Alabama at a glance
| Governing body | Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) |
|---|---|
| Girls flag football | Sanctioned (source) |
| Headgear | No headgear rule found |
| Youth concussion law | Ala. Code § 22-11E-2 |
Does Alabama require flag football headgear?
We found no statewide flag football headgear rule from the Alabama High School Athletic Association as of November 5, 2026. That means we checked and found none, not that headgear is banned. Check the AHSAA website for the current season, and ask your league, which can set its own rule.
The AHSAA voted in July 2023 to sanction girls flag football as a championship sport from 2024-25, played in two classes with finals at the AHSAA Super 7.
What this means for Alabama leagues
- No statewide rule applies, so your league decides. If you require headgear, name a minimum rating, such as Virginia Tech 4 or 5 stars, and put it in your rulebook.
- Follow Alabama's youth concussion law: Ala. Code § 22-11E-2. Read the official text for who it covers and what it requires.
- Build your protocol from the youth flag football concussion protocol guide, and train coaches with CDC HEADS UP.
What this means for Alabama parents
- Ask your league or school whether it requires headgear. If you buy it anyway, compare models in the Virginia Tech headgear ratings.
- No headgear prevents concussions. Learn what to do from the CDC HEADS UP page on responding to a concussion, and talk to your child's doctor about any head injury.
- See girls high school flag football teams in Alabama, or find a flag football league in Alabama.
Sources
- Alabama High School Athletic Association, checked November 5, 2026.
- Girls flag football status source. See every state on the girls high school flag football by state page.
- Ala. Code § 22-11E-2.
- CDC HEADS UP.