Friend Field Day games

The host marks every station, walkway, and rest area before play.

• The host marks every station, walkway, and rest area before play.
• Teams walk the route once before scoring. Friend Field Day is outdoor adult play. Inspect ground, use soft gear, ban reckless contact stunts, hydrate, and yield space to other park users. Stop for heat, injury, or unsafe ground. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Station Map First · Friend Field Day as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Station Map First · Friend Field Day; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Use soft balls, beanbags, foam discs, and flexible markers.

• Use soft balls, beanbags, foam discs, and flexible markers.
• Remove damaged or hard gear. Friend Field Day is outdoor adult play. Inspect ground, use soft gear, ban reckless contact stunts, hydrate, and yield space to other park users. Stop for heat, injury, or unsafe ground. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Soft Gear Only · Friend Field Day as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Soft Gear Only · Friend Field Day; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Any relay may switch from running to a fast walk.

• Any relay may switch from running to a fast walk.
• Use the same lane and scoring. Friend Field Day is outdoor adult play. Inspect ground, use soft gear, ban reckless contact stunts, hydrate, and yield space to other park users. Stop for heat, injury, or unsafe ground. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Walk-Only Relay · Friend Field Day as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Walk-Only Relay · Friend Field Day; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Every team visits the water and shade station after two events.

• Every team visits the water and shade station after two events.
• The break never costs points. Friend Field Day is outdoor adult play. Inspect ground, use soft gear, ban reckless contact stunts, hydrate, and yield space to other park users. Stop for heat, injury, or unsafe ground. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Hydration Rotation · Friend Field Day as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Hydration Rotation · Friend Field Day; stop at the agreed finish condition.

A physical station moves to a shade-based mind or accuracy event when needed.

• A physical station moves to a shade-based mind or accuracy event when needed.
• Post the substitute before play. Friend Field Day is outdoor adult play. Inspect ground, use soft gear, ban reckless contact stunts, hydrate, and yield space to other park users. Stop for heat, injury, or unsafe ground. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Shade Swap · Friend Field Day as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Shade Swap · Friend Field Day; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Only the active thrower enters the marked lane.

• Only the active thrower enters the marked lane.
• Pause for park users or animals. Friend Field Day is outdoor adult play. Inspect ground, use soft gear, ban reckless contact stunts, hydrate, and yield space to other park users. Stop for heat, injury, or unsafe ground. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Clear Throw Lane · Friend Field Day as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Clear Throw Lane · Friend Field Day; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Newer players use one clearly marked closer line.

• Newer players use one clearly marked closer line.
• Announce it before station one. Friend Field Day is outdoor adult play. Inspect ground, use soft gear, ban reckless contact stunts, hydrate, and yield space to other park users. Stop for heat, injury, or unsafe ground. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Forward Mark · Friend Field Day as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Forward Mark · Friend Field Day; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Pair players by comfort and experience rather than speed alone.

• Pair players by comfort and experience rather than speed alone.
• Anyone may request a new pairing. Friend Field Day is outdoor adult play. Inspect ground, use soft gear, ban reckless contact stunts, hydrate, and yield space to other park users. Stop for heat, injury, or unsafe ground. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Mixed-Skill Partners · Friend Field Day as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Mixed-Skill Partners · Friend Field Day; stop at the agreed finish condition.

A non-playing teammate judges each event and rotates next station.

• A non-playing teammate judges each event and rotates next station.
• No one judges their own attempt. Friend Field Day is outdoor adult play. Inspect ground, use soft gear, ban reckless contact stunts, hydrate, and yield space to other park users. Stop for heat, injury, or unsafe ground. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Judge Rotation · Friend Field Day as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Judge Rotation · Friend Field Day; stop at the agreed finish condition.

The host stops high-energy play when heat or fatigue rises.

• The host stops high-energy play when heat or fatigue rises.
• Resume with a shade event or end the session. Friend Field Day is outdoor adult play. Inspect ground, use soft gear, ban reckless contact stunts, hydrate, and yield space to other park users. Stop for heat, injury, or unsafe ground. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Heat Pause · Friend Field Day as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Heat Pause · Friend Field Day; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Inspect lanes for holes, sprinkler heads, wet patches, and debris.

• Inspect lanes for holes, sprinkler heads, wet patches, and debris.
• Move the station instead of playing around a hazard. Friend Field Day is outdoor adult play. Inspect ground, use soft gear, ban reckless contact stunts, hydrate, and yield space to other park users. Stop for heat, injury, or unsafe ground. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Ground Check · Friend Field Day as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Ground Check · Friend Field Day; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Body contact, rough blocking, and reckless challenges score zero.

• Body contact, rough blocking, and reckless challenges score zero.
• Replay only after the lane is clear. Friend Field Day is outdoor adult play. Inspect ground, use soft gear, ban reckless contact stunts, hydrate, and yield space to other park users. Stop for heat, injury, or unsafe ground. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score No Contact · Friend Field Day as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after No Contact · Friend Field Day; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Run one accuracy, one relay, and one mind station.

• Run one accuracy, one relay, and one mind station.
• Keep the opening walk-through and closing reset. Friend Field Day is outdoor adult play. Inspect ground, use soft gear, ban reckless contact stunts, hydrate, and yield space to other park users. Stop for heat, injury, or unsafe ground. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Three-Station Short Day · Friend Field Day as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Three-Station Short Day · Friend Field Day; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Anyone sitting out a physical event can score, time, photograph with consent, or play a mind station.

• Anyone sitting out a physical event can score, time, photograph with consent, or play a mind station.
• Process roles earn equal participation credit. Friend Field Day is outdoor adult play. Inspect ground, use soft gear, ban reckless contact stunts, hydrate, and yield space to other park users. Stop for heat, injury, or unsafe ground. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Non-Player Station · Friend Field Day as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Non-Player Station · Friend Field Day; stop at the agreed finish condition.

A complete station reset earns one shared process point.

• A complete station reset earns one shared process point.
• Host checks that the park is cleaner than arrival. Friend Field Day is outdoor adult play. Inspect ground, use soft gear, ban reckless contact stunts, hydrate, and yield space to other park users. Stop for heat, injury, or unsafe ground. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Gear Reset Point · Friend Field Day as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Gear Reset Point · Friend Field Day; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Each team gets one short cheer after a completed rotation.

• Each team gets one short cheer after a completed rotation.
• Keep volume respectful of other park users. Friend Field Day is outdoor adult play. Inspect ground, use soft gear, ban reckless contact stunts, hydrate, and yield space to other park users. Stop for heat, injury, or unsafe ground. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Team Cheer Cap · Friend Field Day as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Team Cheer Cap · Friend Field Day; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Every player gets the same number of scored attempts at each station.

• Every player gets the same number of scored attempts at each station.
• Incomplete rotations do not decide placement. Friend Field Day is outdoor adult play. Inspect ground, use soft gear, ban reckless contact stunts, hydrate, and yield space to other park users. Stop for heat, injury, or unsafe ground. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Equal Attempts · Friend Field Day as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Equal Attempts · Friend Field Day; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Each player gets one unscored practice at unfamiliar gear.

• Each player gets one unscored practice at unfamiliar gear.
• Reset the target before scoring. Friend Field Day is outdoor adult play. Inspect ground, use soft gear, ban reckless contact stunts, hydrate, and yield space to other park users. Stop for heat, injury, or unsafe ground. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Practice Turn · Friend Field Day as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Practice Turn · Friend Field Day; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Station totals stay on one visible sheet or board.

• Station totals stay on one visible sheet or board.
• No result changes after the next rotation starts. Friend Field Day is outdoor adult play. Inspect ground, use soft gear, ban reckless contact stunts, hydrate, and yield space to other park users. Stop for heat, injury, or unsafe ground. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Visible Score Sheet · Friend Field Day as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Visible Score Sheet · Friend Field Day; stop at the agreed finish condition.

The trailing team chooses the finale from two posted safe options.

• The trailing team chooses the finale from two posted safe options.
• All teams play the same event. Friend Field Day is outdoor adult play. Inspect ground, use soft gear, ban reckless contact stunts, hydrate, and yield space to other park users. Stop for heat, injury, or unsafe ground. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Comeback Station Choice · Friend Field Day as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Comeback Station Choice · Friend Field Day; stop at the agreed finish condition.

One announced final station scores double.

• One announced final station scores double.
• Equal attempts and the same start line are required. Friend Field Day is outdoor adult play. Inspect ground, use soft gear, ban reckless contact stunts, hydrate, and yield space to other park users. Stop for heat, injury, or unsafe ground. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Final Station Double · Friend Field Day as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Final Station Double · Friend Field Day; stop at the agreed finish condition.

A rotating captain checks lanes and gear before each event.

• A rotating captain checks lanes and gear before each event.
• Any player may add a missed concern. Friend Field Day is outdoor adult play. Inspect ground, use soft gear, ban reckless contact stunts, hydrate, and yield space to other park users. Stop for heat, injury, or unsafe ground. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Captain Safety Scan · Friend Field Day as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Captain Safety Scan · Friend Field Day; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Partner events require an explicit yes from both players.

• Partner events require an explicit yes from both players.
• Offer a solo or linked-object alternative. Friend Field Day is outdoor adult play. Inspect ground, use soft gear, ban reckless contact stunts, hydrate, and yield space to other park users. Stop for heat, injury, or unsafe ground. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Consent Pairing · Friend Field Day as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Consent Pairing · Friend Field Day; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Wind, rain, or unsafe ground moves the session to low-risk stations or ends it.

• Wind, rain, or unsafe ground moves the session to low-risk stations or ends it.
• Do not improvise around bad conditions. Friend Field Day is outdoor adult play. Inspect ground, use soft gear, ban reckless contact stunts, hydrate, and yield space to other park users. Stop for heat, injury, or unsafe ground. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Weather Switch · Friend Field Day as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Weather Switch · Friend Field Day; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Team photos include only people who opted in.

• Team photos include only people who opted in.
• A gear-only photo can prove the rotation. Friend Field Day is outdoor adult play. Inspect ground, use soft gear, ban reckless contact stunts, hydrate, and yield space to other park users. Stop for heat, injury, or unsafe ground. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Photo Consent · Friend Field Day as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Photo Consent · Friend Field Day; stop at the agreed finish condition.

A competing host assigns judges and scorekeeping to others.

• A competing host assigns judges and scorekeeping to others.
• Rotate those roles. Friend Field Day is outdoor adult play. Inspect ground, use soft gear, ban reckless contact stunts, hydrate, and yield space to other park users. Stop for heat, injury, or unsafe ground. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Host and Judge Split · Friend Field Day as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Host and Judge Split · Friend Field Day; stop at the agreed finish condition.

After placements, name a helper, fair caller, and strong teammate.

• After placements, name a helper, fair caller, and strong teammate.
• Recognition does not alter medal points. Friend Field Day is outdoor adult play. Inspect ground, use soft gear, ban reckless contact stunts, hydrate, and yield space to other park users. Stop for heat, injury, or unsafe ground. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Recognition Circle · Friend Field Day as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Recognition Circle · Friend Field Day; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Collect every marker, bag, balloon fragment, and score sheet.

• Collect every marker, bag, balloon fragment, and score sheet.
• Award one shared process point after inspection. Friend Field Day is outdoor adult play. Inspect ground, use soft gear, ban reckless contact stunts, hydrate, and yield space to other park users. Stop for heat, injury, or unsafe ground. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Clean Reset Credit · Friend Field Day as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Clean Reset Credit · Friend Field Day; stop at the agreed finish condition.

Any optional STUD amount is agreed before station one.

• Any optional STUD amount is agreed before station one.
• It is settled between people only after the result. Friend Field Day is outdoor adult play. Inspect ground, use soft gear, ban reckless contact stunts, hydrate, and yield space to other park users. Stop for heat, injury, or unsafe ground. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Optional STUD Pre-Agree · Friend Field Day as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Optional STUD Pre-Agree · Friend Field Day; stop at the agreed finish condition.

A true tie shares placement unless both teams request one safe accuracy playoff.

• A true tie shares placement unless both teams request one safe accuracy playoff.
• Use equal attempts. Friend Field Day is outdoor adult play. Inspect ground, use soft gear, ban reckless contact stunts, hydrate, and yield space to other park users. Stop for heat, injury, or unsafe ground. Scores use challenge points. Optional STUD only if pre-agreed.
• Score Exact Tie Share · Friend Field Day as 1 challenge point, separate from the main score.
• Reset and rotate evenly after Exact Tie Share · Friend Field Day; stop at the agreed finish condition.