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Powder Puff

Powder Puff. A Great Sport for Females. Why Call It Powder puff. The term originated from the powder puffs the females used in cosmetics for powdering. Typical female behavior at the time the term was created . What is Powder Puff. Powder Puff is a flag football game originated for females

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Powder Puff

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  1. Powder Puff A Great Sport for Females

  2. Why Call It Powder puff • The term originated from the powder puffs the females used in cosmetics for powdering. • Typical female behavior at the time the term was created

  3. What is Powder Puff • Powder Puff is a flag football game originated for females • It’s usually played in high schools and colleges across the United States and Canada • The Juniors play the Seniors • Sometimes teams will travel to rival schools • The guys dress up in drag as the cheerleaders • The females playing the game usually have matching shirts • Wear all sorts of crazy clothing

  4. Powder puff

  5. Name controversy • Many woman do not like to use the term powder puff any longer • Derogatory • Trying to take the sport seriously • Powder puff was used in many other sports including BMX and the National Woman’s Football Association • This term was removed or currently is not being used

  6. How to play • Powder puff is similar to flag football • Wear flags on hips • Defense and offense • All positions are the same • Except there is not a kicker • Fouls are distributed for tackles and unacceptable behavior • At least there isn’t a kicker at the school where I come from • Only 2 halves • As oppose to four quarters • Points are kept the same • Regular practices are scheduled

  7. The Winner • The winner gets to have bragging rights • Sometimes the bragging gets a little out of hand • Fights • Vandalism • Suspension • Expulsion • All in all the game is just to have fun and to raise a little money for the school

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