New Jersey · Recruiting
Girls' flag football in New Jersey
Pilot program launched 2026. Pathway to full sanctioning open.
- Year sanctioned
- 2026
- State championship
- NJSIAA Girls Flag Football State ChampionshipHeld in November
- Schools
- ~160
- Source
- Citation →
NJSIAA voted May 4, 2026 to sanction girls flag football as the 35th NJSIAA sport, effective 2026-27. ~160 schools expected. Jets/Giants/Eagles-supported. 21st state to sanction.
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Frequently asked: New Jersey flag football
Is girls' flag football sanctioned in New Jersey?
New Jersey is currently running a pilot program (launched 2026) — not full varsity sanctioning yet, but on the pathway.
How many New Jersey schools have girls' flag programs?
New Jersey currently has roughly 160 schools fielding programs.
How does my school get on the New Jersey sanctioning pathway?
Advocacy starts at the school level: athletic director → district → state HSAA. National groups like NFL Flag and RCX track pilot petitions and can help structure the proposal.
Does FlagPlay verify recruits in New Jersey?
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