Quizzes / Trivia Games

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Facilitator Diversional Therapist, Lifestyle / Activity Staff or Volunteer

Objective of Activity

Mental Stimulation and to minimise cognitive decline. Capability Verbal communication skills and ability to share long term memories in a group setting

Environment Lounge area Equipment Question sheet of The NRL trivia quiz

Instructions Divide residents into teams. Put the team names on the white board. Ask the questions one at a time, mark which team answers the question correct on the whiteboard for all to see (and give motivation to beat the others). The team with the most right wins bragging rights. (or you may like to arrange a prize for the winners)

_ The NRL Quiz _ Correct answers in Red 1. Who did Scott Sattler make his try saving tackle on in the 2003 grand final between Penrith and the Roosters? A) Ryan Cross B) Todd Bryne C) Chris Flannery

2. Who scored the game winning try for the Knights in their 1997 win over the Sea Eagles?

A) Robbie O’Davis B) Andrew Johns C) Darren Albert

3. How many grand final appearances has Johnathan Thurston made?

A) One B) Two C) Three

4. Who was awarded the Clive Churchill medal in the Wests Tigers’2005 grand final victory over North Queensland?

A) Robbie Farah B) Brett Hodgson C) Scott Prince

5. Which was the last team to be held scoreless in a grand final?

A) Storm B) Roosters C) Bulldogs

6. In the 1999 grand final between Melbourne and St George Illawarra - who did Dragons winger Jamie Ainscough illegally tackle which resulted in a penalty try to the Storm?

_ The NRL Quiz _ 7. How many times has Wayne Bennett coached the winning team in a grand final?

A) Six B) Seven C) Eight

8. Who did Benji Marshall give that magical flick pass to in the 2005 grand final?

A) Paul Whaturia B) Mark O’Neill C) Pat Richards

9. In the 2002 grand final between the Roosters and Warriors - who hit Brad Fittler around the head while he was sitting on the ground?

A) Richard Villasanti B) Awen Guttenbeil C) Ali Lauit’iti

10. Who won the Clive Churchill medal for the Bulldogs in their 16 - 13 win over the Roosters in the 2004?

A) Andrew Ryan B) Willie Mason C) Johnathan Thurston

11. In the final moments of the 1991 grand final Canberra kicked a line drop out which was taken by Mark Geyer who passed to a player to score the winning try. Who scored the try?

A) Brad Fittler B) Royce Simmons C) Steve Carter

12. In the 1989 grand final who was the Canberra forward that barrelled through the Tigers defence to secure the premiership?

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13. Who was the Bulldogs player who dropped the ball from the kick off in the 1994 grand final between Canberra and Canterbury?

A) Jason Smith B) Darren Britt C) Martin Bella

14. Who broke John Sattler’s jaw in the 1970 grand final?

A) Lindsay Drake B) John Bucknall C) Ron Cameron

15. Which was the last team to win consecutive grand finals?

A) Broncos B) Sea Eagles C) Bulldogs

16. How many teams did Glen Lazarus win premierships with?

A) Two B) Three C) Four

17. Who won the Clive Churchill medal in the 2010 grand final?

A) Ben Hornby B) Dean Young C) Darius Boyd

18. Who did Terry Lamb famously take out of the game in the 1988 final between Balmain and Canterbury?

A) Garry Jack B) Gary Freeman C) Ellery Hanley

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19. Who ended St George’s run of 11 consecutive premierships with victory in the preliminary final of 1967?

A) Canterbury B) South Sydney C) Balmain

20. From which grand final was the “Gladiators” photo captured of Arthur Summons and Norm Provan in a muddy embrace?

A) 1961 B) 1962 C) 1963

21. Who scored the only try of the 1984 grand final between Canterbury and Parramatta?

A) Mark Bugden B) Chris Mortimer C) Terry Lamb

22. Who scored three tries in Manly’s 2008 grand final victory over the Melbourne Storm?

A) Michael Robertson B) David Williams C) Steve Matai

23. Who coached the Bulldogs to the 1995 premiership?

A) Phil Gould B) Warren Ryan C) Chris Anderson

24. How many grand finals has Anthony Minichiello played in?

A) Four B) Five C) Six

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25. Who won the 1909 grand final by forfeit?

A) Balmain B) South Sydney C) Glebe

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Goals of Activity PHYSICAL:  Maintain sitting posture and balance  Encourage walking to group if ambulant

SENSORY:  Maximise the use of auditory and visual skills  Reduce risk of sensory isolation by utilising senses: hearing and vision

COGNITIVE:  Maintain alertness and concentration span and attention skills  Utilize comprehension and broad thinking skills  Stimulate residual mental abilities to optimise cognitive functioning  Promote visualisation skills  Maintain/build alertness and concentration span  Prompts past learned skills of a familiar nature  Stimulate long-term memories

COMMUNICATION:  Maintain social interaction and motivation to communicate within the group  Expression should be encouraged to maintain skills at both a simple and more complex level of communication  Stimulate and motivate social contact and communication skills, especially relation to the group  Maintain verbal and non-verbal skills

SOCIAL/EMOTIONAL:  Provide an avenue for interaction with fellow residents to promote and maintain social skills  Facilitate feelings of self-worth; increase self-esteem by promoting self-expression of one’s own ideas and current affairs  Promote a sense of belonging, feelings of self-worth and self-esteem, especially on completion of quiz or word game  Peer support and encouragement, self-expression and assistance are provided in an enjoyable group environment  Reduce risk of social isolation  Maintain past interests, promote a sense of well-being  Increase self-esteem with group participation  Have fun

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Residents Who Regularly Attend: Comments/ Prompts/Assistance Required:

Name of Person Completing Form: Signature :

Designation : Date :

Plan is to be reviewed annually or as required. Date Revised: