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Calhoun adding soccer, women's flag football to athletics program


Published on 2025-01-16 17:45:20 - MSN
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  • Calhoun Community College will expand its athletics program with the addition of men's and women's soccer and women's flag football, beginning in the Fall of 2025. This exciting announcement follows the ACCC's (Alabama Community College Conference) decision to add women's flag football to its lineup,

Calhoun Community College is expanding its athletic offerings by introducing men's and women's soccer teams, as well as a women's flag football team, starting in the 2024-25 academic year. This initiative aims to increase student enrollment and provide more athletic opportunities. The college has already hired coaches for these new sports, with plans to begin recruiting student-athletes. The addition of these sports is part of a broader trend in community colleges to diversify their athletic programs, following the National Junior College Athletic Association's (NJCAA) sanctioning of women's flag football. This move not only enhances the athletic department but also aligns with the growing popularity of flag football, especially with its inclusion in the 2028 Summer Olympics.

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