[Sports Day] Cool Class Flag Ideas Collection

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One of the must-have items for sports festivals and field days: the class flag.

Figuring out the design for the flag that represents your class… it’s tough, right?

And if you’ve made it to this article, you’re probably here to look for ideas!

So, in this article, we’ll introduce lots of recommended design ideas for class flags.

We’ve focused on a “cool” theme, so every idea will look sharp when you raise it.

Use the ideas here as inspiration to create a cool class flag that’s uniquely yours!

[Sports Day / Athletic Festival] Cool Class Flag Ideas (21–30)

steam locomotive

The steam locomotive, which revolutionized logistics and transportation, leaves a strong impression with its rugged design and the way it powers ahead.

Incorporating such a steam locomotive into a flag directly expresses a forward-looking attitude and momentum.

The railway theme conveys a sense of speed, the locomotive’s design emphasizes strength, and the steam billowing out communicates the class’s energy.

Since a black steam locomotive is placed at the center, focusing on the surrounding decorations is recommended to finish the design vividly.

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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.

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fox

How about using a fox as the motif? Foxes aren’t just cute—they also evoke the image of a “strategist” and being “clever.” They’ve long been cherished as deities or sacred beings, too.

Because of that, they give off an auspicious vibe and a sense of strength.

Up to this point I’ve described a realistic fox, but it’s also great to make it adorably stylized or use a fox mask as the motif.

Try designing a fox that matches your class’s atmosphere!

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sneakers

A dynamic design! Here are some sneaker ideas.

Many schools likely hold sports days and athletic festivals with aims such as improving students’ physical fitness and fostering group behavior.

By featuring sneakers—athletic shoes—as the main motif, you can convey a fresh, energetic feel.

The mood can also change depending on the color scheme and sneaker design.

If there’s a specified sneaker model, highlighting its distinctive features in the illustration can create a design that students will feel attached to.

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Thunderclap and Lightning

It looks like it’s glowing! Here are some ideas for a thunderbolt-inspired design.

Many of you might be thinking about creating designs for school sports days or athletic festivals using animals with a cool image as motifs.

This time, let’s try combining a striking slogan with an animal motif.

Since the team’s theme color is yellow, a design with lightning striking against a black background leaves a strong impression.

By being creative with the color scheme, it can even look as if it’s truly glowing.

Definitely give it a try!

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Coca-Cola

Coca-Cola is a brand everyone knows.

How about using it for the Red Team’s class flag at the sports festival? Since it’s a drink familiar to many, it feels approachable—that’s a plus.

Its primary color is red, so it perfectly matches the Red Team’s image.

The energetic, lively design will also boost your team’s morale.

While making it, you can have fun chatting about Coca-Cola, too.

It’s a great idea to build a sense of unity with your teammates, so be sure to give it a try!

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yōko (bewitching fox; fox spirit)

Here are some ideas for a unique and eye-catching class flag featuring a fox spirit (yoko)! Known as a character with magic and charm, the fox spirit can express your team’s unity and strength when depicted on a flag.

The color red symbolizes passion and energy, and combined with a fox spirit illustration, it inspires courage.

Since fox spirits appear in Japanese legends, they also carry cultural significance.

By playing with the fox spirit’s expressions and movements, you can convey fun and liveliness, enhancing the appeal of the Red Team—so be sure to use these ideas as a reference!

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