The game is played by sticking a series of flags (typically short lengths of hosepipe) into the sand in a row.

Upon a starting signal, the competitors race to the flags and try to grab one.

The competitors who do not manage to capture a flag are eliminated, the flags are reset (removing one more), and the game continues until there is one person remaining - the winner.

British team member and beach sprint specialist Jo Devine calls the sport “great fun for all” [1] The event involves a tactical component as competitors have discretion as to which flag they obtain.

A round run by Open Australian national finalists will take approximately 3.7 seconds.