The Athlete ID Card is a digital identification card for flag football athletes participating in USA Football Sanctioned Tournaments. This card simplifies the tournament entry process and ensures athletes meet age requirements.
The Athlete ID Card is included in the Athlete Membership or can be purchased on its own*.
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*Cost and Purchase Details: The USA Football Athlete ID Card can be purchased for $10 (annual cost per year - automatically renews January 1st). The USA Football Athlete Membership can be purchased for $35 (annual cost per year - automatically renews January 1st). Parents and guardians may add their child by purchasing an Athlete Membership. Learn more about USA Football's Terms & Conditions.
Digital Athlete ID
Your personal digital identity for competitions.
USA Football Age Verification
Verified once, valid for life (with annual renewal).
Tournament Access
Entry to USA Football Sanctioned Tournaments nationwide.
Track Participation
Keep a record of your competition history.
Partner & Sponsor Discounts
Unlock exclusive offers from USA Football partners.
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*Cost and Purchase Details: The USA Football Athlete ID Card can be purchased for $10 (annual cost per year - automatically renews January 1st). The USA Football Athlete Membership can be purchased for $35 (annual cost per year - automatically renews January 1st). Parents and guardians may add their child by purchasing an Athlete Membership. Learn more about USA Football's Terms & Conditions.
The USA Football Athlete ID Card is Your Pass to the Game - A Digital ID Designed for Flag Football Athletes Competing Across the USA!
A simple and secure way to confirm eligibility for USA Football Sanctioned Tournaments and events.
Age Verification is included with the purchase of an Athlete Membership ($35) or an Athlete ID Card ($10).
After purchase, upload a digital copy of your Passport, State ID, or Birth Certificate.
Student IDs are not accepted.
Submitted documents are verified within 7 business days and securely destroyed after verification.
Your age verification remians valid as long as your Athlete Membership or Athlete ID card is active.
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A USA Football Athlete ID Card is required to play in a Sanctioned Tournament to ensure age verification and support rostering and registration. The Athlete ID Card is NOT valid for National Team Pathway, Select Bowl, or Talent ID Camps.
Important Notes:
USA Football provides age verification for league leaders of enrolled organizations through the Athlete ID Card to ensure fair play and compliance in youth football. The Athlete ID Card simplifies the verification process for athletes and provides an age verification solution for leagues, teams, and tournaments to verify and organize their participants.
Important Notes:
The Athlete ID Card is a digital identification card for flag football athletes participating in USA Football Sanctioned Tournaments. It includes age verification and tracks participation.
The Athlete ID Card is specifically for tournament entry and tracking, while the Athlete Membership offers additional benefits, such as access to the National Team Pathway, accident insurance, and other exclusive programs.
Any athlete competing in USA Football Sanctioned Tournaments who does not hold an Athlete Membership should purchase an Athlete ID Card.
The card is valid for all USA Football Sanctioned Tournaments. However, it is not accepted for the National Team Pathway, Select Bowl, or Talent ID Camps.
Yes, the card tracks your participation in USA Football Sanctioned Tournaments.
The Athlete ID Card costs $10 annually.
Log in to your USA Football User Account Dashboard, follow the membership purchase process, and select the "Athlete ID Card" option at checkout.
Yes, parents or guardians can purchase an Athlete ID Card for their child through the User Account Dashboard.
Yes, age verification is included at no extra cost.
Yes, the Athlete ID Card must be renewed annually to stay active and is automatically set to renew each January. You can cancel your auto-renewal via the user account dashboard.
If your card expires, you may lose access to tournaments and benefits, and you may need to redo age verification.
For support, contact USA Football Member Services at membership@usafootball.com.