Rule 6 - General
Rule 6.9 |
Scout Flags |
Rule 6.9.1 |
Flags used by Scout Groups shall be of a standard size as prescribed by the Association preferably mounted on poles bearing the Hong Kong Scout logo as a mount. Except with the approval of the Chief Commissioner, size of the flags shall be 3 feet (91.5cm) x 4 feet (122cm). |
Rule 6.9.2 |
The colour to be used in Scout Unit Flags are as follows: (a) Grasshopper Scout Rings : Orange background with the Scout logo and the motto "BE PREPARED" in green. Short form of the title of the Rings and short form of the name of the Sponsor may be added. (b) Cub Scout Packs : Yellow background with the Scout logo and the motto "BE PREPARED" in green. Short form of the title of the Packs and short form of the name of the Sponsor may be added. (c) Scout Troops: Green background with the Scout logo and the motto "BE PREPARED" in yellow. Short form of the title of the Troops and short form of the name of the Sponsor may be added. (d) Venture Scout Units : White (2/3 of the flag) and brown (1/3 of the flag) background with white on the top, with Scout logo and the motto "BE PREPARED" in black on the white background. Short form of the title of the Units and short form of the name of the Sponsor may be added on the brown background. (e) Rover Scout Crews : Blue background with the Scout logo and the motto "BE PREPARED" in gold. Short form of the title of the Crews and short form of the name of the Sponsor may be added. (f) Scout Groups : Green or a color of the scout scarf with the Scout logo and the motto "BE PREPARED" in appropriate colour. Short form of the title of the Groups and short form of the name of the Sponsor may be added. (g) Sea Scout Groups : Blue background with the Scout logo and the motto "BE PREPARED" in white. Short form of the title of the Groups and short form of the name of the Sponsor may be added. (h) Air Scout Groups : Light blue background with the Scout logo and the motto "BE PREPARED" in yellow. Short form of the title of the Groups and short form of the name of the Sponsor may be added. |
Rule 6.9.3 |
Flags used by Districts, Regions and Association Headquarters shall be of a standard size as prescribed by the Association. Except with the approval of the Chief Commissioner, size of the flags shall be 4.5 feet (137cm) x 6 feet (183cm) or 3 feet (91.5cm) x 4 feet (122cm). The colour to be used in District Flags, Regional Flags and Association Flags is any plain colour background with the Scout Badge and the motto "BE PREPARED" in appropriate colour. The title of the Units may be added. |
Rule 6.9.4 |
The design and colour specifications of Scout Unit Flags can be obtained from the Association Headquarters. |