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Bryant & Stratton College – Wisconsin Receives $10,000 Grant from NFL Flag,
NJCAA Foundation and RCX Sports to start Women's Flag Football

Bobcats Set to Launch Women's Flag Football Program in Spring 2023

WAUWATOSA, WI (July 20, 2021) – Bryant & Stratton College – Wisconsin Athletics has received a $10,000 grant in partnership from the NJCAA Foundation, NFL Flag and Reigning Champs Experiences to start an NJCAA women's flag football program.  

"We are very happy to receive this funding from the NJCAA Foundation, NFL Flag and Reigning Champs Experiences to start women's flag football," said Greg Brandner, Bryant & Stratton's Athletic Director. "Flag football is an emerging collegiate sport and we are very excited to be one of the first NJCAA colleges to launch a program with the support from the NJCAA, NFL and RCX." 

The Bobcats plan to start women's flag football competition in Spring 2023 and will offer athletic scholarships to student-athletes.

"The NJCAA expanding NFL Flag opportunities for female student athletes at member institutions demonstrates clearly that football is for all," said Executive Vice President of NFL Football Operations Troy Vincent, Sr. "The values, fun and competitive environment of football can be enjoyed by anyone and everyone who wishes to participate. It is exciting to see junior colleges offer NFL FLAG as a varsity sport to female athletes."

The grant will help support the launch of the program including a coach's salary, uniforms and equipment.

"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 Brian Luckett, 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 Reigning Champs Experiences during this exciting time."

"RCX is dedicated to creating opportunities for all athletes to play and so that every child can gain important life skills only learned through sports," said RCX Sports CEO and NFL FLAG Executive Director Izell Reese. "Through NJCAA women's flag football, young women will not only be able to compete, they'll earn a valuable education that will set them up for success after college."

The addition of women's flag football will bring the Bobcats to 22 sports programs.

A nationwide women's flag football head coaching search will begin in Fall 2021.

For more information on Bryant & Stratton College – Wisconsin Athletics, visit wisconsin.bscbobcats.com

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 and operating 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.

About Bryant & Stratton College

Bryant & Stratton College is a private career college that provides career relevant education with a focus on employability and student success in a personalized environment. The College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education, and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. Bryant & Stratton College has campus locations in New York, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin, as well as an Online Education division, and a Professional Skill Center. For 160 years, Bryant & Stratton College has offered students access to career relevant education leading to bachelor's degrees, associate's degrees and professional certificates in the fields of business, criminal justice, design, financial services, healthcare, hospitality, human resources, paralegal studies and information technology. For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program and other important information, please visit http://www.bryantstratton.edu/disclosures General information can also be found on the College's website at http://www.bryantstratton.edu/

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