The  Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association  has added a new sport, with seven CIAA-member institutions scheduled to launch women’s  flag football  programs in spring 2025.  Per CIAA , the initiative includes the following universities: Bluefield State University  Bowie State University  Claflin University  Fayetteville State University  Johnson C. Smith University  Virginia Union University  Winston-Salem State University  Additionally, the new venture aligns with the NCAA’s consideration of women’s flag football as an emerging sport next year.  CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams-Parker said, “We’re incredibly excited for the continued growth of the CIAA as we add women’s flag football to the many sports that our historic conference offers to our student-athletes.”  The game rules include a 7-on-7 format and an average roster of 25 players. Additionally, there will be four 12-minute quarters in each contest on an 80×40-yard field. McWilliams-Parker added, “The opportunity to...