The Women's Gridiron Foundation offers mentorship, football skills camps, and multi-level support to both existing and start-up girls football organizations.
We are a Resource, Advocate and Support System for the growth of the flag and tackle game for girls and women. WGF collaborates with those who share our vision of increasing the opportunities for girls and women to learn and play football as well as close the gender gap in the sport.
We educate and empower young women around the world to a place of greater self-worth and confidence while simultaneously increasing awareness of, and advocating for, greater participation in the women's game on a global scale.
We believe that sport - specifically football - is an ideal vehicle through which essential, meaningful life skills can be learned.
When a safe, supportive, positive
space is created in which females of all ages can learn this incredible game, they will not only show up, but be empowHERed for having done so!!
Wagner College vs. Mt. Saint Mary's
March 7, 2026
With the 2026 college women's flag season underway, WGF was in the house of the Wagner College Seahawks on Staten Island (NY) to cover their match up against Mt. Saint Mary's University. The competition was top notch on this night as a mountain of shoveled snow remained at the edge of the gridiron - remnants from a tough, long winter.
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"The NCAA Committee on Women's Athletics made a recommendation that Divisions I, II and III sponsor legislation to add flag football to the NCAA Emerging Sports for Women program."
This is an announcement for which so many have been waiting from the NCAA.
Bravo to all who have advocated to help girls flag take this next, HUGE step. It has take the tireless efforts of an entire village of people of all ages. Bravo!!
We are getting closer and closer to creating a seamless pathway for girls to play the sport at all levels.
#LA2028
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-- D. Sparling
April 11, 2026
What a super special Sunday on the gridiron with the Mighty Girls, coaches, parents and leadership of RUSH Flag Football on the opening day of their second season!!
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Thank you for inviting me to speak to your girls! I appreciated the warm welcome and absolutely loved seeing some familiar faces while watching the participants showcase their flag skills.
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The football-loving girls in the Kennett Square, PA area are in good hands with RUSH Founder and Director, Nicoll Farrell and her dedicated team of volunteers.
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Once again, it's the people with "no time" who MAKE the time to create and operate a league or a team. It's long hours of hard - often thankless - work. To Nicoll, her husband, family and other volunteers, I salute you and thank you for creating a safe, supportive and super positive space for girls to learn and play this great game in your area. Bravo and keep up the wonderful work!!
-- Dana Sparling
Hard Work - It's Worth it! PSA
TAASA - Break The Box
Diversity is Our Strength PSA
H.K. Poet - Let Her Play PSA
