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The Gridiron Safety Standard

Player Safety

Player health is the foundation of our program. Our standard is simple: every athlete who steps on our field leaves in the same condition they arrived, physically and mentally.

We have partnered with leading experts in athlete health and safety because we reject the notion that safety equipment is optional. Making the game of football safer for our children comes first, before wins, before highlights, before everything.

Our Approach

How We Protect Every Athlete

01

Mandatory Protective Headgear

Every participant wears protective headgear on the field, no exceptions. Syzmik is our official safety headgear partner.

02

Baseline Concussion Testing

Baseline concussion testing with medical partnership oversight from Aptiva Health, so any head impact is evaluated against real data.

03

Background-Checked Coaches & Staff

Every coach and staff member is background-checked and trained before they ever step on the field with your athlete.

04

Certified Officials

Structured gameplay managed by certified officials who enforce the NFL FLAG rulebook and our zero-tolerance contact standards.

05

Continuous Protocol Review

We continuously evaluate our safety protocols and equipment standards as the science and the sport evolve.

Stronger Together

Our Official Safety Partners

Partnership announcement: Syzmik × The Gridiron C.R.I.B.

Official Safety Headgear Partner

Syzmik

The Syzmik X7C Protective Headband is the most innovative headband available for flag football athletes, earning a 5-star rating from the Virginia Tech Helmet Lab. Our partnership is about protecting athletes, raising the standard, and building a safer future for the game.

Official medical partner: Aptiva Health × The Gridiron C.R.I.B.

Official Medical Partner

Aptiva Health

Aptiva Health brings trusted medical professionals who understand performance, prevention, and long-term development, supporting our goal of building a youth to high school to pro and Olympic pipeline, safely.