Louisiana is on the verge of becoming the 15th state to officially sanction girls’ flag football as a high school varsity sport. The Louisiana High School Athletic Association’s Executive Committee announced that over 100 member schools are interested in adding the sport, leading to its conditional approval. A formal vote is set to take place in April to finalize the approval of girls’ flag football as a sanctioned sport.
The growth of girls’ flag football in Louisiana is largely attributed to the New Orleans Saints, who launched a ten-team girls flag football league last spring. The NFL team worked in partnership with organizations such as the LHSAA, Louisiana High School Coaches Association, RCX Sports, NCAA, GENYOUth, and Nike to promote the sport. Saints Owner Gayle Benson expressed her excitement about the LHSAA’s decision to officially sanction girls flag football, citing the opportunities it provides for young women to compete and develop teamwork skills.
The NFL Vice President of flag football, Stephanie Kwok, also praised Louisiana’s decision to sanction girls flag football, noting that it marks a significant milestone in expanding opportunities for girls to compete in high school sports. The Louisiana High School Coaches Association Director, Eric Held, emphasized the importance of providing young ladies with the opportunity to participate in the nation’s fastest-growing high school sport.
Furthermore, flag football will be included in the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games program, thanks to efforts from the International Federation of American Football (IFAF) and support from the NFL. Overall, the move to officially sanction girls’ flag football in Louisiana represents a significant step towards gender equity in high school sports.
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