About The New York Sharks
Pioneers in Women’s Flag and Tackle Football Since 1992
The New York Sharks Women’s Tackle Football Team was a perennial powerhouse in New York City from 1999 until the team was sold in 2019.
Home to hundreds of female football players spanning two decades, they amassed a nineteen season record inclusive of 10 Division Titles, 6 East Coast Championships, 2 National Titles (IWFL and WFA) and 1 International Title.
During their nearly two decades of herstory, the New York Sharks were the "winningest" and longest operating women's tackle football team in the world!
FRONTRUNNERS
Each season, the team was home — and a second family — to nearly 60 players, coaches and staff from across the Tri-State area. During their tenure, they amassed 10 division titles, 6 east coast conference titles, 2 national championship titles and an international title.
A perennial powerhouse, the Sharks made great strides for women and girls in sports.
Inspiring the Next Generation
In 2003, Sharks owner Andra Douglas started a not-for-profit 501 (c)3 organization called the "Fins Up Foundation for Female Athletics." The mission of the Foundation was to provide opportunities for 13-17 year old "at-risk" girls to learn essential life skills through the sport of football from current NY Shark players who coached a semi-annual camp.
In September of 2015, the Foundation changed it's operating name to the Women's Gridiron Foundation and has broadened it's influence and outreach to female flag and tackle football players around the world.
With Gratitude
Thank you to our players, staff, partners, fans, medical team, family, friends and many supporters for your unwavering support for nearly twenty years.
Fins UP!!!!
FOREVER!
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