Umpires Quiz

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What are the measurements between- for length of a Green in direction of play?

25m-30m28m-38m30m-40m31m-40m

What must the measurements of the Mat be?

600mm long – 360mm wide600mm long – 350mm wide550mm long – 360mm wide550mm long – 350mmwide

A player is using an artificial device. During the process of a delivery, a bowl accidentally slips from the device. What should happen?

The bowl is forfeitedThe bowls continues on it’s original courseThe bowl can be picked up and played againThe bowl must be stopped

If ground sheets are being used where must the mat front line be positioned?

On the front edge of the ground sheetOn the rear edge of the ground sheetJust behind the front edge of the ground sheetJust behind therear edge of the ground sheet

Bowls New Zealand has approved what footwear for players to use on the green?

NoneSome casual shoesAny type of flat shoeAll footwear approved by Bowls Australia, Domestic Regulation 11.1.2

What position may a substitute play in?

Any positionAs a SkipAs a leadAny position other than Skip

What team combination is permitted a substitute and a replacement player simultaneously?

Fours and TriplesFours onlyTriples and PairsAny combination

Skip A was talking to a spectator when her Third’s bowl, on it’s original course, hits the her foot. The bowl does not disturb any other bowls. She (A) returns the bowl to be replayed. Skip B does not agree and calls for an Umpire. What would be the ruling?

Skip B must declare the bowl deadTeam A allowed to replay the bowlSkip B places the bowl where he/she thinks it would have finishedSkip B leaves the bowl where it finished

Player A plays a bowl which comes to rest upright beside but not touching the Jack. Before Player B steps onto the mat, A’s bowl falls and touches the Jack. Skip B claims it is not a toucher as his team now has possession of the rink. An Umpire is called and rules which one of the following?

B has possession of the rink so therefore not a toucherA’s bowl has been at rest so therefore not a toucherIt is a toucher as it falls before the next bowl is deliveredIt is not a toucher

To gain a better grip during adverse weather conditions what may a player do?

NothingLift the mat and replace itLift the mat and turn it overLift the mat, turn it over and replace it on the original position.

What is the ‘Face of the Bank’?

Surface of the bank from the surface of the ditch up to the top of surroundsSurface of the bankMark on the surface of the rinkA drawing on the back of the rink

The bank must be a minimum measurement above the surface level of the green, what is it?

240mm230mm220mm210mm

A game has commenced and two opposing Leads have played two bowls each in a game of fours. A’s second is about to bowl but challenges the position of where the Jack has been centred and asks for it to be moved to the centre line. Skips call for a ruling. What should it be?

Both Skips agree to re centre the Jack and continue playBoth Skips agree to end being replayedThe Jack’s positioncannot be challenged after a bowl has been deliveredThe Umpire calls a dead end.

Bowls made of rubber or plastic resin must measure between what at their widest points?

111 millimetres – 131 millimetres112 millimetres – 131 millimetres111 millimetres – 135 millimetres112 millimetres –135 millimetres

Bowls made of rubber or plastic resin may weigh up to a maximum of?

1.57 kgs1.58 kgs1.59 kgs1.60 kgs

When may a challenge to a set of bowls be lodged?

During trial endsAt the start of a gameUp to 10 minutes after the completion of the final endUp to 30 minutes after the completion of the game

Team A has a marked toucher at rest in the ditch within the boundary of the rink. Team B plays a bowl which hits their own marked toucher at rest. This toucher then moves into the ditch during which it moves A’s toucher already in the ditch. Skips A & B could not agree as to what should happen so an Umpire was called. What should be the Umpire’s decision?

Both bowls become deadThe end is replayedTeam Bs bowl is declared deadThe position of all bowls stay as it was a valid movement

In New Zealand which of the following may be approved as a substitute?

A player who has not already participated in the eventA player who is of equal or lesser ability to the player being substitutedA player whose eligibility meets the requirements of Conditions of PlayAll of the above

When must conditions of play be decided by the controlling body?

Before the entries are closedAfter the entries have been receivedBefore details of the event are publicisedAfter details ofthe event are publicised.

Skip B plays a drive to remove the shot bowl. The bowl misses the target but connects with team A’s third’s foot and then hits another bowl at rest in the head. What could happen?

Team B replaces the head and has the bowl replayedTeam B replaces the head and places the bowl where he/she believes it would have come to restTeam B declares the end dead.Any of the above

In New Zealand what is the required date stamp for domestic play?

1985 or later1982 or later1981 or later1980 0r later

The width of the ditch must be between?

100mm – 200mm150mm – 250mm200mm – 300mm200mm – 380mm

An end has been declared dead. Team A, who won the previous end decide to play from where the end was declared dead. Team B object. What should happen?

Team A can decide.Team B can decide,If players cannotagree it must be replayed from the same direction original endIf players cannot agree it must be replayed from where the end finished

What should the depth of the ditch be?

50mm – 200mm40mm – 200mm50mm – 150mm40mm – 150mm
Should be Empty:

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