North Central Missouri College (NCMC) is proud to announce the addition of NJCAA-sanctioned Women's Flag Football, with the inaugural season slated to begin in Fall 2025. This exciting development for the college and the region is made possible through a generous $10,000 grant awarded by the NJCAA Foundation, NFL Flag, and Reigning Champs Experiences. The funding will support the establishment of NCMC's women's flag football program, helping to bring a rapidly growing sport to junior college athletics in northern Missouri.

NCMC Athletic Director Nate Gamet expressed his enthusiasm for the new program, stating, "I am very excited to be a part of the women's flag football movement. Being the first junior college in Missouri to offer this sport is a huge success for NCMC, and I look forward to my role in expanding the sport across Region 16. Flag football has exploded in the Kansas City and surrounding metro areas, and now we can offer an opportunity for these young ladies to further their educational and athletic careers."

As the first junior college in Missouri to launch a women's flag football team, NCMC aims to serve as a trailblazer for the sport in the region, providing aspiring female athletes with new opportunities to compete at the college level while pursuing their academic goals. With support from the NJCAA Foundation, NFL Flag, and Reigning Champs Experiences, NCMC is positioned to make a significant impact in the community and beyond.

"We are honored to be part of this exciting era for women's athletics and hope to establish a lasting foundation for women's flag football in northern Missouri," said NCMC President, Dr. Lenny Klaver. "This will add to our array of current sports and be another opportunity for our athletic department to bring in athletes that further enhance our campus community.  Our vision is to create a pillar of support for this sport and inspire future athletes across the region to pursue their passion for flag football in an environment that promotes both athletic and academic success."

With the anticipated launch of the team in Fall 2025, NCMC looks forward to providing more information on staffing, recruitment, program development, and upcoming events in the near future.