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Remember the Pins 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.
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| Earn the Flag Football beltloop, and complete
five of the following requirements: |
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Layout and properly mark a flag football
field at a park or playground.
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Explain the difference between defense and
offense in flag football game.
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Describe five different positions a player
may play in flag football. Name the position
that you prefer to play.
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During three half-hour session, practice
the skills of passing, hand-offs, rushing,
and running.
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Participate in a flag-football clinic.
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Consider all the people who make it possible
to play a game of flag football. List parents,
coaches, team members, scorekeepers, referees,
groundskeepers, etc.
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Play in five flag football games without
incurring a penalty.
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Explain and demonstrate at least six football
officiating signals.
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Attend a high school, college, or community
league football game.
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Read a book about a football player and tell
your den or family about the player's training
and work ethics.
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Talk with a referee or official of a high
school, college, or community football league
and learn about the job he or she does at
a football game.
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| I Certify That _________________________________________ Has
Completed The Minimum Requirements |
| Adult Teammate Signature: ____________________________________________ |
Date: ____________________ |
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Official's Scoring Signals
Simple Flag Football Rules
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Blocking and tackling are not allowed.
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There is no kick-off; each game starts with
a coin toss.
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A game is two 20-minute halves; the teams
change at halftime.
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Each team has five members on the field and
one or more substitutes.
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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
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