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After high school and college ball, flag football is a great way to stay competitive, stay in shape and be part of a team. With flag football becoming a popular pastime among men in their twenties this holiday shopping list will be sure to please the football enthusiast in your life. New leagues are forming all over the country and interest in this sport has been growing in recent years.
10. A new pair of cleats.
Women have boots, kids have toys and men have cleats! It is a basic story of the right accessory for the day. Cleats start to smell and are usually gross and muddy after a few games. If you buy him a new pair, he will look better, he will smell better and heck, he might even think he can play better.
9. Under Amour.
Under Amour is an amazing product that keeps sweat off your body. It keeps you cool in the summer and warm in the winter. It is a great alternative to layering on baggy bulky clothes and looks better too. Make him feel like a pro by wearing the same gear that they do. They make everything from hats to shirts and more for keeping any part of your body protected no matter what the season.
8. An Official NFL or NCAA Football.
Most flag football leagues require an official size football and most can be expensive. Most leagues will not let you play if you do not have this specific type of ball. Usually it must be leather rather than the stickier composite material found at most sporting goods stores. I recommend a Wilson football, as they are the official football of the National Football League and are easily found in most stores.
7. Color Coordinated Accessories.
Most teams have colors on their team jerseys. For those girls who know nothing about teams and colors if you match those colors you are usually safe. Buy anything to help him play like gloves, socks, wristbands and armbands. If he plays during winter months, give him a warm knit hat in the team colors. He will appreciate the gesture of you buying something with his team colors on it. Please note that a lot of leagues will not allow players to wear hats with rims like baseball caps for safety reasons, so I would stick with soft knit hats, or other accessories.
6. Receiver Gloves.
Receiver gloves are meant to help a player catch or hold on to a football. They vary in degree of stickiness and can be color coordinated to match the team colors. They do come in sizes from small to x-large, so you would need to know what size your boyfriend is. Glove prices range from $19.99 and can be over $100 depending on the quality of the glove. After a few years of use they wear out so a new pair is always better then an old pair.
5. Big Gatorade Type Water Jug.
Make your boyfriend the hit of the team at the next game. When he shows up with a huge gallon jug of Gatorade in the big orange bucket he will be sure to be the team favorite. Most guys come to games using their own tired water bottles. This way they can share, hydrate and even dump the whole thing on the coach if they win living out all their pro fantasies.
4. New Gear Bag.
Instead of going to the games with your boyfriend’s equipment in a plastic grocery store bag, why not buy him a nice new gear bag. He can probably use it for all sorts of things; not just games but at least he will look more official going to the flag football field. It is good to find a bag that has a separate compartment for the shoes from the rest of the bag to keep the dirty stuff separate from anything else like a clean pair of clothes and gear. Also small pockets for car keys, wallet and cell phone are always handy.
3. First Aid Kit
Not only is it required by most leagues for someone on every team to have a first aid kit, but also it is probably not a bad idea for your boyfriend to leave in his car anyway. Although flag football is not a full on contact sport, guys do get hurt on occasion. Most basic kits come filly stocked, but for sports make sure your kit have bandages, athletic tape, gauze and antibacterial-cleaning agents for wounds. If you want to look for a fancier kit, you can look for ones with ice packs, aspirin, and heating packs. Most stores like K Mart or Target have first aid kits in varying sizes and price points. This might not be something your boyfriend would ask for, but something he needs.
2. Speed Parachutes.
These are small parachutes that you attach around your waist that provide resistance when you run. These are great for improving the speed and strength of your lower body as well as for general fitness. These are used during practice or during personal training. The cost for one of these is about $50 and can be found online.
1. Flag Belts.
What is a flag football game without flag belts? They come in most colors and several different styles. The most popular style is the “triple threat belt” which has three flags attached to it. If possible try to find out the league rules before purchasing the, or ask your boyfriend’s preference. However if you are playing for fun choose any style that you like. Flag belts are priced at $39.99 for a dozen, and come in a variety of sizes from youth to adult extra large.
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New Airport Restrictions
As part of preparations for the 2010 Fifa World Cup, the Airports Company South Africa and domestic airlines have agreed to implement stricter hand luggage restrictions, in an effort to reduce unnecessary flight delays at the country's three main airports.
The new restrictions allow for one travel bag and one laptop per economy class passenger and two bags and a laptop for business and first class passengers. The weight of each bag may not exceed 7kg.
Total dimensions of each bag may not exceed 115cm (56cm + 36cm + 23cm). Compliance with these requirements will be verified at security checkpoints at O.R. Tambo, Cape Town and Durban international airports.
Implementation of these restrictions at O.R. Tambo International Airport will be with effect from 20 January 2010, with implementation at Cape Town and Durban international airports from 6 February 2010.
Increase in hand luggage
With passingers now being able to check-in at home or though the self-service kiosks, there has been a huge increase in hand luggage. In many instances the hand luggage cannot fit into the cabin, meaning it has to be manually loaded into the hold of the aircraft, resulting in flight delays.
“During the World Cup especially, we cannot afford to have flights departing late. Acsa and the airlines are of the view that introducing the hand luggage restrictions will significantly improve flight operations. Acsa will make additional resources available to assist the airlines,” said Acsa communications manager Solomon Makgale in a statement this week.
“We fully understand that this will require an adjustment in passenger behaviour, however, we are confident that passengers will cooperate and give us the necessary support.”
Improved travelling experience
According to the statement, recent surveys done locally and abroad showed passengers as indicating that on-time performance by airlines was one of the most important considerations when travelling – and that compliance with the new restrictions would enable more efficient processing of passengers to that flights can depart on time.
“In this way, the airports and airlines will operate more effectively for the benefit of passengers, with improved adherence to schedules,” said Makgale. “The ultimate goal is to provide an improved and predictable experience for passengers using our airports.”
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After years of hard work 2 Unit Standards for 4×4 Driver Training was registered with the NQF(National Qualifications Framework) in the last quarter of 2009, which means that anyone who gives himself out as a 4×4 Instructor and school, need to be registered as a service provider with the relevant Seta. Then as service provider he must have trained facilitators/instructors to conduct the training, but also must have Assessors to assess the training by means of an open book test and a practical evaluation.
After this process the Assessor send the results to a Moderator who after moderation send the results to the SETA, who issues Driver Competency Certificates to successful trainees. For the first time training on the same standard right through South Africa will be possible and the certificates will be worth something.
Old certificates will be useless. However, someone who has done 4×4 training and are in possession of such certificate, won’t have to repeat the whole process, but can partake in the RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) program. They must present proof of prior learning/training (certificate) and than must only do the practical tests and will than receive the new accredited certificate, if they pass the practical tests. When they make an appointment with an Assessor to be assessed on the RPL program, they will be told what the practical tests are and they can practice and prepare for it. From now on the insurance industry will no longer recognise certificates from the old process and not only will it influence your premium, but also the assessment of claims in “4×4’ situations.
A law will soon be passed where 4×4 route owners/operators, will ask for your “competency certificate” before you will be allowed to drive on that route.
Just 4×4 Adventures and Riverbank Offroad Academy has associated with African Offroad Academy, to nationally provide accredited 4×4 training. Just 4×4 Adventures are therefore the only accredited 4×4 Driver Training Service Provider in the Free State and Northern Cape, with qualified facilitators/instructors and an Assessor.
AFRICAN OFF-ROAD ACADEMY is an accredited training provider under TETA (TETA09-201) to train the unit standards US254135/254154 for 4×4 & off-road driving. We have registered assessors (TETA-ASSR09-2188/TETA-ASSR09-2409) & Moderator (TETA-MODR09-304) accredited to asses and moderate against US254135/254154.
On 23 November 2009 AFRICAN OFF-ROAD ACADEMY commenced its Off-Road Assessor and Off-Road Instructor training programs ending on 28 November 2009.
With a total of 16 experts from the off-road industry 7 new Off-Road Assessors and 9 new Off-Road Instructors(Facilitators) were born. After a full week of long hours with dedication and commitment the 7 Off-Road Assessors as well as the 9 Off-Road Instructors were found competent against the required unit standards.
This team of qualified Off-Road Assessors and Off-Road Instructors(Facilitators) will commence training on the Off-Road Driver Certificate (ODC) in January 2010.
Accredited 4×4 & Off-Road Driver Training
AFRICAN OFF-ROAD ACADEMY will commence Off-Road Driver Certificate (ODC) training in every province in South Africa in January 2010.
For the Experienced 4×4 & Off-Road driver we will be providing RPL process as we recognize your previous training and experience.
We are proud to present you with the:
“RPL CHALLENGE”
If you complete the RPL process and prove your competence 100% in all challenges we will refund you your money and still issue you with your accredited certificate.
Bookings are open from the 18th of January 2010 on this website: www.africanoffroad.co.za
Andre Botha (4×4 Overland Tour Guide & Assessor GP 3431)
Just 4×4 Adventures
Bloemfontein
Approved Member of African Off-Road Academy
AFRICAN OFF-ROAD ACADEMY is an accredited training provider under TETA (TETA09-201)
to train, assess and issue an official Off-Road Driver Certificate
in relation to the unit standards US254135/254154 for 4×4 & off-road driving}
Tel: 0825766058
Fax: 0866121810
www.just4×4adventures.co.za
andre@just4×4adventures.co.za
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