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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 [email protected] Proof of enrollment must be submitted at least 24 hours before the start of their first official event of 2019.

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 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.

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

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

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.

My Quid Cup Journey - The Referee

Photo by Isabella Gong