1. Complete these three requirements for Belt Loop (Year One):
   
   

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

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

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   Play a complete game with your family, Den/Patrol, or Pack.

   
   
   
2. Earn the Bowling Belt Loop and complete five of the following requirements for the Bowling Pin (Year Two):
   
   

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   Give a brief history of the sport of bowling.
   
   

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

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

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

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

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

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

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   Take bowling lessons.
   
   

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

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

   
   
3. Earn the Bowling Belt Loop and Bowling Pin and complete remaining requirements above to earn the Bowling Letter (Year Three).

To help with Den/Patrol organization: Print out this page, check off requirement as completed, and turn in to Leader when all requirements for Belt Loop, Pin, or Letter are completed.

• Adam's Bowling Page - Tips, pictures, and games.
  
  
• Bowl.com - Industry news, feature stories, events, tournaments and results, games, trivia, newsletter, tips, and more.
  
  
• Bowling Trivia Quiz
  
  
• Bowling-Tips! - Suggestions on stance, swing, steps, and more.