1.
Foul lights will be on during all Special Olympics Minnesota bowling competitions.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Foul lights are typically used in bowling competitions to indicate when a player has stepped over the foul line. Since the statement mentions that foul lights will be on during all Special Olympics Minnesota bowling competitions, it implies that these competitions will also use foul lights to monitor foul line violations. Therefore, the correct answer is True.
2.
In Traditional or Unified doubles, if one participant scratches from the event the team is allowed a substitute.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
If one team member scratches then the team is scratched; the participant that is present can still bowl but they will receive participation. Teams participating at Area must remain the same when participating at State.
3.
What is the ramp bowlers sequence?
Correct Answer
C. Bowl three frames, four frames and then three frames
Explanation
Ramp bowlers stay in the same lane and bowl three frames, then four frames, and then three frames again.
4.
Which scenario does not cause a foul?
Correct Answer
B. When the bowling ball crosses the foul line
Explanation
If there is a foul, any pins knocked down by the ball thrown on that attempt do not count and the athlete receives a zero for that ball.
5.
How is an athletes bowling handicap determined?
Correct Answer
A. 200 - (bowler's training average) = bowling handicap
Explanation
Special Olympics Minnesota uses a handicap to create the fairest divisioning possible. Coaches are not responsible for submitting an athlete’s handicap, coaches are only responsible for a bowlers training average. At a competition, placement/awards are determined by adding together the scores of the two games plus their two-game handicap to determine total score..
6.
At bowling competitions coaches and parents are allowed on the lane while athletes are bowling.
Correct Answer
B. False
Explanation
Bowling competitions are a closed competition meaning only athletes, partners, event staff and volunteers are allowed at the lane. If an athlete needs assistance a coach may help at the lane but the assistant must be registered as an assistant in advance of the competition.
7.
In ramp unassisted, what is the athlete responsible for?
Correct Answer
D. All of the above
Explanation
In ramp unassisted, the athlete is responsible for adjusting the ramp, picking up the bowling ball and setting it on the ramp, and pushing the ball down the ramp. This means that the athlete has to take care of all the tasks involved in using the ramp without any assistance.
8.
In ramp assisted, what is the athlete responsible for?
Correct Answer
C. Pushing the ball down the ramp
Explanation
In ramp assisted, the athlete is responsible for pushing the ball down the ramp. This means that the athlete's task is to provide the force needed to move the ball along the ramp and towards its intended target. The other options, such as adjusting the ramp or picking up the ball and setting it on the ramp, are not mentioned as the athlete's responsibility in this context. Therefore, the correct answer is pushing the ball down the ramp.
9.
How many games does each athlete bowl in one event?
Correct Answer
B. Two games
Explanation
Athletes bowl two games and their two game score is combined with the bowling handicap for a final score and placement.
10.
In singles, doubles and unified doubles, all bowlers must alternate bowling between two lanes.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The only time a bowler stays in the same lane is in ramp bowling.