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Gainesville High to add girls' flag football and esports in 2025, board hears
Summary
Gainesville Board of Education heard a presentation on plans to launch girls' flag football and an esports program at Gainesville High School in 2025; staff described season timing, equipment and network needs, and an estimated startup cost and grant support.
At a recent meeting of the Gainesville Board of Education, Coach Lindsey, Gainesville High School's athletic director, presented plans to launch girls' flag football and an esports program at Gainesville High School beginning in 2025.
"I stand before you tonight with immense excitement to introduce 2 dynamic and forward thinking additions to our Gainesville athletic department, girls' flag football and esports, both slated to launch in the 2025," Coach Lindsey told the board. He said the programs are intended to expand athletic opportunities, build teamwork and leadership skills, and provide options for students who do not participate in traditional athletics.
Board members and staff discussed program details and resource needs. Coach Lindsey said girls' flag football will be treated as a fall sport, with a season that begins around October and runs…
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