Under Armour, Salisbury organizations teaming up for new city flag football league

Under Armour's RISE Flag Football is set to partner with multiple local Salisbury organizations to promote accessible youth sports participation.

In a release on April 27, the Salisbury Police Department announced that the department, along with RISE Flag Football powered by Under Armour, the Police Athletic League, The Salisbury Boys and Girls Club and the State of Maryland's Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy would come together for this sports league, which they hope will help promote sports participation, community engagement and youth development.

"We are incredibly excited to embark on this transformative journey alongside our esteemed partners,"Steven Burke, owner, and operator of four Maryland leagues, said in a statement. "This partnership represents our shared commitment to making sports accessible to all, and we are grateful for the support of the State of Maryland's Governor's Office of Crime Prevention and Policy, The Salisbury Boys & Girls Club, Police Athletic League(PAL) and the Salisbury Police Department. Together, we will work tirelessly to ensure that every individualin the Salisbury area has the opportunity to participate in our flag football league and experience thenumerous benefits of sports engagement."

RISE Flag Football is set to offer individuals the chance to join the league at no cost or for a significantly reduced registration fee, due to the financial opportunities from the Governor's Crime Prevention and Policy Office, aiming to create an accessible and equitable environment for individuals of all backgrounds. And the league aims to teach the fundamentals of flag football, as well as cultivating leadership, teamwork and sportsmanship.

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