football is the heart of Non-Contact, and it’s a fun and fast-paced Game Type that can be played at any age and on various field sizes.
Fun / Fast / Fundamentals
In the Football Development Model, flag football and other non-contact Game Types are the first step in the Game Type progression.
Flag is a great way to introduce foundational football skills players will use in all versions of the game like contact, as well as other sports. Some athletes decide to stay in flag forever, while others progress to contact versions of the game. The goal is to set them up for success for wherever their football journey takes them.
NON-CONTACT FLAG BRINGS NEW PEOPLE TO FOOTBALL
USA FOOTBALL'S ROLE & THE GROWTH OF THE GAME
As football’s governing body, USA Football is the sole US member of the International Federation of American Football (IFAF). We are recognized by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee, and we are proud to join IFAF and the NFL to advocate for flag football’s inclusion in the 2028 Olympic Games. We create and deliver best-in-class resources, standards and experiences for every football family member to pursue and enjoy America’s favorite sport, from youth to elite U.S. National Teams.
ON THE RISE
25%
increase
in flag participation
since 2015 – an increase of 300,000 players
PARENTS SPEND
62%
less
money on flag football than the average sport like baseball, basketball and soccer
GIRL POWER
5
times
more girls play flag than tackle - showing the excitement they have for America's favorite sport
MORE DIVERSITY
46%
of players
in flag are minorities, making this a great way to connect with everyone in your community
Source:
USA Football 2019 Participation Report
Source:
2019 Aspen Institute Survey via ESPN
Source:
USA Football 2019 Participation Report
Source:
USA Football 2019 Participation Report
FOR FLAG FOOTBALL ORGANIZATIONS
TOOLS TO START & SCALE
We're here to help your whole flag football program run smooth with the free resources below.
Keep reading to see what you can unlock when you enroll your organization with USA Football.
IFAF FIVES RULES
Learn more about the rules the U.S. Flag National Teams play by for the World Games and international competition.
USA FOOTBALL FIVES
Learn more about 5v5 rules based on IFAF's official flag rules and designed for age-appropriate league or tournament play in the United States.
USA FOOTBALL SEVENS
Learn more about 7v7 rules based on IFAF's official flag rules and designed for age-appropriate league or tournament play in the United States.
THE ONE FLAG CHAMPIONSHIP & SERIES
Squad up and compete in flag football’s premier tournament series and championship – The One.
non-contact Flag football playbooks, equipment & more
GET EVEN MORE TOOLS TO SUCCEED
ENROLLMENT RESOURCES
Everything You Need to Play
Enroll to get tools and insights that make it easy to start playing flag.
From tips on registering your business to playbooks to coach certification and emergency action plans, organizations that enroll with USA Football have everything they need at their fingertips.
FLAG EQUIPMENT
Look good, play good
No flag football experience would be complete without the equipment.
Streamline purchasing and ordering flag football equipment by enrolling.
Enrolled organizations have quick access to receipts and a full dashboard to easily access resources and the equipment store.
FLAG TOURNAMENT
USA Football's The One
Bring your best and get ready for the biggest test your team has ever had to face.
Participate in USA Football's The One - the flag national championship - and see how your team stacks up against the best.
Click the button to see how your organization can get involved.
NON-CONTACT INSIGHTS
CHASE YOUNG
ON HIS FLAG EXPERIENCE
JOE THOMAS
ON FLAG & CONTACT
P.J. FLECK
ON FLAG AS FOOTBALL
FINDING THE RIGHT LEAGUE PARTNER
NON-CONTACT ORGANIZATIONS
As the sport's national governing body, we're here to help you find the right groups to work with to help your organization achieve success. Whether you work with us directly or one of these organizations, you'll find success with Non-Contact.
USA Football helps organizations get resources and tools for this fast growing game type that fits the Football Development Model.
With 1,600 locally operated leagues and over 500,000 youth athletes, NFL FLAG is the only place where flag players wear official NFL gear.
i9 Sports® offers youth flag football leagues in communities across the nation. They offer youth sports leagues, camps and clinics for kids 3 and up.
Football 'N' America (FNA) is a non-contact youth co-ed flag football league for children in grades K-10, co-founded by quarterback Drew Brees.
HOW YOUR ORGANIZATION CAN GET STARTED
More ways to play doesn't have to be overwhelming. For help on getting started, contact us.