Bandy

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/bandy

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the number of players?Eleven players per team on the ice, including a goalkeeper
2. What is the international governance?Federation of International Bandy (FIB), established in February 1955
3. How big is a bandy field?A bandy field is huge, about 90–110 meters long and 45–65 meters wide, almost as big as a football pitch.
4. How long is a bandy game?A game has two halves, usually 45 minutes each, so it lasts about 90 minutes in total.

Bandy Field: The expansive ice surface, significantly larger than an ice hockey rink, used for competitive bandy matches.
Federation of International Bandy (FIB): The international governing body responsible for the global administration, regulation, and promotion of the sport of bandy.
Predecessor Sport: A sport that existed before another and influenced its development; bandy is recognized as a predecessor to ice hockey.
Rink Bandy: A variation of bandy played on a smaller rink, also recognized by the IOC.