Oregon at a glance
| Governing body | Oregon School Activities Association (OSAA) |
|---|---|
| Girls flag football | Sanctioned (source) |
| Headgear | No headgear rule found |
| Youth concussion law | Jenna's Law, ORS 417.875 (nonschool teams); Max's Law, ORS 336.485 (schools) |
Does Oregon require flag football headgear?
We found no statewide flag football headgear rule from the Oregon School Activities Association as of November 5, 2026. That means we checked and found none, not that headgear is banned. Check the OSAA website for the current season, and ask your league, which can set its own rule.
The OSAA voted on October 12, 2026 to sanction girls flag football, with the first sanctioned season in spring 2027.
What this means for Oregon 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 Oregon's youth concussion law: Jenna's Law, ORS 417.875 (nonschool teams); Max's Law, ORS 336.485 (schools). 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 Oregon 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 Oregon.
Sources
- Oregon 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.
- Jenna's Law, ORS 417.875 (nonschool teams); Max's Law, ORS 336.485 (schools).
- CDC HEADS UP.