Quidditch through the ages is a 2001 book written by british author j. 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 international quidditch association, inc, is a magical registered 501c3. Quidditchuk is the official governing body of quidditch in the united kingdom and is affiliated with the international quidditch association. While we muggles may not have enchantments or flying brooms, there are still many reallife versions of the game out there, including muggle quidditch, that we can actually play. Packed with fascinating facts, this definitive guide by the esteemed quidditch writer kennilworthy whisp charts the game. If you have ever asked yourself where the golden snitch came from, how the bludgers came into existence. Iqa rulebook 2016 2018 english iqa reglamento 9 espanol. Rowling, youd probably jump at the chance to play quidditch. Broomstick rule all players not snitch or referee, are to be in possession of their broomstick at all times. Quidditch, the game popularised in the harry potter books, is now being. Quidditchuk launches next phase of community consultation for 202021 season as quidditchuk research the best options for the 202021 season and beyond, we are continuing our community consultation to help us design a successful season structure. From oslo, norway, grew up in vancouver bc, last lived in munich germany, currently traveling and not knowing where i will land.
The four maximum rule of quidditch states that there may be no more than four players of the same gender on pitch at one time, ensuring the sport is inclusive to. The professional organization is called the international association of quidditch. Iqa and its activities are not licensed by, sponsored. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. If a seeker catches the snitch and returns to the quidditch pitch the game is over, and their team earns 150 points. This past year, we decided we wanted to redefine middlebury quidditch, plotch said. Andrew lincoln to narrate quidditch through the ages. It is a dangerous but popular sport played by witches and wizards riding flying broomsticks. This is the landing page for all updates from the international quidditch association regarding the ongoing covid19 disease situation. Quidditch is a fast, dangerous, exciting game in which two teams flying on. The digital audiobook for quidditch through the ages is officially available to preorder at audible, with a release date set for march 15, 2018. If in doubt consult appendix q world sailing, 2018. 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.
Apparently the adult tiddlywinks game has lots of other rules, and also lots more. The real world rules for muggles including school team photos, upcoming schedule of matches, and membership information quidditch wikipedia. The savannah quidditch league sql will organize and promote all college muggle quidditch teams, matches, and events in the savannah, georgia area. Quidditch world cup vi, a fictional sport from harry. Quidditch what i love about this chapter is that it incorporates both the plot of the story and a nice break from the story.
Oct 25, 2017 the hogwarts school of magic or complementary medicine is actually in australia. Quidditch is a sport of two teams of seven players each mounted on broomsticks played on a. Iqa rulebook 201820 oct 2018 international quidditch association. Jun 22, 2016 quidditch leaves harry potter behind as real world cup fever grows. It draws from usq rulebook 9, with updates from the rules committee. Quidditch through the ages harry potter kennilworthy whisp on. Quidditch, the sport of warlocks, is the premier sport of the wizarding world. Quidditch leaves harry potter behind as real world cup fever grows. Any deviations from the rules therein must be clearly noted as part of that individual leagues ruleset, not as part of the usq rulebook. There may not be flying, but quidditch still creates magic. First iqa congress meeting, president of the congress elected. Mar 22, 2016 following the international statute of wizarding secrecy act in 1692, which listed the quidditch world cup as a major security risk, the international confederation of wizards quidditch committee icwqc was established to tackle the logistical issues of keeping noisy quidditch matches away from the eyes and ears of muggles.
Quidditch is a mixed gender contact sport with a unique mix of elements. 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. If you have ever asked yourself where the golden snitch came from. Rowling using the pseudonym of kennilworthy whisp about quidditch in the harry potter universe. As a unique gift my wife found interesting, but it is not a book with a storyline. The international quidditch association iqa is the governing body for the sport of quidditch. Us quidditch grants permission for other member leagues of the international quidditch association to use the usq rulebook. International association of quidditch the harry potter. During the game a player can get a penalty for fouling breaking a rule. Quidditch as a ncaa sport several prestigious universities are registered for the quidditch world cup next weekend and count the sport among their extracurricular activities. The hogwarts school of magic is actually in australia. July 20, 2017 qp asia, china, emerging regions, features, hong kong, japan, malaysia, sections, south korea, taiwan, vietnam 0. Quidditch world cup vi, a fictional sport from harry potter. How to play to quidditch rules and basics quidditch canada.
There are even teams, tournaments, and an international quidditch association. Harry, who has never played an official game of quidditch, is given more than just a normal first game when his broom is cursed by quirrell. Following the international statute of wizarding secrecy act in 1692, which listed the quidditch world cup as a major security risk, the international confederation of wizards quidditch committee icwqc was established to tackle the logistical issues of keeping noisy quidditch matches away from the eyes and ears of muggles. The complete look at the back story and history of the game including rules, positions and game progression with related photos, movie scenes, photos, plus lots of related references and resources. The international governing body for the sport of quidditch. Table top quidditch ttq pitch the pitch is an oval defined by the white lines around the border. The sport has been adapted under the name of muggle quidditch or simply quidditch to the real world. By the end of this year i will have celebrated my birthday in 7 different countries.
It began in 2011 as a facebook group intended to act as a network for quidditch teams and players within the uk to communicate with each other, become aware of local teams and resources, and set up matches and new teams. Major league quidditch mlq is a national league that runs from june 1 to august 30. Intercollegiate quidditch rules and guidebook savannah. It has published a hefty rulebook for high schools and colleges, written by. 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. This channel will host livestreams from iqarun tournaments, a.
Quidditch, based on the fictional sport played atop broomsticks from the harry potter book series by j. In a twoheaded giant game, after combat damage is dealt, quietus spike looks at that players life total which is the same as the teams life total when determining how much life the team will lose, which basically means the teams life total is halved. The rule was established in us quidditch, which serves as the governing body for the sport and has a league and season that takes place during. Professional matches are attended by trained mediwizards and while there are many injuries, there are few deaths from quidditch. It purports to be the hogwarts librarys copy of the nonfiction book of the same name mentioned in several novels of the harry potter series. The physical contact rules contained within this book allow for rough play and. In the united states, teams from more than 200 colleges are affiliated with the international quidditch association and play tournaments.
We thank them for their hard work on these rules, as well as thank the spanish translation team for their translated edition. For the 201415, the iqa will use usqs published rulebook 8 in every and all tournaments except for the 2014 global games. The iqa rulebook for the 2018 2020 period can be found here. Theres no doubt that quidditch sounds like a fun game to play. Having starting points on both ends the players race each other for a chance to get he balls. Rowlings harry potter novels, and utilizing the game to inspire youth to lead more physically active and socially engaged lives.
Quidditch australia and its activities are not licensed by, sponsored by, or associated. The organization works to promote youth engagement, leadership, and physical activity amongst players and potential players wherever they are found. The sixth annual quidditch world cup took place on april th14th in kissimee, florida. 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. Quidditch as a ncaa sport several prestigious universities are registered for the quidditch world cup next weekend and count the. This is not a novel, but rather a history andor rule book of quidditch from the harry potter series.
Players cannot trade broomsticks while on the 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. Although the muggle version of this sport doesnt involve flying broomsticks, its still a. European membership representativeexpansion manager hometown. Potter lingo is based as closely as possible on the game in the books. As there is no government agency that bears this responsibility in the muggle world, it is left to the international quidditch. The game is also sometimes referred to as muggle quidditch to distinguish it from the fictional game, which involves. Pensieve comments view 0 thoughts swirling around the pensieve. Last fall, and again in the spring, we voted as a team to rejoin the u. International association of quidditch the harry potter lexicon. Rowlings creation became the most popular book series in. 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 you love the harry potter book series written by j. There are 3 hooped goals at each end of the pitch, they are raised above the ground at different levels.
Table top quidditch rules core game development studio. Play before the match starts, teams will be gathered behind their own goals. Gameplay is based on the description in the books, films, and game adaptations, though the sport has been adapted to suit realworld constraints. It was founded as the intercollegiate quidditch association in 2009 following the very first intercollegiate quidditch match. There are quite a number of them currently operating in aus. And, for the first time in years, there is palpable excitement surrounding quidditch at middlebury, where the sport was founded in 2005. Quidditch team to host tournament the middlebury campus. 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. Quidditch falls under the jurisdiction of the department of magical games and sports, part of the ministry of magic. Since at least 2003, harry potter fans have played ball games resembling the harry potter sport. 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. Us quidditch usq is a 501c3 nonprofit dedicated to governing the sport of quidditch.
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. History mission and values board of trustees volunteers. In the books, it is the ministry of magic which determines the rules. The international quidditch association is the world governing body of the sport of quidditch. And we thought that the hogwarts school of magic only existed on the big screen. Faqs media inquires partnership inquires other inquiries. Home emerging regions asia an overview of quidditch in asia an overview of quidditch in asia. The hogwarts school of magic or complementary medicine is actually in australia. Its been nearly 20 years since the first harry potter book came out and proceeded to cast a spell over fans around the world. Our aim at mlq is to present quidditch in an elegant, highlyconsumable form that mirrors other sports top leagues. Collegiate teams will be eligible to participate in intercollegiate quidditch association iqa competitions. International quidditch association this is the landing page for all updates from the international quidditch association regarding the ongoing covid19 disease situation.
For the 20162017 iqa season, iqa rulebook 20162018 will be used. 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. Each team will have six 6 players, including two 2 chasers, two 2 beaters, one 1. 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. This article is about the muggle international quidditch association.
It has a rule book, a governing body the inter national quidditch association, a nonprofit and its own live streaming webcasts. Rules of the sport are governed by the international quidditch association. Quidditch, a sport in the harry potter books, has inspired many people to play muggle quidditch. This area can be made clear by a box surrounded the posts, but a general rule of discretion calls for all other players to stay 10 feet away. In 2010, the iqa took its current name, and 2016 saw its induction as an international sports federation with its creation of the congress. It is based on a fictional game of the same name invented by author j. Professional matches are attended by trained mediwizards and while there are many injuries, there are few deaths from quidditch accidents. A perennial bestseller in the wizarding world and one of the most popular books in the hogwarts school library, quidditch through the ages contains all you will ever need to know about the history, the rules and the breaking of the rules of the noble sport of quidditch.
There are starting points for both teams before they take off. Quidditch is a sport of two teams of seven players each mounted on broomsticks played on a hockey rinksized pitch. The most checkedout book in the hogwarts library, and a volume no quidditch player or harry potter fan should be without. Nov 04, 2012 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. Buy the paperback book quidditch through the ages by j. Rowling, was first created in 2005 at middlebury college in vermont. If a player drops a broomstick a foul may be called. The seeker will enter the game at 18 minutes 19 with mlq rules. Rowling, which is featured in the harry potter series of novels and related media. As shown in the table below, there are different types of referees, and thus, corresponding levels of certification. Players are reminded that there are no marks in water quidditch and thus no proper course. 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.