EARLY YEARS
WELL EQUIPPED
HOME SHOW MAGIC
CONSTITUTIONAL
BEST ACTS
100
In what year was the University of Maryland Gymkana Troupe founded?
1946
100
This apparatus has been featured in the most Gymkana comedy acts.
Parallel Bars
100
What venue hosted the most Gymkana Home Shows?
Cole Field House
100
True or False: Pledge Members are required to demonstrate gymnastics ability prior to joining the Troupe.
False
100
True or False: Best Act Awards are selected by current coaches and troupers.
False: Coaches do not have a vote.
200
In the early years, how did the Troupe transport large equipment, such as the trampoline, to shows?
On top of the bus
200
This random item has NEVER been featured in a Gymkana act.
A. Unicycle B. Bo Staff
C. Wagon Wheel D. Glass Soda Bottle
E. All have been used before
E. All have been used before
200
In Gymkana's 74 year existence, how many seasons went without a Home Show?
2
(1979 and 2020)
200
A responsibility of this officer position is to be the overall chairperson of Home Show.
President
200
Partner balancing has won the most Best Act Awards (36). Which variation (men's doubles, mixed triples, etc.) has won the most?
Mixed Doubles Balancing
(11 times)
300
With its performances and outreach for various causes, particularly with the USO, what nickname did the Troupe quickly earn?
Ambassadors of Good Will
300
How many times has the ladders act performed with 3 sets of ladders in Home Show?
2
(2010 and 2017)
300
The 2001 Saturday night performance of Home Show was cancelled due to what event?
NCAA Men's Basketball Final Four
300
A person awarded membership for contributions to the Troupe without having been a Troupe member is called ________.
An Honorary Member
300
After Partner Balancing, which act has won the most Best Act Awards?
Chairs
(6 times)
400
In 1953, the Troupe performed for military audiences on this subtropical island.
Bermuda
400
In what season were wooden chairs first featured in the chairs act?
1995 - 1996
400
In what year did George Kramer and Joe Murray first perform their balancing act on a platform 15ft above the stage?
1972
400
In what year did Gymkana adopt a drug-free message?
1985
400
Which of these acts has never won Best Act? A. High Bar B. Balance Beam C. Pommel Horse D. Uneven Bars
C. Pommel Horse
500
How many members did the original Troupe have in the 1946-1947 season?
30
500
These weight plates were used for many years to anchor the apparatus rigs for road shows. Approximately how much does each plate weigh?
65 pounds
500
Before the start of each Home Show performance, a rose is displayed as a gift from whom?
The Ghost of Home Show Past
500
In 1959, for whom was the Best Trouper Award renamed to honor?
David A. Field
500
Which person has the distinction of having won the most Best Act Awards?
George Kramer
(8 times)