Idaho at a glance
| Governing body | Idaho High School Activities Association (IHSAA) |
|---|---|
| Girls flag football | Not sanctioned (source) |
| Headgear | No headgear rule found |
| Youth concussion law | Idaho Code § 33-1625 |
Does Idaho require flag football headgear?
We found no statewide flag football headgear rule from the Idaho High School Activities Association as of November 5, 2026. That means we checked and found none, not that headgear is banned. Check the IHSAA website for the current season, and ask your league, which can set its own rule.
High school girls play in independent leagues, such as one in Boise that says it is not sanctioned by the IHSAA.
What this means for Idaho 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 Idaho's youth concussion law: Idaho Code § 33-1625. 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 Idaho 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.
- Ready to play? find a flag football league in Idaho.
Sources
- Idaho 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.
- Idaho Code § 33-1625.
- CDC HEADS UP.