The current International Quidditch Association is a United States non-profit organization established in 2010 with the purpose of fostering the growth of the magical sport of Quidditch around the world. However, while the growth of Quidditch in the United States has been rapid and powerful, the international growth has struggled.
You know about March Madness- but this year, bracketology combines with the IQA World Cup! The International Quidditch Association has released its bracket challenge with the teams participating in the Quidditch World Cup VII, which takes place on April 5 and 6 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. If you are one of the top three entrants to correctly predict the World Cup bracket you will win!
In anticipation of next month’s Quidditch World Cup in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, we’ve been obsessed with all things Quidditch, all over the globe. A countdown for the World Cup has been posted on the IQA home page, and a list of the qualifying teams from across the world has been published. We here at MuggleNet will of course will be covering the World Cup in person at the North Myrtle Beach Sports Complex, which will begin early next month.
Earlier today in the Southwest Regional Championships, one team claimed the title for the region as well as completed its run as the ONLY undefeated team in the United States for the 2013-2014 season, In addition to the finalists, ten other teams from the Southwest Region earned a spot in the Quidditch World Cup. This promises to be the most exciting and hard-fought Quidditch World Cup yet. MuggleNet’s SnitchCenter team will of coursebe in attendance and covering the entire event to bring you all the latest updates.
What’s better than Quidditch? Quidditch for a cause! Washington College hosted Relay for Gryffindor, a Quidditch tournament to raise money for their Relay for Life, a 24-hour event dedicated to raising funds for cancer research, education, awareness, and services.
Quidditch World Cup VII is taking place at the all-new North Mrytle Beach Sports Club Complex in South Carolina. If you are a fan of Harry Potter or a fan of high-action sports in general, this is a venue that you will not want to miss, and All About Group Travel has their fan packages available starting today.
A team of students from DePaul University and University of Michigan have created a Quidditch virtual reality game, called Oculus Quidditch, which allows players to simulate what it’s like to play the famous wizarding game. The game was created during MHacks, a marathon of programming where students work around the clock for an entire weekend attempting to complete ambitious coding projects.
Quidditch season is gearing up in preparation for the final push to the Quidditch World Cup (QWC), which is slated for April 5 and 6 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. This QWC promises to be the best one yet, featuring the top 80 teams from around the world.
Excited to leave your mark on the biggest quidditch event of the season? Volunteer for Quidditch World Cup VII in North Myrtle Beach, SC on April 5-6!
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