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Oregon sanctions girls flag football as varsity sport starting in 2027

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 2:47 AM

Last updated Oct 30, 2026

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Summary

The Oregon School Activities Association has officially sanctioned girls flag football as a varsity sport, making Oregon the 25th state to do so. The decision, reached during the Delegate Assembly meeting on October 12, paves the way for the inaugural girls flag football season in spring 2027. Girls flag football began as an emerging activity in Oregon in 2023, with 57 high school programs currently involved. Institutional support from organizations such as the NFL and donations from the Seattle Seahawks have contributed to the sport's growth. Additionally, Nike will provide jerseys for teams during the initial season.

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Key Details

•Oregon joins 24 other states in recognizing girls flag football.
•Initial season is set to begin in spring 2027.
•57 high school programs participated in girls flag football by 2026.
•Seahawks donated $30,000 to support the sport's development.
•Nike will provide jerseys for participating teams.

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Girls flag football is now a sanctioned varsity sport in the state of Oregon. The Delegate Assembly of the Oregon School Activities Association unanimously voted to sanction girls flag football during its Monday, Oct.12 meeting. This makes Oregon the 25th state to recognize girls flag football as an official sport. Oregon joined fellow western states Arizona, California, Nevada and Washington ...
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