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Get in Shape Long Island Home of the Largest Flag Football League in the Huntington Area

Get in Shape Long Island Home of the Largest Flag Football League in the Huntington Area

🏈 Why Girls Flag Football?

Accessible & Inclusive

  • No tackling means lower cost and risk—ideal for beginners and families. The Aspen Institute noted that in 2022, 277,000 more children ages 6–12 played flag than tackle (sources: nsga.org, 15projectplay.org, 15nflflag.com)

  • Flag football draws youth from diverse income levels—participants from low/middle-income families are twice as likely to be frequent players, reducing typical sports barriers (source: nsga.org).

Athletic & Life Skills

  • Builds cardiovascular fitness, speed, agility, and coordination.

  • Encourages leadership, teamwork, resilience, and strategic thinking—skills that transfer to school, community, and future sports.


📈 National Growth in Girls Flag Football

Trending Upward

High School Recognition

  • Over a dozen states (e.g. CA, FL, NY, IL, AZ, TN) now sanction girls flag football as a varsity sport, with many launching pilots timesunion.com+15nflflag.com+15operations.nfl.com+15

  • In New York, there were 176 varsity girls flag football teams during the 2023-2024 season, with a total of 4,130 players. This represents a significant increase from the 51 teams participating in the sport's pilot launch in 2022. Additionally, the NYSPHSAA expects 185 programs to participate in a full season, according to the NYSPHSAA

  • Girls flag football is growing fast on Long Island, specifically in our area, with schools like Hills East, Northport, Commack, and Elwood fielding highly competitive teams during the 2025 season. Give your daughter a head start—join now and be part of the next wave of rising talent.

🎓 Pathways to High School & College

High School Teams & Pilots

  • With around 15 CIF-sanctioned states, more regions are adopting varsity-level play, culminating in state championships .

  • Adding flag football often brings new female athletes into school sports—~50% join a high school sport for the first time nflflag.com.

Collegiate Opportunities

A Springboard to Scholarships & Elite Play

Long Island Youth Flag Football Leagues - Huntington area Long Island, New York. Kindergarten through High School Divisions. www.NSFlag.com
Serving East Northport, Northport, Elwood, Kings Park, Commack, Harborfields, Huntington, South Huntington, Deer Park, Bethpage and Half Hollow Hills Districts

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