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The Fall of the South
The opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author and do not reflect the views of the IQA. Let's rewind the clock a year and a half, back to November 2011. The setting was Randall's Island, New York City, the event being the fifth annual World Cup. After it was al...
Weekly Announcements: July 8
Each week, the IQA will post a series of weekly announcements. Check back here every week for the latest opportunities and announcements from the International Quidditch Association. ...
The Monday Snitch: Five Bold Predictions
Editor's Note: Jack is away this week. In his absence, I will write today's Monday Snitch. Today, as most of you know, marks the dawn of a new season. One year ago, few knew the dominance we would see from the University of Texas (Austin, TX) at World Cup ...
QuidCon Soars Into Seattle
The last time members of the quidditch community gathered from far and wide in one location, the University of Texas-Austin (Austin, TX) left Kissimmee, FL as World Cup Champions. Tomorrow, players, coaches, and fans alike will assemble in a central location far from Kissimmee, both...
FireMercs Returns to the West
This coming weekend: Saturday July 6, and Sunday July 7, FireMercs returns to Flintridge Preparatory School in Los Angeles, CA, as the Western Region hosts FireMercs Invitational 2!. ...
Share Your Quidditch Story
We were so inspired by everyone sharing their stories of how quidditch made a positive impact on their lives on Facebook that we would like to publish your story. Simply send an email to editorial@internationalquidditch.org telling us how qui...
FireMercs Preview
The opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author and do not reflect the views of the IQA. This weekend fantasy tournaments return to the west, as Los Angeles plays host to the second FireMercs tournament. ...
Your Story: Alex Scheer
We were so inspired by everyone sharing their stories of how quidditch made a positive impact on their lives on Facebook that we would like to publish your story. Simply send an email to editorial@internationalquidditch.orgÂ...
Join the World Cup VII Staff
The IQA is excited to accept applications for the World Cup VII tournament staff. Read below for a message from Tournament Director Sarah Woolsey, and information about the open positions and how to apply. ...
Your Story: Duston Mazzella
Editor's Note: We were so inspired by everyone sharing their stories of how quidditch made a positive impact on their lives on Facebook that we would like to publish your story. Simply send an email to editorial@internationalqui...
Your Story: Duncan Ferguson
Trigger Warning: The below content touches on mature subjects, including depression and suicidal thoughts and may not be appropriate for all audiences. Editor's Note: We were so inspired by everyone sharing their stories of how quidditch made a positive ...
First Canadian Fantasy Tournament A Success
"The tournament went extremely well - very few injuries, a surplus of food and water, a lot of competitive games. I couldn't have asked for much more to go our way, hopefully the success of this one carries into next years edition!” – Jamie Lafrance, Tournament Director...
Quidditch in the News: Week of July 7
Welcome to our new feature, This Week in Quidditch News. Every weekend we will compile a list of the top quidditch-related news clips for your reading pleasure. ...
Weekly Announcements: July 14
Each week, the IQA will post a series of weekly announcements. Check back here every week for the latest opportunities and announcements from the International Quidditch Association. ...
Monday Snitch: QuidCon
As has become tradition, this weekend's QuidCon featured the Interregional Tournament. Attendees and staff were divided into four teams, which were largely but not completely based on region. Although the four teams showed that they were largely evenly matched, it was Best of the Corn that came ...
Online Fundraising Campaign for Quidditch Equipment
Kevin Peterson began making custom quidditch equipment in early 2011 as a member of Texas Quidditch (Austin, TX). Since then, he has created Peterson's Broomsticks and has sold his hoops to teams across the United States and Canada, also providing the hoops at World Cup VI. Â He wan...
Parada's Red Team Takes First Mid-Atlantic Fantasy Tournament
The “Mid-Atlantic Presents: End of Season Fantasy Tournament!” Saturday June 29 with Parada's Red Team, the “Crimson Chins,” taking the title of champion, pulling through after a poor show in pool play landed them in the bottom seed of the bracket but emergin...
Your Story: Meg Harding
We were so inspired by everyone sharing their stories of how quidditch made a positive impact on their lives on Facebook that we would like to publish your story. Simply send an email to editorial@internationalquidditch.org telling us how quidditch has made a difference for you, and we may publi...
Carolina To Host 2nd Mid-Atlantic Fantasy Tournament
The Mid-Atlantic will host its second fantasy tournament of the summer season on Saturday, July 20. Â While the earlier fantasy tournament took place in the northern part of the region, hosted in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, this tournament will better cater the southern end of the region. Â Co-hosted...
Your Story: Tye Rush
We were so inspired by everyone sharing their stories of how quidditch made a positive impact on their lives on Facebook that we would like to publish your story. Simply send an email to editorial@internationalquidditch.org telling us how quidditch has made a difference for you, and...
