SOUTHERN MARYLAND — Girls’ flag football will officially launch as a varsity sport in Charles and Calvert County public high schools this fall, joining a growing movement across Maryland to elevate the emerging sport for female athletes.
While local school systems are free to offer girls’ flag football, it is not yet a state-sponsored sport under the Maryland Public Secondary Schools Athletic Association (MPSSAA). According to Maryland regulations, the MPSSAA cannot officially sanction the sport until at least 40% of its 200 member schools—approximately 80 high schools—sponsor teams at the varsity level. This threshold is outlined under the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR).
Until that benchmark is met, each local school system can decide whether to sponsor girls’ flag football and integrate the sport into their athletics programs. Frederick County was the first school district in Maryland to pilot girls’ flag football in the fall of 2023. This pilot program was launched in partnership with the Baltimore Ravens and Under Armour.
Charles County Launch: Clinics and Coaching Jobs
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- Tuesday, June 3 – McDonough High School, Pomfret, 5–7 p.m.
- Thursday, June 5 – North Point High School, Waldorf, 5–7 p.m.
All six Charles County public high schools—McDonough, North Point, St. Charles, La Plata, Thomas Stone and Westlake—are hiring head coaches for their new girls’ flag football teams. These positions mark the county’s full commitment to launching the sport at every high school for the 2025–26 academic year. Job listings are available via the Charles County Public Schools Indeed portal.
Calvert County: Clinics and Coaching Jobs
Calvert County Public Schools will offer girls’ varsity flag football beginning in the 2025–26 school year.
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Tuesday, May 27- Calvert High School, Clarksville, 4:30-7:00 p.m
Coaching positions have been publicly posted for:
- Calvert High School – Prince Frederick
- Northern High School – Owings
Calvert High School has also established a team webpage ahead of the season, reflecting preparations already underway at the school level.
The BayNet has reached out to Calvert County Public Schools for confirmation on the full list of high schools that will participate in varsity girls’ flag football in fall 2025. This article will be updated if additional schools are confirmed.
Youth Flag Football Leagues in Southern Maryland
Several Southern Maryland youth programs have built the groundwork for the region’s high school girls’ flag football expansion:
- Southern Maryland Youth Flag Football League (SMYFFL): Based in Waldorf, SMYFFL is the largest NFL Flag-affiliated league in Maryland, offering spring, summer and fall programs for ages 4–17. SMYFFL includes an all-girls division and was named NFL Flag League of the Year.
- Calvert Youth Flag Football League: Offers co-ed divisions and a competitive 14U all-girls division. The league plays a vital role in preparing young athletes for high school-level play.
- BHC: Based in Southern Maryland, BHC is an elite all-girls competitive flag football program that trains female athletes for high-level competition. BHC will send three teams to the Junior Olympics in Houston, Texas, this summer. See BHC story on The BayNet.
Coaching Positions Open in Charles and Calvert Counties
Both school systems are currently hiring head coaches for girls’ flag football teams. Interested applicants can view and apply through their respective school hiring portals:
- Click for Charles County Public Schools hiring portal
- Click for Calvert County Public Schools hiring portal
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