Awana Sparks-a-Rama Officials'
Certification Exam

Maryland, Washington DC, Northern Virginia Region

The Sparks-a-Rama Officials' Certification Exam is based upon the latest edition of the "Sparks-a-Rama Official Rules and Regulations" and can either be completed online or in print.

To complete the test online, make the appropriate selections below and click SUBMIT. If taking the test using a printed copy, be sure to mail the completed test to the appropriate Sparks-a-Rama Coordinator (addresses listed at bottom of test).

Test results will be sent to the e-mail address entered below. For a more detailed review of which questions were wrong, either reply to the e-mail address announcing the score (scoring will be done by the appropriate event specialist) or include a self-addressed stamped envelope (if completing a printed test).

NOTE: Pressing the enter or return key will be interpreted as SUBMIT!

Tests must be received two weeks prior to event. Check online calendar for deadlines.

E-mail address to send test results:

Remember, this is a CLOSED BOOK test!

Your Name:

Phone Number:

Church Name:

Registration Number:

Are you to be the primary line judge? Yes No

If not, who is the primary line judge?

Choose the Sparks-a-Rama event you're judging at...

Please choose the correct number of heats and the best match for participants for the 6 Sparks-a-Rama Game Events in our region:

Event #	Event	# of Heats	Participants per Heat
1.	Sparky Crawl
2.	Sparky Safari
3.	Balloon Battle
4.	Rabbit Hunt
5.	Sparky Train
6.	Sparky Balloon Pop

Please answer the following multiple choice questions:

1. According to the Official Rule Book, the Sparks-a-Rama is intended to be

A. High-pressure competition.

B. A day of tension for all.

C. A day of fun.

D. A stepping stone to the AwanaGames.

2. For the Sparks-a-Rama, a team must have a minimum of ____ players and a maximum of ____

A. 15 - 17.

B. 10 - 15.

C. 13 - 16.

D. 12 - 18.

3. If the train becomes disconnected in the Sparky Train, what must happen before it is allowed to continue its trip?

A. It must stop and reconnect.

B. The engine alone may continue.

C. Nothing, The team is disqualified.

D. They must complete an additional lap.

4. A Sparks team must have at least ____ boys and ____ girls on it.

A. 8 - 8.

B. 6 - 6.

C. 5 - 5.

D. 7 - 7.

5. Coaches are not permitted in the playing area any time during the Sparks-a-Rama meet, except to do what?

A. Position players for the next event.

B. To attend to an injured player.

C. When requested by the Circle Director.

D. All of the above.

6. ____________ compete(s) in ____ Sparky Safari heat(s).

A. Three girls - two

B. Three boys or girls - one

C. Three girls followed by three boys - two

D. Five players (girls and/or boys) - four

7. In the Balloon Battle, where are the players required to stand?

A. First player at the starting pin, the others inside the circle, out of the running area.

B. First two players at the starting pin, the others inside the circle, out of the running area.

C. Anywhere inside the Team Zone.

D. Anywhere inside the Playing Area.

8. What are the specific player requirements for the Sparky Balloon Pop?

A. Three heats of 5 players each.

B. 15 players total, Heat #1 - last player is a boy, Heat #2 - last player is a girl.

C. 16 players total, two heats.

D. 15 players total, Heat #1 - last player is a girl, Heat #2 - last player is a boy.

9. In Rabbit Hunt, where do the "Rabbits" and "Hunters" stand?

A. Rabbits outside the circle, Hunters inside the circle.

B. Rabbits inside the circle, Hunters outside the circle.

C. Either of the above is permissible.

D. None of the above.

10. Where do the players stand before the Sparky Safari begins?

A. Player # 1 at the starting pin, other 2 inside the circle in the team zone.

B. Player # 1 inside the circle, other 1 outside the circle in the team zone.

C. Player # 1 at the starting pin, other 1 inside the circle in the team zone.

D. Player # 1 in the starting square, other 3 inside the circle in the team zone.

11. How many players and how many heats are in the Sparky Crawl?

A. 10 and 1.

B. 15 and 2.

C. 10 and 2.

D. 15 and 1.

12. In the Balloon Battle, how are the heats divided up as far as how many per heat and is the heat boys or girls?

A. 5 in each heat, mixed.

B. 5 in each heat, girls first heat, boys second heat, and 1 mixed heat.

C. 3 in each heat, mixed.

D. 3 in each heat, girls first heat, boys second heat, and 1 mixed heat.

13. In the Sparky Train, how many total players in how many heats are allowed to participate?

A. 10 in 2.

B. 15 in 3.

C. 10 in 3.

D. 15 in 2.

14. For the Sparky Crawl, when should the center pin and bean bag be put in place and by whom?

A. Prior to the start of the event, the Circle Director.

B. Prior to the start of the event, any Line Judge.

C. After the center is clear, the Circle Director.

D. After the center is clear, any Line Judge.

15. In the first heat of the Sparky Balloon Pop, how should the players be lined-up?

A. Straddling their starting diagonal.

B. Player # 15, a girl, on the eight-foot line.

C. Player # 1 holds the balloon on the back of his/her head.

D. All of the above.

16. During the Rabbit Hunt, what action would disqualify a Rabbit?

A. Stepping inside the circle.

B. Jumping over the ball.

C. Ducking the ball.

D. Stepping outside the circle.

17. For the Sparky Train, how do the players line up prior to the starting signal?

A. One behind the other.

B. Outside the circle.

C. Along the starting diagonal.

D. Both A and B.

18. I have read the "Sparks-a-Rama Official Rules and Regulations" and the "Line Judges Manual".

If not completing online, mail printed Line Judge test (with self-addressed stamped envelope) to the appropriate event coordinator:

Baltimore Area	Northern Virginia & Southern Maryland Area
James King 2725 Barrick Rd. Finksburg, MD 21048	Bill Bianco 15904 Perkins Lane Bowie, MD 20716
Send Event Related Questions to:
James King webmaster@awanamd.org (410) 751-7558	Bill Bianco BillB@awana.org (301) 249-1765

Your Name:
Phone Number:
Church Name:
Registration Number:
Are you to be the primary line judge? Yes No
If not, who is the primary line judge?
Choose the Sparks-a-Rama event you're judging at...

1.	According to the Official Rule Book, the Sparks-a-Rama is intended to be
	A.	High-pressure competition.
	B.	A day of tension for all.
	C.	A day of fun.
	D.	A stepping stone to the AwanaGames.

2.	For the Sparks-a-Rama, a team must have a minimum of ____ players and a maximum of ____
	A.	15 - 17.
	B.	10 - 15.
	C.	13 - 16.
	D.	12 - 18.

3.	If the train becomes disconnected in the Sparky Train, what must happen before it is allowed to continue its trip?
	A.	It must stop and reconnect.
	B.	The engine alone may continue.
	C.	Nothing, The team is disqualified.
	D.	They must complete an additional lap.

4.	A Sparks team must have at least ____ boys and ____ girls on it.
	A.	8 - 8.
	B.	6 - 6.
	C.	5 - 5.
	D.	7 - 7.

5.	Coaches are not permitted in the playing area any time during the Sparks-a-Rama meet, except to do what?
	A.	Position players for the next event.
	B.	To attend to an injured player.
	C.	When requested by the Circle Director.
	D.	All of the above.

6.	____________ compete(s) in ____ Sparky Safari heat(s).
	A.	Three girls - two
	B.	Three boys or girls - one
	C.	Three girls followed by three boys - two
	D.	Five players (girls and/or boys) - four

7.	In the Balloon Battle, where are the players required to stand?
	A.	First player at the starting pin, the others inside the circle, out of the running area.
	B.	First two players at the starting pin, the others inside the circle, out of the running area.
	C.	Anywhere inside the Team Zone.
	D.	Anywhere inside the Playing Area.

8.	What are the specific player requirements for the Sparky Balloon Pop?
	A.	Three heats of 5 players each.
	B.	15 players total, Heat #1 - last player is a boy, Heat #2 - last player is a girl.
	C.	16 players total, two heats.
	D.	15 players total, Heat #1 - last player is a girl, Heat #2 - last player is a boy.

9.	In Rabbit Hunt, where do the "Rabbits" and "Hunters" stand?
	A.	Rabbits outside the circle, Hunters inside the circle.
	B.	Rabbits inside the circle, Hunters outside the circle.
	C.	Either of the above is permissible.
	D.	None of the above.

10.	Where do the players stand before the Sparky Safari begins?
	A.	Player # 1 at the starting pin, other 2 inside the circle in the team zone.
	B.	Player # 1 inside the circle, other 1 outside the circle in the team zone.
	C.	Player # 1 at the starting pin, other 1 inside the circle in the team zone.
	D.	Player # 1 in the starting square, other 3 inside the circle in the team zone.

11.	How many players and how many heats are in the Sparky Crawl?
	A.	10 and 1.
	B.	15 and 2.
	C.	10 and 2.
	D.	15 and 1.

12.	In the Balloon Battle, how are the heats divided up as far as how many per heat and is the heat boys or girls?
	A.	5 in each heat, mixed.
	B.	5 in each heat, girls first heat, boys second heat, and 1 mixed heat.
	C.	3 in each heat, mixed.
	D.	3 in each heat, girls first heat, boys second heat, and 1 mixed heat.

13.	In the Sparky Train, how many total players in how many heats are allowed to participate?
	A.	10 in 2.
	B.	15 in 3.
	C.	10 in 3.
	D.	15 in 2.

14.	For the Sparky Crawl, when should the center pin and bean bag be put in place and by whom?
	A.	Prior to the start of the event, the Circle Director.
	B.	Prior to the start of the event, any Line Judge.
	C.	After the center is clear, the Circle Director.
	D.	After the center is clear, any Line Judge.

15.	In the first heat of the Sparky Balloon Pop, how should the players be lined-up?
	A.	Straddling their starting diagonal.
	B.	Player # 15, a girl, on the eight-foot line.
	C.	Player # 1 holds the balloon on the back of his/her head.
	D.	All of the above.

16.	During the Rabbit Hunt, what action would disqualify a Rabbit?
	A.	Stepping inside the circle.
	B.	Jumping over the ball.
	C.	Ducking the ball.
	D.	Stepping outside the circle.

17.	For the Sparky Train, how do the players line up prior to the starting signal?
	A.	One behind the other.
	B.	Outside the circle.
	C.	Along the starting diagonal.
	D.	Both A and B.


18.		I have read the "Sparks-a-Rama Official Rules and Regulations" and the "Line Judges Manual".

Awana Sparks-a-Rama Officials' Certification Exam

If not completing online, mail printed Line Judge test (with self-addressed stamped envelope) to the appropriate event coordinator:

Awana Sparks-a-Rama Officials'
Certification Exam