MPSSAA will permit a two-flag belt in girls flag football competition during 2026 before requiring all schools to adopt a three-flag belt by 2027. The requirements appear in the state association adoptions for the 2026-2027 year following distribution of the NFHS Girls Flag Football Rules Books.
Two-Flag Belt Legal in 2026
MPSSAA’s state adoptions specify the equipment standard for girls flag football competition in 2026. A two-flag belt will be legal for MPSSAA competition during that year.
The rules document outlines the applicable rules and state association adoptions for the 2026-2027 year. MPSSAA published the information alongside the NFHS girls flag football rules and state adoptions.
Three-Flag Belt Required by 2027
By 2027, all schools must adopt the three-flag belt for MPSSAA girls flag football competition. The requirement establishes the equipment standard that schools must follow by that year.
Maryland Sports Blog Take
MPSSAA has provided a clear timeline for girls flag football belt requirements. The two-flag belt will be legal in 2026, while all schools must adopt the three-flag belt by 2027, ensuring uniform equipment standards for player safety and consistency across Maryland schools.
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