by Alex Benepe | July 6th, 2011
15 Teams and over 1,000 spectators expected at Connor Prairie Oct 8-9
Partnering hosts Purdue University and Ball State University will be welcoming teams from across the region and beyond to a unique venue in Fishers, Indiana: Connor Prairie. This historical reinactment site has a long history of hosting massive events and deep connections in its community that will draw large crowds and thousands of spectators to come watch over a dozen Quidditch teams duke it out for the top spot in the Midwest Cup.
REGISTER YOUR TEAM (click here)
Schedule
Saturday, October 8
- 8:30 AM – Team Check-in begins
- 9 AM – Gates open to public
- 9:30 AM – Opening Ceremonies
- 10 AM – 5:30 PM – GAMES
- 6 PM – 7:30 PM – Live Rock Show, ARTIST TBA
Sunday, October 9
- 9 AM – Gates open to public
- 10 AM – Midwest Cup Tree-planting Ceremony
- 11 AM – 4 PM – GAMES DAY 2
- 4 PM – Awards Ceremony
VISITOR INFORMATION
- When you arrive at Connor Prairie for the Midwest Cup, you’ll be using the Symphony on the Prairie entrance, which is across the parking lot to the right of the main building. Conner Prairie has an expansive parking lot that you will be able to use to park your vehicle.
- Outside of the gates there are bathrooms available in the main building. Once inside the gates, there are bathrooms available at the Bayt Pavilion.
- If at any point you need assistance do not hesitate to inquire in the main building.
ACCOMMODATIONS – Email the Midwest Cup Organizers below for information.
Contact
Midwest Cup Organizers
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Gina
July 14, 2011
11:05 am
Will the admission to the Midwest Cup also allow attendees to visit Conner Prairie’s historical village?
Hannah Lindgren
August 21, 2011
4:13 pm
Hello! No, the admission to the Midwest Cup does not include admission to the village, however it does include a 50% of discount that we hope you take advantage of – it is a fantastic place!
Curtis Taylor
Captain, Marquette University; Wisconsin State Director
July 23, 2011
7:31 pm
Does the winner of the midwest cup automatically qualify for the World Cup or is that not the case?
Alex Benepe
Commissioner
July 23, 2011
8:07 pm
Good question Gina. You should email Midwestquidditch@gmail.com and they can let you know.
Alex Benepe
Commissioner
July 23, 2011
8:09 pm
Not this year – World Cup is open to teams on a first-come, first-serve basis. 88 of the 100 spots are already filled by official member teams though, so any team looking to come should register as an official member ASAP.
http://www.internationalquidditch.org/membership/
After you register, an IQA volunteer will send you the World Cup registration link.
Ariel
September 5, 2011
9:56 pm
If I volunteer, can I get a discount to stay the night somewhere?
Alex Benepe
Commissioner
September 5, 2011
10:04 pm
@Ariel – email midwestquidditch@gmail.com, they have discount hotel rooms set up.
LukeChanget
Captain, Ohio State University
September 13, 2011
8:57 pm
Is there a webapge for this event or anywhere I can check to see what teams are coming?