Senior Lawn Bowls

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What is the minimum age requirement for participating in Senior Lawn Bowls competitions?

  1. 50 years

  2. 55 years

  3. 60 years

  4. 65 years


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In most Senior Lawn Bowls competitions, the minimum age requirement is 55 years.

Which country is widely regarded as the birthplace of Lawn Bowls?

  1. England

  2. Scotland

  3. Wales

  4. Australia


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Lawn Bowls originated in Scotland during the 13th century.

What is the standard length of a Lawn Bowls rink?

  1. 34 meters

  2. 36 meters

  3. 38 meters

  4. 40 meters


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The standard length of a Lawn Bowls rink is 36 meters (120 feet).

How many players are typically on a Lawn Bowls team?

  1. 2

  2. 4

  3. 6

  4. 8


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

A Lawn Bowls team typically consists of four players.

What is the objective of the game in Lawn Bowls?

  1. To score points by rolling the bowls closest to the jack

  2. To knock the opponent's bowls away from the jack

  3. To accumulate the most points by rolling the bowls through hoops

  4. To hit the jack with the bowls


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The objective of the game in Lawn Bowls is to score points by rolling the bowls closest to the jack.

What is the term used for the small white ball that is the target in Lawn Bowls?

  1. Jack

  2. Kitty

  3. Marker

  4. Target


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The small white ball that is the target in Lawn Bowls is called the jack.

What is the name of the technique used to roll the bowls in Lawn Bowls?

  1. Throwing

  2. Rolling

  3. Bowling

  4. Casting


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The technique used to roll the bowls in Lawn Bowls is called bowling.

Which country has won the most medals in Lawn Bowls at the Commonwealth Games?

  1. Australia

  2. England

  3. New Zealand

  4. Scotland


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Australia has won the most medals in Lawn Bowls at the Commonwealth Games.

What is the name of the annual international Lawn Bowls tournament held in Scotland?

  1. World Bowls Championship

  2. British Open Bowls Championship

  3. Scottish Open Bowls Championship

  4. Commonwealth Games


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The annual international Lawn Bowls tournament held in Scotland is called the British Open Bowls Championship.

What is the term used for a bowl that is rolled too hard and goes beyond the jack?

  1. Overrun

  2. Under-run

  3. Wide

  4. Narrow


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A bowl that is rolled too hard and goes beyond the jack is called an overrun.

What is the term used for a bowl that is rolled too softly and does not reach the jack?

  1. Under-run

  2. Overrun

  3. Wide

  4. Narrow


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

A bowl that is rolled too softly and does not reach the jack is called an under-run.

What is the name of the official governing body for Lawn Bowls?

  1. World Bowls

  2. International Bowls Federation

  3. Commonwealth Bowls Federation

  4. European Bowls Federation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The official governing body for Lawn Bowls is World Bowls.

Which country hosted the first World Bowls Championship?

  1. Australia

  2. England

  3. Scotland

  4. New Zealand


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The first World Bowls Championship was hosted by Scotland in 1966.

What is the name of the annual international Lawn Bowls tournament held in Australia?

  1. World Bowls Championship

  2. British Open Bowls Championship

  3. Australian Open Bowls Championship

  4. Commonwealth Games


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The annual international Lawn Bowls tournament held in Australia is called the Australian Open Bowls Championship.

What is the name of the annual international Lawn Bowls tournament held in New Zealand?

  1. World Bowls Championship

  2. British Open Bowls Championship

  3. New Zealand Open Bowls Championship

  4. Commonwealth Games


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The annual international Lawn Bowls tournament held in New Zealand is called the New Zealand Open Bowls Championship.

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