The Games
Scoring
The team to come in first on any game received 100 points. Second receives 50 points and 3rd, 25 points
The team with the most points at the end of the event is declaired the CHAMPION.
- The winning team will receive a trophy that they keep for 1 year - at next year's game it will be displayed and given to the new winning team.
- All game winners will receive a commemorative patch.
- All participants will receive a t-shirt and commemorative challange coin.
Field Games
- 3 Legged Race
- Egg and spoon relay race
- Dummy Drag
- Tire Course
- Tug of War (bracket style)
- Handcuff Handoff
- Obstical Course
- Cornhole
If you believe in supporting those who serve—and having a great day while doing it—Battle of the Badges is for you.
Battle of the Badges Competition Events
🚑 Mine Field Challenge
Team Size: 2 (1 Seeker, 1 Director)
One teammate is blindfolded while the other provides verbal directions through a minefield to collect medical supplies and return them to the patient. Touching a mine results in a time penalty.
Winner: Fastest adjusted time.
🪢 Fire Hose Tug of War
Team Size: 8
Teams compete head-to-head in a single-elimination tug of war using a fire hose. The winning team advances until a champion is crowned.
🏃 Obstacle Course Relay
Team Size: 4
Each teammate completes the obstacle course before returning to tag the next runner. All four teammates must complete one leg of the relay.
Winner: Fastest overall team time.
👢 Three-Legged Fire Boot Relay
Team Size: 4 (2 pairs)
Working in pairs, teammates race with one leg secured together while sharing a firefighter's boot. The first pair completes the course and tags the second pair to finish the relay.
Winner: Fastest overall team time.
🌽 Cornhole Challenge
Team Size: 4
Each teammate throws four bags over three rounds. Team scores are combined to determine the winner. Ties are decided by a sudden-death throw-off from an extended distance.
Winner: Highest team score.
🌀 Spinning Chase Tag
Team Size: 4 (2 Chasers, 2 Runners)
Teams compete head-to-head. Chasers spin 15 times around a baseball bat before attempting to tag the opposing team's runner, who is wearing firefighter boots and running within a designated area.
Winner: Lowest combined team time.
🩺 Backboard Obstacle Course
Team Size: 3
Two teammates carry a third teammate secured to a backboard through an obstacle course. Teams must navigate under and over obstacles without knocking over cones. Cone penalties are added to the final time.
Winner: Fastest adjusted time.
💧 Bucket Brigade
Team Size: 6–8 (recommended)
Working together, teams pass water from one container to another using cups. Communication and teamwork are key to transferring as much water as possible before time expires.
Winner: Team with the most water collected.
🛞 Tire Course Relay
Team Size: 4 (2 pairs)
Teammates race through a tire agility course while handcuffed together in pairs. The first pair completes the course and tags the second pair to finish the relay.
Winner: Fastest overall team time.
🧸 Dummy Drag / Firefighter Carry Relay
Team Size: 4
Relay teams carry a rescue dummy using a firefighter carry. The dummy is passed between teammates at each exchange and may not touch the ground. Ground contact results in a time penalty.
Winner: Fastest adjusted time.
🏆 Overall Team Championship
The Battle of the Badges Champion is determined by cumulative points earned throughout the day. Every event counts, so teams are encouraged to compete in as many events as possible.
Event Scoring
🥇 1st Place: 100 points
🥈 2nd Place: 50 points
🥉 3rd Place: 25 points
At the conclusion of all events, the team with the highest overall point total will be crowned the Battle of the Badges Overall Champion and awarded the championship trophy.
In the event of a tie, the winner will be determined by the greatest number of first-place finishes. If teams remain tied, the number of second-place finishes will be used. If a tie still exists, a tie-breaker challenge will determine the champion.