Congratulations on your A-Level results and getting into Leicester University!

Thinking of trying something new at university? How about Quidditch - one of the fastest growing sports in the UK!  A mixture of rugby and dodgeball, Quidditch is a fast-paced, all inclusive, co-ed sport with no prior gym membership required. We pride ourselves on being suitable for all whether you’re a Harry Potter fan or not or if you’re a seasoned athelete or a newcomer to team sports! 

We will be holding taster sessions throughout the first weeks of term and we look forward to seeing you all at the Fresher’s Fair in the Queens Hall!

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Another player known for her electric hair colours and personalisation of brooms - Klara Daily will be taking the role of our training secretary alongside Gabri Hall-Rapa for the 2016/17 season.

What’s your name?: Klara Daily

How long have you been playing Quidditch?: 18 Months

What shirt number and headband colours should we look out for on pitch?: I primarily play as a Beater but also a Chaser, my shirt number is #28

And what quote do you think sums up your time playing the sport?: “...I could chase” - Me, every tournament ever :p 

Play style, 3 words, go!: Oooh, a bludger!

What’s your favourite memory from the last 18 months with the sport?: Christmas Cup with the Eevees

At Hogwarts - what house do you belong in?: Slytherin

What’s your favourite Quicktail at Firebug?: I like White Russians, two at a time.

Bulbasaur, Squirtle, Charmander?: Bulbasaur! ...what did bulba see? (I know, I'm hilarious

It’s Meet the Team Monday again and first up it’s our Vice President - Sophie Osborn! She’s played for the Leicester Thestrals since her first year at university in October 2012 and there’s not many that can boast that length of time with the sport!

What’s your name?: Sophie Osborn

And what are you studying at university?: Modern Languages

What shirt number do you wear with the Leicester Thestrals and what position do you play?: #13, Chaser

Can you sum up your play style in just three words: mediocre at best :p (Authors note: I disagree!) 

If you had to choose any song quote to sum up your time playing Quidditch, what would it be?: ♫ I've had the time of my life with you ♫

In your impressively long time playing the sport, what’s your favourite Quidditch memory?: Ahh this is so hard. My first ever match against Reading, dressing up as a three-headed dog that looked like three mice in a poncho, singing we are the champions with the Paris Frog after winning the French cup, watching the Thestrals win their first trophy at EQC and this year's BQC are some of my favourite memories.

We all have that song which is our ‘Quidditch Song’, which is yours?: On top of the world by Imagine Dragons never fails to make me think of Quidditch, but also two Taylor Swift songs that always make me think of my team: Long Live, because "I had the time of my life with you" all and Change, because of the line "We're getting stronger now, find things they never found, they might be bigger but we're faster and never scared, you can walk away say we don't need this, but there's something in your eyes says we can beat this... ♫"

Team loyalties aside, what house would you be sorted into?: Hufflepuff!

Any strange or interesting facts about yourself?: I once had to get a rice krispy hoovered out my nose in hospital. 

Here’s your second dose of Leicester Thestrals for the day, introducing the new members of our committee! First off it’s (me) Emma Bramwell, who’s been allowed to take over from Rhianna for the next year.

What’s your name? Emma Bramwell

When you’re not writing Player Profiles, what are you studying at university?: English and History

And how long have you been playing for?: Since September 2014, so around 18 months? Doesn’t seem that long at all though - time goes quick!

What’s your position on the team, and shirt number should we look out for on pitch?: I primarily play Chaser but have attempted to branch out into Beating in the last year - still got a way to go though! My shirt number is 95.

If there was any quote which sums up your time with the Thestrals, what would it be?: ‘If you try hard enough - every song can be macarena-ed to’

And what’s your play style in 3 words?: Needs more layers.

In the year you’ve been with the team, what would be your favourite Quidditch Memory?: For me, it’d have to be our time at L Tournament 2016. The tournament really showed how the Leicester Thestrals have grown over the year in strategy and as a team as a whole. A close second is winning the lower bracket of EQC 2015 - I don’t think there’s ever been such a rollercoaster of a weekend in terms of emotion and suspense!

Quidditch Song?: Bohemian Rhapsody - Queen. The pinnacle of every Yule and End of Year Ball, I don’t think I’ve ever met such a large group which know all the words

How long would you survive in the Hunger Games? Not very long sadly, I’d probably freeze to death before long.

If you couldn’t play for the Thestrals, where on earth would you go?: Hopefully I wouldn’t have to leave the team as I’m only from Derby so the commute isn’t massive! But if I had no choice but to leave, I’d have to say the Liege Leviathans - I’m ever so slightly in love with their logo and branding, it’s fantastic!

Introducing Meet the Team Monday with our first player profile, who better to start it all off with than our President for the 2nd Year Running, Zoe Harrison!

What’s your name?: Zoe Harrison

What do you study at university?: Physics with Space Science and Technology

So, what positions do you play in Quidditch, and what’s your shirt number?: Chaser, number 26

How would you describe your play style?: Persistent, Determined, Feisty

If you had to pick any quote to sum up your time with the Leicester University Quidditch Club, what would it be?: "The coolest people you'll ever meet" - Janice, Mean Girls

And your favourite memory from your time with the club?: My proudest moment was captaining at BQC 2016. Its been a great honour to captain the Thestrals this year and see everyone develop their skills, their personalities and their friendships.

Now, the most important questions

What is your ‘Quidditch Song’?: I'll Make A Man Out Of You - Mulan. Every Quidditch ball it is played - several times - and it just gets everyone together.

We all know the Leicester Thestrals love dogs, but which is your favourite Quidditch Dog?: This is a tough one. I will have to say Cone Thief, just to see a Thestral have to chase after him trying to get the cone back and the dog thinking it's a game.

How long would you survive in the Hunger Games?: The quidditch drill or the actual Hunger Games? Quidditch drill, about 30 seconds. Actual Hunger Games, maybe a few days, think it would depend on the environment of the games.

Thestrals training hard for #BQC2016