Massasoit Community College is excited to announce the addition of Women's Flag Football to its athletic offerings.
"We're thrilled to add Women's Flag Football to our athletics department," said Athletics Director Erica Rivers. "This is a rapidly growing sport both nationally and here in Massachusetts, and we are excited to provide our student-athletes with the opportunity to compete in an emerging sport that continues to gain momentum."
Massasoit will launch Women's Flag Football as a club sport in the spring of 2027, while moving to full NJCAA varsity status in the spring of 2028.
"The NJCAA Foundation is passionate about the value women's flag football brings to institutions' overall growth, the student-athlete experience, and equality across playing fields," stated Andrew Givens, NJCAA Foundation Executive Director. "This is an opportunity for women of the association to compete at the highest level and we are fortunate to work hand in hand with NFL FLAG and RCX Sports during this exciting time."
A generous $5,000 grant from the NJCAA Foundation, NFL FLAG, and Reigning Champs Experiences (RCX) is helping Massasoit build a strong foundation for Women's Flag Football, expanding athletic opportunities for female student-athletes.
"RCX is dedicated to creating opportunities for all athletes to play and so that every child can gain important life skills only learned through sports," said RCX Sports CEO and NFL FLAG Executive Director Izell Reese. "Through NJCAA women's flag football, young women will not only be able to compete, they'll earn a valuable education that will set them up for success after college."
"The NJCAA expanding NFL FLAG opportunities for female student-athletes at member institutions demonstrates clearly that football is for all," said NFL Executive Vice President of Football Operations Troy Vincent Sr. "The values, fun, and competitive environment of football can be enjoyed by anyone and everyone who wishes to participate. It is exciting to see junior colleges offer NFL FLAG as a varsity sport to female athletes."
The addition aligns with the NJCAA's continued partnership with the NFL and RCX Sports to expand opportunities for women in athletics and support the growth of flag football at the collegiate level.
Interested prospective student-athletes can contact the Massasoit Athletics department at athletics@massasoit.edu to receive news and updates about the 2027 club team.
About Massasoit Athletics
Massasoit Community College fields a championship-caliber varsity athletics program competing in NJCAA Division III, Region 21. Dedicated to fostering both athletic achievement and academic excellence, Massasoit has won three NJCAA National Championships and 56 Region 21 Championships. Massasoit student-athletes have earned 92 NJCAA All-American awards and 851 Region 21 honors.
About NJCAA Foundation
The mission of the NJCAA Foundation is to enhance the NJCAA national organization, student-athletes, member colleges and local communities through financial support, scholarships, program initiatives and community service.
About RCX Sports
RCX Sports is the premier youth-sports experiences business, running and operating leagues, camps, combines, tournaments and events.
RCX works with professional leagues, national governing bodies, sports-centric businesses and brands to reimagine youth sports experiences. RCX produces events with world-class partners including the NFL, Jr. NBA, NAIA, Rivals.com and the 2022 World Games.
RCX is committed to improving the accessibility and inclusivity of sports by enhancing the youth sports experience and creating opportunities for all athletes to play. We believe sports have the power to transform lives and that every athlete should have the opportunity to experience the value of sports. For more information, visit www.rcxsports.com.
About NFL Flag
NFL FLAG is an NFL-licensed property of more than 1,600 locally operated leagues and over 500,000 youth athletes across all 50 states. NFL FLAG is a fun and accessible non-contact program available for girls and boys ages 5-17. Players benefit by being physically active through non-contact, continuous action while learning the fundamentals of football as well as lessons in teamwork and sportsmanship. RCX Sports is the official operator of NFL FLAG.