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Iowa High School Girls Flag Football

We promote girls flag football, celebrating its growth and opportunities for young female athletes in high school and beyond.

Surge in popularity

Girl's flag football is rapidly gaining popularity and recognition as a vital sport for young female athletes.

Flag football emphasizes speed, agility, and teamwork rather than brute strength, making it an ideal choice for many young athletes.

With collegiate programs emerging across the country, aspiring female athletes now have pathways to continue their athletic careers while pursuing higher education.

Accessibility and Inclusivity

Future Opportunities

Girl's flag football is rapidly growing not only in the United States but globally! Currently, 14 states have sanctioned girls' flag football as a varsity high school sport. Over 500 thousand girls participated worldwide in 2024. With this surge in participation, it has become one of the fastest-growing sports!

Is your School District ready to join the tremendous movement?

selective focus photography of brown football on grass at daytime
selective focus photography of brown football on grass at daytime

14 States

500,000+

Girls participate in flag football from all around the world!

Currently compete in Girl's Varsity Flag Football as a high school sport.