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Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Here are the basics on what to do:

WHERE:
You need to find a place to host the party! You can use your church's youth room (if you have a TV source), you could rent a place, or you could ask to use a church member's home. Unlike previous years, there are NO restrictions on the size of the screen or the number of screens you can use. Think BIG!!

WHEN:
Super Bowl Sunday of course, Sunday, February 1, 2009. (NBC is broadcasting this year's Super Bowl. The game starts at 6:00pm EST.)

PRIZES:
That's right-grab some cool prizes to give away. (Let your students know ahead of time they can win prizes... they're a great draw for your party!). Dinner certificates, iTunes gift cards, ski tickets, sports memorabilia, free registration on upcoming youth ministry trip, etc. all work great for prizes. Or, if you don't have resources/funds for those kinds of prizes, there are always SNICKERS, MILK DUDS and DING DONGS! The prizes go to those who do best on the "Super Bowl Quiz." You'll see . . . keep reading!

COST:
It's gotta be free! You can't charge money for a television or movie event. But you can do a "BRING YOUR OWN..." event- your basic POT LUCK. (For example, girls bring a 2 Liter and guys bring a bag of chips. Or you can have each age group bring a certain type of food.)

SUPER BOWL DAY AGENDA:
The agenda for this event is pretty easy. You give them a quiz (see SUPER BOWL QUIZ below) as they enter the party. They have to fill it out before the game begins because some of the questions have to do with the beginning of the game, like coin toss. Don't allow anyone to fill out the quiz past kickoff- they'll have an unfair advantage with the final score, etc.

Then you just let everyone enjoy the game. You can also interject a few "Super Bowl Challenges" from our "Up Front Games" page and give a few prizes away. Then at the end, I tally up the quizzes and give away the grand prizes. (IMPORTANT NOTE: Yes, YOU have to note certain stats during the game to complete your answer key, then tally the quizzes right there at the party so you can award the winner immediately.)

It's a great event where students can get to know each other. For More Super Bowl Party ideas from prior Ezines CLICK HERE.


A Competition for Your Super Bowl Party: The Super Bowl Quiz... A Football-knowledge Quiz For All!

IMPORTANT NOTE: THESE ARE THE INSTRUCTIONS TO THE PERSON GIVING THE SUPER BOWL QUIZ – NOT the kids

The quiz is one of the fun aspects of the party. This is the quiz that you give each student as they walk in the party. The quiz asks some basic football knowledge questions, and some questions specific to the game that day. A lot of the questions are just plain luck- like who will win the coin toss, or whether Coke or Pepsi will have the first commercial. Other questions might ask who will get the most yards, etc.

Have students take the quiz before they enter- and -IMPORTANT- have a group of staff take notes during the game, filling in the answers, and then have them tally up the scores as the game ends. (Some of the answers won't be complete until the finish of the game. i.e.: Who is going to win?)

I've made up a possible quiz for you with the help of my die-hard football-fan friend Todd Pearage (A Steelers fan, no doubt) who most of you know from our MOVIE REVIEW page. Feel free to also look at www.nfl.com or www.superbowl.com for more good information on the teams, half time shows, etc. so you can add, change, or verify more quiz questions.

PLEASE READ THIS: I say again- because every year some people email me after the event and ask us for the answers. WE DON'T PROVIDE ALL THE ANSWERS... because we can't. That's the purpose of this quiz, to tally it during the game and give away the prize at the end of your party. Most of these answers are determined during the game- and you'll need someone to take notes during the Super Bowl game to make your answer key for correcting the quizzes at the end! We only provide answers to the questions that will not be determined during the game. Also- DON'T print out the answer key (below the quiz) for the kids. (Yeah... duh! But you would NOT believe how many people email us every year about both!)

1. What teams are playing in today's Super Bowl?
   1. Ravens vs. Giants
   2. Steelers vs. Cardinals
   3. Colts vs. Packers
   4. Eagles vs. Patriots
   5. Squirrels vs. Red Tailed Beaver Monkeys
   
   
2. In what city is the Super Bowl being played?
   1. San Diego
   2. New York
   3. Tampa
   4. New England
   5. Detroit
   
   
3. At the coin toss, what will the player call?
   1. Heads
   2. Tails
   
   
4. What will the result of the coin toss be?
   1. Heads
   2. Tails
   3. The coin will land on its side
   
   
5. What is the name of the head coach of Pittsburgh?
   1. Mike Singletary
   2. Mike Golic
   3. Mike Tomlin
   
   
6. What is the name of the head coach of Arizona?
   1. Ken Whisenhunt
   2. Ken Shamrock
   3. Kenny Loggins
   
   
7. Which one is the youngest coach to ever coach in a Super Bowl?
   
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8. Who will score first?
   1. Arizona
   2. Pittsburgh
   3. No one will ever score!
   
   
9. How many Super Bowls have gone into overtime?
   1. 1
   2. 2
   3. 3
   4. None
   
   
10. Who will score the first field goal? (not an extra point, but a field goal)
    1. Arizona
    2. Pittsburgh
    3. Neither team will score a field goal
    
    
11. When was the last time a Super Bowl was played in this stadium?
    1. Super Bowl XXX
    2. Super Bowl XXXIII
    3. Super Bowl XXXV
    4. Super Bowl XL
    5. This is the first time
    
    
12. What playing position has been named MVP of past Super Bowls more than any other position?
    1. Corner back
    2. Running back
    3. Quarterback
    4. Nickelback
    5. Linkin Park
    
    
13. Who will be ahead at the end of the first quarter?
    1. Arizona
    2. Pittsburgh
    3. Tie Score
    
    
14. Who starts off every play with the ball in his hands?
    1. The kicker
    2. The quarterback
    3. The center
    4. The running back
    5. None of the above
    
    
15. Which team will make its seventh Super Bowl appearance today?
    1. Arizona
    2. Pittsburgh
    3. Both Teams
    4. Neither Team
    
    
16. Which team will make its first Super Bowl appearance today?
    1. Arizona
    2. Pittsburgh
    3. Both Teams
    4. Neither Team
    
    
17. Who will be ahead at halftime?
    1. Arizona
    2. Pittsburgh
    3. Tie Score
    4. BRUCE!!!
    
    
18. Who will punt first in today's game?
    1. Arizona
    2. Pittsburgh
    3. There will not be any punts
    
    
19. How long is a football field from the back of one end zone to the back of the opposite end zone?
    1. 100 yards
    2. 110 yards
    3. 120 yards
    4. 130 yards
    5. None of the above
    
    
20. What team will receive the kickoff in the second half?
    1. Arizona
    2. Pittsburgh
    3. The officials
    4. A fan
    
    
21. How many total players are allowed on the football field at one time?
    1. 11
    2. 22
    3. 24
    4. 300
    
    
22. After the coin toss, which soft drink commercial will we see first?
    1. Coke (including Diet Coke)
    2. Pepsi (including Diet Pepsi)
    3. Mountain Dew
    4. Dr. Pepper
    5. Sprite
    6. None of the Above
    
    
23. What team normally plays their home games on the field where the Super Bowl is being played?
    1. Colts
    2. Giants
    3. Patriots
    4. Titans
    5. Buccaneers
    6. None of the Above
    
    
24. Who will make the first catch for Arizona?
    1. Larry Fitzgerald
    2. Anquan Boldin
    3. Steve Breaston
    4. Stephen Spach
    5. Someone else
    
    
25. Who will make the first run over 5 yards for Arizona (not a wide receiver)?
    1. Edgerrin James
    2. Tim Hightower
    3. Kurt Warner
    4. Someone else
    
    
26. Who will make the first catch for Pittsbugh?
    1. Hines Ward
    2. Nate Washington
    3. Santonio Holmes
    4. Heath Miller
    5. Someone else
    
    
27. Who will make the first run over 5 yards for Pittsbugh (not a wide receiver)?
    1. Willie Parker
    2. Carey Davis
    3. Gary Russell
    4. Ben Roethlisberger
    5. Someone else
    
    
28. What team will commit the first turnover (fumble or interception)?
    1. Arizona
    2. Pittsburgh
    3. There will be NO turnovers
    
    
29. What team will score the first touchdown?
    1. Arizona
    2. Pittsburgh
    3. There will be NO touchdowns
    
    
30. Which defensive player was named the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year?
    1. Troy Polamalu
    2. James Harrison
    3. Antrel Rolle
    4. Lamar Woodley
    
    
31. How long will the longest touchdown play be?
    1. Over 39 and a half yards
    2. Under 39 and a half yards
    3. There will be no touchdowns
    
    
32. Which team will challenge a play first?
    1. Arizona
    2. Pittsburgh
    3. There will be no coach's challenges
    
    
33. Who will win the Super Bowl?
    1. Arizona
    2. Pittsburgh
    
    
34. Who will be the MVP of Super Bowl XLIII?
    
    ______________________________________________
    
    
35. What is the name of the towel the Pittsburgh fans wave?
    1. The Awesome Towel
    2. The Dirty Dishtowel
    3. The Terrible Towel
    
    
36. Name one of the three NFL teams to win five Super Bowls.
    
    ______________________________________________
    
    
37. Ben Roethlisberger was selected by Pittsburgh in the 11th overall pick of the 2004 NFL Draft. When was Kurt Warner selected in the 1994 NFL Draft?
    1. 1st
    2. 2nd
    3. 5th
    4. Undrafted
    
    
38. In what year did the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Chicago Cardinals merge to become the Card-Pitts?
    1. 1942
    2. 1943
    3. 1944
    4. 1945
    
    
39. What was their record that year?
    1. 10-0
    2. 7-3
    3. 5-5
    4. 3-7
    5. 0-10
    
    
40. A 30-second commercial during Super Bowl XLIII will cost how much?
    1. $1 million
    2. $3 million
    3. $5 million
    4. They are FREE
    
    
41. The tag line for Super Bowl 43 is...
    1. "I'm Lovin It"
    2. "Why so Serious?"
    3. "Believe in Now"
    4. "Time for Change"
    
    
42. What is the name of the Super Bowl Trophy given to the winning team?
    1. NFL Championship Cup
    2. World Champion Trophy
    3. Super Bowl Trophy
    4. Vince Lombardi Trophy
    5. The Heisman Trophy
    6. The World Cup
    
    
43. 43. What will the COMBINED total score be? (This is the tie-breaker question. In the case you have answered correctly the same number of questions as someone else the closest answer WITHOUT GOING OVER wins)
    Your Answer:______________________________________________
    

1. B
2. C
3. Answer TBD
   1. Heads
   2. Tails
4. Answer TBD
   1. Heads
   2. Tails
   3. On it's side
5. C
6. A
7. Mike Tomlin
8. Answer TBD
   1. Arizona
   2. Pittsburgh
   3. No One!
9. D
10. Answer TBD
    1. Arizona
    2. Pittsburgh
    3. No field goals
11. C
12. C
13. Answer TBD
    1. Arizona
    2. Pittsburgh
    3. Tie Score
14. C
15. B
16. A
17. Answer TBD
    1. Arizona
    2. Pittsburgh
    3. Tie Score
    4. BRUCE!!!
18. Answer TBD
    1. Arizona
    2. Pittsburgh
    3. No Punts
19. C
20. Answer TBD
    1. Arizona
    2. Pittsburgh
21. B
22. Answer TBD
    1. Coke
    2. Pepsi
    3. Mountain Dew
    4. Dr. Pepper
    5. Sprite
    6. None of the Above
23. E
24. Answer TBD
    1. Larry Fitzgerald
    2. Anquan Boldin
    3. Steve Breaston
    4. Stephen Spach
    5. Someone else
25. Answer TBD
    1. Edgerrin James
    2. Tim Hightower
    3. Kurt Warner
    4. Someone else
26. Answer TBD
    1. Hines Ward
    2. Nate Washington
    3. Santonio Holmes
    4. Heath Miller
    5. Someone else
27. Answer TBD
    1. Willie Parker
    2. Carey Davis
    3. Gary Russell
    4. Ben Roethlisberger
    5. Someone else
28. Answer TBD
    1. Arizona
    2. Pittsburgh
    3. There will be NO turnovers
29. Answer TBD
    1. Arizona
    2. Pittsburgh
    3. There will be NO touchdowns
30. James Harrison
31. Answer TBD
    1. Over 39 and a half yards
    2. Under 39 and a half yards
    3. There will be no touchdowns
32. Answer TBD
    1. Arizona
    2. Pittsburgh
    3. There will be NO coach's challenges
33. Answer TBD
    1. Arizona
    2. Pittsburgh
34. Answer TBD
    ______________________________________________
35. C
36. Steelers, 49ers, or Cowboys
37. D
38. C
39. E
40. B
41. C
42. D
43. TIE BREAKER QUESTION
    Answer TBD: ______________________________________________

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