The football program is the oldest sport sanctioned by the Association. From 1900 to 1921 state champions were recognized but many years there were no title games, just recognition by general proclamation. The Association formed in 1921 and title games were initiated and sponsored by the Montana School of Mines in Butte. Various classification formats had been utilized before the current five levels were established.

Important dates for the 2010-11 Season:

First Practice Day (AA, A and C-8 player):  August 13, 2010
First Practice Day (B and C-6 player):  August 16, 2010
*First Day for Competition (AA, A and C-8 player):  August 27, 2010
*First Day for Competition (B and C-6 player):  September 2, 2010
State Championship Dates: November 19-20, 2010

*No individual shall play in any association contest until he/she has a minimum of twelve (12) days of football practice and at least one practice session per day on twelve (12) different days (no practice permitted on Sunday), prior to the date of the first allowable game.  The first three days of football practice will be a period of acclimation with no contact and no pads. The only football equipment to be used is shoes and helmets.

2010 and 2011 Playoff Structure for the MHSA Class C 6-Player League

• 2010 MHSA Pay Schedule for Jamborees
• 2010 NFHS Football Interpretations
• 2010-11 NFHS Football Rules Changes

• A Parents Guide to Concussions in Sports - NFHS

• Black Pants ordering information for MOA Football Officials

• 2009 NFHS Concussion Brochure

• MHSA Recommended Game Script - 80 yard field
• MHSA Recommended Game Script - Regulation field
• Signal Chart for Football Officials
• NFHS General Instructions for Football Line-to-Gain Crews and for Football Clock Operators

• NFHS Football Uniform Rule which will be implemented in the 2012 Football Season

• NFHS Football Field Markings - Regulation field
• NFHS Football Field Markings - 8 and 6 player field
• MHSA Approved Ball Suppliers
• Games Wanted / Classified Ads
• Annual Survey of Catastrophic Football Injuries report
• Heat stress and athletic participation
• Reducing Brain and Spinal Injuries in Football and other Athletic Activities
• Heat Stress Flyer

Click here to learn how to become a Football Official

2010-11 Post Season Football Information

October 30  -    First Round Football Playoffs - Classes A, B, C and Six Player
November 5-6 - First Round Football Playoffs – Class AA
November 6  -   Quarter Final Football Playoffs – Classes A, B, C and Six Player
November 12-13 -  Semi-final Football Playoffs – Class AA
November 13  - Semi-final Football Playoffs – Classes A, B, C and Six Player
November 19-20 - State Championship Football Game – Class AA
November 20  -  State Championship Football Games - Classes A, B, C and Six Player
 

2010 MHSA Championship Brackets

	2010 Class AA Championship Bracket
	2010 Class A Championship Bracket
	2010 Class B Championship Bracket
	2010 Class C 8-player Championship Bracket
	2010 Class C 6-Player Championship Bracket

2009 MHSA Championship Brackets

	2009 Class AA Championship Bracket
	2009 Class A Championship Bracket
	2009 Class B Championship Bracket
	2009 Class C 8-player Championship Bracket
	2009 Class C 6-Player Championship Bracket

The 2010 MHSA / MOA Football Rules Clinics is ready to be viewed.  Click here and follow the appropriate links to view the clinic.  The clinic must be view by all MOA officials and head coaches in Class AA, A and C-8 Player prior to August 27, 2010 to receive credit.  Class B and Class C-6 Player head coaches must view the clinic prior to September 2, 2010 to receive credit.

REMEMBER- MHSA Rules and Regulations Section (26) states - Head coaches are required to view the clinic, all assistant coaches and other coaching personnel are strongly encouraged to view the clinics as well.  

The National Trainers Association and Riddell have produced a great video called "Heads Up - Reducing the Rise of Head and Neck Injuries in Football". 
Please click here for a link to view and this great video.
 

Montana High School Records Book