Remember the Beltloops are for the scout doing their best to learn about the sport or academic activity, and by putting the new techniques to practice with fellow scouts, in their community, or working with an adult.

1. Explain or discuss the simple rules of flag football with your den.

2. Practice running, passing, and catching skills for at least 30 minutes.

3. Play a game of flag football.

Official's Scoring Signals

Simple Flag Football Rules

• Blocking and tackling are not allowed.

• There is no kick-off; each game starts with a coin toss.

• A game is two 20-minute halves; the teams change at halftime.

• Each team has five members on the field and one or more substitutes.

• Players cannot guard their flags.

Resources

Check the sports' section of your local library for informaiton on flag football. If you have access to the Internet, try using various search engines to look for the information you need.

Your local parks and recreation office may also provide flag football information or programs.

The official NFL site for kids is:    http://www.playfootball.com

The CFL / NFL flag football Web site is:    http://www.nflcanada.com