Hawaii at a glance
| Governing body | Hawaii High School Athletic Association (HHSAA) |
|---|---|
| Girls flag football | Sanctioned (source) |
| Headgear | No headgear rule found |
| Youth concussion law | Act 197, SLH 2012, as amended by Act 262, SLH 2016 (concussion monitoring and educational program; uncodified session law) |
Does Hawaii require flag football headgear?
We found no statewide flag football headgear rule from the Hawaii High School Athletic Association as of November 5, 2026. That means we checked and found none, not that headgear is banned. Check the HHSAA website for the current season, and ask your league, which can set its own rule.
The HHSAA approved girls flag football in August 2024 as a spring sport and held its first state championship in spring 2025.
What this means for Hawaii 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 Hawaii's youth concussion law: Act 197, SLH 2012, as amended by Act 262, SLH 2016 (concussion monitoring and educational program; uncodified session law). 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 Hawaii 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 Hawaii, or find a flag football league in Hawaii.
Sources
- Hawaii 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.
- Act 197, SLH 2012, as amended by Act 262, SLH 2016 (concussion monitoring and educational program; uncodified session law).
- CDC HEADS UP.