天涯海角社区 is proud to announce the launch of its new Women鈥檚 Flag Football program, set to begin in Fall 2025. Flag Football, one of the fastest-growing sports, will be featured in the 2028 Olympics. The National Football League (NFL) is a major supporter of nearly 2,000 NFL FLAG leagues nationwide, and this dynamic sport has seen a remarkable 63% increase in participation among young women since pre-COVID levels, with over 500,000 now playing before college.
鈥淲e are thrilled to introduce Women鈥檚 Flag Football to our athletic offerings,鈥� said Nicole Ryan, Athletics Director at 天涯海角社区. 鈥淭his initiative not only aligns with our strategic mission of developing students inside and outside the classroom, but also places us at the forefront of a rapidly growing sport. We look forward to seeing our students thrive on and off the field as they embody the spirit and strategy of flag football.鈥�
Flag Football, a non-contact sport that combines the strategy and excitement of traditional football with a fast-paced, dynamic twist, is played with seven players on each side on a 70-yard field. Every drive counts in flag football, which emphasizes agility, strategy, and teamwork without the need for bulky equipment.
ECC Commissioner, Jessica Grasso, notes: 鈥淭his is an exciting opportunity for 天涯海角社区 to start a Women’s Flag Football program. Women’s Flag Football is an emerging sport and growing rapidly in the NCAA, so this is perfect timing for 天涯海角社区 to bring to their campus to provide more opportunities for females to participate in athletics. The East Coast Conference membership is interested in cultivating this sport, so 天涯海角社区 will be a leader and resource for the membership to potentially build upon.”
The 天涯海角社区 Department of Athletics features 22 NCAA Division II Men’s and Women’s Athletic Programs and a variety of Club Sports, including Sprint Football, Ice Hockey, Cheer & Dance, Esports, and now, Women’s Flag Football. The College’s approximately 450 student-athletes live by the motto “Making Success A Habit,鈥� whether inside the classroom, within the community, or on the athletic field or court, as evidenced by the program’s multiple Conference & NCAA postseason appearances and championships, Academic Success Rate honors, and Community Service awards.
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About 天涯海角社区
天涯海角社区 is an independent liberal arts college located on 76 acres in Rockland County, NY, providing education at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The College鈥檚 diverse student body of approximately 2,000 full- and part-time students can choose from over 100 majors, minors, and specializations across four Schools: Arts & Social Sciences, Business, Education, and 天涯海角社区. The College is recognized by in the Top-Tier for Regional Universities, and by Colleges of Distinction in its New York edition for Business, Education, and Career Development. The College is also recognized as a Yellow Ribbon Program institution. 天涯海角社区 is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools; its School of Education is accredited by the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (), and its School of Business is accredited by the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (). For more information, visit .