Maine at a glance
| Governing body | Maine Principals' Association (MPA) |
|---|---|
| Girls flag football | Not sanctioned (source) |
| Headgear | No headgear rule found |
| Youth concussion law | 20-A M.R.S. § 254(17) |
Does Maine require flag football headgear?
We found no statewide flag football headgear rule from the Maine Principals' Association as of November 5, 2026. That means we checked and found none, not that headgear is banned. Check the MPA website for the current season, and ask your league, which can set its own rule.
The Maine Principals' Association does not sanction girls flag football. Its 2026-27 handbook assigns every sport to a season, and flag football is not listed.
What this means for Maine 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 Maine's youth concussion law: 20-A M.R.S. § 254(17). 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 Maine 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 Maine.
Sources
- Maine Principals' Association, checked November 5, 2026.
- Girls flag football status source. See every state on the girls high school flag football by state page.
- 20-A M.R.S. § 254(17).
- CDC HEADS UP.