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.