Indiana at a glance
| Governing body | Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) |
|---|---|
| Girls flag football | Not sanctioned (source) |
| Headgear | No headgear rule found |
| Youth concussion law | IC 20-34-7 |
Does Indiana require flag football headgear?
We found no statewide flag football headgear rule from the Indiana High School Athletic 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.
The IHSAA lists girls flag football as an emerging sport and has held a state tournament since 2025. A sanctioning vote could come as early as May 2027.
What this means for Indiana 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 Indiana's youth concussion law: IC 20-34-7. 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 Indiana 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 Indiana.
Sources
- Indiana 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.
- IC 20-34-7.
- CDC HEADS UP.