The Minnesota Vikings are helping launch a collegiate women’s flag football league by partnering with six NCAA institutions in the region. The league aims to expand access and opportunity for young women, foster leadership, and showcase incredible athletes.
The partnership includes Augustana University, Concordia College, Gustavus Adolphus College, Bethel University, the University of Northwestern, St. Paul, and the University of Wisconsin, Stout. The Vikings will contribute $140,000 to support the league and participating schools.
“This is a significant moment for the continued growth of girls and women’s flag football,” said Vikings Vice President of Social Impact Brett Taber. “These six institutions are set to do something unique, and their partnership with the Vikings and the NFL will bring further awareness to the future of women’s football.”
The league will host jamborees at the University of Northwestern, St. Paul, and the University of Wisconsin, Stout in April, followed by a championship tournament at Twin Cities Orthopedics Performance Center.
“We see women’s collegiate flag as a way to expand access and opportunity, foster leadership, showcase incredible athletes, and create a lasting impact that will inspire future generations,” said Vikings Youth & High School Football Manager Joe Rush.
Source: https://www.vikings.com/news/collegiate-womens-flag-football-league-ncaa-schools