LWSD-endorsed amendment to add Girls Flag Football approved by WIAA

First sport to be added since 1999

Redmond, Wash. – On April 21, 2025 the Washington Interscholastic Activities Association (WIAA) Representative Assembly officially sanctioned Girls Flag Football. This is the first WIAA sport to be added since Girls Bowling in 1999.

This amendment was submitted to the WIAA by Lake Washington High School and Redmond High School, alongside Eastmont High School, Everett High School, Gig Harbor High School, Peninsula School District, and Tacoma School District.

“Sanctioning Girls Flag Football as an official WIAA sport is a monumental step forward in providing exceptional opportunities for our female athletes,” said Dr. Jon Holmen, Superintendent. “Participation in sports instills essential life skills such as teamwork, communication, and resilience, which prepare individuals for success in all areas of life.”

Students have shown a lot of interest in adding Girls Flag Football as a WIAA sanctioned sport. There are currently 90+ teams competing in five of the six WIAA Districts. The Seattle Seahawks have been a tremendous partner and have offered their continued support, including providing uniforms for LWSD teams over the past two years.

Flag Football is one of the fastest growing youth sports with nearly 500,000 female athletes between the ages of 6-17 playing the sport last year. This represented an impressive 63% increase from 2019. 

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About Lake Washington: Lake Washington School District is a high-performing public school district serving Kirkland, Redmond, and Sammamish, Washington. It is the second largest district in the state of Washington, with over 30,000 students in 55 schools.