Colorado at a glance
| Governing body | Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) |
|---|---|
| Girls flag football | Sanctioned (source) |
| Headgear | No headgear rule found |
| Youth concussion law | Jake Snakenberg Youth Concussion Act (C.R.S. § 25-43-101 et seq.), SB 11-040 |
Does Colorado require flag football headgear?
We found no statewide flag football headgear rule from the Colorado High School Activities Association as of November 5, 2026. That means we checked and found none, not that headgear is banned. Check the CHSAA website for the current season, and ask your league, which can set its own rule.
CHSAA sanctioned girls flag football in April 2024 after a Denver Broncos backed pilot, and runs state championships in Class 4A and 5A.
What this means for Colorado 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 Colorado's youth concussion law: Jake Snakenberg Youth Concussion Act (C.R.S. § 25-43-101 et seq.), SB 11-040. 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 Colorado 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 Colorado, or find a flag football league in Colorado.
Sources
- Colorado High School Activities Association, checked November 5, 2026.
- Girls flag football status source. See every state on the girls high school flag football by state page.
- Jake Snakenberg Youth Concussion Act (C.R.S. § 25-43-101 et seq.), SB 11-040.
- CDC HEADS UP.