Which countries have Quidditch teams?

Which countries have Quidditch teams?

Other countries with teams or leagues that play by IQA rules include Australia, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, Vietnam, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Malaysia, and the United Kingdom. In 2010, the IQA changed its name to the International Quidditch Association and became a registered non-profit organization.

Is quidditch a Recognised sport?

In April 2017 Oxford Dictionaries recognized "quidditch" as a word. The sport was brought to life in 2005 at Middlebury College in Middlebury, Vermont, by Xander Manshel and Alex Benepe, who later became the first commissioner of quidditch.

How many international Quidditch teams are there?

It's a mixed gender, contact sport played by over 450 teams around the world.

Who won Quidditch World Cup 2020?

Final: Ireland defeated Bulgaria, 170-160.

Which team is known for losing Quidditch?

In 1999, the Chudley Cannons broke a sixteen-game losing streak by drawing with the Caerphilly Catapults. On 8 February they languished bottom of the League with 230 points. The Cannons narrowly defeated Wigtown Wanderers in Bodmin Moor.

Has anyone died playing Quidditch?

While there aren't many deaths in Quidditch, surprisingly, especially in modern times when they've become increasingly rare due to natural magical evolution and stricter regulations, there was at least one notable death where a referee died in 1357.

How much do professional Quidditch players make?

2 Ginny, Professional Quidditch Player (200,000 Galleons/$5 Million) Like many of the jobs in the magical wizarding world, there is no salary noted for Quidditch players, but given that they are a magical equivalent of footballers in the UK, there is space here for Ginny to have made a huge amount.

Is Quidditch an Olympic sport?

No Quidditch

What team does Krum play for?

Bulgarian team We are introduced to Viktor Krum at the Quidditch World Cup. Krum is Seeker for the Bulgarian team, and is widely believed to be the best Seeker in the world; he manages to out-fly his opponent on the Irish team repeatedly, and catches the Snitch in the end despite his injuries.

What Quidditch team does Hermione support?

While she was not the most fervent follower of Quidditch, Hermione proudly supported the Gryffindor Quidditch team and cheered on her friends, Seeker Harry Potter and Keeper Ron Weasley.

What is the International Quidditch Association (IQA)?

• The International Quidditch Association (IQA) is the governing body for the sport of quidditch. It was founded as the Intercollegiate Quidditch Association in 2009 following the very first intercollegiate quidditch match.

What is Quidditch Europe?

• Quidditch Europe is in charge of the yearly tournament, the European Quidditch Cup, which contests the best teams across the continent, as well as the European Games, where national teams from Europe come together to compete every other year.

What is USQ Quidditch?

• US Quidditch (USQ) is a magical 501(c)3 non-profit dedicated to governing the sport of quidditch and advancing the sport by organizing events and programs that build community and empower all genders to compete together.

Where are Quidditch teams based?

• The vast majority are based in the US, where quidditch is represented in 45 states. US teams are split into eight regions: Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, South, Midwest, Southwest, West, Northwest, and the Great Lakes.