Americans are pretty fanatical about the Super Bowl. This televised event is a great excuse for social gatherings across the country, including those in youth ministry.

Here are some tips from Jonathan McKee’s Resource eZine for a Super Bowl Party with food, fun and prizes.

(Click here for last year’s party idea and Super Bowl Quiz.)

Here is this year’s idea:

WHERE:
Find a place to host the party, such as your church’s youth room, rental facility or 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 is Feb. 1, 2009. (NBC is broadcasting this year’s Super Bowl. The game starts at 6 p.m. EST.)

PRIZES:
For those who do best on the Quiz, provide dinner certificates, iTunes gift cards, ski tickets, sports memorabilia, free registration on an upcoming youth ministry trip and more all work great for prizes. If you don’t have resources to provide those kinds of prizes, candy bars, snack foods, party favors from a local discount retailer will suffice. Let your students know ahead of time prizes will be awarded; they’re a great draw for the party, as well as for outreach!

COST:
It’s gotta be free! Host a basic pot luck; have guys bring soft drinks, chips, etc.; have girls bring paper products and plastic ware, or vice versa.

SUPER BOWL DAY AGENDA:
The agenda for this event is pretty easy. You give distribute the quiz (see 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. Don’t allow anyone to fill out the quiz past kickoff as they’ll have an unfair advantage. Then, just let everyone enjoy the game. You can also interject a few “Super Bowl Challenges” from “Up Front Games” and give a few prizes away. At the end, 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 at the party so you can award the winner immediately.)

THE QUIZ:
43 Questions about Super Bowl XLIII
(Circle your answer to each of the questions)

  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. Who is the youngest coach to ever coach in a Super Bowl?
  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
    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. Which 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. Which team normally plays its 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?
  25. Who will make the first catch for Arizona?
    1. Larry Fitzgerald
    2. Anquan Boldin
    3. Steve Breaston
    4. Stephen Spach
    5. Someone else
  26. Who will make the first run of more than 5 yards for Arizona (not a wide receiver)?
    1. Edgerrin James
    2. Tim Hightower
    3. Kurt Warner
    4. Someone else
  27. Who will make the first catch for Pittsbugh?
    1. Hines Ward
    2. Nate Washington
    3. Santonio Holmes
    4. Heath Miller
    5. Someone else
  28. Who will make the first run more than 5 yards for Pittsbugh (not a wide receiver)?
    1. Willie Parker
    2. Carey Davis
    3. Gary Russell
    4. Ben Roethlisberger
    5. Someone else
  29. Which team will commit the first turnover (fumble or interception)?
    1. Arizona
    2. Pittsburgh
    3. There will be NO turnovers.
  30. Which team will score the first touchdown?
    1. Arizona
    2. Pittsburgh
    3. There will be NO touchdowns.
  31. 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
  32. How long will the longest touchdown play be?
    1. More than 39 and a half yards
    2. Less than 39 and a half yards
    3. There will be no touchdowns.
  33. Which team will challenge a play first?
    1. Arizona
    2. Pittsburgh
    3. There will be no coach’s challenge.
  34. Who will win the Super Bowl?
    1. Arizona
    2. Pittsburgh
  35. Who will be the MVP of Super Bowl XLIII?
  36. What is the name of the towel the Pittsburgh fans wave?
    1. The Awesome Towel
    2. The Dirty Dishtowel
    3. The Terrible Towel
  37. Name one of the three NFL teams to win five Super Bowls.
  38. 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
  39. 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
  40. What was their record that year?
    1. 10-0
    2. 7-3
    3. 5-5
    4. 3-7
    5. 0-10
  41. 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.
  42. 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”
  43. 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

44. 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.)

  1. Your Answer:______________________________________________

    ANSWER KEY

    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
      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. More than 39 and a half yards
      2. Less than 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 challenge.
    33. Answer TBD
      1. Arizona
      2. Pittsburgh
    34. Answer TBD
    35. ______________________________________________
    36. C
    37. Steelers, 49ers, or Cowboys
    38. D
    39. C
    40. E
    41. B
    42. C
    43. D
    44. TIE BREAKER QUESTION
    45. Answer TBD: ______________________________________________

 

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