College players, don't forget - with the new year brings the need for a new proof of enrollment! Players can send an e-mail with their full name, their school, and a copy of their proof of enrollment for the spring semester to enrollment@usquidditch.org Proof of enrollment must be submitted at least 24 hours before the start of their first official event of 2019.
📸: Shirley Lu
USQ announces its Referees of the Month for November 2018: Zachary Armantrading and Chris LeCompte. This is Armantrading’s first season as a head referee. LeCompte has been a head referee since 2014. Read more at: https://www.usquidditch.org/news/2018/12/armantrading-and-lecompte-are-november-referees-of-the-month
Photo of Armantrading provided. Photo of Chris LeCompte by: Jessica Jiamin Lang Photography
Photo by: Miguel Esparza
Richmond, Virginia will host the first IQA Pan-American Games in the summer of 2019!
US Quidditch is excited to announce that Olivia Caughey has been hired as Events Manager, Jenna Bollweg has been hired as Communications Manager, and Megan Anderson has been hired as Membership Expansion Manager. Learn more here: https://www.usquidditch.org/news/2018/12/usq-hiring-announcement
Events Manager Olivia Caughey has experience in a number of related roles, including her current position as a coordinator of sport development at USA Baseball. She has also worked on the execution of sporting events, both in university athletics and for a minor league baseball team.
Communications Manager Jenna Bollweg has been in the quidditch community since 2015. She has had several digital media roles within the sport, including as videographer for the US National Team. She has experience in sports marketing outside of quidditch as well in a number of different sports.
Membership Expansion Manager Megan Anderson has been involved in quidditch since 2012, and has served in a number of different volunteer roles for USQ and has been responsible for key strategic planning initiatives. Outside of quidditch, she works in special projects and events for a theater district.
USQ is pleased to release the annual report covering the 2017-18 season. A review of the past season, it contains information about all of USQ’s programs, including membership, events, and key initiatives. It also has a summary of our finances at the end of that period. The full report is available on our website here: https://www.usquidditch.org/news/2018/12/usq-releases-2017-18-annual-report
Photo by HIGH Quality Quid Pics
Tickets are now on-sale for US Quidditch Cup 12! You can also sign-up to volunteer. More info is available at usquidditchcup.com. Photo by: Shirley Lu
Maryland Quidditch won the collegiate division title and The Warriors won the community division title at the 2018 Mid-atlantic Regional Championship in Howard County, Maryland. Read more at: https://www.usquidditch.org/news/2018/11/maryland-quidditch-and-the-warriors-win-2018-marc
Congratulations to the following teams for qualifying for US Quidditch Cup:
Maryland Quidditch Virginia Quidditch Club George Mason Club Quidditch Ohio University Quidditch Club Penn State Quidditch Quidditch Club at Virginia Tech Richmond Quidditch James Madison University Lock Haven University Quidditch Duke University Quidditch The Warriors Terminus Quidditch Atlanta Southern Storm
Photos by: Sarah Woolsey and Amanda Dallas
This evening, Boom Train won the community division title at the 2018 Midwest Regional Championship in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Due to time constraints, there is not going to a 2018 Midwest Regional Collegiate Champion. Read more here: https://www.usquidditch.org/news/2018/11/2018-midwest-regional-championship-recap
Congratulations to the following teams for qualifying for US Quidditch Cup:
Boom Train Creighton Quidditch Illinois State University Firebirds Kansas Quidditch Minnesota Quidditch Mizzou Quidditch SIUE Quidditch Club Southern Illinois University Twin Cities Quidditch Club
Photo by: Jessica Jiamin Lang
University of Rochester won the collegiate division title and Bosnyan Bearsharks won the community division title at the 2018 Northeast Regional Championship in Rochester, New York. Congratulations to University of Rochester Thestrals, RPI Quidditch, New York University Quidditch, RIT Dark Marks, Boston University Quidditch, Tufts University Tufflepuffs, Middlebury College Quidditch, Syracuse Snare Quidditch Club, Bosnyan Bearsharks, Quidditch Club Boston, and Rochester Hailstorm for qualifying for US Quidditch Cup 12. Read more at: https://www.usquidditch.org/news/2018/10/university-of-rochester-and-bosnyan-bearsharks-win-2018-nerc
Photos by: Mary Kimball
Miami University (OH) Quidditch won the collegiate division title at the 2018 Great Lakes Regional Championship in Bloomington, Indiana this past weekend. Congratulations to Miami University (OH) Quidditch, Michigan Quidditch Team, Central Michigan Quidditch Club, Grand Valley Quidditch, and Ball State Cardinals for qualifying for US Quidditch Cup 12. Read more at: https://www.usquidditch.org/news/2018/10/miami-university-oh-quidditch-wins-great-lakes-regional-championship
Photos by: HIGH Quality Quid Pics and Ali Markus
Photo by: Columbia Regional Sports Council
We are currently hiring for 3 paid positions - a full-time Events Manager, a part-time Membership Expansion Manager, and a part-time Communications Manager.
Photo by: Will Michels
Events Manager (full-time)
USQ’s events are one of the most fundamental components of our league; not only do they provide the key competitive structure for our league, but they also represent the sport of quidditch to the public. The Events Manager focuses on event logistics and support, and is responsible for supporting the planning and execution of all USQ events and related programs, including national and regional championships.
Photo by: Shirley Lu
Membership Expansion Manager (part-time, 15 hours per week)
USQ’s strategic plan for 2018 through 2021 is centered on sustainable expansion of the league. Specifically focusing on recruitment and retention, the Membership Expansion Manager will work to achieve the key goals outlined in our strategic plan and to support the membership department’s programs. The Membership Expansion Manager will work closely with the Executive Director, Membership Director, and other staff and volunteers to ensure that USQ’s membership department is able to successfully and sustainably grow.
Photo by: Nikki Smith
Communications Manager (part-time, 25 hours per week)
USQ’s strategic plan for 2018 through 2021 is centered on sustainable expansion of the league, focusing on retention, recruitment, and reach. Specifically concentrating on reach, the Communications Department at US Quidditch is in charge of getting the word out about league programs and events and helping to frame league communication strategies. The Communications Manager is responsible for working with staff to communicate mission, programs, and accomplishments via printed materials, social media, and other web-related platforms.
Photo by: Miguel Esparza
All positions are remote, and additional information can be found at this link: https://www.usquidditch.org/news/2018/09/usq-staffing-hiring-updates
Kicking off our #RepresentTheBest series is long-time player Amanda Nagy (Turtles). From Rialto, California, Amanda started playing quidditch in fall 2010 at the University of California, San Diego. She currently plays for The Lost Boys. She started out as a chaser for three seasons, but now plays beater. “All the efforts I put into this year are for my mom including attending World Cup and that means more to me than words can explain,” says Amanda.
Photo by Jessica Jiamin Lang Photography.
Support #TeamUSA by donating to the fundraiser! We're at 100% of our initial goal and are now working on our second stretch goal of $4,600. Donate at https://www.generosity.com/sports-fundraising/send-team-usa-to-iqa-quidditch-world-cup-2016--2.
As part of USQ’s new series on volunteers, we profile Kelsey Peterson, Member E-mail Coordinator. An avid athlete, Peterson joined USQ after a season of playing with Florida State University. Read more at http://www.usquidditch.org/news/2016/04/usq-volunteer-spotlight-kelsey-peterson. Photo by Nikki Smith.
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My Quid Cup Journey - The Referee
Photo by Isabella Gong
