Bowling

Remember the belt loops are for the scout doing their best to learn about the sport or academic activity, and by putting the new techniques to practice with fellow scouts, in their community, or working with an adult. 

Belt Loop

Complete these three requirements:

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

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

____  Play a complete game with your family or den.

I certify that ___________________________ has completed the minimum requirements.

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Adult Teammate Signature

Sports Pin

Earn the Bowling belt loop, and do 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 and 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.

I certify that ___________________________ has completed the minimum requirements.

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Adult Teammate Signature

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Scout Pack 27, Belleville, Illinois        Last Updated 09/24/2001