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QUAFL 2016 Update – Committee, Schedule, Registration

Committee Announcement

Quidditch Australia is pleased to announce that the organising team for this summer’s Australian Quidditch Championships, QUAFL 2016, has been selected. We look forward to bringing you a thrilling and competitive event, held at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra on the 10th and 11th of December.

The team is as follows:

  • Matthew Ingram – Tournament Director
  • Nicholas Hirst – Assistant Tournament Director
  • Merryn Christian – Assistant Tournament Director
  • Jamie Turbet – Merchandise Director
  • Nic Radoll – Logistics Director
  • Sophie Fitch – Team Liaison

We are still looking for a  Media Director and a Volunteer Director. Please email your expressions of interest to [email protected] with a cover letter if you would like to become involved. Various gameplay related positions will be advertised at a later date. read more

in News / QUAFL  by 13 Aug 2016 0 comments

Dropbears win the 2016 Quidditch World Cup

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We did it! The Dropbears get gold at the 2016 IQA Quidditch World Cup taking out America 150*-130 in the United States first ever loss.

Over the last year, coach Gen Gibson has worked this team from the ground up with the express purpose of taking on the best team in the world.

Today we showed the world our strength and determination, but more importantly our love for this sport and community.

Photo by Nicholas Hirst

in News / World Cup  by 25 Jul 2016 0 comments

QAI discusses the Dropbears team with the reserves

The Australian Dropbears had five reserves who all attended the training camps with the team, including Leslie Fox who has already joined the team, following Tash Keehan’s injury. The other four; Carolyn Themel, now team manager, Oscar Cozens, Nicola Gerter, and Samantha Chittenden; having trained as part of the team, have great insight into their inner workings.

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in News / World Cup  by 17 Jul 2016 0 comments

QAI talks to coach Genevieve Gibson about the Dropbears world cup campaign

Genevieve Gibson was chosen as coach of the Australian Dropbears late last year, taking on the role of helping to manage the team, organise training camps, and plan the quest for gold in Germany. The introduction of the training camps has been especially helpful, helping to change the dropbears from a group of individual players to a team.

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in News / World Cup  by 16 Jul 2016 0 comments

Logan Davis to represent Australia as Head Referree at World Cup

Quidditch Australia is proud to announce that Logan Davis has been chosen as the Australian head referee delegate to the IQA. Davis is proud to represent Australia at the World Cup in Frankfurt this July, with both an impressive referee and playing career behind him.

Davis currently plays for the ANU Owls, where he made his player debut in early 2015. He refereed his first game at NSW September Triwiz, demonstrating a keen awareness for rules and dedication to fairness, as well as an impeccable command of the pitch. He went on to referee the grand final at the Australian Quidditch championship later that year, where he cemented his position as one of the best referees in the country. read more

in News / World Cup  by 08 Jul 2016 0 comments

Dropbears reserve Leslie Fox added to Team Australia

We are saddened to announce that due to illness Tash Keehan from the Australian Dropbears will be unable to play at the Quidditch World Cup. We wish her a swift and full recovery.

Replacing Tash on the Australian Dropbears is Leslie Fox. Leslie has shown consistent dedication to the team as a reserve throughout the year. We are excited to see the strengths that Leslie will bring to the team.

Over the coming weeks we’ll be bringing you the stories of our reserves who have been instrumental in lifting the Dropbears to ever increasing heights of gameplay. read more

in News / World Cup  by 07 Jul 2016 0 comments

QUAFL Committee Expression of Interest

Quidditch Australia is looking for enthusiastic people to help run the 2016 QUAFL tournament. Please email all expressions of interest to [email protected] by the 27th of May with a cover letter for why you believe you would suit the role/s.

QUAFL Committe PDF

in News / QUAFL  by 17 May 2016 0 comments

Canberra to host QUAFL 2016

Quidditch Australia is proud to present QUAFL: The Australian Quidditch Championships for 2016.

In December, over 20 of the top quidditch teams from around the country will head to Canberra to decide who is this years Australian national quidditch champion. Hosted at the Australian Institute of Sport, QUAFL is Quidditch Australia’s premier event, serving as Australia’s national championships, and the culmination of the 2016 national quidditch season.

If you’re interested in watching the best quidditch Australia has to offer, this is a free event for spectators! Simply turn up to the Australian Institute of Sport and enjoy one of the worlds fastest growing, mixed-gender, contact sports! As well as a fantastic weekend of quidditch, there’ll be merchandise, food, kidditch and more! read more

in News / QUAFL  by 16 May 2016 0 comments

Expression of Interest for Appointed Board Positions for Quidditch Australia

Quidditch Australia like to open expressions of interest (EOIs) for appointment to the board of directors.

According to the Constitution, up to two directors may be appointed by the board. Appointed directors are chosen to provide input on to the board in areas where the current board directors feel it is lacking. As such, successful directors will be chosen based on the attributes, skills and experiences that they can offer to the board and the wider Quidditch community.

It should be noted that the current board need not appoint directors from those submitting EOIs, nor need they appoint directors at all. However, these EOIs will provide the board with some insights as to who is interested and what they can bring to the table. read more

in News  by 23 Mar 2016 0 comments

The Australian Dropbears crowdfunding campaign

in News / World Cup  by 22 Mar 2016 0 comments
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