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How to follow Midwest Regional Championship this weekend

by US Quidditch | November 12, 2016

Follow live updates from Nevada, Iowa this weekend during the Midwest Regional Championship.

Photo by: Jessica Jiamin Lang Photography https://www.facebook.com/jessicajiaminlangphotography/?fref=ts

Want to follow the action of Midwest Regional Championship? Look no further! You can follow along with scores on day one and day two by checking this Schedule and Scores spreadsheet.

We’ll be tweeting scores and updates all weekend from @USQScores. The hashtag for the event is #MWRC2016. The feed is embedded below.

If you’re in the area, the event is free and open the public. Parking is also free.

Schedule

Saturday, November 12:

7:00 a.m.— Set-up begins with staff and volunteers
8:00 a.m. —Teams arrive and check-in begins (for players who did not check-in Friday)
8:00 a.m. — Gates open to the public
8:20 a.m. — Opening Ceremonies begin
8:30 a.m. — Coaches and captains meeting for those that didn’t check in on Friday, Referee and Snitch Runner Meeting
9:00 a.m. — Games begin
11:00 a.m.— Youth quidditch
2:20 p.m.— Youth quidditch
5:00 p.m. — Games end, clean-up begins with staff and volunteers

Sunday, November 13:

7:00 a.m.— Set-up begins with staff and volunteers
8:00 a.m. — Teams arrive
8:00 a.m. — Gates open to the public
9:00 a.m. — Games begin
10:20 a.m. — Quarter finals begin
11:40 a.m.— Youth quidditch
1:00 p.m. — Semifinals
1:40 p.m.— Youth quidditch
4:15 p.m. — Championship match
4:45 p.m.  — Closing ceremony

Youth quidditch is a non-contact adaption of the sport that’s great for all ages. To participate, come to the HQ tent and fill out a waiver. We’ll give the participant a wristband. Show up at the kids area at the designated time. We will provide all the teachers and equipment!

Food Trucks

Ida’s Food Truck will have gyros, nachos, burgers, salads, and some other healthier options. The other food vendor will be selling smoked meats. Both will be on-site Saturday and Sunday from 9am-5pm.

Vendors

USQ merchandise will be available for sale. We are selling trading cards, event t-shirts, hats, zip-ups, and more. We accept credit cards and cash. Also, Franklin Broom Works will be on-site selling locally handcrafted brooms of all sizes.

Livestream

Select games will be livestreamed through our partners at The Eighth Man. Watch live here.

The event is being held at SCORE Recreational Athletic Complex. The address is 1543 Fawcett Parkway, Nevada, IA 50201. Midwest Regional Championship is in partnership with Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau.

If you wish to learn more information about US Quidditch, please sign up for our email list. For any questions about the event, contact events@usquidditch.org.