Recommended designs for class flags at sports day: from simple to more elaborate options.
Class flags and homeroom flags play a big role as one of the items that boost the excitement of a sports day! The basic design of a class flag is a combination of the class name, a slogan, and a background illustration.
In this article, we’ll introduce ideas for the illustration portion, which makes up the majority of a class flag’s design.
We’ve gathered ideas perfect for class flags—from simple designs that can be made even if no one in the class is good at drawing, to full-fledged illustrations that let skilled artists show their talents.
Please use them as inspiration!
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Recommended designs for class flags at the sports festival: from simple to elaborate (1–10)
wolf
Wolves form packs with family and companions and survive through strong bonds, taking strategic actions that use wisdom and coordination.
Their intelligence and calm judgment make them a dignified, proud presence full of appeal.
How about incorporating such a wolf as the motif for your class flag? By clearly depicting the wolf’s sharp gaze, fangs, and dynamic fur, you can convey a strong will to win.
If you want to create an elegant and cool class flag, be sure to use this as a reference.
snack logo
How about an eye-catching flag inspired by snack logos that everyone has seen at least once? If you use logos from snacks you often see at supermarkets and convenience stores—or ones everyone loves—it’ll definitely stand out.
Snack package designs range from cute to stylish.
Choosing which logo to put on the flag sounds like it’ll be a fun time, too.
Try replacing the product name with a message for your class flag, using the same original font.
If the message is similar to the product name, it’s likely to stick in many people’s memories.
Baton
In relays and footraces, the baton passed from classmates symbolizes each person’s effort.
How about a class flag with a baton motif? If you depict the moment the baton is handed from one person to another, you can create a flag that conveys a strong bond.
At sports festivals, teams often compete for points.
Even so, a class flag featuring a baton can carry the cheers and support of your teammates.
Along with the fun memories of the sports festival, the shared effort of everyone working together will surely stay in your hearts.
Recommended designs for sports day class flags: from simple to elaborate (11–20)
mouth
Here’s an introduction to a powerful class flag that’s sure to draw attention at the sports day.
The theme of the flag is a facial feature—the mouth.
Try drawing a large mouth across the entire flag and placing a message inside it.
Having the message inside the mouth makes it feel like the whole class is speaking with one strong voice.
It also builds a sense of unity and serves as encouragement—“Let’s all do our best!”—helping everyone approach the sports day with a positive mindset.
If you’re having trouble visualizing it, you might get inspiration from TV programs or magazines.
flame
Flames are an indispensable motif for expressing the rising excitement and passion leading up to an event.
You can place a flame at the center to straightforwardly convey a heart igniting, or arrange flames around as decoration—both compositions are recommended.
In either case, it’s important to be mindful of the flame’s size; by making it flare up boldly, you can emphasize momentum.
Red and yellow are classic flame colors, but it might also be interesting to consider how using other colors changes the impression.
Parody of a popular product logo
Product logos and packaging often feature bold, impactful designs to catch consumers’ attention.
How about using the logos or packaging of well-known products as inspiration for your class flag? You could design a stylish class emblem based on a sleek logo, or create a fun, pop-style design by incorporating a product’s character—there are many possibilities.
It could also be exciting to run a class survey and use the packaging of popular snacks as a reference.
big catch flag
The “tairyō-bata,” or big catch flags hoisted when fishing boats return to port with a huge haul, are known for their dynamic, flamboyant designs.
How about using those flags as inspiration to design a powerful banner that promotes your class? Classic elements of tairyō-bata include rough, surging waves, a rising sun, and fish leaping energetically.
Another key feature is the prominently displayed ship’s name, so emphasizing your class name or a slogan in a bold way—much like the ship’s name—will help convey a strong, forceful impression.



