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The Quidditch Australia Resumption of Play Plan (QARPP) is based off a combination of the Federal Government’s 3 Step Plan and the AIS Framework for Rebooting Sport, remodelled for quidditch. The QARPP outlines several steps in gradually expanding quidditch activities in a COVIDSafe Way.
Read MoreAjantha Abey examines the story lines behind the QUAFL 2019 Grand Final, unpacks years of quidditch backstory, explores the growing battle between university and community clubs around the world, and shines a light on the legacy of past leaders, to see why the game made for one of the most incredible circumstances in international quidditch, and why the Muggles’ victory is one of the biggest moments in quidditch history.
Read MoreAjantha Abey offers ideas and practical advice to teams and individuals on how to stay active, how to stay engaged and socialising with your team and the community, and how to remain productive during the coronavirus close down crisis.
Read MoreOn Friday 19th March, the Quidditch Australia Board held an emergency meeting to discuss further plans and timelines for events later in the year, following the nation-wide suspension on play issued on the 18th March. The decisions made, particularly concerning decision timelines, are summarised and detailed here.
Read MoreThe Quidditch Australia board has been monitoring the national COVID-19 situation closely over the last several days, and has made the following decisions:
Effective immediately, all games and tournaments have been suspended nation-wide.
Effective immediately, trainings have also been suspended nation-wide, teams are urged to use common sense and follow recommendations with regards to social events.
The upcoming Dropbears training camp scheduled for 28/29th March in Sydney has been cancelled.
Quidditch Australia has published a full response plan for the COVID-19 situation. This is summarised and detailed here, with recommendations and requirements for players and organisers, advising of the likelihood that all quidditch activity will be suspended in the next 1-2 weeks, and contingency plans for this scenario for day-to-day quidditch in Australia, Dropbears, World Cup, QUAFL, and State Shield.
Read MoreQuidditch Australia recognises the ongoing concerns regarding the spread of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in our community. We are monitoring the situation closely and will provide further updates as the situation develops. To assist in addressing these concerns and ease anxiety within the community we would like to remind everyone of important cautionary steps individuals can take to minimise impact within the community and reduce the spread of the virus.
Read MoreIn 2019, two events were held that focused on promoting female involvement in the sport. These were the “Women on Pitch” game at Sunshine Coast Fantasy, and the Level The Playing Field event. Here, Laura Smith, of the QA Gender Engagement Committee, and Alise Fox, of USC, report on the success of these events.
Read MoreCourtney Buckley discusses her thoughts around progressing the role of women in quidditch, and moving from mere presence and participation to determining roles.
Read MoreTaylor Angelo, of the University of Sydney Quidditch Club, and captain of the USyd Unbreakables in 2019, writes about her experiences, observations, and thoughts around gender norms in the chaser game: how women are routinely pushed out of ball-carrying roles into wing positions, how they are underutilised in these positions still, how this can produce “ball-anxiety”, and how this can not only negatively affect non-female players but the team as a whole.
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