Welcome to the September 22 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 15, and Sunday, September 21, 2025. Have a suggestion or want to include something in the weekly newsletter? Drop us an email!

1 Addition, 1 Future Possibility, 1 Update

Cal Poly (CA) provided an updated timeline for the school's flag football team. The 2025-26 academic year will feature a competitive club season, while the 2026-27 will include a full schedule aimed at building up to a varsity season. Cal Poly plans to be a varsity program starting in the 2027-28 academic year and offer scholarships as part of the varsity status.

McPherson College (KS) will add a varsity women's flag football team for the 2026-27 academic year. McPherson will compete in the NAIA's Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference (KCAC).

The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater may add a flag football team in the future, according to school's newspaper Royal Purple. UWW's athletic director Ryan Callahan said the school will assess the viability of adding the sport based on how the other UW schools build their programs, school finances, student interest, and other factors.

2025-26 Flag Football Season Continues

The NJCAA's Alabama Community College Conference (ACCC) continued action this past weekend. Calhoun and Wallace State both improved to 4-0 on the season. Those two schools will meet on Sunday, September 28, with Calhoun hosting a doubleheader that day.

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:

UPDATED THIS WEEK: 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.

UPDATED THIS WEEK: 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.

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.

NEW THIS WEEK: The University of Delaware's flag football team is looking for teams to participate at 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.

One of the upcoming WCFFL tournaments will be held on Saturday, October 4, and Sunday, October 5, at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, Florida. The tournament is still open and any schools looking to compete should contact Coach Venisha Lee at wcflagfootball1@gmail.com.

Blackburn Releases Preview Video

Blackburn College (IL) released a short 30-second video showcasing the program and providing a preview of what's to come. Blackburn will begin competing during the 2026-27 academic year. You can check it out on Blackburn's athletic website here.

Coaching News

NEW THIS WEEK: Allegheny College (PA) announced Abigail Haynie as the flag football program's first head coach. Haynie was previously the flag football head coach at Seneca Valley Senior High School in Harmony, Pennsylvania. Allegheny will launch a club team for the 2025-26 academic year and elevate the program to varsity status in 2026-27.

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.

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.

Hartwick College (NY) is seeking a part-time assistant flag football coach for the 2025-26 academic year. Hartwick will play its first season in the 2025-26 academic year.

Iona University (NY) is looking for a part-time head coach for the women's flag football team. Iona will compete as a club team beginning with the 2025-26 academic year.

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: SUNY Brockport (NY) announced the flag football team's coaches for the 2025-26 academic year. Brayden Hiddleston will be the head coach, Zach Clifton will serve as offensive coordinator, and Tyler Tweedy will serve as the defensive coordinator.

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.

Triton College (IL) has posted the application for the head coach vacancy. Triton will begin competing during the 2025-26 academic year.

NEW THIS WEEK: The University of Georgia is seeking an assistant coach for the 2025-26 academic year. The deadline to apply for the position is Sunday, September 28.

NEW THIS WEEK: The University of Tampa (FL) is looking for a volunteer head coach for the 2025-26 academic year. Those interested should reach out to the school via social media.

UT-Arlington (TX) posted the job description and application for the women's flag football head coaching vacancy. UTA announced earlier this year that it will add a team for the 2026-27 academic year.

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.

Westminster College (MO) has posted a job description for a women's flag football head coaching position. Westminster will begin competing during the 2026-27 academic year.

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.

Virginia Wesleyan University (VA) will host a flag football prospect camp on Saturday, September 27, from 9 AM to 12 PM. The camp will be held on campus in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Florida Gateway College will host a flag football prospect camp on Saturday, October 4. The camp will take place at the school's football complex in Lake City, Florida, from 11 AM to 2 PM.

NEW THIS WEEK: The University of Florida will host a youth flag football camp on Sunday, October 5. The camp will take place from 9 AM to 12 PM on campus at the Southwest Recreation Complex in Gainesville, Florida.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

NEW THIS WEEK: 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.

Villa Maria Previews 2025-26 Campaign

Villa Maria College (NY) will take the field for the first time during the 2025-26 academic year in several scrimmages during the month of October. The school posted a preview on its website, looking at the returning players and some newcomers. Head coach Keith Wing is looking to continue the momentum from last season's 18-10 campaign.