Optional adoption
Schools could decide locally whether and when to participate during the proposed emerging-sport period.
For Athletic Directors
The proposals are submitted. Your voice matters now.
Member-school administrators can help determine whether Nebraska creates a voluntary, measured pathway for school-based girls flag football.
Current NSAA status
Three schools. Three districts. One growing opportunity.
Millard South, South Sioux City and Brady have submitted girls flag football proposals in NSAA Districts 2, 3 and 4. The principal Constitution and Bylaws proposals seek a three-year emerging-sport period beginning in the 2027–28 school year, with optional school participation.
What the proposals would create
A voluntary evaluation period—not an immediate mandate.
Real Nebraska data
A three-year window would allow participation, cost, scheduling and geographic demand to be evaluated.
Flexible development
Published proposals reference 5v5 or 7v7 formats and allow up to four schools to participate as one unified team.
Future review
The NSAA Board could consider full sanctioning if participation and statewide readiness warrant it.
How the NSAA process moves
Submission was the first step—not the final vote.
District consideration
Member schools discuss and vote on proposals through their NSAA legislative districts.
Legislative screening
A Constitution and Bylaws proposal advances to the Representative Assembly if it passes three districts or receives at least six of fourteen Legislative Commission votes.
Representative Assembly
Proposals placed on the agenda move to the NSAA Representative Assembly for final legislative action.
School administrators—not families or the general public—cast the official votes. Families can help by sharing student interest and asking their school representatives to support the proposal.
What we’re asking now
Review it. Discuss it. Vote yes.
A yes vote supports a voluntary pathway and continued planning; it does not require every school to launch a team immediately.
Read the language
Review the official proposals, including implementation date, benefits, anticipated costs and local-control provisions.
Gather local input
Talk with students, families, coaches and administrators about interest and feasibility.
Support advancement
Speak in favor of the opportunity and vote yes as the proposals move through the NSAA process.
Help shape the model
Share practical input on timing, format, staffing, facilities, officials, travel and cooperative options.
Discussion guide
Questions schools can work through now.
Student demand
How many students are interested, including students not currently participating in another school sport?
Season timing
Published proposals include spring and fall concepts. Which window best supports athletes, facilities and local schedules?
Program structure
Would a school team, cooperative team, pilot, club or phased launch make the most sense locally?
Competition format
What would 5v5 or 7v7 competition require for rosters, fields, schedules and nearby opponents?
People and safety
Consider coaching, officials, supervision, training, insurance, eligibility and appropriate medical coverage.
Budget and support
Identify equipment, uniforms, transportation and staffing costs, along with potential NFL, Chiefs and partner support referenced in the submitted materials.
Season timing is not settled. The Constitution and Bylaws proposals describe an inaugural spring 2028 season, while a separate Activities Manual proposal recommends a fall 2027 window and states that the NSAA Board would set the final window. That difference is a reason for thoughtful discussion—not a reason to stop the opportunity.
A voluntary pathway. A statewide opportunity.
HELP THE PROPOSALS MOVE FORWARD.
REVIEW. DISCUSS. VOTE YES.
Support the legislative pathway and help shape a workable Nebraska model.