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.

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The NIRSA Flag Football Editorial Board has been established to review and edit the NIRSA Flag & Touch Football Rules Book and Officials’ Manual. Applications are now being accepted for 6 open Editorial Board positions.

  • Rules Book Editor (1 position, 4 year term)
  • NIRSA Professional Member (3 positions, 4 year term)
  • NIRSA Student Member (1 position, 2 year term)
  • At-Large Member (1 position, 2 year term)

To see additional details regarding the qualifications, responsibilities, and term lengths of each position of Editorial Board Members, please click here.

To be considered for a position, complete your online application by January 15, 2021. Note: as part of the application, you will be asked to upload a current resume through this online application form.

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NIRSA Flag Football Rulebook Editorial Board

PositionFirst NameLast NameDesignationCompany
Editorial Board ChairJulieJohnsonUniversity of Maryland
Co-Editor KurtKlierUniversity of Maryland
Co-EditorMattBeckOklahoma State University
MemberKaulinAndricTexas A&M University
MemberDavidGaskinsGeorge Mason University
MemberRogerJerezUniversity of Pennsylvania
MemberBrittonLyonGeorgia Southern University
MemberDaveSiegleUniversity of Michigan
MemberHannahWilliamsEmory University
MemberJosephWiseUniversity of Texas at Austin
At-Large MemberNickBrigatiRefReps, LLC
Champ Series FFB Work TeamJosh HaleThe University of Texas at Arlington

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 Director of National Sport Programs, Nicole Jackson.