41 teams girls’ flag high school football teams took part in the Philadelphia Eagles‘ 3rd annual Girls High School Flag Football Jamboree Saturday at Lincoln Financial Field.
All 41 teams that attended Saturday’s event are new participants in the 2024 Eagles Girls Flag Initiative supported by Gatorade, The Bellwether District, and Planet Fitness. Since its inaugural season in 2022, the league has grown from 16 teams to 92 across Philadelphia and South Jersey.
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The teams received customized Nike uniforms that were hung in either the Eagles’ locker room, Temple football locker room, or the visitors’ locker room. After getting dressed, the teams were then given the thrill of running out of the stadium tunnel.
Along with receiving uniforms, teams were provided with a $3,000 stipend, Port-a-Fields provided by USA Football, and NFL Flag Kits to help them get started during their first season.
The day also included a professional photoshoot along with the players listening to current Eagles’ defensive end Tarron Jackson.
“This is such a great event for the girls,” Jackson said. “We want to let them know that we notice them and what they are doing is important. This shows that the organization is behind continuing to grow this league and sport.”
The girls also watched a hype video and were surprised with a special pre-recorded message from quarterback Jalen Hurts.
“Hurts, who has an all-female management team, touted the girls as trailblazers for being part of their school’s first girls flag football teams and being a sign of empowerment for younger generations that will follow in their footsteps. With flag football making its Olympic debut in 2028, Hurts encouraged the girls to continue growing the game and to set goals like representing their country on the world’s biggest stage.“
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The high schoolers got ready for the 2024 season by listening to tips on how to keep their bodies healthy and prevent injury from NovaCare’s sports medicine experts.
This year will feature 2,300 participants playing in six leagues in Philadelphia and South Jersey.
