Calling virtual bowling stars for 2016 Wii World Cup

The virtual tenpin bowling competition is now in it’s sixth year and is open to aged care centres, respite clubs and retirement villages from across Australia.

Study suggests Nintendo Wii fitness games can help older adults with mobility and balance, and improve brain function and gross motor skills.

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

During the Wii World Cup, teams of four, made up from the ‘just retired’ to those in their mid-90s, compete over a number of weeks in three divisions.

Each week, teams play a game of Wii tenpin bowling and send in their best game score for the week to the central collection point run by Amana Living.

At the end of the competition the winning team in each of the three divisions – residential care, day clubs and retirement living – will receive a cash prize and a trophy.

“We usually have around 40 teams competing,” Ms Scarff says.

“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,” Ms Scarf continues.

The entry fee of $66 per team goes into the prize pool. Teams need to register by 29 January with competition starting from 1 February.

For more information or to register email Amana Living Enrichment Manager Emily Scarff on escarff@amanaliving.com.au