Boffer Sports: Belt Flags
Belt Flags are a piece of garb, or accessory, worn by those involved in the boffer sports community. In some ways, they can represent skill level or achievement in tournament settings, similar to the colored belts used in eastern martial arts. However, Belt Flags are not organized to denote such ranks - rather they can indicate placement in the results of a tournament typically be rewarded to the winners. Additionally, Belt Flags can also be representative of teams, realms, or even units that such individuals belong to. While Belt Flags are not a required piece of a uniform, many competitors enjoy flaunting their martial prowess and representing the groups they associate with. Belt Flags are typically worn on a belt around the waist of a competitor and are typically a source of pride and identification.
American Boffer wishes to continue the boffer sports tradition of sporting such belt flags. In honor of that, we will be creating a series of free belt flags for any of our athlete’s first time appearances that will serve two primary purposes. The first purpose is to identify your child as a participant in the sport. With this in mind, we wish that parents provide their child with their own belt - which can be made of any fabric or material. The second purpose is to allow for the attachment of small buttons that we will be providing, to indicate each child’s appearance at any of our individual demonstrations. When you sign our waiver, your child will receive their own belt flag to be worn at future demonstrations and events.
In November, American Boffer will be partnering with the Meridian Library Foundation (1326 W Cherry Ln, Meridian, ID) to host a series of free monthly demonstrations so you and your child can experience the joy of boffer play. At each of these monthly demonstrations, we will be providing a unique button to place on your child’s belt flag - indicating their participation and creating a “collectible” experience. However, these buttons provide more than just a “collector’s” activity, they will act as a quest that comes with its own reward. When your child collects four unique buttons on their belt flag, they will earn a 10% discount on our birthday party service. Our birthday party service also comes with its own unique premier Belt Flag for the birthday boy or girl and an additional unique button for all participating attendees. As we promote boffer sports throughout the Treasure Valley, we hope to give your kids a fun experience collecting buttons as they grow in the world of boffer sports!
Every second Saturday from 2:30pm to 4:30pm at Meridian Library Foundation (1326 W Cherry Ln, Meridian, ID).
Our first series of demonstrations will take place
November 11th
December 9th
January 13th
February 10th
