GAMEDAY FLAGS / FIELD NOTES

Gameday Field Notes

The colors you carry. The stories you share. The details that turn a gathering into your Gameday. Read the field guides, meet the gear, and find something to bring to the next one.

FIELD NOTES / THE GAMEDAY FLAGS STORY

The Gameday MVP flagpole carrying a United States flag at Autzen Stadium

MORE THAN THREE YEARS IN THE MAKING

It started with
a flagpole.

Road tests led us to the sewing table. Reinforcement and repair led to a new flag construction. See how one vehicle-mounted accessory grew into the Gameday Flags product line.

FAN TRADITIONS / FLAG STORIES

The moments that made a flag mean more.

Ol’ Crimson. Baker Mayfield. Michigan at Ohio State. Plus Seattle’s 12 Flag, Fly the W, and Dale Jr. at Dover.

United States flag at Autzen Stadium with fireworks

01 / CEREMONY

The National Anthem and the Flag: A Respectful Gameday Ceremony

A good ceremony is simple, visible, and unhurried. Prepare the United States flag before guests are asked to stand so the anthem remains the center of attention.

Before the anthem
  1. Inspect the flag, attachments, pole, mount, and surroundings.
  2. Keep the flag clear of the ground, floor, water, and nearby obstructions.
  3. Position the United States flag in the place of honor required by the display arrangement.
  4. Raise it deliberately and verify that the field of stars is correctly oriented.
During the anthem

Title 36, Section 301 describes conduct during a rendition of the national anthem. People present should face the flag and stand at attention; the law also identifies the appropriate salute or hand-over-heart conduct for uniformed service members, veterans, and other attendees.

Keep the changeover separate. Do not lower or exchange the United States flag during the anthem. Transition to an Authentic Gameday Flag only after the ceremony.
From ceremony to Gameday
  1. Lower the United States flag under control.
  2. Release the spinner attachments without pulling on the flag body.
  3. Move the flag directly into its respectful storage procedure.
  4. Inspect and attach the Authentic Gameday Flag, then raise it for the event.

Official references: 36 U.S.C. §301, 4 U.S.C. §7, and 4 U.S.C. §8.

In this Gameday

Explore the USA flag setup.

Look closely at the flag construction and the MVP kit. Use the guide and its official references to plan your display.

Compact MVP flagpole and United States flag field setup

02 / OPERATION

MVP Flagpole Operation: Attach, Raise, Lower, and Change a Flag

Treat the pole, mount, spinner, and flag as one connected inspection rather than four unrelated parts.

1. Inspect and mount
  1. Confirm the surface and dedicated MVP mount are suitable for the intended location and conditions.
  2. Check the telescoping sections, brass compression control, spinner attachments, and carry bag.
  3. Start with the pole collapsed and supported.
2. Attach the flag
  1. Lay the flag out cleanly without allowing it to contact the ground.
  2. Connect the flag header to the upper and lower Cable Bearing Spinner attachment points.
  3. Verify that the header is straight, both attachments are fully closed, and the fabric is not twisted around the pole.
3. Raise and control
  1. Set the pole angle at the mount.
  2. Extend the telescoping sections from the lowest section upward.
  3. Use the knurled brass compression control to lock the intended height without forcing the mechanism.
  4. Confirm that the flag rotates freely and clears people, structures, vehicles, and overhead hazards.
4. Lower and remove
  1. Support the pole and release the compression control.
  2. Collapse the sections under control.
  3. Release the lower and upper flag attachments while supporting the header.
  4. Inspect, dry, and store the flag before placing the pole in its Ottertex carry bag.
Conditions control the setup. Stop using the system if the mount, pole, attachment, or fabric shows damage or cannot remain stable.

In this Gameday

Put the guide beside the gear.

Inspect the MVP pole in 3D, or explore the complete Authentic kit.

United States flag photographed during the America 250 field session

03 / CARE

After the Game: Two Different Flag-Care Workflows

The United States flag and an Authentic Gameday Flag can share a pole, but they should not share an improvised storage routine.

United States flag
  1. Lower and support the flag so it does not touch the ground or floor.
  2. Confirm that it is clean and completely dry before storage.
  3. Use a respectful fold. The traditional triangular fold is a recognized presentation method, although the Flag Code does not prescribe one mandatory fold.
  4. Store it in a clean, dry location protected from abrasion, moisture, and contaminants.
Authentic Gameday Flag
  1. Remove the flag from the Cable Bearing Spinner without pulling the fabric against the attachment.
  2. For repeat field use, avoid a tight compression fold. Loosely roll from the free edge toward the header, or around a clean pole section.
  3. Keep the graphics visible enough to identify the flag before the next setup.
  4. Do not pack it wet. Follow the product-specific cleaning instructions for its printed fabric and construction.
Ready for next time means dry, identified, and protected. The loose-roll Gameday workflow is not a replacement for respectful United States flag handling.

Reference: the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs illustrates the traditional triangular fold; 4 U.S.C. §8 addresses respect for the flag.

In this Gameday

Pack up in your colors.

Match the binding and strap, or explore the Strapworks design catalog. Dry your flag before storage. Pole and flag sold separately.

CORNHOLE / PLAYBOOK

Set the court. Call the game. Keep everyone playing.

Practical notes covering regulation rules, fair layouts, event formats, and confidence-first ways to bring more people into the game.

Honor + respect

The meaning comes first.

First Responder Flags: Respectful Display Without Inventing Protocol

How to distinguish Fire & Rescue, Wildland Fire, Law Enforcement, and EMS flags while respecting agency authority, protected marks, memorial boundaries, and the United States flag.

Read the guide + references ↗

Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Respectful Flag Care

Different observances, Memorial Day half-staff timing, burial-flag boundaries, folding, care, and dignified retirement.

Read the guide + references ↗

Colors, Ceremonies, and Military Service Flags

Morning and evening colors, the national anthem, changes of command, retirements, and the distinct role of service flags.

Read the guide + references ↗

How to Display the American Flag With Military Service Flags

Position of honor, current joint-service order, indoor and outdoor arrangements, and the display rules that do not change.

Read the guide + references ↗

Keep the day going

Good stories travel.

Pass this one to your crew. Then find the next story, field guide, or idea for your gathering.