Level 2 Bowling Quiz

1. Which scenario does not cause a foul?

When a foot crosses the foul line

When the bowling ball crosses the foul line

When a ramp crosses the foul line

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.

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.

2. How many games does each athlete bowl in one event?

Three games

Two games

One game

Athletes bowl two games and their two game score is combined with the bowling handicap for a final score and placement.

Explanation

Athletes bowl two games and their two game score is combined with the bowling handicap for a final score and placement.

3. In singles, doubles and unified doubles, all bowlers must alternate bowling between two lanes.

True

False

The only time a bowler stays in the same lane is in ramp bowling.

Explanation

The only time a bowler stays in the same lane is in ramp bowling.

4. Foul lights will be on during all Special Olympics Minnesota bowling competitions.

True

False

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.

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.

5. At bowling competitions coaches and parents are allowed on the lane while athletes are bowling.

True

False

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.

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.

6. In Traditional or Unified doubles, if one participant scratches from the event the team is allowed a substitute.

True

False

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.

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.

7. In ramp unassisted, what is the athlete responsible for?

Adjusting the ramp

Picking up the bowling ball and setting it on the ramp

Pushing the ball down the ramp

All of the above

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.

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?

Adjusting the ramp

Picking up the ball and setting it on the ramp

Pushing the ball down the ramp

All of the above

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.

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 is an athletes bowling handicap determined?

200 - (bowler's training average) = bowling handicap

150 - (bowler's training average) = bowling handicap

100 - (bowler's training average) = bowling handicap

200 + (bowler's training average) = bowling handicap

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..

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..

10. What is the ramp bowlers sequence?

Bowl one frame at a time, just like traditional bowling

Bowl two frames at a time

Bowl three frames, four frames and then three frames

Bowl five frames and then five frames

Ramp bowlers stay in the same lane and bowl three frames, then four frames, and then three frames again.

Explanation

Ramp bowlers stay in the same lane and bowl three frames, then four frames, and then three frames again.