Girls Flag Football in Durham Region
Clarington Flag Football welcomes girls ages 7 to 17 from Oshawa, Whitby and across Clarington. Our fully coed U11 and U17 divisions play at South Courtice Arena in Courtice. This page is for every parent who has ever wondered if flag football is the right fit for their daughter. The answer is yes.
2028 Olympics
Flag football makes its Olympic debut at the Los Angeles Games. Female athletes are front and center on that world stage.
Fastest Growing
Girls belong on the flag football field. Our coed league welcomes athletes ages 7–17, with opportunities to learn every position.
100% Coed
Every team at Clarington Flag Football welcomes girls. No tryouts. No cuts. Every athlete belongs here.
Start Something Here
Come play flag football with other female athletes and show how you can dominate on the field.
Women's Flag Football is Having a Moment
This is not a new trend. Women have been playing flag football for decades. But right now, the sport is growing faster than ever, and female athletes are leading that charge. The NFL has invested heavily in growing the women's game. Flag football is an official Olympic sport starting at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, and women's flag football will be front and center on that stage.
The NFL FLAG program, which Clarington Flag Football is officially affiliated with, has seen massive growth in female participation. Across North America, girls are discovering that flag football offers something a lot of other sports do not: speed, strategy, teamwork, and the chance to wear an NFL jersey and play the game they have always watched on TV.
Why Girls Love Flag Football
No Contact, All Competition
Flag football is non-contact. There are no tackles, no blocking, and no physical intimidation. The game is won with speed, route running, reads, and execution. That levels the playing field in a way that makes flag football genuinely exciting for female athletes.
Every Position is Open
In our coed league, girls play every position. Quarterback, receiver, rusher, center. There are no designated roles by gender. If you can run a route, read a defense, or throw a spiral, you play. And even if you cannot, we will show you how.
It Builds Real Confidence
There is something powerful about a girl who steps onto a football field and owns it. Flag football builds confidence in a way that is hard to replicate. Athletes learn to compete, communicate, lead, and win together.
The NFL is Behind It
The NFL has made a serious commitment to growing women's flag football at every level. That means more visibility, more opportunities, and more pathways for female athletes who fall in love with the game here in Clarington.
Olympic Future
Your daughter could grow up to represent Canada at the Olympics playing flag football. That is not a stretch. The sport is growing that fast. Starting young in a program like ours is exactly how that path begins.
A Community That Welcomes Everyone
Our league is built around inclusion. Every athlete, regardless of gender, experience level, or background, is welcomed and supported. We do not just tolerate diversity. We celebrate it.
What Your Athlete Can Expect
When you register with Clarington Flag Football, your athlete gets the same experience as every other player in the league. They get an official NFL FLAG reversible jersey, a flag belt, and a mouthguard. They play on a real field at South Courtice Arena in Clarington, Ontario, on Tuesday evenings. They are coached by a volunteer coach who is there because they love the game and love working with young athletes.
She will learn the game, build friendships, and grow as an athlete. And she will do it wearing an NFL jersey, playing the sport that is heading to the Olympics.
Girls ages 7 to 17 are welcome. U11 division (ages 7 to 11) and U17 division (ages 12 to 17).
7-week seasons. Games on Tuesday evenings at South Courtice Arena, Clarington, Ontario.
Official NFL FLAG reversible jersey, flag belt, and mouthguard included in registration.
None. Zero. We teach the game from the ground up. First-timers are welcome and common.
Opportunities for Female Flag Football Athletes
Playing flag football in Clarington opens doors beyond the field. Here are two programs available to female athletes in our league right now.
Explore External Gear Support
The RCX Sports Foundation has offered gear support through its Support Every Game campaign. Families should check directly with the provider for current availability and Canadian eligibility. This is an external opportunity, not equipment guaranteed with league registration.
Women's Flag Football International Scholarship
The RCX Sports Foundation describes one competitive international women’s flag football scholarship each academic year, with a one-time award of up to $75,000. It is for eligible athletes attending a qualifying U.S. varsity program, not funding guaranteed through our league. The published application deadline is April 15; check the provider for the next application cycle and full requirements.