Oklahoma at a glance
| Governing body | Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association (OSSAA) |
|---|---|
| Girls flag football | Not sanctioned (source) |
| Headgear | No headgear rule found |
| Youth concussion law | 70 O.S. § 24-155 (enacted by SB 1700, 2010; rewritten 2016) |
Does Oklahoma require flag football headgear?
We found no statewide flag football headgear rule from the Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association as of November 5, 2026. That means we checked and found none, not that headgear is banned. Check the OSSAA website for the current season, and ask your league, which can set its own rule.
Tulsa Public Schools and Bishop Kelley launched an independent league in 2024. No OSSAA action was found.
What this means for Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma's youth concussion law: 70 O.S. § 24-155 (enacted by SB 1700, 2010; rewritten 2016). 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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma.
Sources
- Oklahoma Secondary School Activities Association, checked November 5, 2026.
- Girls flag football status source. See every state on the girls high school flag football by state page.
- 70 O.S. § 24-155 (enacted by SB 1700, 2010; rewritten 2016).
- CDC HEADS UP.