Utah at a glance
| Governing body | Utah High School Activities Association (UHSAA) |
|---|---|
| Girls flag football | Not sanctioned (source) |
| Headgear | No headgear rule found |
| Youth concussion law | Protection of Athletes with Head Injuries Act, Utah Code § 26B-4-401 et seq. (formerly Title 26, Chapter 53) |
Does Utah require flag football headgear?
We found no statewide flag football headgear rule from the Utah High School Activities Association as of November 5, 2026. That means we checked and found none, not that headgear is banned. Check the UHSAA website for the current season, and ask your league, which can set its own rule.
A statewide high school league grew to 20 teams in 2026. The UHSAA has not sanctioned the sport.
What this means for Utah 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 Utah's youth concussion law: Protection of Athletes with Head Injuries Act, Utah Code § 26B-4-401 et seq. (formerly Title 26, Chapter 53). 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 Utah 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 Utah.
Sources
- Utah High 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.
- Protection of Athletes with Head Injuries Act, Utah Code § 26B-4-401 et seq. (formerly Title 26, Chapter 53).
- CDC HEADS UP.