Photographs by jonathan blake, kate olen, rebecca smith, amada correia. The game itself is like a cross between dodgeball, soccer, rugby, and tag. Quidditch is a wizarding sport played on broomsticks. This livestream is intended to be a crash course in the iqa rulebook for 201820. 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. Iqa rulebook 201820 international quidditch association. Quidditch is one of the worlds youngest games but one that is growing in popularity all the time. The international quidditch association s rules committee has released the latest set of rule changes for the upcoming 20162018 season based on usq rulebook 9. The keeper defends his teams hoops and prevents the other team from scoring. Rules of the sport are governed by the international quidditch association, or. For the 20162017 iqa season, iqa rulebook 20162018 will be used. It has a rule book, a governing body the international quidditch association, a nonprofit and its own live streaming webcasts. Each goal is worth ten points and catching the golden snitch.
Iqa rulebook 2016 international quidditch association. Its players move with the grace and ferocity of top athletes. The savannah quidditch league sql will organize and promote all college. Monthly seer volume 1 issue 2 by international quidditch. The organization works to promote youth engagement, leadership, and physical activity amongst players and potential players wherever they are found. 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. Of course, all of these skills are executed while holding a broomstick between the legs.
The rules of lacrosse govern games and equipment used. Aia sports at all levels are cancelled for the remainder of the school year. It draws from usq rulebook 9, with updates from the rules committee. Created in 2005, quidditch even has its own governing body, the international quidditch association iqa who are in charge of the sports rules and regulations. We recommend reading through the simplified guide to tennis rules and regulations first. Us quidditch usq is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to governing the sport of quidditch. Us quidditch grants permission for other member leagues of the international quidditch association to use the usq rulebook. The event was the biggest the international quidditch association has ever seen with 1,600 players in attendance and 11,000 spectators attended on one day alone. Any deviations from the rules therein must be clearly noted as part of that individual leagues ruleset, not as part of the usq rulebook. Rulebook the iqa rulebook for the 2018 2020 period can be found here. The savannah quidditch league sql will organize and promote all college muggle quidditch teams, matches, and events in the savannah, georgia area.
See all 3 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Official rules of disc golf professional disc golf association. The international quidditch association iqa is the international governing body for quidditch, and supports quidditch development and competition worldwide. 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. Essays on identity and the harry potter universe adds to this rapidly emerging fieldand adds to it admirably. The snitch is worth 30 points and its capture ends the game.
The usq rules team proactively addresses the safety and gameplay concerns of the sport. Failure to comply with the rules will count against your entry but will only result in disqualification as delineated below. A violation of any of the rules stated in this contest rule book. Iqa and its activities are not licensed by, sponsored.
A quidditch team is made up of seven athletes who play with brooms between their legs at all times. Sportsbook online can make you rich like steve jobs father. Always check with your local league for important amendments. Rowling a popular hogwarts library book, reproduced for muggles. Quidditch was founded in the spirit of experimenting with new ideas and. Judges will take any rule infractions into consideration in their final rankings. Quidditch is a fictional sport created by british author j. Iqa rulebook 201820 oct 2018 international quidditch association.
It is described as an extremely rough but very popular semicontact sport, played by wizards and witches around the world. The international quidditch association iqa is the governing body for the sport of quidditch. Quidditch rules all games will be governed by the rules established by the international quidditch association with the following berry college intramural sports modifications. First iqa congress meeting, president of the congress elected. It was founded as the intercollegiate quidditch association in 2009 following the very first intercollegiate quidditch match. Im going to my first game on the 9th, and ive been trying to watch some of the other games this season, but its so active, and im not super familiar with the rules yet, so i have a hard time seeing whats going on. Besides notes scribbled on a few pieces of paper, these rules were not formally recorded. It is the most popular game and most wellknown game among wizards and witches, and, according to rubeus hagrid, the equivalent to muggles passion for football soccer. The game is also sometimes referred to as muggle quidditch to distinguish it from the fictional game, which involves.
The association is a nonprofit 501c3 corporation and governed by a board of directors and professional staff who provide the guidance and. Apr 01, 2011 the beaters throw bludgers dodgeballs at the opposing teams players to temporarily knock them out of play. The object of the game is to score more points than your opponents. Quidditch is a sport of two teams of seven players each mounted on broomsticks played on a hockey rinksized pitch.
The international governing body for the sport of quidditch. Each goal is worth ten points and catching the snitch is worth onehundred fifty points. 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 more exciting to play. Collegiate teams will be eligible to participate in intercollegiate quidditch association iqa competitions. The iqa publishes through its own rules department a set of. According to the iqa, the sport is now played by over 300 teams in over 20 countries. Oct 30, 2012 believe it or not, there is an actual rule book and an official international quidditch association iqa, wolak said. Iqa rulebook 201820 introduction quidditch has seen much growth and development over the last two years.
Quidditch through the ages book the harry potter lexicon. International quidditch association rulebook paperback june 24, 20. Jul 02, 2018 international quidditch association 2,535 views. College rule book 3 general video guidelines all skills must follow the aacca college cheerleading safety rules. It is based on a fictional game of the same name invented by author j. Will quidditch make an appearance at the london olympics. The snitch runner wears the snitch a tennis ball in a sock tucked into the back of his shorts. Each team will have six 6 players, including two 2 chasers, two 2 beaters, one 1. Us lacrosse, the national federation of state high school associations nfhs and the ncaa write rules for our sport, as per the following breakout. They are the recognized leader in promoting and developing the sports growth on every level in the u.
Along with fantastic beasts and where to find them which is getting an updated version in march and the tales of beedle the bard, quidditch through the ages was a companion book in a collection that became known as the hogwarts library. This section is for those who would like to download an official rule book. In 2010, the iqa took its current name, and 2016 saw its induction as an international sports federation with its creation of the congress. We thank them for their hard work on these rules, as well as thank the spanish translation team for their translated edition. Whatever the conditions of play, the rulebook needs to have a consistent answer for how. In the new iteration of rulebook 10, mandatory handicaps for the snitch runner go into effect if the snitch has not been caught within a certain time. While the rules are to be implemented for the next two years, changes can be made if major issues arise during this time. Apr 23, 2014 in fact, quidditch actually encourages teams to be as inclusive as they possibly can be through the twominimum rule, which ensures that teams are working to recruit and to field a team that has diversity. To write this rulebook we listened to the feedback of officials, coaches and players and. The game is coed and full contact, and just as exciting to play as it is to watch. Does anyone know if the mlq games have commentators.
Players are reminded that there are no marks in water quidditch and thus no proper course. 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. If a player drops a broomstick a foul may be called. Iqa and its activities are not licensed by, sponsored by or associated with warner bros. Quidditch, the sport of warlocks, is the premier sport of the wizarding world. This rulebook contains the official seventh edition of the rules, including a new section of definitions, pitch diagrams, referee signals, guidelines for adapting quidditch for middle school and high school, and information on how to start a team of your own. Quidditch is a sport of two teams of seven players each mounted on broomsticks played on a. Play before the match starts, teams will be gathered behind their own goals. It is constantly and rapidly evolving, and the rules need to evolve with it. The organizations often work together on rule development and player safety. Nov 07, 2010 alex benepe wrote the rule book on playing the fantastical game from the harry potter series. The iqa rulebook for the 2018 2020 period can be found here. It is the most popular game among wizards and witches, and, according to rubeus hagrid, the equivalent to muggles passion for football.
March 12, 2001 in association with scholastic publishing, arthur levine books originally published 1952 by whizz hard books, diagon alley, london illustrated by j. No split screens, freeze frames or speed altering is allowed. Iqa rulebook international quidditch association yumpu. Players cannot trade broomsticks while on the pitch. Apr 01, 2011 usta stands for united states tennis association, a notforprofit organization and the national governing body for the sport of tennis. The book covers the history of quidditch from its origins in ancient broom games to the present.
Quidditch canada adopted rulebook and amendments 20192020. For the most up to date version of the rule book, please visit. 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. If a seeker catches the snitch and returns to the quidditch pitch the game is over, and their team earns 150 points. 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.
Written under the pseudonym, kennilworthy whisp, to raise money for the uk charity, comic relief, quidditch through the ages was released to muggles in 2001. Quidditch formerly known as kwidditch and cuaditch is a wizarding sport played on broomsticks. Rowling, which is featured in the harry potter series of novels and related media. Sports betting online can save your financial problem. Quidditch is a mixed gender contact sport with a unique mix of elements from rugby, dodgeball, and tag. Bell, has already edited three previous collections on rowlings books, and this new collection testifies to the interdisciplinary and international character of potter studies. In addition, 20% of each sale will be donated to book aid international, one of the worlds foremost library development charities. Intercollegiate quidditch rules and guidebook savannah. The portable document format may be useful once you are familiar with the basic version. All participants must be current eligible members of the school and team they are representing. 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. 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. Rowlings harry potter novels, and utilizing the game to inspire youth to lead more physically active and socially engaged lives.
Broomstick rule all players not snitch or referee, are to be in possession of their broomstick at all times. If in doubt consult appendix q world sailing, 2018. Iqa rulebook 2016 2018 english iqa reglamento 9 espanol. How to play to quidditch rules and basics quidditch canada.
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