The final benchmark, and a major hurdle for my acceptance of quidditch as a true sport, was the need for an international governing body. The team fell behind in the first half but rallied in the second half to win the game. All of this can get complicated while on the pitch, so having a head referee is often present to oversee the game. Quidditch world cup vi, a fictional sport from harry. In order to become certified by quidditch canada, youll need to register as a member of quidditch canada, gain an indepth understanding of the rules, and pass. A roster can have up to 21 players for a quidditch match, but only 1 keeper, 3 chasers, 2 beaters, 1 seeker may be onpitch at any given time. In 2012, the international quidditch association held the iqa world cup, then named the iqa summer games, as the torch was passing through oxford, uk for the summer olympics. Last years beaters, derrick and bole, have left now, but it looks as though montagues replaced them with the usual gorillas, rather than anyone who can fly particularly well. Quidditch is a sport of two teams of seven players each mounted on broomsticks played on a hockey rinksized pitch. The international association of quidditch is not to be confused with the international quidditch association, which is the reallife governing body for the muggle version of the sport. Alex benepe wrote the rule book on playing the fantastical game from the harry potter series. International quidditch association rulebook paperback june 24, 20. Jul 27, 2016 being off your broom is just one of the many rules and regulations which governs this international sport.
The rules of sport have been codified by the international quidditch association iqa. The professional organization is called the international association of quidditch. Since, the oncefictional sport has evolved into an intercollegiate and international sport governed by the international quidditch assoaciation iqa, and thousands. As shown in the table below, there are different types of referees, and thus, corresponding levels of certification. The iqa rulebook for the 2018 2020 period can be found here.
When the associations fifth world cup takes place on randalls island on nov. Jun 22, 2016 the wizarding sport entered the real world in 2005, according to the international quidditch association, when two students at middlebury college in vermont, xander manshel and alex benepe. Apr 17, 20 quidditch, based on the fictional sport played atop broomsticks from the harry potter book series by j. The savannah quidditch league sql will organize and promote all college. The game, against rivals keele university, will be the first interuniversity game in the uk played to the official international quidditch association iqa rulebook. Professional matches are attended by trained mediwizards and while there are many injuries, there are few deaths from quidditch accidents.
The game is also sometimes referred to as muggle quidditch to distinguish it from the fictional game, which involves. To my surprise, the international quidditch association was formed on jan. Teams from more than 200 colleges are affiliated with the international quidditch association, and play in tournaments with rewritten rules that account for the fact that real people cant fly on household cleaning implements. Rules of the sport are governed by the international quidditch association, or the iqa, and events are. Rowling, was first created in 2005 at middlebury college in vermont. Are you ready for some quidditch an interview with the. But these sorceryloving harry potter fans play pretty rough, as eric hansen found out when he captained a badnews team of ex. Nov 07, 2010 alex benepe wrote the rule book on playing the fantastical game from the harry potter series. Matches are played on a large oval pitch with three ringshaped goals of different heights on each side, between two opposing teams of seven players each. The sixth annual quidditch world cup took place on april th14th in kissimee, florida.
Quidditch falls under the jurisdiction of the department of magical games and sports, part of the ministry of magic. Hagrid could be seen from the upstairs windows defrosting broomsticks on the quidditch field, bundled up in a long moleskin overcoat, rabbit fur gloves, and enormous beaverskin boots. And players stuck to the rules throughout the highenergy. Quidditch rules all games will be governed by the rules established by the international quidditch association with the following berry college intramural sports modifications. The chasers move the quaffle volleyball down the field by running or passing it to each other. The wizarding sport entered the real world in 2005, according to the international quidditch association, when two students at middlebury college in.
The beaters throw bludgers dodgeballs at the opposing teams players to temporarily knock them out of play. The mountains around the school became icy gray and the lake like chilled steel. Do not play with broken brooms because they can have jagged edges that can cut. Iqa rulebook 2016 2018 english iqa reglamento 9 espanol. Sabrinadcombs to vote for best play, select the reaction that corresponds to the plays picture. Rowlings harry potter novels, and utilizing the game to inspire youth to lead more physically active and socially engaged lives. In fact, rowlings inclusion of women on quidditch teams is given without any. Previously, the iqa held a world cup for qualifying members of the association at the end of every season, the first being held in 2007, ending in 2014. In response to the international olympic committees recent policy on gender in. Monthly seer volume 1 issue 6 by international quidditch. The quidditch post has progressed rapidly as it continues its mission of growing the sport through quality coverage and documentation. If the snitch becomes defective during the snitch snatch say, the sock breaks in half and the.
Quidditch players are leaving harry potter behind as they aim for athletic credibility. How to play to quidditch rules and basics quidditch canada. The international quidditch association, inc, is a magical registered 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to. Harry potters quidditch sport brought to life with world cup. But like angsty, teenage harry potter in book five, competitive quidditch is finding that its new powers come with some growing painsin the most literal sense. But these sorceryloving harry potter fans play pretty rough, as eric hansen found out when he captained a. Besides notes scribbled on a few pieces of paper, these rules were not formally recorded. 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. Mar 11, 2012 the students followed the international quidditch associations iqa rule book, which involves a muggles interpretation of the game.
Jun 26, 2018 harry potter comes to italy as americans compete in quidditch world cup brooms, quaffles and snitches are coming to the renaissance city of florence. Being in the united states each year drew criticism from the rest of the quidditch world, where australia fostered a solid quidditch community, and europe was consistently growing. Jun 29, 2014 quidditch players are leaving harry potter behind as they aim for athletic credibility. Team members have to move the frame with another person standing on the bar of the aframe, by loosening and pulling on ropes at different times. International quidditch association commissioner alex benepe and his cadre of loyal iqa volunteers are attempting to build a sport that didnt.
Harry potters quidditch sport brought to life with world. The students followed the international quidditch associations iqa rule book, which involves a muggles interpretation of the game. Even international quidditch has a concussion problem. The goal is to end the game with more points than the opposing team. May 04, 2012 the quidditch world cup sounds dorky, and make no mistake. For the 20162017 iqa season, iqa rulebook 20162018 will be used. It draws from usq rulebook 9, with updates from the rules committee. Quidditch through the ages harry potter whisp, kennilworthy on. This rulebook is consequently dedicated to their often unappreciated efforts. It was founded as the intercollegiate quidditch association in 2009 following the very first intercollegiate quidditch match.
Rowling, which is featured in the harry potter series of novels and related media. Just tell everyone to show up, and then randomly split them off onto teams. Iqa rulebook 201820 oct 2018 international quidditch association. Quidditch, the sport of warlocks, is the premier sport of the wizarding world. Rowlings fantastical sport of witches and wizards has been adopted by college and community teams the. International association of quidditch the harry potter. Intercollegiate quidditch rules and guidebook savannah. Aug 11, 2011 when the association s fifth world cup takes place on randalls island on nov.
Since, the oncefictional sport has evolved into an intercollegiate and international sport governed by the international quidditch. Quidditch quotes 11 quotes meet your next favorite book. The quidditch world cup sounds dorky, and make no mistake. This is a good time to mention that the core team is terrible at identifying birds. Being off your broom is just one of the many rules and regulations which governs this international sport. Iqa quidditch world cup 2018 to be hosted in florence, italy. The snitch is the fulcrum of reallife quidditch, less so in terms of game mechanics and more so in terms of entertainment value. The international quidditch association serves as the central governing body for quidditch worldwide and helps to coordinate with national associations around the world through the iqa congress. See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Northeast, midatlantic, south, midwest, southwest, west, northwest, and the great lakes. See more ideas about harry potter, hogwarts and harry potter quidditch. Now, with over 70 volunteers, the quidditch post continues to look forward and adapt to an. Quidditch canada recognizes that referees offer an indispensable service to the sport, and mandates that onpitch officials who have completed our certification program receive a small honorarium for every official game officiated.
Started in october 2014, the quidditch post was founded as the centralized independent voice of international quidditch. They score by throwing or kicking the quaffle through the opposing teams goal hoops. During a seeker floor which is the first 18 minutes of a quidditch game during regulation time and the first 30 seconds of overtime, a team may not have more than four players who identify as the same gender in play. The international quidditch association iqa is an academic and physical healthoriented nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting and governing a reallife version of the sport of quidditch from j. According to the international quidditch association.
Okay, ive only just found out the final lineup for slytherin, said angelina, consulting a piece of parchment. The organization works to promote youth engagement, leadership, and physical activity amongst players and potential players wherever they are found. Sep 16, 2019 almost 15 years after its inception, realworld quidditch has grown into a global phenomenon, with an international quidditch association iqa that has a world cup every two years, a couple of semipro leagues, several regional and national leagues and more than 150 colleges and universities with club teams. It has a rule book, a governing body the international quidditch association, a nonprofit and its own live streaming webcasts. Jul 24, 2014 quidditch has spread like dragon pox across college campuses since middlebury college established the inaugural team for muggles in 2005. Quidditch players are leaving harry potter behind as they.
Ive just been to see professor mcgonagall about the firebolt. Though middleburys team is no longer the biggest name in the game, their initial effort nine years ago has turned quidditch into far more than a nerdy pastimethe international quidditch association organizes world cups that attract teams from all. Quidditch has been played in russia for years but galieva is the first person in the country to promote the rules used by the international quidditch association. A quidditch team is made up of seven athletes who play with brooms between their legs at all times.
Players are reminded that there are no marks in water quidditch and thus no proper. A full game also includes a minimum of three assistant referees who mostly watch bludger play, one snitch referee who. As of the release of rulebook 8, the snitch is relegated to playing only on the field in the same fashion of the other players. Each team will have six 6 players, including two 2 chasers, two 2 beaters, one 1. The field of play has a size of 55 x 33 meters, with the ends in a semicircle, and with an extension around, reserved for players and free of obstacles, of 77 x 44 meters. Iqa and its activities are not licensed by, sponsored. This will mark the third major tournament italy has held, as it has previously hosted european quidditch cup 2016 and european games 2015. Home things international association of quidditch the international association of quidditch the oversight body in charge of international quidditch teams, rules, and tournaments gf8. It is only worth 30 points 3 goals compared to the book s. Apr 01, 2011 the chasers move the quaffle volleyball down the field by running or passing it to each other. Quidditch, based on the fictional sport played atop broomsticks from the harry potter book series by j. Through the sport of quidditch, the iqa endeavors to improve gender education across all sports and communities, promote equality and diversity, and foster a love of reading across all ages.
Nov 16, 2010 quidditch is a sport striving for legitimacy. Yes, friends, september brings with it both the new school year and quidditch season. Quidditch has spread like dragon pox across college campuses since middlebury college established the inaugural team for muggles in 2005. The iqa has yet to officially adopt rulebook 8 and all of its nuances, so it is unknown if the entire. 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 marrying your best friend or. At all times, all players, except the seeker and sometimes keeper must be in the boundaries of the quidditch pitch, identified by the field. The international quidditch association iqa is the governing body for the sport of quidditch. The international quidditch association rulebook is based upon the reallife or. Tuck the sock half way into the shorts so that the snitch runner essentially has a tail.
Us quidditch usq is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to governing the sport of quidditch. Quidditch is a sport of two teams of seven players each mounted on broomsticks played on a. Though middleburys team is no longer the biggest name in the game, their initial effort nine years ago has turned quidditch into far more than a nerdy pastimethe international quidditch association organizes world cups that attract teams from all over. We thank them for their hard work on these rules, as well as thank the spanish translation team for their translated edition. Quidditch world cup vi, a fictional sport from harry potter. 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. The association is responsible for the organization of the worlds major quidditch tournaments and events, most notably the iqa global games, as well as international rule setting and worldwide expansion. Feel free to ask me any questions about starting a team, how quidditch works, etc. The international association of quidditch the oversight body in charge of international quidditch teams, rules, and tournaments gf8. It is a dangerous but popular sport played by witches and wizards riding flying broomsticks.
Quidditch on witchcraft and wizardry is handled very loosely, leaving a lot of room for creativity by players to define their own actions. The field is divided into two halves by a midfield line, which joins the. Almost 15 years after its inception, realworld quidditch has grown into a global phenomenon, with an international quidditch association iqa that has a world cup every two years, a couple of semipro leagues, several regional and national leagues and more than 150 colleges and universities with club teams. Rowling, harry potter and the goblet of fire, 2000, p. Quidditch players are leaving harry potter behind as they aim. Its players move with the grace and ferocity of top athletes.
For a full game, youll also need a snitch runner, who should be an unbiased third party participant with officiating power. The iqa serves more than twenty national governing bodies, and the hundreds of club teams they represent, in a number of ways, including. Quidditch leaves harry potter behind as real world cup. In 2010, the iqa took its current name, and 2016 saw its induction as an international sports federation with its creation of the congress. Jul 04, 2014 but like angsty, teenage harry potter in book five, competitive quidditch is finding that its new powers come with some growing painsin the most literal sense. 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 students followed the international quidditch association s iqa rule book, which involves a muggles interpretation of the game. An inside look at the surprisingly violent quidditch world. 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. However, referees have been known to disappear completely only to turn up weeks later in the middle of the sahara.
The iqa was founded on the campus of middlebury college, in vermont. Rules rules of sailing competitions are governed by rules as defined in the racing rules of sailing including appendix q, water quidditch rules. A temporary officer will also be seconded to the youth offending team, on a permanent arrangement the team fell behind in the first half but rallied in the second half to win the game team members have to move the frame with another person standing on the bar of the aframe, by loosening and pulling on ropes at different times this is a good time to mention that the core team is terrible. This system is intended to handle quidditch games in broad strokes. That rulebook proposal failed for a few reasons, and for the 20152016. Prohibit passes to teams own half after crossing half. In order to become certified by quidditch canada, youll need to register as a member of quidditch canada, gain an indepth understanding of the rules, and pass the applicable tests. Quidditch is a mixed gender contact sport with a unique mix of elements from rugby, dodgeball, and tag. As they entered november, the weather turned very cold. Cms top 10 college quidditch teams college magazine. Harry potter comes to italy as americans compete in quidditch.
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