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.

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

• Black Pants ordering information for MOA Football Officials

• 2009 NFHS Concussion Brochure

• 2009-10 NFHS Football Rules Changes
• MHSA Recommended Game Script - 80 yard field
• MHSA Recommended Game Script - Regulation field
• Signal Chart for Football Officials
• NFHS General Instructions for Football Clock Operators
• NFHS General Instructions for Football Line-to-Gain Crews

• 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

The 2009 Football Rules Clinic is now available to be viewed on-line. 
Click Here and follow the appropriate links to view this clinic.  The clinic must be viewed by August 28, 2009 for MOA officials, August 28, 2009 for Class AA, A and C Eight-Player head coaches and September 3, 2009 for Class B and C Six-Player head coaches.  The clinic will remain on-line for the entire season.

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

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