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About US Quidditch

US Quidditch is the national governing body for the sport of quidditch. USQ advances the...


Staff

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Title 9 3/4

Why Title 9 ¾ is Important When all genders are able to compete equally on the pitch, they will learn to respect and value each other’s abilities regardless of gender identity. It is well researched that sports participation improves the lives of those who identify as ...


Youth Programs

Regular physical activity for kids helps improve strength and endurance, reduces stress and anxiety, boosts self-esteem, and helps improve overall health. Our sport is a great way to encourage kids to get active, build teamwork skills, and to make lasting friendships.   ...


Rules

Quidditch is a mixed gender contact sport with a unique mix of elements from rugby, dodgeball, and tag. A quidditch team is made up of seven athletes who play with brooms between their legs at all times. While the game can appear chaotic to the casual observer, once familiar with the basic rules,...


Rulebook 7 FAQ

Rulebook FAQ last updated 3/26/14 with questions 35 and 36. The following are some frequently asked questions concerning the seventh edition of USQ ...


Get Involved

There are many ways to get involved with quidditch! Join or Create a Team To see if there is a team nearby you, visit the teams directory for the complete list. If you are having issues locating a team or finding a team’s contact in...


Start a team

WHAT IS QUIDDITCH? Quidditch is a fast-paced, contact sport created in 2005 and played in over 40 countries. A quidditch team consists of up to 21 athletes with seven players per team on the field at any one time. Each player must keep a broom between their legs at a...


Membership

Membership options Register for the 2021-22 season Membership details ...


Volunteer with Us

This page is for people interested in joining USQ's year-round volunteer team. If you are interested in volunteering at a USQ event, please visit this page. ...


Officials

Quidditch is a fast-paced game that requires several referees, and of course, the snitch. Use the links on the left to find out more about becoming a referee or snitch....


Youth/Parent Resources

USQ RESOURCES Hosting a Youth Workshop ...


Media Resources

Below is the event media policy and the media use policy for publications, in addition to a brief list of notable appearances of quidditch in the media. For resources available for use in preparing stories about US Quidditch, please see the links located in the sidebar on the left....


Recruitment Strategies

The most successful founders begin their process with at least two or three friends who are just as committed to the idea of building a quidditch team. These people can share responsibilities and burdens, help recruit club members, and generally spread the word. It can be done alone, but it is mu...


Equipment & Apparel

EQUIPMENT & Apparel SUPPLIERS Headgear Unequal Headgear Hoops/Bases/brooms/snitch shorts Marygold Quidditch Brooms ...


Hosting Practices

1. Start with the basics. Explain the quaffle, bludger, hoops, snitch, and physical contact/safety rules. Give everyone a chance to start playing, and gently correct players if something illegal happens. The most important part is to let everyone play and see how much fun quidditch is!...


Start a team: Middle school

Regular physical activity for kids helps improve strength and endurance, reduces stress and anxiety, boosts self-esteem, and helps improve overall health. Our sport is a great way to encourage kids to get active, build teamwork skills, and to make lasting friendships.  ...


Start a team: High school

Regular physical activity for kids helps improve strength and endurance, reduces stress and anxiety, boosts self-esteem, and helps improve overall health. Our sport is a great way to encourage kids to get active, build teamwork skills, and to make lasting friendships.  ...


Start a team: College & Club

WHAT IS QUIDDITCH? Quidditch is a fast-paced, contact sport created in 2005 and played in over 40 countries. A quidditch team consists of up to 21 athletes with seven players per team on the field at any one time. Each player must keep a broom between their legs at a...


Start a team: Club

WHAT IS QUIDDITCH? Quidditch is a fast-paced, contact sport created in 2005 and played in over 40 countries. A quidditch team consists of up to 21 athletes with seven players per team on the field at any one time. Each player must keep a broom between their legs at a...


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Midwest, Northeast, and Western regional championships announced

The following regional championship dates are announced: Midwest Regional Championship: October 26 - 27 in Rockford, IL Northeast Regional Championship: November 16 - 17 in Rochester, NY Western Regional Championship: November...


Regional Championships Q&A

Midwest Regional Championship October 26 - 27 in Rockford, IL Regional Director: Luke Zak Why did you choose this particu...


New Season and Membership Program Kick Off

I am so excited for this new season to get underway! We’re calling it the “membership program” this year because, indeed, it is. It is a viable program for the long-term development and sustainability of our league; it is not simply a new “plan....


World Cup VII Date and Location Announced

The event will be held on April 5-6, 2014 at the brand new North Myrtle Beach Park and Sports Complex, scheduled to open in March 2014. The multipurpose complex contains eight regulation soccer fields, each of which is equipped with a PA system, team benches, spectator bleachers, and electronic s...


Zombie/Inferi Tournament Through the Eyes of the Walking Dead

Photo: Michael E. Mason I gave the factual information on this horrifying event on Sunday and Monday, as the news was breaking, but now, I can give you two first hand accounts on the NYC Zombie/Inferi Tournament. Jonathon R is the Badassilisks' GM, a role in which he deals ...


Maryland Wins the Blacksburg Brawl

Photo: Deanna Edmunds Maryland dominated the tournament scoring more than 100 points, catching the snitch and holding the other team to less than 50 points in all six games. Including the Spring Brawl, Maryland is 12-0 in Blacksburg. In my opinion, this makes Maryland the f...


Introducing the NYDC Capitalists

Ever since a ragtag group of players showed up at the River City Invitational in Richmond, VA only a week after World Cup VI, their black t-shirts reading “NYDC” in pink block letters, speculation has been flying about a community team that will bring together the best that ...


Documentaries Reflect on Last Season

Images from “Forgetting Fiction: The Story of NYU Quidditch” and “Mudbloods: The Movie” Amanda Dallas of NYU Nundus (New York, New York) created “Forgetting Fiction: The Story of NYU Qu...


The Monday Snitch: Farewell

This Monday Snitch will be a bit different than those in the past. Writing and posting this will be my last act as Editorial Manager, something that feels fittingly poetic as I will be stepping down to attend law school this fall. Jack ThePhan will no longer be writing Monday Snitch, as he has ex...


A Canadian Hypothetical

Tegan Bridge, Canada Director, represents the country during World Cup VI. Photo by Kevin Freeman. This timing put a definite handicap on every Canadian team taking a chance at the title run of WCVI. Despite that attending WCVI was no longer feas...


QC Boston Adds Viega and Levis

A source who wished to remained anonymous informed me that Viega will be leaving Emerson after one year to play for the upstart community team and UCLA graduate Levis will also join QCB. The size and presence at the hoops brought by Viega coupled with the tenacious, quick Levis brings the Massacr...


10 Impressive Fantasy Performances: Kedzie Teller

Photo by Amanda Salvucci To reiterate, Teller didn't play in 2012-13, but all of the sudden, people in #IQAForums have agreed that Teller is one of the top 12 players in the IQA to build a team around. That's impressive. His leadership skills and his ability to make chasers...


In Defense of the Gender Rule

The Gender Rule is so tricky to talk about because although most people have a clear idea of which side they are on, it's hard to defend your position. I see pluses on both sides, but one side, I believe, is better for quidditch in the long term if we want to stay a co-ed sport. I'm in favor of k...


World Cup VII Spot Distribution

Photo by Ana Iherina/IQA Staff World Cup Field As has been announced previously, there will be no Division 2 at the World Cup. Instead, the full tournament will consist of a single field of ...


NYDC Roster Officially Announced

The NYDC Capitalists have confirmed with The QuidKid that a complete roster leaked last night on the tumblr blog IQACommunityNews is, in fact, accurate. The list includes 21 players that have not been officially confirmed by the team until now, plus the four captains announced on the IQA site on ...


FireMercs Grant Winners Announced

While most attendees remember the second FireMercs Invitational for the on-pitch play or off-pitch bonding, players for three quidditch programs will also look back on the generosity of its organizers. The Long Beach Funky Quaffles, Riverside Quidditch, and the Thundercats (formerly known as...


Up for Grabs - Episode 2, Part 1

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Up For Grabs - Episode 1

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Capitalists Announce Four New Players

At the Mid Atlantic Regional Championship this year, Billy Greco will probably find himself dueling with Maryland seeker Harry Greenhouse yet again. Since (and even before) the introduction of the Capitalists' captains, many have predicted that NYDC will be on a collision course with Marylan...


Apply For Your Regional Championship Committee

Photo by Isabella Gong/IQA Staff Applications are open for all U.S. and Canadian regions for all positions, except where listed. This includes the regional championships whose locations have not yet been announced. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume t...


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Snowbelt Conference Season Opener

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Western Regionals

The formidable Western Cup comes to Tempe, AZ, leaving California for the first time in its five-year history. The tournament began as a one-day, five team team-sponsored event in Moorpark, California, in 2010. Since then, it has nearly doubled its team and spectator attendance each year,...


SCQC Division I Fall Tournament

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Northeast Regional Championship

This year our Northeast Regional Championship is being held in Rochester, NY. With the help of the Monroe County Sports Commission, the IQA will be hosting our regionals at the Total Sports Experience Complex on November 16th & 17th. We hope to see around 25 teams at the IQA Northeast Regiona...


World Cup VII

World Cup is the IQA's premiere event of the season. Featuring 80 teams from across the league, this is the pinnacle of the competitive season and the largest spectator event of the season. Teams qualify through regionals and have the opportunity to compete at the World Cup to be crowned the Worl...


Belgian Quidditch Kicks Off

First official Belgian quidditch practise. The event is tentatively set to be Park Elisabeth near the Park/Parc metro in Brussels, Belgium, but it could change. We will hopefully see there players from Antwerp, Ghent, Brussels and Liège, if not others. It will begin with a postering of stu...


Kansas Cup

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Lumberjack Invitational

Come to the Northern Arizona Narwhal's Second Annual Lumberjack Invitational. Returning teams this year are the Arizona State Sun Devils and the University of Arizona Wildcats. This year we're also excited to welcome the Los Angeles Lost Boys and the Sin City Quid Pro Quo team from Las Vegas!...


Edmonton Expo and Comic Convention

How can I start a team? Do you really fly? How does the snitch work? Come to the Quidditch and Harry Potter Alliance booth or session at Edmonton Expo to ask your questions and learn more about quidditch! The IQA Conventions team, working with quidditch clubs from across Alberta and Edmon...


The Monster Cup

Come to Tempe for this fun Halloweed-themed tournament! We will be playing host to some great competition and the Monster Mash - a Halloween costume party. So come ready to scare the competition away! Monster Cup: Be There and Be Scared! https://www.facebook.com/events/53932981277...


Rocky Mountain Championship

An invitational for the teams in the US Rocky Mountain Area.Invited Teams:Utah Crimson Fliers (Host)University of Northern ColoradoMoscow ManticoresBoise State AbraxansColorado State BoggartsSin City Quid Pro QuoColorado-Boulder Basilisks...


Penn State Nittany Invitational

8 team invitational hosted by Penn State University. Attending teams are PSU, RIT, NYU, Pitt, JHU, UMD, Lockhaven, and a merc team....


Bay Area Scrimmage

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MQC/SNEQC Invitational

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Cairns Classic

You enjoyed the 2012 Inaugural Cairns Classic Quidditch Tournament, now it's time to get keen for Round II, will the Manticores return to defend their title? , will JCU reclaim it's honour? Will the Champions dominate without the Mexican Lightning Bolt? Will New South Wales finally put their mone...


Tenn-Tucky Tournament

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IQA QUAFL Cup - Oceania Regionals

Australia’s National Championship, the QUAFL Cup, will be held this year at the University of Western Sydney on the 30th of November and 1st of December. Building on last year’s event, which included ten teams from across Australia, this year’s tournament will s...


Sydney October Triwizard Tournament

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The Troll in the Dungeon Tournament

The University of Arkansas Razorback Quidditch Club is is hosting this tournament as a chance for new players to get some real tournament experience before attending larger tournaments throughout the season....


2nd Annual Oklahoma Kickoff

A kick-off tournament for local teams and a place for new players to get some experience under their belt before bigger tournaments for the season.   Tournament Results: ...


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US Quidditch (USQ) is a magical 501(c)3 non-profit 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. Inspired by the Harry Potter novels, USQ serves athletes and fans, from sport-lovers to book-lovers and everything in between.

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