Never too old! Register now for the 2016 Wii World Cup

The 2016 Wii World Cup will once again see teams from among the ‘just retired’ to those in their mid-90s competing in three divisions. Amana Living is inviting aged care centres, respite clubs and retirement villages from across Australia to register by 29 January.

The Amana Living Wii World Cup is now in its sixth year and as popular as ever among aged care centres and retirement villages in Western Australia. Coordinated by Amana Living, one of WA’s largest providers of care and services for older people, the virtual tenpin bowling competition is open to teams from across Australia.

“Wii tenpin bowling is a fantastic way for seniors to increase social interaction, build fitness and improve gross motor coordination,” said Amana Living Enrichment Manager Emily Scarff.

“We usually have around 40 teams competing, from fit young retirement village residents through to teams in residential centres supported by occupational therapy staff. This year, we already have at least four Amana Living residents in their 90s signed up, and Brightwater, Southern Cross Care, Juniper and SwanCare are just some of the organisations taking part alongside Amana Living.”

Each week, teams of up to four members play a game of Wii tenpin bowling and send in their game score to the central collection point run by Amana Living. If they prefer, teams can play more than one game and send in their best score from the week. The scoreboard tally is relayed back to them so they can see where they stand on the competition ladder. The winning team in each of three divisions – residential care, day clubs and retirement living – will receive a cash prizes and trophy.

Amana Living is inviting organisations from across Australia to register teams by the deadline of 29 January. The competition will run over weeks from 1 February, and is open to all aged care centres, clubs and retirement villages.

Email Emily Scarff for a registration form: escarff@amanaliving.com.au. There is an entry fee of $66.00, which goes into the prize pool.

The award-winning Wii World Cup went national in 2012, with 39 centres participating, representing aged care organisations in WA, New South Wales and Queensland.

A study by the Department of Sport and Recreation reported many benefits to the Nintendo Wii games, including improved mobility and balance, brain function and gross motor skills

The Wii World Cup is the result of Amana Living’s commitment to enriching people’s lives as they age with meaningful and enjoyable activities.

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