Quizzes / Word Games Who Am I ? - Australian Sportspeople

Quizzes / Word Games _ Who Am I ? - Australian Sportspeople _

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 Quiz Whiteboard Prizes (optional)

Instructions Divide residents into 2 teams. Put the team names on the white board. Read each clue one line 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)

I was born in Western Australia.

I am a former sportsman.

I made my first class debut for Western Australia in 1969-70.

I toured New Zealand with Australia's second team.

I was successful in an ashes tour in England in 1972.

I took 31 wickets in my debut.

I toured England in 1975.

I did television commentary on a tour.

I was a leading bowler in the World Series Cup for my second successive season.

I was granted testimonial for 1981-82.

During a brief tour of Sri Lanka in 1983, I took three wickets at Kandy in an inaugural Test.

In 1982, I suffered a serious knee injury in the first Ashes Test.

I announced my retirement along with Greg Chappell.

In 2008, I was inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame.

I am known for my quick bowling.

Stress fractures in my back almost ended my career.

I was popular with fans.

I had a fiery, 'never say die' attitude.

I am a former Australian cricketer

My middle name is Keith.

My first name begins with D.

My second name starts with L.

My second name is Lillee.

Who Am I? I am Dennis Lillee

My father is called Jimmy.

My mother was a Queensland representative netball player.

I am a sportsman.

I started playing this sport at the age of 6.

I represented my school union, touring Europe and Japan.

I am also a commentator for this sport.

I represented Queensland in thirty-one State of Origin games from 1980-1991.

I also represented Australia in thirty-three international matches.

I have played for English First Division side Wakefield Trinity for a short spell.

In 1984, I was made national captain for the first time.

In 1987 I was honoured as a member of the Order of Australia for this sport.

In 1991, I joined the Gold Coast Seagulls as captain.

I have a record eight, man of the match awards.

I was inducted into the Australian Rugby League Hall in 1999.

In 2000 I was awarded the Australian Sports Medal for my contribution.

I was named one of Australia’s greatest players in 2008.

I am remembered for my creative, playmaking football and great on field confrontations.

I have appeared in numerous advertisements during and after my career.

I am nicknamed The King.

My biography is called Out of Shadows: A champions Return to the Spotlight.

My first name begins with W.

My second name begins with L.

Who Am I?

I am now retired.

I am 44.

I won a bronze medal at the age of 15.

I have won gold medals in the Commonwealth Games.

In the 1991 Championships in Perth, I won gold in 200m freestyle.

For the rest of my career I focused on the 800m freestyle.

I won silver medal in 1992 summer Olympics.

I have competed in three Olympics.

I am the Australian 5km and 10km open water champion.

I married my childhood sweetheart in 1997.

I planned to qualify for the 10km open water event at the Summer Olympics, but this event was removed from the competition.

I started the first swimming centre based in a major shopping centre in Australia.

I replaced Ajay Rochester in a T.V show.

I am currently a host on the Biggest Loser Australia.

I own a well-known Brisbane gift and home ware store.

My first business book is called Dream Believe Create.

I have two sons Jacob and Kai.

My middle name is Jane.

My first name begins with H.

My second name has 5 letters.

My second name starts with L. Who Am I?

I am Hayley Lewis.

I grew up playing a sport at Ipswich’s Northern Suburbs Tigers alongside my brothers.

I was coached at Ipswich Jets in my early days.

I became a key player at the age of 18 for Brisbane Rugby League premiership.

I was named Broncos player of the year at the end of the 1988 NSWRL season.

I suffered a broken leg in 1989.

I recovered to go on the Kangaroo Tour.

I became captain of Broncos in 1992.

I played for Australia’s Rugby League World Cup.

In the 1993 NSWRL season, I played halfback for defending premiers Brisbane.

In 1995, I lost my representative position along with other high profile players.

I announced my retirement in the 1999 season.

I came out of retirement to play in the English Super League competition.

In 1998 I was appointed national team captain.

In 1992, I won Clive Churchill Medal and Rothmans Medal.

In 2000, I was honoured a Member of the Order of Australia, for service to Rugby League football.

In 2010 I was charged for an offence.

I work as an assistant coach for the Australian national team and Brisbane Broncos.

I am also known as Alfie.

Who Am I?

I am Allan Langer

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

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: