Bowling guide rail . Other information Special Olympics also includes bowling within their Unified Sports division. This level of competition allows persons with and without mental retardation to compete on the same team. For scoring purposes, scores are averaged and the best averaged score wins. The National Unified Sports Bowling Championship is offered annually in conjunction with the opening of the ABC Tournament.
Bumper bowling is also an option for the novice bowler.
Flexible tubes are placed in the gutters which prohibit the ball from falling into the gutters thus allowing successful initial experiences for the young or novice bowler. Utilize a scoring pad that provides tactile cues indicating the pins remaining following ball delivery. An auditory sound source may be placed behind the pins to directionally assist the bowler in play. Special Olympics, The Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. Foundation.