Rowling finally explains nutty harry potter quidditch scoring. The tournament took place in kissimmee, florida from april 89, 2017. This concludes our guide on muggle quidditch for beginners. Players do this by scoring goals which is done by placing a slightly deflated volleyball called the quaffle into the oppositions baskets giving them 10 points, and by. Lets take a look at each of the top four seeds after day 1 lone star quidditch club, texas cavalry, mizzou quidditch, and texas state quidditch and see what theyll. The games, hosted by us quidditch, attracted limited media presence and saw a small gathering of spectators. The following are some frequently asked questions concerning the seventh edition of usq rulebook. The most obvious difference to those games is that, in.
The us quidditch official rulebook is available free for download here. Feb 23, 2018 usq rules team manager michael clarkpolner returns to the podcast and we begin a series on the changes between usq rulebook 9 and usq rulebook 10. Quidditch through the ages shows us that the quaffle is a perfect sphere, but the movie and games versions have four large indentations around its surface. Us quidditch grants permission for other member leagues of the international quidditch association to use the usq rulebook. In part 1 we do a quick run through of most of the changes listed in appendix e of the new rulebook and discuss situations and reasoning behind many of the changes. Us quidditch cup returns to round rock april 14 stone. Rulebook faq last updated 32614 with questions 35 and 36. Usq rulebook 10 to be adopted for quidditch canadas 201718. Held every year since 2007, it features collegiate and community clubs primarily from the united states. Quidditch is a sport of two teams of seven players each mounted on broomsticks played on a. Quidditch world cup rulebook the harry potter lexicon.
Goldsboro will be hosting us quidditch s 2019 midatlantic regional championships in november. The iqa and us quidditch have decided to postpone the iqa world cup 2020 to july 31august 1, 2021, following the growing uncertainty and risks related to the spread of covid19 globally. The game is genderintegrated and full contact, and just as exciting to play as it is to watch. The cup featured 60 teams that qualified through eight regional championships. Us quidditch is a nonprofit organization that governs the sport of quidditch in the united states of america. To write this rulebook we listened to the feedback of o. Us quidditch usq is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to governing the sport of quidditch. The outcry after the snoozefest that was snitchonpitch time in the final rounds of us quidditch cup 10 called for major change s, yet the inescapable feeling after reading both the new rulebook and the casebook is that subjective referee judgement will hav e far greater impacts next season. Goldsboro will be hosting us quidditchs 2019 midatlantic regional championships in november. Quidditch cup 11 this weekend in round rock round rock, tx quidditch is a realworld adaptation of the game played by harry potter and his friends in the book series created by j. Usq rulebook 10 to be adopted for quidditch canadas 2017. Theres the quidditch from the harry potter movies and books, then theres the real thing. If you are participating in our upcoming tournament then this is a must watch.
Quidditch cup 12 scheduled in round rock round rock, tx 83 teams are registered to compete, including 59 collegiate teams and 24 adult community teams in harry potterinspired sport. Founded in 2010, we serve over 3,500 athletes on over 150 teams nationwide, and we are unique in organizing a coed fullcontact sport. It is constantly and rapidly evolving, and the rules need to evolve with it. For more information, like our fan page on facebook or follow us on twitter links to the right for upcoming events with quidditch, how to join the team, and what your eagles are up to. For the 20162017 iqa season, iqa rulebook 20162018 will be used. Us quidditch updated the rule book for the 20152016 season, outlining. Usq would like to announce the release of the print edition of rulebook 10. Iqa rulebook 2016 2018 english iqa reglamento 9 espanol.
Inspired by the harry potter novels, usq serves athletes and fans, from sportlovers to booklovers and everything in between. There is a semiprofessional league based in united states and canada called major league quidditch. Three chasers score goals worth 10 points each with a volleyball called the quaffle. Later this year the quidditch premier league launches in the uk. Quidditch world cup programme 1994 quidditch world cup rulebook spellbound. Us quidditch world cup 8 is brought to you by us quidditch, a 501c3 nonprofit that governs the sport of quidditch and inspires young people to lead physically active and socially engaged lives.
Any deviations from the rules therein must be clearly noted as part of that individual leagues ruleset, not as part of the usq rulebook. Mondays and wednesdays at 8pm at broadway rec complex. Highlights from the championship match between lone star quidditch club and the university of texas quidditch. Three chasers score goals worth 10 points each with a. For more information, including the official rulebook, please visit the us quidditch rulebook page.
At all times, all players, except the seeker and sometimes keeper must be in the boundaries of the quidditch pitch, identified by the field. About us quidditch 9 introduction11 basics of the game rulebook 1. We thank them for their hard work on these rules, as well as thank the spanish translation team for their translated edition. Us lacrosse, the national federation of state high school associations nfhs and the ncaa write rules for our sport, as per the following breakout. Quidditch is a fast, dangerous, exciting game in which two teams flying on brooms compete for points scored by throwing a ball the quaffle through hoops on either end of a large grassy pitch. Our vision we envision a future where every person in the united states is aware of quidditch as a sport and has. The object of the game of quidditch is to score more points than your opponents. They advance the ball down the field by running with it, passing it to teammates, or kicking it. In the new iteration of rulebook 10, mandatory handicaps for the snitch runner go into effect if the snitch has not. United states quidditch has released its 9th iteration of the rulebook. Under the current circumstances, we felt that it would be impossible to guarantee the health and safety of all attendees, which is our top priority for this.
Three chasers score goals worth 10 points each with a volleyball called the. The international quidditch association is proud to announce the location of the iqa world cup 2020. A referee may eject a player for egregious violations of the rules. Quidditch, the sport of warlocks, is the premier sport of the wizarding world. Us quidditch world cup 8 finals highlight reel duration. Jonathan discusses the many flaws of the game of quidditch which he still loves a lot. Most of the ins and outs of muggle quidditch as told by the appstate quidditch. Use of usq rulebook us quidditch grants permission for other member leagues of the international quidditch association to use the usq rulebook. How to play to quidditch rules and basics quidditch canada. This is a new sport that is based loosely from the harry potter books that has become popular worldwide. Us quidditch usq is the national governing body for the sport of quidditch. Players do this by scoring goals which is done by placing a slightly deflated volleyball called the quaffle into the oppositions baskets giving them 10 points, and by capturing the golden snitch which is worth 30 points.
Us quidditch world cup 8 finals highlight reel youtube. Usq advances the sport by organizing events and programs that build community and empower all genders to compete. Us quidditch cup returns to round rock april 14 city of. The first iqa world cup was held in 2012 in oxford, united kingdom. Its an ever growing sport thats getting more and more popular. Quidditch cup 11 this weekend in round rock round rock. About us quidditch our mission us quidditch usq is the national governing body for the sport of quidditch. Come watch the top quidditch teams in the nation compete at us quidditch cup, held april 1829, 2020 at shawnee sports complex in charleston, west virginia. Us quidditch is a 501c3 nonprofit that governs the sport of quidditch in the united states and inspires young people to lead physically active and socially engaged lives. For the 201718 season, quidditch canada will be adopting the rulebook that was used in 201617 usq rulebook 10 with some amendments. The game is also sometimes referred to as muggle quidditch to distinguish it from the fictional game, which involves. With the exception of some changes to the amendments, which can be found in full here, the rules that govern play will be comparable to what was used in the previous season. In 2010, the iqa took its current name, and 2016 saw its induction as an international sports federation with its creation of the congress. The tournament was formerly known as quidditch world cup, but that name now refers to the international championship iqa world cup.
Some of the rules are a little different to the hogwarts version, so why not brush up on your quidditch knowledge with this quiz. Usq advances the sport by organizing events and programs that build community and empower all genders to compete together. Quidditch through the ages chapter 1 hogwarts library. A team is made up of seven athletes who play with brooms between their legs at all times. Three chasers play with a ball called the quaffle and score goals worth 10 points. Us quidditch usq is a magical 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to governing the sport of quidditch and advancing the sport by organizing events and programs that build community and empower all genders to compete together. They score by throwing or kicking the quaffle through the opposing teams goal hoops. In the meantime, you may order a copy from amazon here. The iqa rulebook for the 2018 2020 period can be found here. Nov 07, 2019 quidditch is a mixed gender contact sport with a unique mix of elements from rugby, dodgeball, and tag. Volunteering at the us quidditch cup is a rewarding experience and a unique way to view the tournament from behind the scenes. Usq rulebook 12 will serve as the rulebook governing all official quidditch canada matches for the 20192020 season, with select iqa and quidditch canada amendments, as listed here. Us quidditch is a 501c3 nonprofit and the national governing body for the sport of quidditch.
Iqa and its activities are not licensed by, sponsored. Founded in 2010, we serve over 3,500 athletes on over 150 teams nationwide, and we are unique in organizing a. A vietnamese version of iqas rulebook 10, translated by vqa, is currently being finalised and will be uploaded as soon as possible on this page. In addition, the bludgers in quidditch through the ages are ten inches in diameter, two inches smaller than the quaffle. While the game can appear chaotic to the casual observer, once familiar with the basic rules, quidditch is an exciting sport to watch and even more exciting to play. Iqa rulebook 201820 introduction quidditch has seen much growth and development over the last two years.
Most of these can be discerned from a close reading of the rules, but in all cases, these interpretations have the same force as the rules in the rulebook. Quidditch is the most loved and watched sport in the world of harry potter. The rules of lacrosse govern games and equipment used. Browse this website to find out more, or contact us through the contact form on our ask page. The tournament director for a game must provide at least 10 equal brooms to both teams. Us quidditch cup is brought to you by us quidditch, a 501c3 nonprofit and the national governing body for the sport. Between june 30 and july 1, 2018, 30 teams will compete in florence italy to become the world champion. Teams may provide their own brooms unless this is disallowed by event. Texas quidditch vs the university of rochester thestrals collegiate championship at us quidditch cup 11 on sunday, april 15, 2018 at the round rock multipurpose complex.
The sport is played by two teams of seven people three chasers, two beaters, one keeper, and one seeker and involves three different types of balls a quaffle, two bludgers, and a golden snitch. The international quidditch association iqa is the governing body for the sport of quidditch. Us quidditch, established in 2010, is a 501c3 nonprofit and the national governing body for the sport of quidditch. Rowling showed up to explain it to all of us after a fan tweeted her tuesday with the message the scoring. Us quidditch rulebook, thirteenth edition schnier, eric, couch, kym, dockery, clay, kneiling, sarah, nelson iv, frederick armstrong, niederberger, matthew, woolsey. Quidditch is a sport which combines elements of lacrosse, dodgeball, and rugby, and is derived from the fictional sport of the same name from the harry potter series. Sep 04, 2014 this rulebook contains the official eighth edition of the rules, including a new section of definitions, pitch diagrams, referee signals, guidelines for adapting quidditch for middle school and high school, and information on how to start a team of your own. From humble beginnings at middlebury college in 2005, the sport of quidditch is now played by thousands of people across the country. There are many opportunities to choose from in the areas of gameplay, hospitality, logistics, officials, marketing, and volunteers. The us quidditch cup, is a quidditch tournament held in the united states and organized by us quidditch.
This rulebook contains the official ninth edition of the rules, including pitch diagrams. Rowling, which is featured in the harry potter series of novels and related media. To score points, three chasers and one keeper must work together to pass the quaffle through their opponents set of hoops. The us quidditch cup 10 was the 2017 edition of the us quidditch cup, a quidditch club tournament organized by us quidditch. Sunday prophet the new york ghost the practical potioneer the witchs friend. Rowlings harry potter series, that blends elements of tag, dodgeball and rugby. Our vision we envision a future where every person in the united states is aware of quidditch as a sport and has opportunities to play and engage. It is a dangerous but popular semicontact sport played by witches and wizards riding flying broomsticks matches are played on a large oval pitch with three ringshaped goals of different heights on each side, between two opposing teams of seven players each. Iqa rulebook 201820 oct 2018 international quidditch association. The organizations often work together on rule development and player safety. Quidditch is a sport of two teams of seven players each mounted on broomsticks played on a hockey rinksized pitch. Inclusivity is one of the most significant features of quidditch. Rowling finally explains nutty harry potter quidditch.
This rulebook contains the official ninth edition of the rules. It is based on a fictional game of the same name invented by author j. Us quidditch, established in 2010, is a 501c3 nonprofit organization and the national governing body for the sport of quidditch. The governing body of quidditch has released their 9th edition rule book. Usq and the world cup are not affiliated with jk rowling or warner bros. United states quidditch has released its 9th iteration of. Iqa rulebook 201820 international quidditch association. Basketballlike halfcourt rule, except you can go back after passing to someone or shooting. It draws from usq rulebook 9, with updates from the rules committee. For specific examples regarding the rules see this muggle quidditch rule guide. A quidditch game allows each team to have a maximum of. Learn the basic rules of quidditch, our wonderful, crazy sport. What position would you play on the quidditch pitch.
Apr 01, 2011 the chasers move the quaffle volleyball down the field by running or passing it to each other. A quidditch team is made up of seven athletes who play with brooms between their legs at all times. In the movies and games, however, they appear much smaller than the. Us quidditch rulebook, tenth edition michael clarkpolner on. Us quidditch advances the sport by organizing events and programs that build community and empower all genders to compete together. The beaters throw bludgers dodgeballs at the opposing teams players to temporarily knock them out of play.