MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. — Did you know girls' flag football is one of the fastest-growing sports in the world? It's even being added as an Olympic sport for the 2028 games in Los Angeles.
Beginning this fall, Montgomery County Public Schools is getting in on the action by piloting a girls' flag football program thanks to a partnership with the Baltimore Ravens and Under Armour. The partnership will provide grant funding for the program, including equipment and uniforms for each of the 25 MCPS high schools. Grant funding will also be provided to cover other expenses including coaching stipends, transportation, and awards.
MCPS will be joining Baltimore City Public Schools and Washington County Public Schools as school districts that will pilot girls' flag football during the fall 2024 season. This decision comes after Frederick County Public Schools saw success with its pilot program last year.
Coaching positions will be posted in the near future on MCPS Careers for all 25 high schools. Informational meetings will be held during the month of May and skills clinics will be hosted at MCPS schools in early June. Additional information will be shared in the coming weeks.
“We are excited to be part of the expansion of girls’ flag football in Maryland, as we strive to provide additional participation opportunities for our student-athletes in Montgomery County Public Schools. Girls’ flag continues to thrive across the country and we look forward to partnering with the Baltimore Ravens and Under Armour to bring this excitement to our 25 high schools in Montgomery County. This initiative is directly aligned with our R.A.I.S.E. core values of equity, access, and spirited competition and will provide a springboard of success for flag football across our county," said Dr. Jeff Sullivan, Director of Systemwide Athletics.
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