Us quidditch rulebook 9

Apr 01, 2011 the beaters throw bludgers dodgeballs at the opposing teams players to temporarily knock them out of play. Rulebook project member remote opportunity reports to membership director. Us quidditch cup returns to round rock april 14 city. Us quidditch rulebook, ninth edition paperback august 11, 2015. 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. The sport of quidditch continues to grow in popularity and mature as a dynamic and competitive game involving intense physicality, complex strategy, and immense skill.

The top teams will qualify for us quidditch cup 11, to be held in round rock, texas in april 2018. Quidditch is a sport of two teams of seven players each mounted on broomsticks played on a hockey rinksized pitch. Quidditch is a sport of two teams of seven players each mounted on broomsticks played on a. This system is intended to handle quidditch games in broad strokes.

If both keepers block more than 9 shots both are given a slave. The nice thing about growing up with a childrens book series is that when you finally are grownup, you can make some of your childhood fantasies into realities, like. The international quidditch association is happy to share the casebook valid for the 20192020 period. How to play muggle quidditch with pictures wikihow. For more information, including the official rulebook, please visit the us quidditch rulebook page at aboutrules. Usq advances the sport by organizing events and programs that build community and empower all genders to compete. A quidditch team is made up of seven athletes who play with brooms between their legs at all times. Quidditch matches are played in an ovalshaped arena, similar to the diagram below. Quidditch is played by children on broomsticks in the back apple orchard, by. Smsnet, the sports and events text messaging company, creates 100% private texting platforms enabling participants, delegates, visitors, and volunteers to subscribe, and for you to send text messages to one, multiple or all groups. 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.

Currently, rulebook 9 is available in italian, while rulebook 8 is available in french, and there are translations. For the 20162017 iqa season, iqa rulebook 20162018 will be used. None of the rules that apply to the other players apply to him. 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. With teams in the event this year, texas has more. Quidditch is a mixed gender contact sport with a unique mix of elements from rugby, dodgeball, and tag. Pupils in rhondda cynon taf will be chasing the quaffle and dodging the bludgers in a muggle version of quidditch press association mon 6 apr 2009 11. You may not interfere with any game your team is not a part of. Iqa panamerican games 2019 tickets, sat, jul, 2019 at. An inside look at the surprisingly violent quidditch world. For more information on usqs philosophy on gender equality, please see title 9 use of usq rulebook. The international quidditch association rulebook is based upon the reallife or muggle quidditch rules adapted from joanne rowlings harry potter books by xander manshel, a middlebury college student, in 2005. The ninth edition of quidditch rules was released monday night with some minor and major changes to how quidditch will play beginning next season.

Quidditch rulebook ninth edition has detailed guidelines on all aspects of play, even the players jerseys, which can feature either letters and. 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. Oct 28, 2019 quidditch requires a field thats at least 36 yards 33 m by 66 yards 60 m. Rather than trying to run them roundtoround, actionbyaction which takes forever no matter what system youre using, we opted for a more abstract way of running a match.

Founded in 2010, we serve over 3,500 athletes on over 150 teams nationwide, and we are unique in organizing a coed fullcontact sport. The iqa rulebook for the 2018 2020 period can be found here. The ninth edition of quidditch rules was released monday night. The association is a nonprofit 501c3 corporation and governed by a board of directors and professional staff who provide the guidance and. You can play in a local park or see if a local field used for sports matches is opened to the public. Us quidditch rulebook 9 release by mugglenet june 5, 2015 the ninth edition of quidditch rules was released monday night with some minor and major changes to how quidditch will play beginning next season. A friend recently purchased the hp card game, and her boxed set did not include the play rules. To us, the curling lexicon often sounds like it could have been lifted directly out of the rulebook for harry potters favorite game, quidditch.

Us quidditch usq and breese stevens field will welcome collegiate and community teams from colorado, iowa, illinois, kansas, minnesota, missouri, nebraska, north dakota, south dakota, and wisconsin to compete on the regional stage. This idea has expanded to become and organization, us quidditch, with over 4,000 athletes playing on almost 200 teams nationwide. Quidditch world cup programme 1994 quidditch world cup rulebook spellbound. Us quidditch usq is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to governing the sport of quidditch. Us quidditch cup will be held on april 18 and 19, 2020 at the shawnee sports complex in charleston, west virginia. They drew up a loose quidditch rulebook and encouraged other students at tony schools to play. The snitch runner wears the snitch a tennis ball in a sock tucked into the back of his shorts. Quidditch on witchcraft and wizardry is handled very loosely, leaving a lot of room for creativity by players to define their own actions. The games, hosted by us quidditch, attracted limited media presence and saw a small gathering of spectators. About us quidditch 9 introduction11 basics of the game rulebook 1. This is a new sport that is based loosely from the harry potter books that has become popular worldwide. The changes from the rulebook 8 to rulebook 9 were minimal. The us quidditch official rulebook is available free for download here. Come watch the top 60 quidditch teams in the nation compete at us quidditch cup, held april 8 9, 2017 at austintindall regional park in kissimmee.

It draws from usq rulebook 9, with updates from the rules committee. The keeper defends his teams hoops and prevents the other team from scoring. Quidditch requires a field thats at least 36 yards 33 m by 66 yards 60 m. The event is cohosted by the international quidditch association and us quidditch, in conjunction with richmond region tourism. Sunday prophet the new york ghost the practical potioneer the witchs friend. Muggle version of harry potterstyle quidditch played in. Quidditch rulebook ninth edition has detailed guidelines on all aspects of play, even the players jerseys, which can feature either letters and symbols like.

This includes, but is not limited to, aiding a team win through. If a keeper can prevent at least 9 shots from scoring he receives the third slave if not the chaser who scored the most points gets that slave. At all times, all players, except the seeker and sometimes keeper must be in the boundaries of the quidditch pitch, identified by the field. Eastern canada regional teamwestern canada regional teamteam mexicous national team schedule all. As the sport expands and evolves, it is the responsibility of the rulebook to keep up by addressing challenges, issues, and new methods of play. Come watch the top 60 quidditch teams in the nation compete at us quidditch cup, held april 89, 2017 at austintindall regional park in kissimmee. Us quidditch rulebook paperback september 4, 2014 by clay dockery author see all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Approximately 1,700 athletes will participate in the collegiate and community divisions of the us quidditch cup 12 this weekend at the round rock multipurpose complex in round rockthe sports capital of texas. About us quidditch us quidditch usq, a 501c3 nonprofit organization and the national governing body for the sport of quidditch, organizes the northwest regional championship. Apr 06, 2009 pupils in rhondda cynon taf will be chasing the quaffle and dodging the bludgers in a muggle version of quidditch press association mon 6 apr 2009 11. 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 cup returns to round rock april 14 city of round. Us quidditch, established in 2010, is a 501c3 nonprofit and the national governing body for the sport of quidditch.

Iqa and its activities are not licensed by, sponsored. Us quidditch cup returns to round rock april 14 city of. Harry potter and the sorcerers stone quidditch card game. Identify areas of inconsistent rules enforcement to be addressed in the. 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. The beaters throw bludgers dodgeballs at the opposing teams players to temporarily knock them out of play. Us quidditch is a 501c3 nonprofit and the national governing body for the sport of quidditch. Please refer to the 20192020 season rules refresher for a. The iqa panamerican games 2019 will be held july and 14 in henrico county at glover park. The usa pickleball association is the national governing body for the sport of pickleball in the us and provides players with official rules, tournaments, rankings and promotional materials. Inspired by the harry potter series, he decided to modify quidditch so it could be played by muggles on the ground.

Iqa rulebook 2016 2018 english iqa reglamento 9 espanol. Us quidditch coming to lacey thurston economic development. For more information, including the official rulebook, please visit the us quidditch rulebook page. Rowling, which is featured in the harry potter series of novels and related media. Usq includes official club teams at collegiate and club levels that compete over a year. Jun 05, 2015 us quidditch rulebook 9 release by mugglenet june 5, 2015 the ninth edition of quidditch rules was released monday night with some minor and major changes to how quidditch will play beginning next season. The document compliments the current rulebook and gives further guidance in specific situations that might come up during a match, supporting players and referees in clarifying rules and the related actions. Ejectiona referee may eject a player for egregious violations of the rules. Us quidditch hosts seven regional championships each year with the intent to showcase the growing sport in different areas around the country and increase awareness the usq organization. The field is 500 feet long with a center circle the core that is two feet in diameter. Quidditch is a muchloved sport played by witches and wizards in the harry potter series, and now an adapted version of the game is one of the fastest growing team sports in the uk.

Midwest regional quidditch championship breese stevens field. It is based on a fictional game of the same name invented by author j. The majority of changes within the upgraded rulebook are centered around clarity, where. The release of rulebook 9 coincided partially with the reformation of the iqa. 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. At all times, all players, except the seeker and sometimes keeper must be in the boundaries. Identify issues with the current rulebook and discuss solutions. Usq advances the sport by organizing events and programs that. The game is also sometimes referred to as muggle quidditch to distinguish it from the fictional game, which. About us quidditch 7 introduction8 basics of the game 9 1. This is salt lake citys first time hosting a usq event. Quidditch world cup rulebook the harry potter lexicon. Quidditch, the sport of warlocks, is the premier sport of the wizarding world. The game is genderintegrated and full contact, and just as exciting to play as it is to watch.

Each end of the quidditch field features three hoops at varying heights. Although wizard quidditch is played over an oval field, muggle quidditch is typically played in a rectangular field. This is charlestons first time hosting a usq event. Us quidditch is a nonprofit organization that governs the sport of quidditch in the united states of america. Inspired by the harry potter novels, usq serves athletes and fans, from sportlovers to booklovers and everything in between. We thank them for their hard work on these rules, as well as thank the spanish translation team for their translated edition. With teams in the event this year, texas has more teams participating than.