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Bridgeport Public Schools is proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership with the four-time Super Bowl champions and eight-time NFL title holders, the New York Giants, to launch Girls Flag Football in the city.
This initiative will kick off with the inaugural 2025 Girls Flag Football Jamboree on Sunday, June 8, at Bridgeport’s beloved Seaside Park—a landmark 375-acre waterfront park known for its baseball fields, picnic areas, scenic oceanfront walkway, sandy beach, and lighthouse.
The Jamboree, free and open to girls ages 13 to 18, will introduce young women to flag football in an inclusive, high-energy setting. All participants will receive uniforms, and teams from across the region are encouraged to register in advance.
“We’re not just hosting a tournament. We’re setting a new standard,” said Paul Catuccio, Athletic Director for Bridgeport Public Schools. “With the support of one of the NFL’s most storied franchises, and the energy of our students behind us, June 8 will be a milestone for girls’ athletics in Bridgeport.”
“This partnership with the New York Giants is a transformational moment for our students and our city,” added Dr. Royce Avery, Interim Superintendent of Bridgeport Public Schools. “By bringing this nationally supported program to one of Bridgeport’s most iconic spaces, we’re creating new possibilities for our young women to lead, grow, and thrive—on and off the field.”
Hosted in collaboration with Northeast Flag Football, this event is part of a larger national movement to expand access to sports for girls and to champion gender equity in athletics, with direct support from major professional organizations like the New York Giants.
Event Details
What: 2025 Girls Flag Football Jamboree
Who: Girls ages 13–18
When: Sunday, June 8 | 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Where: Seaside Park (Soccer Fields), Bridgeport, CT
Cost: Free
Uniforms: Provided
To register your team or for more information:
Contact: Paul Catuccio at poatuccio@bridgeportedu.net
Additional Info & Registration: FmailNEFELCT@hotmail.com
Bridgeport Public Schools thanks the New York Giants, North East Flag Football, and the entire community of supporters who are helping bring new, inclusive athletic opportunities to the next generation of Bridgeport athletes.
