Bowling

Academic and Sports Program

 

Requirements:

 

Belt Loop
Complete these three requirements:

1. Explain to your leader or adult partner the rules of courtesy and safety for bowling.

2. Show how to pick out a ball of proper weight and with finger holes that fit your hand.

3. Play a complete game with your family or den.

 

Pin

Earn the Bowling belt loop, and complete five of the following requirements:

1. Give a brief history of the sport of bowling.

2. Define the following terms: strike, spare, split, miss, and foul. Show their symbols for scoring.

3. Demonstrate proper stance, delivery, balance, and follow-through to your leader or adult partner.

4. Try different types of delivery and hand positions and see which work best for you.

5. Score a complete game using a score sheet an the proper symbols.

6. Play at least four games and chart your progress. Figure out your average score.

7. Compete in a Scout, family, school, or community bowling tournament,

8. Take bowling lessons.

9. Attend a parent high school, college, or professional bowling competition.

10. Visit a bowling alley and learn about the care and maintenance of the bowling lanes, pins, and racks.