Come join us as we play the Sport of Kings/Queens on the streets and footpaths of central Fremantle! It’s just like normal Capture the Flag — except in the middle of town. Hurry through the cappuccino strip, evading the other teams’ guards. Run with flag in hand past King’s Square. Plan ambushes your teammates, using Freo’s malls, laneways, nooks and crannies to your advantage.

Why? To have fun, of course!

Event page on “The FaceBook”

THE DEETS

WHEN: 4PM, Saturday May 16

MEETING POINT: King’s Square, William St, Fremantle

At 4pm, we’ll divide players into teams, re-explain the rules, and hand out maps. Teammates will also have a chance to strategize and exchange mobile numbers. Then the teams move to their respective territories, and the game begins. The game will last an hour or so (to be lengthened or shortened depending on circumstances.)

GAME AREA

These boundaries are subject to change — we may adjust the size depending on the number of players coming, for example. For that reason, if you plan to come it would be really helpful if you could RSVP on the Facebook event. Once we finalize this, we’ll put a printable PDF up here. We’ll also photocopy a bunch of copies to hand out just before the game.

RULES

Like the boundaries, these may be adjusted. We’ll go over everything again just before the game.

• Player Identification. All players will be given a colourful ribbon to wear around the arm, which will indicate their team. Everyone must keep these on while playing.
• Flag Placement. Flags must be placed at a street corner or large clearing. They must not be placed at the edge of the game area, and they must not be placed next to any large objects (mailboxes, trees, etc.)
• Flag Guarding. Players must remain at least 100 feet away from their team’s flag at all times.
• Tagging. If tagged while in the opposing team’s territory, a player must return directly to their team’s territory. Tagging is done with a single-handed touch; no grabbing, pushing, or anything disrespectful, please.
• Neutral Territory. Market St and South Tce are neutral territory (noone can be tagged on them), but the footpaths on either side are not.
• Rule Enforcement. We will have a couple of volunteer referrees — but remember that this is all just for fun, and fun is more fun when everyone plays together.

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