Switching lanes rule: 1.
Categories of bowling that will compete in league play (switching lanes after each frame): ambulatory, wheelchair, wheelchair adaptive handle ball, and wheelchair adaptive stick athletes. 2. Categories of bowlers that will stay on one lane and bowl 10 straight frames: Wheelchair adaptive ramp and visually impaired athletes. 3. Wheelchair athletes can only compete in one adaptive bowling category. 4. Bowlers will adjust their own ramps with no assistance from volunteers or officials. 5. Handrails may be used for those Athletes with visual impairments. 6. Resolving ties: Athletes who tie will be awarded duplicate medals. AMBULATORY All ambulatory matches will be conducted in accordance with United States Bowling Congress rules, except as modified herein. For a copy of these rules, please visit: United States Bowling Congress 621 Six Flags Drive Arlington, TX 76011(800) 514-2695. WHEELCHAIR All wheelchair matches will be conducted in accordance with American Wheelchair Bowling Association rules, except as modified herein. All athletes must bring their own wheelchairs, footrests, brakes and foot straps. Feet may not touch the floor during competition. *Note – If athletes utilize a scooter, they must adhere to the modification of the rules for wheelchair users (i.e. - feet may not touch the floor during competition). Athletes in this category cannot use adaptive devices such as ramps, sticks, or handle balls. WHEELCHAIR ADAPTIVE The NVGAG has a limited supply of ramps, sticks and handle balls. Athletes must use these items in the wheelchair adaptive category. Athletes will adjust their own ramps with no assistance from anyone. Bowlers using ramps will not switch lanes during competition. Feet may not touch the floor during competition. *Note – If an athlete utilizes a scooter, they must adhere to the modification of the rules for wheelchair users (i.e. - feet may not touch the floor during competition).
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