On game day

What do I need to bring?

We'll have flag belts for everyone, but here's a last-minute reminder list of things to bring if you can.

• Mouthguard

• Cleats. Soccer or baseball cleats are fine (please no metal cleats). Crocs, flip-flops, and skate shoes are all bad ideas.

• Water bottle

• Gloves

• Signed waiver if we don't already have one for you

Everyone has been real good so far about not leaving any trash on the field. Please keep that up.

Where can we park?

Please don't park on school blacktop. We aren't allowed to do it, and the school may lock the gate by the time the game starts. Park in parking lots or on the street.

Can we practice an hour before the game?

There's usually space for that. At Wood, if there's a game before yours, the available practice space is small, but you can drill at Rittler Park next door. Lincoln always has space, but might not be open an hour before the first game. Answers vary at other venues.

What if it rains?

Most rain is playable; we usually play rain or shine.

Sometimes (like last winter) it's too wet. Sometimes the field owner cancels our field. In those cases we'll call off the game and I'll text you. We'll try to reschedule, and if we can't we'll refund.

Can I read the game rules?

Great idea! Unless specially requested, we play NFL Flag 5v5 rules.