Illinois · Recruiting
Girls' flag football in Illinois
Sanctioned by Illinois High School Association since 2024.
- Year sanctioned
- 2024
- State championship
- IHSA Girls Flag Football State ChampionshipHeld in October
- Source
- Citation →
IHSA added girls flag football as a fall sport beginning 2024; first state championship October 2024.
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Frequently asked: Illinois flag football
Is girls' flag football sanctioned in Illinois?
Yes. Illinois sanctions girls' flag football through the Illinois High School Association, since 2024. The state championship is the IHSA Girls Flag Football State Championship (held in October).
How many Illinois schools have girls' flag programs?
School count published by Illinois High School Association — see governing-body link.
How does my school get on the Illinois sanctioning pathway?
Sanctioned states already have a roster process — contact your athletic director, then Illinois High School Association for current entry rules.
Does FlagPlay verify recruits in Illinois?
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