Harcum College Receives Grant to Launch Women’s Flag Football

(August 13, 2025) -- The Harcum College Athletics Department is proud to announce that the College received a $5,000 grant from the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Foundation, NFL Flag, and Reigning Champs Experiences to support the development of a Women’s Flag
Football program.

With this funding, Harcum is taking a major step toward expanding athletic opportunities for women, aiming to be at the forefront of this fast-growing sport. The Harcum College Women’s Flag Football Team is set to begin practices in the Spring 2026 season, creating an exciting new
chapter for women’s athletics. Harcum competes in Region 19 of the NJCAA.

“We believe that participation in sports fosters teamwork, leadership, and resilience—qualities that are not only valuable on the field but also in life beyond college. Our coaching staff is dedicated to
providing a supportive and competitive atmosphere where athletes can excel both academically and athletically,” remarked J.J. DeTemple, Director of Athletics at Harcum College.

“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.”

Harcum is committed to advancing women’s sports and providing student-athletes with the chance to compete at a high level while pursuing their education. Students interested in joining this emerging program are encouraged to complete the recruitment form at harcum.edu/recruitment.

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 andoperating 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.