The desire to prove that quidditch is a “real” sport was one of the major themes of World Cup VI. This sentiment was echoed by Andrew Arons, director of the World Cup live stream, in his description of his initial vision. Photo by Kat Ignatova/IQA Photo Editor. “My goal was to make the stream look…
The views expressed in this column are those of the author only and do not reflect the views of the IQA. Welcome back! In case you missed it, or if you need a refresher, check out part 1 here, part 2 here, part 3 here, part 4 here, or part 5 here. We continue where we left off. Photo…
The University of Texas (Austin, TX) is no newcomer to the world of sports. Its Division I football and baseball teams are among the best in the nation, to name just two of their successful programs. Sports Illustrated even deemed the school “America’s Best Sports College” in 2002. With such an athletic background, it’s no…
Currently many players still perform tackles in ways that are dangerous or would be illegal in other sports, and it is our goal to train all of our players in how to safely and properly tackle, and create rules that enforce this behavior. As a first step to making quidditch tackling safer and more effective,…
Disclaimer: The views expressed in this column are those of the author only and do not reflect the opinions of the IQA. 1st Quidditch Lunatica Tournament Paris Frog (Paris, France) and the Milano Meneghins (Milano, Italy) traveled almost to the tip of the Italian boot to play the hosts, Lunatica Quidditch Club (Brindisi, Italy), in…