Welcome to the October 6 edition of the women's flag football newsletter here at Collegiate Flag Football. We will look at the various stories and happenings across the sport over the last week, between Monday, September 29, and Sunday, October 5, 2025. Have a suggestion or want to include something in the weekly newsletter? Drop us an email!

4 Additions This Week, 1 Update

Beloit College (WI) has pushed back its first season from spring 2026 to spring 2027, according to the school's athletic website.

Cornell College (IA) will add varsity flag football beginning with the 2026-27 academic year. Cornell is the fourth member of the NCAA Division III Midwest Conference to add the sport.

The University of North Alabama will add a varsity flag football team beginning with the 2026-27 academic year. UNA becomes the 7th NCAA Division I school to announce a varsity program.

The University of West Alabama was the fourth school to announce it will add a varsity flag football team beginning with the 2026-27 academic year. UWA is the first school from the NCAA Division II Gulf South Conference to add the sport.

Wesleyan College (GA) will also add a varsity flag football program beginning with the 2026-27 academic year. Wesleyan will compete in the NAIA, but a conference has not yet been confirmed.

2025-26 College Flag Football Season Updates

The NJCAA's Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) season marched on this past week. While undefeated Wallace State (6-0) didn't play, Shelton State (6-2) moved into second place with two wins. Calhoun (7-3) split a midweek doubleheader against Snead State (6-4), followed by a pair of wins on Sunday. Wallace State will be back in action this week with two doubleheaders: one against Northwest-Shoals on Wednesday and another against Snead State on Sunday.

Up North, our friends in Canada had the first 5v5 tournament of the season in Guelph, Ontario. Queen's University's A team went a perfect 4-0, while a pair of Western University teams posted a combined 5-0 mark. Laurentian and Toronto both posted 3-0-1 records at the tournament. The full list of scores can be found on the Ontario Women's Intercollegiate Football Association (OWIFA) Instagram page.

2025-26 Scheduling News

The 2025-26 National Collegiate Flag Football League (NCFFL) registration is open. The NCFFL will host games in both the fall and spring seasons, with schools having the option to compete in either season or both. The spring 2026 campaign will feature a 10-game season, with playoffs and a championship in 2026.

Relatedly, the NCFFL's Collegiate Flag Football Fall Classic will be held on Saturday, October 18, and Sunday, October 19, at Howard Community College in Columbia, Maryland. The Classic was previously scheduled for October 11 and October 12, but the NCFFL changed the dates. The NCFFL's November Cup will be hosted by Iona University in New Rochelle, New York, on Saturday, November 8, and Sunday, November 9. The NCFFL also posted dates for its spring tournaments and championships, which are as follows:

The first spring tournament will take place on Saturday, March 28, and Sunday, March 29, at Howard Community College (MD) in Columbia, Maryland. The second spring tournament will take place two weeks later, on Friday, April 10, and Saturday, April 11, at Lancaster Bible College (PA) in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Finally, the NCFFL National Championships will be held on Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3, at the Capelli Sports Complex in Tinton Falls, New Jersey.

The NCFFL updated the membership for the 2025-26 academic year. Over 20 schools will participate during the 2025-26 academic year and the list of participating schools includes:

• Campbellsville University (KY)
• College of Staten Island (NY)
• Ferrum College (VA)
• Howard Community College (MD)
• Iona University (NY)
• Kean University (NJ)
• Lancaster Bible College (PA)
• Long Island University (NY)
• Mercyhurst University (PA)
• Penn West California (PA)
• Rutgers University (NJ)
• St. Joseph's University (Brooklyn, NY)
• SUNY Cortland (NY)
• University of Albany (NY)
• Villa Maria College (NY)

The IFFA has posted a survey for college teams regarding the College Flag Showdown for next season. Schools can let the IFFA know which days, how many total games, and the number of daily games they wish to play at the tournament. The 2026 College Flag Showdown is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, March 4, through Saturday, March 7.

The Southern Women's Collegiate Flag Football Alliance (SWCFFA) is looking for additional teams to participate during the 2025-26 academic year. The SWCFFA previously announced that five NCAA Division I club teams will compete.

UPDATED THIS WEEK: The Carolina Crown tournament scheduled for Saturday, October 11, has been moved back to Saturday, October 18.

The University of Florida will host its 37th Annual Swamp Bowl from Friday, October 24, through Sunday, October 26. College flag football teams will compete on Friday, October 24, and Saturday, October 25. High school teams will play on Saturday, October 25, and Sunday, October 26. Interested college teams can sign up here, while high school teams can sign up here.

The University of Delaware's flag football team is looking for teams to participate in its tournament on Saturday, October 25, and Sunday, October 26. Interested schools should contact the team via social media or send an email to Kayla Comizio (kaylacomizio@gmail.com).

The Women's Collegiate Flag Football League (WCFFL) is looking for additional teams to compete during the 2025-26 academic year. The WCFFL will have tournaments in the fall and spring. Those interested should contact Ms. Venisha Lee at wcflagfootball1@gmail.com.

Albright Head Coach Eric Martin Chats with CFF

Albright's women's flag football head coach, Eric Martin, recently chatted with Collegiate Flag Football. Martin talked about his journey to becoming a head coach, his role while building the program in 2025-26, recruiting experiences, and much more. The full Q&A session can be found here.

Coaching News

NEW THIS WEEK: Aurora University (IL) posted a job description for a part-time assistant women's flag football coaching position.

Caldwell University (NJ) has posted an opening for a part-time women's flag football head coach. Caldwell will add flag football beginning with the 2026-27 academic year.

Campbellsville University (KY) is seeking a part-time assistant flag football coach. The Tigers named Spencer McCown head coach in July 2025.

NEW THIS WEEK: Cedar Crest College (PA) has posted the job description for the flag football head coaching vacancy. Amanda Avvento was previously the head coach.

The College of Saint Benedict (MN) posted a job description for a women's flag football head coaching vacancy. The college has not officially announced the addition of flag football.

The College of Saint Mary (NE) will partner with Bechler Leadership in its search for a head coach. All questions and application materials (cover letter, resume, and 4 references) should be sent to search@bechlerleadership.com. Saint Mary will begin competition during the 2026-27 academic year.

NEW THIS WEEK: Cornell College (IA) named Courtney Pennel as the first flag football head coach. Cornell will start competing during the 2026-27 academic year.

Lakeland University (WI) has posted the job description for the women's flag football head coaching vacancy. Lakeland will begin competing during the 2025-26 academic year.

NEW THIS WEEK: Laurentian University (Sudbury, Ontario, Canada) announced its flag football coaching staff for this season. Brett Walter will be the head coach, Jeff Ruff will be the defensive coordinator, and Véronique St-Jean will be the offensive coordinator.

Penn State Schuylkill (PA) is seeking a part-time defensive coordinator. The Nittany Lions will compete in the NCAA Division III Atlantic East Conference in the 2025-26 academic year.

Point Park University (PA) posted the job description for the women's flag football head coaching position. Point Park will begin competing during the 2026-27 academic year.

Radford University (VA) has posted the job description for the women's flag football club team. Radford announced the addition of a club team beginning with the 2025-26 academic year in May.

Roxbury Community College (MA) posted the job description for the women's flag football head coaching position. Roxbury CC will begin competing in the spring of 2026.

Saginaw Valley State University (MI) posted the job description for the women's flag football head coaching position. SVSU will begin competing during the 2026-27 academic year.

Saint Joseph's University (PA) has posted an opening for the head coaching position of a women's flag football club team.

Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in Savannah, Georgia, posted a job description for a flag football head coaching position. The school will begin competing during the 2026-27 academic year.

NEW THIS WEEK: St. Joseph's Brooklyn (NY) has named Osman Paljevic as an assistant coach.

SUNY Old Westbury (NY) has posted a job description for the women's flag football head coaching position. Old Westbury is planning to have a varsity team by the start of the 2026 spring season.

Thomas University (GA) has an opening for its head coaching role after the departure of Chelsea Parmer earlier this month. The official posting can be found here.

NEW THIS WEEK: The University of Buffalo (NY) is looking for offensive coaches to join the flag football staff. Those interested should reach out via social media.

NEW THIS WEEK: The University of Toronto announced its coaching staff for the 5v5 flag football program. Team White will consist of Julie Van as head coach, Gisselle Villagarcia as the defensive coordinator, Sam Colby as the offensive coordinator, and Nicolas Green as an assistant coach. Team Blue will see Madeleine Chu serve as head coach, Melissa O'Neill as defensive coordinator, Supriya Vasanthakumaran as offensive coordinator, and Nevada Russell as an assistant coach. Jessie Strong will be the strength and conditioning coach for both teams.

UW-Oshkosh (WI) has posted the job description and application for the women's flag football head coaching vacancy. UW-Oshkosh is hoping to compete as soon as the 2026 spring season. The deadline to apply for the position is Tuesday, September 16.

NEW THIS WEEK: Webber International University (FL) has named Chris Lonigro as an assistant coach for the flag football team.

NEW THIS WEEK: Wesleyan College (GA) named Seth Berkebile as the program's first head coach. Berkebile is currently the school's Director of Athletics. He will oversee Wesleyan's move into the NAIA in the 2026-27 academic year when the school launches its flag football team.

Future Camps and Clinics

Newsletter email note: An interactive calendar with all the dates and hosts has been placed at the top of this section on the website. Due to the limitations of HTML within emails, I am unable to send the calendar as part of the weekly rundown in the email. A direct link is provided here. The camps and clinics are listed in order of date, from the earliest to the latest date. The listed times are specific to that school's time zone.

The Cincinnati Bengals will host an NFL Flag Regional Tournament on Sunday, October 12. The location will be determined at a later date. Registration for the tournament ends on Monday, September 15.

Keiser University (FL) will host a pair of girls flag football clinics in October and November. The first will take place on Sunday, October 12, while the second will take place on Sunday, November 9. Both clinics will run from 9 AM to 11 AM and be held at the KU multi-purpose field.

Marymount University (VA) will host a prospect camp on Saturday, October 12. The camp will take place from 1 to 4 PM on campus in Arlington, Virginia.

The Buffalo Bills will host an NFL Flag Regional Tournament on Saturday, October 18. The tournament will be held at Sahlen's Sports Park in Elma, New York. Registration for the tournament ends on Monday, September 22.

The Tennessee Titans will host an NFL Flag Regional Tournament on Saturday, October 18. The tournament will be held at Centennial High School in Franklin, Tennessee. Registration for the tournament ends on Monday, September 22.

The University of Mount Olive (NC) will host a flag football prospect camp on Saturday, October 18, from 1 PM to 4 PM. The camp is open to high schoolers in grades 9 through 12, and will be held on campus in Mount Olive, North Carolina.

College of DuPage (IL) is hosting a recruit event for the class of 2026 on Sunday, October 19, from 10 AM to 12 PM. The event will allow recruits to meet coaches, view practice, tour the campus, and participate in a Q&A session. Those interested can fill out the Google Form here.

USA Football is hosting a Talent ID Camp in association with the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, October 19. The camp will be held at the Under Armour Campus in Baltimore, Maryland.

The Chicago Bears will host an NFL Flag Regional Tournament on Saturday, October 25. The tournament will be held at Clarence Hicks Sports Complex in Rockford, Illinois. Registration for the tournament ends on Monday, September 29.

Slippery Rock University (PA) will host a flag football showcase and tournament on Saturday, October 25. The talent ID camp and showcase will take place from 10 AM to 2 PM and is for girls in grades 8 through 12. The women's 5 v 5 flag football tournament is open only to adults and will take place from 3 to 7:30 PM. Both events will be held at the McFarland Recreation Sports Complex on campus.

The Las Vegas Raiders will host an NFL Flag Regional Tournament on Sunday, October 26. The tournament will be held at Heritage Park in Henderson, Nevada. Registration for the tournament ends on Monday, September 29.

The New York Jets will host an NFL Flag Regional Tournament on Sunday, October 26. The tournament will be held at Anzaldi Park in Clifton, New Jersey. Registration for the tournament ends on Monday, September 29.

NEW THIS WEEK: Aurora University (IL) will host the Illinois Senior Bowl on Saturday, November 1, and Sunday, November 2. The event will be for 50 of the state's senior players. Nominations are currently open.

The Indianapolis Colts will host an NFL Flag Regional Tournament on Saturday, November 1. The tournament will be held at Grand Park in Westfield, Indiana. Registration for the tournament ends on Monday, October 6.

NEW THIS WEEK: Meredith College (NC) will host a fall prospect camp on Saturday, November 1, from 9 AM to 12 PM. The camp is open to current high school players and will be held on campus in Raleigh, North Carolina.

The New Orleans Saints will host an NFL Flag Regional Tournament on Saturday, November 1. The tournament will be held at the Shrine/Saints Facility in Metairie, Louisiana. Registration for the tournament ends on Monday, October 6.

The Washington Commanders will host an NFL Flag Regional Tournament on Saturday, November 1. The tournament will be held at the Fields at RFK in Washington, DC. Registration for the tournament ends on Monday, October 6.

USA Football is hosting a Talent ID Camp in association with the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday, November 8. The camp will be held at the Chiefs Indoor Facility in Kansas City, Missouri.

The New England Patriots will host an NFL Flag Regional Tournament on Saturday, November 8. The tournament will be held at Forkicks Taunton in Taunton, Massachusetts. Registration for the tournament ends on Monday, October 13.

The Dallas Cowboys will host an NFL Flag Regional Tournament on Sunday, November 9. The tournament will be held at the Cowboys' practice facility (The Star) in Frisco, Texas. Registration for the tournament ends on Monday, October 13.

USA Football is hosting a Talent ID Camp in association with the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, November 23. The camp will be held at Campo Verde High School in Gilbert, Arizona.

The Los Angeles Chargers will host an NFL Flag Regional Tournament on Sunday, November 23. The tournament will be held at Great Park in Irvine, California. Registration for the tournament ends on Monday, October 27.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers will host an NFL Flag Regional Tournament on Sunday, November 23. The tournament will be held at the SouthShore Complex in Apollo Beach, Florida. Registration for the tournament ends on Monday, October 27.

Daytona State College (FL) will host a skills and ID camp on Saturday, December 6, in Daytona Beach, Florida. The camp will take place from 10 AM to 1 PM on campus.

The Houston Texans will host an NFL Flag Regional Tournament on Saturday, December 6. The tournament will be held at Farm League Park in Spring, Texas. Registration for the tournament ends on Monday, November 10.

Norco College (CA) will host a showcase camp on Saturday, December 6, from 11 AM to 2 PM. The camp will be attended by Arizona Christian (AZ), Aurora (IL), Benedictine Mesa (AZ), Golden West (CA), Hope International (CA), Irvine Valley College (CA), La Sierra (CA), Ottawa (AZ), Purdue Northwest (IN), Santiago Canyon College (CA), and Simpson (CA).

Ottawa University (AZ) will host a flag football recruit day on Saturday, December 6, from 9 AM to 3 PM. The experience will allow recruits to meet coaches, tour the campus, and participate in a few drills.

Warner University (FL) will host a showcase camp on Saturday, December 6, in Lake Wales, Florida. The camp will take place from 9:30 AM to 3 PM and is open to players graduating between 2026 and 2029. Coaches from LaGrange College (GA), St. Thomas University (FL), and Wingate (NC) will be in attendance.

USA Football is hosting a Talent ID Camp in association with the Houston Texans on Sunday, December 7. The camp will be held at Farm League Park in Spring, Texas.

Whittier College (CA) will host a showcase camp on Sunday, December 7, in Whittier, California. The camp will take place from 9:30 AM to 3 PM and is open to players graduating between 2026 and 2029. Coaches from Arizona Christian University, Golden West College (CA), and La Sierra University (CA) will be in attendance.

There will be a showcase camp at Locust Grove High School (GA) on Sunday, December 14, in Locust Grove, Georgia. The camp will take place from 9:30 AM to 3 PM and is open to players graduating between 2026 and 2029. Coaches from Chowan University (NC), LaGrange College (GA), Meredith College (NC), Reinhardt University (GA), and Wingate (NC) will be in attendance.

USA Flag will host the 2026 World Championships from Wednesday, January 14, through Sunday, January 18, 2026, in Tampa, Florida. The deadline to secure a spot is Friday, October 10. Teams can still register between October 11 and December 5, but will be placed on a waiting list.

NEW THIS WEEK: The Heritage Girls Flag Bowl will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, in San Diego, California. The Flag Bowl is open to junior and senior high school students. Players interested in participating can register here, with coaches from the two teams evaluating and ranking players to provide an opportunity to be drafted to play in the Heritage Bowl. The registration deadline is Saturday, October 25, and players will be drafted on Saturday, November 1. Players participating in the Flag Bowl will receive an all expenses paid trip to San Diego.

Villa Maria College (NY) will have a women's flag football camp & showcase on Saturday, February 14, 2026, which will feature US Women's National Team member Izzy Geraci. The camp will take place from 12 PM to 2:30 PM at Villa Maria's athletic center in Buffalo, New York.

Howard Community College (MD) will host a spring flag football league in the Spring of 2026. Games will be played each Sunday, starting March 22, 2026, and the league will conclude on June 14, 2026.

There will be a high school and college recruiting combine at Capelli Sports Complex in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, on Saturday, May 3, 2026. The combine will be held on the same day as the NCFFL's National Championship.

Millersville University (PA) will host its 2nd annual girls flag football camp from Wednesday, June 24, through Sunday, June 28, 2026.

IFAF 2025 Asia-Oceania Championship Draw

The IFAF held the group draw for the 2025 Asia-Oceania Championship that will take place from Friday, October 24, through Sunday, October 26, in Ningbo, China. 13 women's teams will compete in three groups. China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, and Thailand will contest Group A. India, Jordan, Korea, Malaysia, and the Philippines were drawn into Group B. American Samoa, Australia, and New Zealand are the final trio in Group C.

On the men's side, there will be five groups of three teams. Hong Kong, Japan, and the Philippines are in Group A. China, India, and Kuwait are in Group B. Indonesia, Korea, and Mongolia are in Group C. Jordan, Singapore, and Thailand are in Group D. Finally, American Samoa, Australia, and New Zealand are in Group E.

NFL's Buffalo Bills Host Canada and US National Teams

The Buffalo Bills hosted a scrimmage at halftime of their game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, October 5. The women's national teams of Canada and the United States played an exhibition.

NFL Planning to Launch Pro Flag Leagues

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said the league plans to create professional men's and women's flag football leagues in the run-up to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Goodell mentioned the increasing popularity of the sport at the high school and collegiate levels as part of the reason for creating the leagues.