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Flag designs to liven up sports festivals and field days

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For sports festivals and field days, flag designs are often not only chosen from existing options but also decided by soliciting designs from classes or teams.

However, even if you want to submit a design, it can be hard to come up with ideas.

In this article, we’ll share plenty of flag design ideas recommended for sports festivals and field days.

Whether you want to stand out with color or express your class or team’s unity, you’re sure to find ideas that turn your vague concepts into a clear design! Use the ideas we introduce as inspiration while showcasing your team’s unique personality.

Flag designs to liven up sports festivals and athletic meets (61–70)

Clean and unexpectedly eye-catching “white”

At many sports festivals, teams are split into red and white, right? The red team has lots of options for flag motifs, but the white team often struggles.

Still, a white flag gives a clean, dignified impression and actually stands out more than you’d expect! Plus, because white is a visually expanding color, it can make the flag look bigger.

For designs, I recommend ones that make the most of white.

For example, you could put a black animal silhouette on a white flag.

There are plenty of other ways to leverage white depending on your ideas.

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Noble and impactful “purple”

Red and white are classic flag colors, right? Because of that, they’re also colors that tend to overlap with other teams.

Many of you may want a color scheme that stands out from the rest.

That’s why I recommend purple.

Purple gives off a noble, elegant vibe and creates a strong impact.

When using purple in your palette, be careful not to make it too dark, or text and illustrations can become hard to see.

As a reference, a hydrangea-like shade of purple is just about perfect!

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tie-dye

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tie-dye

If you want to stand out with a colorful flag design, tie-dye is perfect.

Its hallmark is a marbled pattern created with multiple colors, letting you make a vibrant flag that catches students’ eyes.

Fold the fabric, tie it with string or rubber bands, and then work colorful dyes into it.

The pattern changes depending on how you fold and tie, so try making it together while discussing ideas with your classmates.

Unifying the color scheme—warm or cool tones, or pastels—will result in a beautiful design.

For sports festivals and field days, we recommend choosing a passionate red or a refreshing blue as your theme.

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unusual shape

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unusual shape

Unconventional shapes are perfect for flag designs with a sports theme.

We usually picture flags as rectangular, but uniquely shaped ones really stand out on the field or in the gym.

Many ideas come to mind—like flames that convey passionate determination, or a paper airplane formed from triangles.

By drawing illustrations that suit the flag’s design, you can create a piece with a stronger thematic focus.

Why not express your classmates’ or team’s image through the shape of the flag?

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big catch flag

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The large catch flags hoisted on fishing boats when they return to port.

They’re also often used as celebratory or decorative flags, featuring colorful hues and dynamic illustrations.

Their eye-catching designs leave a strong impression at a glance, making them perfect for festive occasions like sports festivals and school field days.

The basic process involves sketching the design using dyes such as safflower, then applying a resist paste.

Next, the colors are dyed to match the artwork, and an alkali agent is applied to fix the colors, leaving it for several hours.

Finally, the piece is rinsed with water to complete it.

If you’re envisioning a bold, impactful design, be sure to check them out.

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Daruma

The daruma is an ornament said to be modeled after the seated meditation posture of the monk Bodhidharma, who brought Buddhism from India to China.

It’s also designed to right itself when knocked over, reinforcing its strong image as a symbol of perseverance.

In addition, because people draw in its eyes upon achieving a goal, it’s a classic good-luck charm for pursuing one’s objectives.

With its distinctive round shape, uplifting red color, and its use in wishing for goal fulfillment, it makes a perfect motif for a sports festival as well.

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manta

Mantas are rays with huge pectoral fins that make a striking impression.

Officially called the reef manta ray in Japanese (Oni-itomaki-ei), this animal’s vivid blue appearance makes it a perfect motif for a sports festival panel.

And because it’s a bit less well-known than classics like tigers or eagles, it’s also a great choice when you don’t want your idea to overlap with others.

By the way, mantas can live on a diet of plankton alone, so they can be seen as a symbol of strength.

For that reason, choosing a manta when you’re striving for victory might just bring good luck!

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In conclusion

We introduced ideas for flag designs to display at sports festivals and school athletic meets—did you find any that fit your vision? From designs that feel quintessentially “sports festival” to ones that really stand out or look cool, we covered plenty of options.

We hope you’ll create a flag that not only boosts the team’s spirit to unite and win, but also becomes a lasting memory!