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Revision as of 23:27, 16 January 2011
| Abbreviation | IQA |
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| Formation | November 11, 2007 (Intercollegiate Quidditch Association) 2010 (IQA) |
| Legal status | Association |
| Headquarters | New York City |
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Commissioner | Alex Benepe |
Main organ | Board of Directors |
| Website | [1] |
The International Quidditch Association (IQA) is the governing body for the sport of Muggle Quidditch. It was founded as the Intercollegiate Quidditch Association in 2007 following the very first intercollegiate quidditch match.[1][2]
In 2010 the IQA took its current name. It now comprises over 1000 teams and prospective teams from 13+ nations, but primarily the United States and Canada.[3]
History
In 2007 the first intercollegiate quidditch competition took place between Middlebury College and Vassar College.[4] The IQA has held annual quidditch World Cups since, with the 4th annual event in 2010 drawing 46 teams and over 750 registered players.[5]
Structure
The IQA is composed of a Commissioner and President, heading a 7-member Board of Directors, each representing a different region. Twelve regional correspondents also help coordinate between teams. [6]
Eligibility
Everyone is eligible to compete on a quidditch team. The IQA divides teams into 3 types: High School, Collegiate, and Community. For the World Cup, it names a college champion and a high school champion.
Members
Collegiate Members
The follow teams are listed as "active" collegiate members:[7]
World Cup Champions
- 2007: Middlebury College
- 2008: Middlebury College
- 2009: Middlebury College
- 2010: Tufts University
- 2011: Middlebury College
References
- ^ http://www.usatoday.com/life/lifestyle/2007-11-26-quidditch_N.htm
- ^ http://www.internationalquidditch.org/about.html
- ^ http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20101112/ARTICLE/11121033
- ^ http://www.usatoday.com/life/lifestyle/2007-11-26-quidditch_N.htm
- ^ http://www.sbstatesman.com/muggles-infiltrate-2010-quidditch-world-cup786
- ^ http://www.internationalquidditch.org/about.html
- ^ http://www.internationalquidditch.org/teams.html