JOIN LIGHTNING GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL

Lightning is the official girls flag football program of Garden City Thunder Football, designed to introduce and develop young female athletes in the sport of flag football.

Our Fall clinics will teach fundamentals, including throwing, catching, route running, and the basic rules of flag football. The clinic is open to Garden City residents. Grades will be determined based on interest.

ABOUT LIGHTNING GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL

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Garden City School District is considering starting a girls' flag football team for the 2026–27 school year, depending on student interest. This would be a spring sport, and Garden City would join a group of 26 schools currently competing in Nassau County.

To help promote the sport and increase interest, GCAA and Garden City Thunder will be offering a girls' flag football program under the banner of Garden City Lightning. We hosted a free clinic on June 23rd, and registered over 80+ girls. See photos from this clinic here.

A fall clinic will be offered to all girls from Garden City, with ages to be determined based on interest level. All girls are welcome to try out, no matter what other spring sport they play. We are not looking to take athletes away from their favorite spring sport— we are only looking to allow them to try something new and exciting.

Sign up to join our mailing list and be part of something groundbreaking. We are also looking for any volunteers who feel they could add value and help coach. Please reach out to us at gcthunderfb@gmail.com if you’re interested.

Why girls flag football?

Boosts Confidence & Leadership Skills

Flag football empowers girls and encourages teamwork, resilience, and decision-making skills.

State Sanctioning

As of early 2025, 15 states including New York State have officially sanctioned girls’ flag football as a varsity high school sport

Youth Participation Surge

In 2024, over 600,000 girls aged 6–17 played flag football in the U.S., make it fastest growing youth sport.

Lightning Launch Plan

Spring 2024 - Lightning Girls Flag Football Clinic (Grades 5th - 10th)

Fall 2024 - Lightning Girls Flag Football Clinic (Grades 5th - 10th, Additional Grades Based on Interest)

Spring 2025 League Play Begins

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