Editorial Board
The NIRSA Flag & Touch Football Rules Book & Officials’ Manual was first published in 1983.
Its purpose is to provide a standardized code of Rules, interpretations and officials’ mechanics for the sport of flag and touch football. The NIRSA FFB Editorial Board is responsible for updating and revising the biennial publication which provides a standardized code of Rules, interpretations and officials’ mechanics for the sport of flag and touch football.
The NIRSA Flag Football Editorial Board has the capacity for 12 members, serving staggered two to four year terms.
NIRSA Flag Football Rulebook Editorial Board
| Position | First Name | Last Name | Designation | Company | Service Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chair | Jeff | Feldhaus | Virginia Tech | 2023 | |
| Rules Book Editor | Nick | Brigati | Penn State University | 2021 | |
| Officials Manual Editor | DJ | Doss | Kennesaw State University | 2023 | |
| NIRSA Championship Series Flag Football Work Team Chair | Jarrode | Davis | Ohio State University | 2021 | |
| NIRSA Professional Member | Tyler | Burroughs | Kansas State University | 2023 | |
| NIRSA Professional Member | Mary Kate | Crawford | University of Maryland | 2021 | |
| NIRSA Professional Member | David | Parker | University of North Carolina at Wilmington | 2023 | |
| NIRSA Professional Member | Ben | Strunk | North Carolina State University | 2021 | |
| NIRSA Professional Member | Leanne | Surmin | DePaul University | 2023 | |
| NIRSA Professional Member | Joe | Wise | University of Texas at Austin | 2021 | |
| NIRSA Student Member | Julie | Johnson | University of Nebraska | 2021 | |
| NIRSA At-Large Member | Joshua | Saunders | FHSAA Girls Flag Football Coach | 2021 |
Update the NIRSA Flag & Touch Football Rules Book & Officials’ Manual, Clinician’s Kit and online Officials Training Course.
Need more information?
Questions about the Flag Football Rules Book can be directed to the NIRSA National Sport Programs Coordinator, Nicole Jackson.