UIL approves girls flag football pilot program, eyes 2028-29 debut
The UIL approved a girls flag football pilot program set to begin in 2028-29, with rules, scheduling and competition details to be developed before a June 2027 review.
The University Interscholastic League (UIL) has approved a pilot program for girls flag football, with the program expected to begin in the 2028-29 school year. The decision comes after years of advocacy from the Houston Texans, Dallas Cowboys, and school district leaders across Texas. The sport has gained momentum nationally, with 25 states expected to have sanctioned girls flag football by the fall of 2027.
The UIL legislative council authorized staff to develop rules and guidelines for the program, which would include a state championship in each conference and logistical details such as the timing of the season and competition format to be determined.
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