Rules for High School Players
RULES
Rules for Youth & Adult Leagues can be found by clicking here. A simplified version/quick start guide can also be found clicking here. The youth rules can also be found in the sidebar of this page.
WHERE DO I FIND EQUIPMENT?
There are plenty of options available when it comes to equipment! Our ‘Equipment’ page offers advice on building your own equipment plus a resource library of quidditch equipment vendors - click here to visit that page.
ARE THERE SIMPLIFIED RULES?
Yes! Below are some simplified rules. A simplified version/quick start guide can also be found clicking here. You can also view our primer on quidditch by clicking here.
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All players on the pitch (except the snitch) must be holding a broomstick between their legs whenever they are playing.
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Only keepers and chasers can touch the quaffle.
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Only beaters can touch the bludgers.
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Only the seeker can catch the snitch.
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The snitch is not released until a few minutes into gameplay.
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Keepers can play like a chaser but also need to remember to guard the hoops.
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If you are beat/hit with a bludger, you must drop whatever you are holding, get off of your broom, run back to the hoops, and tag the hoops before getting back in the game.
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The quaffle is worth 10 points and the snitch is worth 30 points. Once a team catches the snitch, the game is over.
WHAT RESOURCES ARE AVAILABLE TO HELP START/OPERATE A TEAM?
To learn more, visit our youth programs page by clicking here! If you have any questions, please email youth@usquidditch.org.
