The Colorado High School Activities Association’s Legislative Council recently approved the addition of girls flag football, becoming the 33rd sanctioned sport and the 18th high school sport for girls in Colorado. This fall, girls flag football will be introduced at the DCSD Legacy Campus in Lone Tree.
Cherry Creek Schools District Athletic Director Larry Bull expressed his excitement for this development, stating that it is a great accomplishment for female athletes in the state. The support from the state for these young female athletes is something to be celebrated.
Another major development was the decision to introduce a shot clock for boys and girls basketball at the varsity level starting from the 2026-27 season. This change is seen as a positive step forward for basketball in Colorado, with Chaparral Athletic Director Rob Johnson stating that it will improve the game, athletes and coaches.
Furthermore, CHSAA announced that high school ice hockey season will start one week earlier from now on. This change will allow for consistent venues for Frozen Four playoff semi-final and state championship games. In addition, spring sports in 2025 and 2026 seasons have been shifted to avoid running championships into Memorial Day Weekend.
The skiing state championships are also being split between Alpine and Nordic competitions. CHSAA will also provide a concussion course refresher for returning coaches and clear instructions for completing athlete transfer paperwork. These changes aim to enhance the high school sports experience for both athletes and coaches in Colorado.
In conclusion, it has been an exciting time for high school sports enthusiasts in Colorado as CHSAA continues to make changes that improve safety, fairness and enhance overall enjoyment of these sports.
