10-10-11

The first Special Olympics Iowa flag football competition was held on October 1 in Cedar Rapids.  Ten teams competed in the fun, fast-moving sport. 

After Opening Ceremonies, each team participated in a preliminary round of play.  The teams were then bracketed into one of three sport levels for fair and equal competition.  Each team played in two games.

Jason Miller, the head coach for the Muscatine Community Y delegation was very pleased with the new competition.  “This was one of the best Special Olympics experiences for us as a team and as coaches.  We all had a blast.”

Click here to link to the Shutterfly album with all of the flag football photos.

The first flag football competition will be held in Cedar Rapids on October 1st, 2011 at Noelridge Park (4900 Council St. NE) at 10am.

Click here for a registration form (due 9/09/11)

Click here for the assessment form.

Click here for Flag Football Rules (updated 4/19/11)

Level 1 - High

Plays by regulation rules; high to excellent skills and athleticism; implements strategies; runs specific plays; several players can catch a pass while running; reacts to the way the other team plays; quarterback with accurate and strong arm; defense able to play aggressively without being physical

Level 2 - Average

Plays by regulation rules; average skills and athleticism; some strategy; runs general plays; a couple of players can catch a pass while running; limited ability to react to the way the other team plays; quarterback with accurate or strong arm; defense has difficulty playing agressively without being physical

Level 3 - Low

Following rules is a challenge; low skills and athleticism; little strategy; no organized plays; players not able to catch a pass while running; not influenced by the way the other team plays; quarterback with limited accuracy and arm strenth; defensive skills limited