Wisconsin at a glance
| Governing body | Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association (WIAA) |
|---|---|
| Girls flag football | Not sanctioned (source) |
| Headgear | No headgear rule found |
| Youth concussion law | Wis. Stat. § 118.293 |
Does Wisconsin require flag football headgear?
We found no statewide flag football headgear rule from the Wisconsin Interscholastic Athletic Association as of November 5, 2026. That means we checked and found none, not that headgear is banned. Check the WIAA website for the current season, and ask your league, which can set its own rule.
The Green Bay Packers support school club programs and host a non-sanctioned state final. The WIAA has not scheduled a vote.
What this means for Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin's youth concussion law: Wis. Stat. § 118.293. 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.
Sources
- Wisconsin 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.
- Wis. Stat. § 118.293.
- CDC HEADS UP.