Dear Colleagues,

I hope this message finds you well.

I’m writing to inform you of a significant development regarding the Girls Flag Football program. The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) is expected to make its final decision on fully sanctioning flag football as a varsity sport this fall. The proposal has already passed unanimously in two readings, and we anticipate that the program will transition to PIAA oversight in the summer of 2025.

For the upcoming year, we will continue to operate under the Eagles initiative, which will provide crucial financial support for new schools joining the program. This represents a unique opportunity as it will be the last year of this particular funding incentive.

To build on the momentum and expand the program further within the Suburban One Conference, we need to focus on strategic recruitment. We have already seen promising interest from schools such as Pennsbury, New Hope-Solebury, and Truman. To maximize our outreach and support, I propose the following:

Engagement with Dan from the Eagles Initiative: It could be highly beneficial for Dan to attend an upcoming Principal or Athletic Director meeting. His presence would allow him to discuss the financial support and media exposure that the Eagles initiative can offer to new schools. Additionally, this could provide a platform for answering any questions or concerns.

Strategic Outreach: We will collaborate on effective strategies to reach out to other schools within the Suburban One Conference that might be interested in adding flag football to their athletic programs. Highlighting the benefits and support available can be pivotal in encouraging their participation.

Potential Meeting: If feasible, we are looking consider arranging a meeting where The Eagles and our league chairperson to provide detailed information to discuss this further in a more informal setting.

Your insights and suggestions on these proposals would be greatly appreciated. Please let me know your thoughts on how we can effectively move forward with this recruitment effort.

Please note we are potentially one more year out from confirming this as a PIAA Sport! All support is welcomed!