The international quidditch association iqa represents hundreds of club quidditch teams within more than 20 national bodies. Derived from jk rowlings harry potter novels, it was converted into a real life sport, maintaining many of its essential elements, by fans back in 2005, and since then has grown into a worldwide phenomenon, the worlds only mixedgender full contact sport, played in over 30 countries and governed by the international quidditch association iqa. 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 relate. Rulebook team member international quidditch association. First iqa congress meeting, president of the congress elected. International quidditch association this is the landing page for all updates from the international quidditch association regarding the ongoing covid19 disease situation. By translating the rulebook, referee tests, reports, guidelines and policies, you make the sport more accessible to everyone. Australian quidditch adopts the iqa rulebook for official gameplay, with some minor. Roles and responsibilities attend regular meetings with the rulebook team and the team manager proposing amendments to the rulebook evaluating rules.
It is governed by a board of seven directors on a rotating 2year term system. Grapplingalso referred to as touching, this contact consists of placing a hand or hands on an opponent. Constitution of the hong kong quidditch association policies and regulations enacted by the executive committeeteam hong kong selection policy for iqa quidditch world cup 2020 team hong kong regulation for iqa quidditch world cup 2020 team hong kong selection policy for iqa quidditch world cup 2020 special round and miscellaneous. Every two years, the international quidditch association updates the rules of quidditch. Quidditch was founded in 2005 at middlebury college in middlebury. It was founded as the intercollegiate quidditch association in 2009 following the very first intercollegiate quidditch match. 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. Quidditch is a mixed gender contact sport with a unique mix of elements. This position reports to the rulebook team manager and will require 48 hours per week with the potential for more prior to major release dates, meetings, or events. To score points, chasers or keepers must get the quaffle, a slightly deflated volleyball, into one of. As of 2019, qa has adopted five amendments that deviate from iqa rulebook as outlined below. All quidditch premier league policies on conduct, gameplay, and administration can be found here, in english, french, german, and dutch. Professional matches are attended by trained mediwizards and while there are many injuries, there are few deaths from quidditch accidents.
We thank them for their hard work on these rules, as well as thank the spanish translation team for their translated edition. He is the only player who does not ride a broom, and he can leave the playing field area. The international quidditch association is happy to share the casebook valid for the 20192020 period. The international quidditch association iqa is the international governing body for quidditch, and supports quidditch development and competition worldwide. Sports betting online can save your financial problem. The international confederation of wizards quidditch committee i. The icwqc was created after the international statute of secrecy was implemented in order to find suitable venues for the quidditch world cup to take place and to police the games. International quidditch association rulebook hack, will, radford, alicia on. The international governing body for the sport of quidditch.
While the rules are to be implemented for the next two years, changes can be made if major issues arise during this 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. 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. International association of quidditch the harry potter. Inspired by the harry potter novels, usq serves athletes and fans, from sportlovers to booklovers and everything in between. 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. Sportsbook online can make you rich like steve jobs father. International confederation of wizards quidditch committee. International quidditch association rulebook version 3. 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. The international quidditch association is looking for new trustees to serve on its board. Besides notes scribbled on a few pieces of paper, these rules were not formally recorded.
The iqa is an academicoriented, nonprofit organization that helps to stimulate the growth of quidditch as a reallife sport and facilitate competition between college, high school, and community teams around the world. How to play to quidditch rules and basics quidditch canada. The iqa rulebook for the 2018 2020 period can be found here. Us quidditch grants permission for other member leagues of the international quidditch association to use the usq rulebook. Dear members of the quidditch community the international quidditch association, us quidditch, quidditch europe, confederacion del sur, quidditch asia and oceania and quidditch premier league would like to share with you some shared considerations, information and thoughts regarding the current health emergency related to the spread of covid. Buy international quidditch association rulebook seven by will hack, alicia radford isbn. Iqa and its activities are not licensed by, sponsored by or associated with warner bros. For example, since launching the new referee hub with translated tests, over 180 extra people have taken the referee tests. Quidditch in australia is governed by quidditch australia formerly the australian quidditch association, a nonprofit organisation founded in 2011. Attend regular meetings with the rulebook team and the team manager. International quidditch association wikimili, the best. Any deviations from the rules therein must be clearly noted as part of that individual leagues ruleset, not as part of the usq rulebook. Rowlings harry potter novels by alex benepe and alexander manshel.
The international quidditch association is the world governing body of the sport of quidditch. For the 2020 season, starting on january 1 and ending december 31, quidditch australia will use the international quidditch association official rulebook 201820 edition as its rules of play. Rules of the sport are governed by the international quidditch association, or the iqa, and events are sanctioned by either the iqa or that nations. Download the sports official handbook complete rules, safety guidelines and indispensable tips at the international quidditch association. None of the rules that apply to the other players apply to him. No sports rulebook will ever be perfect, but the goal of this rulebook is to provide the most consistent and easily replicable set of rules and regulations yet. It draws from usq rulebook 9, with updates from the rules committee. In 2010, the iqa took its current name, and 2016 saw its induction as an international sports federation with its creation of the congress.
Rules of the sport are governed by the international quidditch association, or the iqa, and events are sanctioned by either the iqa or that nations governing body. Iqa and its activities are not licensed by, sponsored. Iqa rulebook 201820 international quidditch association. Quidditch, harry potter and all related names, characters and indicia are trademarks. Quidditch australia is affiliated with the international quidditch association. For the 20162017 iqa season, iqa rulebook 20162018 will be used. A player may grapple with any opponent of the same position, and keepers and chasers in relation to each other, at any point during the game. The 12th edition of the usq rulebook provides greater clarity and consistency than ever before. The professional organization is called the international association of quidditch. Rulebook the iqa rulebook for the 2018 2020 period can be found here.
We strive to embody the iqas rules and the three cs. Gameplay is based on the description in the books, films, and game adaptations, though the sport has been adapted to suit realworld constraints. Quidditch falls under the jurisdiction of the department of magical games and sports, part of the ministry of magic. The iqa aims to lead and promote the sport of quidditch by holding international sporting. Copyright billyquach, danny birdsall, sheffield quidditch, major league quidditch, usq i do. 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. Iqa rulebook 201820 about the international quidditch association what is our mission. Iqa rulebook 2016 international quidditch association.
This association works in various areas regarding the muggle quidditch world, anywhere from organizing international competitions to improving the official rulebook. The final confirmation vote for trustees will be conducted at the. Here, you can find information, news, and resources, on iqa policies, activities, and updates on the upcoming iqa world cup. The international quidditch association iqa is the governing body for the sport of quidditch. The next update will be released in september 2018. International quidditch association community facebook. Association with the qai and the iqa international quidditch association provides us with a wide range of benefits that extend to member teams including insurance and support for events, as well as officially ranked matches and national tournaments.
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