SAFETY & EQUIPMENT

Safety Considerations

The following points should be considered to ensure that the activities occur in a safe environment:

FIELDS

Fields have been checked for and cleared of any debris (glass, rocks, uneven spots, etc) to a depth of at least 10 yards outside of the playing area.

GOAL POSTS

While not required to play Flag Football, goalposts, if they are present, have covered and/or activities do not take place in their vicinity.

CLOTHING

Players should wear comfortable fitting clothing, running shoes (appropriate for the playing surface), and have removed all jewellery. It is recommended that players with glasses utilize a band to keep them in place.

What Equipment is Required?

Flag football requires very little equipment other than comfortable clothes and a good pair of sport shoes for participants, and of course, a football. Below is a list of equipment that will assist you in conducting a Flag Football program:

• Pylons or plastic disks (used for field boundary and end zone markers)
• Pinnies or jerseys (to identify teams)
• Proper size footballs appropriate to the age of the participants
• Flags and flag belts
• Bean bags for the officials (used to mark line of scrimmage and 7 yard rush zone)