In the 2010 IFAF Flag Football World Championship, Canada won the gold medal with a 31-18 win over the U.S. Taking silver that year, the U.S. Women’s National Team is hoping for gold in 2012.

USA Football is now taking applications. All American female flag football players are eligible to apply for Team USA and represent our country in Sweden.

Read more: Applications being taken for 2012 U.S. Women's Flag National Team

Flag football teams across the nation are competing for a chance to play in the NFL FLAG Tournament of Champions.

Read more: New Orleans NFL FLAG participants share love of flag football

Flag football teams across the nation are competing for a chance to play in the NFL FLAG Tournament of Champions.

Read more: Houston-area Hispanic players, coaches compete at NFL FLAG regional

Many gridiron stars, whether at the professional or college level, could easily limit their involvement with the sport to what their contract includes. However, many players redirect their continuous passion for the game towards the development of the next generation. Each year, active and former players are getting increasingly involved in the nation's youth flag football leagues.

Read more: Professionals Reach Out to Develop Youth