Girls Flag Football Jamboree Sparks Interest in High School Sanctioned Sport
Verona hosted the inaugural Wildcat Girls Flag Football Jamboree, inviting five teams to participate in skills competitions and games, aiming to generate interest in making girls flag football a sanctioned high school sport.
By the Numbers- 22 girls signed up to play flag football for Verona
- About 500,000 girls ages 6-17 played flag football in 2023, a 63% increase since 2019
- Flag football is sanctioned as a high school sport in nine states
- Florida's flag football program includes 360 schools and about 10,000 participants
- More colleges and universities are offering flag football for girls
Verona coaches are planning to organize a spring rec league to further develop interest in girls flag football and pave the way for its sanctioning as a high school sport.
Bottom LineThe inaugural Wildcat Girls Flag Football Jamboree at Verona marks a significant step towards making girls flag football a sanctioned high school sport, with efforts underway to establish rec leagues and gain visibility for the sport, potentially leading to its official recognition in high schools.
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