Kentucky at a glance
| Governing body | Kentucky High School Athletic Association (KHSAA) |
|---|---|
| Girls flag football | Sanctioning announced (source) |
| Headgear | No headgear rule found |
| Youth concussion law | KRS 160.445 |
Does Kentucky require flag football headgear?
We found no statewide flag football headgear rule from the Kentucky High School Athletic Association as of November 5, 2026. That means we checked and found none, not that headgear is banned. Check the KHSAA website for the current season, and ask your league, which can set its own rule.
The KHSAA Board of Control voted in May 2026 to add girls flag football in the spring of the 2027-28 school year.
What this means for Kentucky 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 Kentucky's youth concussion law: KRS 160.445. 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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky, or find a flag football league in Kentucky.
Sources
- Kentucky 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.
- KRS 160.445.
- CDC HEADS UP.