Since the rules seen include no murdering the referee and no decapitating a keeper with a broadsword, there is a disturbingly good chance that these rules were broken. Apr 01, 2011 the beaters throw bludgers dodgeballs at the opposing teams players to temporarily knock them out of play. Quidditch is one of the worlds youngest games but one that is growing in. Cleaning up the rule book and instituting tougher rules against roughness will be instrumental if quidditch, as rumored, expands to become an ncaa sport. First iqa congress meeting, president of the congress elected. Sunday prophet the new york ghost the practical potioneer the witchs friend. Rowling, which is featured in the harry potter series of novels and related media. 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. Quidditch world cup, the rule of only having a single chaser in the scoring area is not enforced. However, as the first world cup was in 1473, and the official ministry of magic guideline detailing this rule wasnt issued until 1750, its possible that at the time switching was perfectly legal.
A quidditch team is made up of seven athletes who play with brooms between their legs at all times. The iqa rulebook for the 2018 2020 period can be found here. Quidditch is a sport of two teams of seven players each mounted on broomsticks played on a. Victor krum caught the snitch in the quidditch world cup but since bulgaria was already 160 points. At the 2010 world cup in new york city, six players went to the hospital for injuries ranging from a dislocated ankle and a concussion to cracked. Quidditch world cup rulebook the harry potter lexicon. The rulebook concerning both onandoff pitch magic is alleged to stretch to nineteen volumes and to include such rules as no dragon is to be introduced into the. Now, this is contradicted by the info given in goblet of fire regarding a world cup game that lasted three months, forcing players to swap out frequently. Quidditch world cup is a 2003 sports action video game that features the fictional sport of quidditch from j. The atmosphere of feverish excitement was highly infectious. Quidditch, the sport of warlocks, is the premier sport of the wizarding world. The minister is advised on wizarding matters by their staff members and by the other heads of departments. Initially, players carried brooms, but now bristles arent allowed, according to the 185page rule book. The position somewhat corresponds to the prime minister of british muggles.
The keeper defends his teams hoops and prevents the other team from scoring. This rulebook was produced by and for the use of the international quidditch. There is a bit of a debate within the quidditch loving community on when the world cup officially started. Intercollegiate are there any colleges within driving distance that have a quidditch team. It is depicted as being played by both professionals as in tournaments like the quidditch world cup and amateurs. Jun 08, 2015 the governing body of quidditch has released their 9th edition rule book.
Weasley in the lead, they all hurried into the wood, following the lanternlit trail. One goblet changes so many lives book 6 chapter 4 quidditch world cup. Quidditchs official rule book, now in its eighth edition, a regulation quidditch field called a pitch is 60 yards long and 36 yards wide with rounded corners and three scoring hoops on. The game is also sometimes referred to as muggle quidditch to distinguish it from the fictional game, which involves. The quidditch cup will be awarded based on total combined points from each houses three 3 games against each other house. Published in 2001, it is exactly what it says on the tin, describing the long history and current state of the wizarding sport of quidditch, and including.
At the far end of the table, percy was telling his father all about his report on cauldron bottoms. How to play to quidditch rules and basics quidditch canada. Quidditch is played by children on broomsticks in the back apple orchard, by teams. Iqa and its activities are not licensed by, sponsored by or associated with warner bros.
Sports betting online can save your financial problem. See photos from the second day of the quidditch world cup. Crouch that ill have it ready by tuesday, percy was saying pompously. In quidditch, is there a rule that only seekers can catch. Ssentamu has helped found several teams, and his players have even been invited to the international quidditch world cup, though visa problems prevented the trips. 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.
Jul 09, 2012 olympics quidditch nerds target games to promote their sport. They walked through the wood for twenty minutes, talkin. The governing body of quidditch has released their 9th edition rule book. The 108page iqa rule book is already in its seventh edition, and anyone looking for advanced quidditch statistics or strategies can consult a variety of online experts. Quidditch association in 2007 as players started to take the game more seriously and quidditch now boasts a rule book and a world. Nov 07, 2010 alex benepe wrote the rule book on playing the fantastical game from the harry potter series. It is a dangerous but popular sport played by witches and wizards riding flying broomsticks. Iqa and its activities are not licensed by, sponsored. The object of a game was to score higher points than the opposing team by. Besides notes scribbled on a few pieces of paper, these rules were not formally recorded. Though the first reported game of the event which would come to be known as the world cup occurred in 1473, this game only featured european teams. The quidditch world cup matches attract hundreds of thousands of fans. Quidditch world cup programme 1994 quidditch world cup rulebook spellbound. Muggles guide to harry pottermajor eventsquidditch.
An international competition, this attracts wizards from all over the world to witness the match between ireland and bulgaria. The championship game will be the last game of the school term. Quidditch association in 2007 as players started to take the game more seriously. None of the rules that apply to the other players apply to him. Quidditch is a sport of two teams of seven players each mounted on broomsticks played on a hockey rinksized pitch. Olympicsquidditch nerds target games to promote their sport. A game ended when the snitch was caught, or the two captains had an agreement. The beaters throw bludgers dodgeballs at the opposing teams players to temporarily knock them out of play. The minister for magic is the political leader of the wizarding community in the united kingdom and ireland and the highest ranking member of the ministry of magic, which they control. It is based on a fictional game of the same name invented by author j. Harry potters quidditch sport brought to life with world cup. Each goal is worth ten points and catching the golden snitch. She confiscated all of our ton tongue toffees, which we spent the last 6 months developing.
Quidditch was a very popular wizarding sport played on broomsticks. Each houses total combined points after three games will be the deciding factor as to who receives 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th place in the running for the quidditch cup. This is more of a sport than quidditch in the books xd. Quidditch cup in 2019 round rock, tx city that dubs itself as the sports capital of texas will host the competition for the second year in a row. The quidditch games are set up in a tournamentstyle bracket. 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. But while some consider it an interesting prospect the institutionalization of a childhood fantasy sport, most of the quidditch. I really dont have a problem with how quidditch is played or its current set of rules, but then again, sports dont interest me in general and the only two that do are fictional ones quidditch and calvinball from the calvin and hobbes comic stri.
Intercollegiate quidditch rules and guidebook savannah. Since then, yearly until 2014, there was a world cup within the united states. The snitch runner wears the snitch a tennis ball in a sock tucked into the back of his shorts. This is a serious sport with a set rule book in fact, this weekend sees the sports biggest event to date. There will be 21 countries, including brazil, mexico, italy, south korea and. Sabrinas pov by seven oclock that evening, the two tables were groaning under dishes and dishes of mrs.
Iqa rulebook 201820 oct 2018 international quidditch association. Quidditch is a mixed gender contact sport with a unique mix of elements from rugby, dodgeball, and tag. Olympicsquidditch nerds target games to promote their. Rulebook 20182020 rulebook 20182020 catalan unofficial rulebook. It is described as an extremely rough but very popular semicontact sport, played by wizards and witches around the world. The object of the game is to score more points than your opponents. Us quidditch updated the rule book for the 20152016 season, outlining a few new safety procedures and giving players a. Quidditch is a fictional sport created by british author j. Team usa becomes world quidditch champions for the 3rd time as they beat belgium in a thrilling final in florence, italy. 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. Iqa world cup team registration information events roster policy eligibility. We finally arrived at the quidditch world cup not in the best of spirits thanks to mum. Ssentamu has helped found several teams, and his players have even been invited to the international quidditch world cup, though. Quidditch is one of the worlds youngest games but one that is growing in popularity all the time.
Matches are played between two teams of seven players riding flying broomsticks, using four balls and. 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. Us quidditch updated the rule book for the harry potter sport, giving players a guide for playing the muggle version. This harry potter and wizarding world fan website and community is not endorsed by. 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 governing body for the sport of quidditch. Quidditch is introduced in harry potter and the philosophers stone, and is a regularly recurring feature throughout the first six books. Quidditch cup begins this weekend with maryland as. In goblet of fire, only before and after the quidditch world cup are seen. Any other player who attempts to catch the snitch commits a known foul.
Quidditch is a mixed gender contact sport with a unique mix of. Quidditch world cup harry potter and the goblet of fire duration. Alex benepe wrote the rule book on playing the fantastical game from the harry potter series. Nov 16, 2010 see photos from the second day of the quidditch world cup. Thats a bit sooner than he expected it, but i like to. How should the rules of quidditch be modified or changed. Published in 2001, it is exactly what it says on the tin, describing the long history and current state of the wizarding sport of quidditch, and including information about flying broomsticks and other sports.
The foul is called snitchnip and it results in that team to forfeit their game instantly. How should the rules of quidditch be modified or changed to. They could hear the sounds of thousands of people moving around them, shouts and laughter, snatches of singing. Harry potter year 1 the quidditch match isolated score duration. According to the iqa, the sport is now played by over 300 teams in over 20 countries. The 422nd quidditch world cup final takes place in august immediately before harrys fourth school year, in the opening chapters of harry potter and the goblet of fire. During the game a player can get a penalty for fouling breaking a rule. Muggles guide to harry pottermajor eventsquidditch world cup. And do any of the rules involve attacking the audience. 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, the developers have definitely left plenty of room for improvement.
Sportsbook online can make you rich like steve jobs father. If you can afford it, this is a great way to ensure that the teams make beautiful uniforms and basically look great. Quidditch s official rule book, now in its eighth edition, a regulation quidditch field called a pitch is 60 yards long and 36 yards wide with rounded corners and three scoring hoops on. Rowlings harry potter franchise, using the likeness from the films.
Quidditch world cup is a pretty decent first effort at simulating the fictional sport of quidditch. Athletic supportersathletic supporters cups that are used to protect the. Rulebook the iqa rulebook for the 2018 2020 period can be found here. It was the biggest tournament to date with over eight hundred 800. Quidditch formerly known as kwidditch and cuaditch is a wizarding sport played on broomsticks. Of course, there are still more skeptics than believers when it comes to the legitimacy of quidditch as a sport. Us quidditch updated the rule book for the 20152016 season, outlining. 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 first quidditch world cup was held in 1473, with the final match being transylvania v. The team that wins its first two games will advance to the quidditch cup championship game and will face the team who wins game 5 of the bracket.