Wallace State Community College Boosts Athletics with $10,000 Grant for Women's Flag Football

Wallace State Community College in Hanceville, Alabama, has received a $10,000 grant from the NJCAA Foundation, in collaboration with NFL FLAG and Reigning Champs Experiences (RCX) Sports. This grant will support the introduction of women's flag football at the college level. It is part of an initiative by the Alabama Community College Conference to promote women's flag football as a competitive sport among its members.

President Vicki Karolewics of Wallace State mentioned the college's success in athletics, including winning six conference championships this year in 12 sports. With two teams still competing in postseason play, the college is well-positioned to lead in the new women's flag football program. This initiative aligns with the college's goal to expand sports opportunities.

Women's flag football is gaining popularity in Alabama, with several community colleges already offering it as an intramural sport. This trend is consistent nationally, as more high schools include the sport, which supports physical fitness and develops cognitive and leadership skills.

RCX Sports, a partner in the grant, collaborates with organizations like the NFL and Jr. NBA to improve youth sports experiences. NFL FLAG, managed by RCX Sports, is a prominent non-contact football program in the U.S., involving over 500,000 youths in more than 1,600 leagues. The program focuses on physical activity, football skills, teamwork, and sportsmanship.

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