International Sports Field Trip
The Answer Sheet.
Name:______Date:______Period:______
The Iditarod:
1) What event lead to the forming of the iditarod?
A diphtheria epidemic that hit Nome in 1945. The weather was too rough for planes so the medicine had to be taken by sled dog.
2) Who was the first winner of the Iditarod?
In 1973 Dick Wilmarth was the first winner.
3) Find the half way point of the race in Iditarod, AK on the google map. Why is this check point important?
The ghost town of Iditarod is the half-way point of the race. During the early 1900s, Iditarod was a bustling city of 10,000 residents all in search of gold. John Beaton and Henry Dyckman were reportedly the first to find gold on Christmas Day in 1908. Between 1909 and 1925, nearly 35 millian in gold was taken from this area.
4) Who was the first woman to win the Iditarod?
Libby Riddles in 1985.
Sepak Takraw:
1) What is Sepak Takraw?
Sepak Takraw simply put is kick volleyball.
2) What are the demensions of the court?
The court is the same dimensions as a doubles badminton court. 13.4 meters long by 6.1 meters wide.
3) What are the names of the different player positions in Sepak Takraw?
Striker, player, setter, server, and bowler.
Jai Alai:
1) What does Jai Alai mean in the Basque culture?
Merry Festival.
2) What state in America is Jai Alai very popular in?
Florida
3) How fast can the player throw the Jai Alai ball?
The ball can reach speeds up to 150-175 miles per hour.
4) What sport did Jai Alai evolve from?
Jai Alai evolved from Basque people playing handball on the walls of the churches after Sunday mass.
Castellers:
1) What Spanish city is most popular for Castellers?
Catalonia, Spain.
2) How many levels can these human towers reach?
The towers can have anywhere from 5-10 levels of people.
3) Why do people make castellers?
Groups make Castellers as part of annual festivals, but there is a competition that occurs every 2 years. This competition is the only time the human towers are made for competitive purposes.
4) What have castellers done to keep up with the times?
They have created magazines and are often the topic of newspaper article. They have also developed and created protective equipment specific to building these towers. The also have a very large internet fan base that follows the different towns Castellers.