Montana at a glance
| Governing body | Montana High School Association (MHSA) |
|---|---|
| Girls flag football | Not sanctioned (source) |
| Headgear | No headgear rule found |
| Youth concussion law | Dylan Steigers' Protection of Youth Athletes Act, MCA 20-7-1301 et seq. |
Does Montana require flag football headgear?
We found no statewide flag football headgear rule from the Montana High School Association as of November 5, 2026. That means we checked and found none, not that headgear is banned. Check the MHSA website for the current season, and ask your league, which can set its own rule.
The MHSA lists girls flag football as an emerging sport in a two-year provisional period, with state championships in October 2026.
What this means for Montana 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 Montana's youth concussion law: Dylan Steigers' Protection of Youth Athletes Act, MCA 20-7-1301 et seq.. 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 Montana 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 Montana.
Sources
- Montana High School Association, checked November 5, 2026.
- Girls flag football status source. See every state on the girls high school flag football by state page.
- Dylan Steigers' Protection of Youth Athletes Act, MCA 20-7-1301 et seq..
- CDC HEADS UP.