The international quidditch association iqa represents hundreds of club quidditch teams within more than 20 national bodies. 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 international quidditch association iqa is the international governing body for quidditch, and supports quidditch development and competition worldwide. The iqa rulebook for the 2018 2020 period can be found here.
We thank them for their hard work on these rules, as well as thank the spanish translation team for their translated edition. All quidditch premier league policies on conduct, gameplay, and administration can be found here, in english, french, german, and dutch. Grapplingalso referred to as touching, this contact consists of placing a hand or hands on an opponent. For the 20162017 iqa season, iqa rulebook 20162018 will be used. Iqa rulebook 201820 about the international quidditch association what is our mission. The iqa aims to lead and promote the sport of quidditch by holding international sporting. He is the only player who does not ride a broom, and he can leave the playing field area. Us quidditch is a nonprofit organization that governs the sport of quidditch in the united states of america. 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. Buy international quidditch association rulebook seven by will hack, alicia radford isbn. The international governing body for the sport of quidditch. Iqa rulebook 201820 international quidditch association. Iqa and its activities are not licensed by, sponsored by or associated with warner bros.
It is governed by a board of seven directors on a rotating 2year term system. Besides notes scribbled on a few pieces of paper, these rules were not formally recorded. Download the sports official handbook complete rules, safety guidelines and indispensable tips at the international quidditch association. To score points, chasers or keepers must get the quaffle, a slightly deflated volleyball, into one of. Iqa and its activities are not licensed by, sponsored. The international quidditch association iqa is the governing body for the sport of quidditch. Every two years, the international quidditch association updates the rules of quidditch. Copyright billyquach, danny birdsall, sheffield quidditch, major league quidditch, usq i do. International confederation of wizards quidditch committee. The international quidditch association is happy to share the casebook valid for the 20192020 period. For example, since launching the new referee hub with translated tests, over 180 extra people have taken the referee tests. Quidditch falls under the jurisdiction of the department of magical games and sports, part of the ministry of magic. By translating the rulebook, referee tests, reports, guidelines and policies, you make the sport more accessible to everyone. As of 2019, qa has adopted five amendments that deviate from iqa rulebook as outlined below.
While the rules are to be implemented for the next two years, changes can be made if major issues arise during this time. Any deviations from the rules therein must be clearly noted as part of that individual leagues ruleset, not as part of the usq rulebook. 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 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. Quidditch, harry potter and all related names, characters and indicia are trademarks. The final confirmation vote for trustees will be conducted at the. Rulebook team member international quidditch association. The next update will be released in september 2018.
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. Rulebook the iqa rulebook for the 2018 2020 period can be found here. Sportsbook online can make you rich like steve jobs father. 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. 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. Iqa rulebook 201820 oct 2018 international quidditch association. Professional matches are attended by trained mediwizards and while there are many injuries, there are few deaths from quidditch accidents. Quidditch australia is affiliated with the international quidditch association. Quidditch in australia is governed by quidditch australia formerly the australian quidditch association, a nonprofit organisation founded in 2011. 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. First iqa congress meeting, president of the congress elected. Here, you can find information, news, and resources, on iqa policies, activities, and updates on the upcoming iqa world cup. It draws from usq rulebook 9, with updates from the rules committee. International quidditch association wikimili, the best.
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. International quidditch association community facebook. 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. 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. Rowlings harry potter novels by alex benepe and alexander manshel. Gameplay is based on the description in the books, films, and game adaptations, though the sport has been adapted to suit realworld constraints. 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. Applications for the open trustee positions are due on jan. Quidditch was founded in 2005 at middlebury college in middlebury. The international confederation of wizards quidditch committee i. Iqa rulebook 2016 international quidditch association. Attend regular meetings with the rulebook team and the team manager. Quidditch is a mixed gender contact sport with a unique mix of elements. The international quidditch association is looking for new trustees to serve on its board.
The international quidditch association is the world governing body of the sport of quidditch. 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. Australian quidditch adopts the iqa rulebook for official gameplay, with some minor. 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. How to play to quidditch rules and basics quidditch canada. 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 related actions.
We strive to embody the iqas rules and the three cs. International quidditch association posts facebook. Roles and responsibilities attend regular meetings with the rulebook team and the team manager proposing amendments to the rulebook evaluating rules. 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.
Iqa rulebook 2016 2018 english iqa reglamento 9 espanol. For those of you who are new to the sport of quidditch. International quidditch association rulebook hack, will, radford, alicia on. It was founded as the intercollegiate quidditch association in 2009 following the very first intercollegiate quidditch match. International association of quidditch the harry potter. Us quidditch grants permission for other member leagues of the international quidditch association to use the usq rulebook. International quidditch association rulebook version 3.
This association works in various areas regarding the muggle quidditch world, anywhere from organizing international competitions to improving the official rulebook. This channel will host livestreams from iqarun tournaments, a. Sports betting online can save your financial problem. International quidditch association this is the landing page for all updates from the international quidditch association regarding the ongoing covid19 disease situation. 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. 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. None of the rules that apply to the other players apply to him. The professional organization is called the international association of quidditch. 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. Inspired by the harry potter novels, usq serves athletes and fans, from sportlovers to booklovers and everything in between. The international association of quidditch the oversight body in charge of international quidditch teams, rules, and tournaments gf8.
Quidditch is a sport of two teams of seven players each mounted on broomsticks played on a. The international confederation of wizards quidditch committee is the international body that oversees the game of quidditch. In 2010, the iqa took its current name, and 2016 saw its induction as an international sports federation with its creation of the congress. 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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