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The Baltimore Ravens and Under Armour have partnered with Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPS), Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and Washington County Public Schools (WCPS) to provide grant funding and uniforms for the development of high school girls’ flag football programs this fall.
The announcement follows a successful pilot year of girls’ flag football in Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS).
For 2024, the Ravens have committed grant funding to 10 public high schools in Baltimore city, all 25 public high schools in Montgomery County and six public high schools in Washington County, while continuing to support the 10 Frederick County high schools entering the second of the program. All participating schools will play competitively in a fall calendar that mirrors other seasonal athletics facilitated by their respective districts.
Under Armour will continue to outfit custom uniforms for each team.
In 2023, 280 student-athletes across 10 FCPS schools participated in the inaugural season of Maryland girls’ flag football. They competed in an eight-week season that commenced with the “Kick-Off Classic” and concluded with a championship event, where Middletown defeated Urbana in triple overtime to capture the title.
The Ravens continue to support the development of innovative athletic activities that benefit the physical, social and emotional well-being of female student-athletes. With 51 participating high schools in 2024, this girls’ flag initiative is rapidly advancing towards the ultimate goal of becoming a state-sanctioned sport and allowing female student-athletes in every Maryland county to receive these same opportunities well into the future.
Girls’ flag football has seen steady growth beyond Maryland in recent years. Highlighted by numerous NFL endorsements and partnerships, the sport has become an emerging offering for girls and women nationwide and across the globe. The International Olympic Committee announced in October 2023 the addition of women’s flag football to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games.
2024-04-22 20:31:06
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