New Hampshire at a glance
| Governing body | New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association (NHIAA) |
|---|---|
| Girls flag football | Not sanctioned (source) |
| Headgear | No headgear rule found |
| Youth concussion law | RSA 200:49 to 200:52 |
Does New Hampshire require flag football headgear?
We found no statewide flag football headgear rule from the New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association as of November 5, 2026. That means we checked and found none, not that headgear is banned. Check the NHIAA website for the current season, and ask your league, which can set its own rule.
The NHIAA does not sanction girls flag football. Its 2026-27 handbook scheduling calendar and committee list name every NHIAA sport, and flag football is not among them.
What this means for New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire's youth concussion law: RSA 200:49 to 200:52. 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 New Hampshire 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 New Hampshire.
Sources
- New Hampshire Interscholastic Athletic Association, checked November 5, 2026.
- Girls flag football status source. See every state on the girls high school flag football by state page.
- RSA 200:49 to 200:52.
- CDC HEADS UP.